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Indeed - they know how to do sunsets there.

I was unable not to post some others from the series, because I love them more than is seemly. But anyway, one can never have too much beauty.

A color photograph of ocean waves splashing against jagged coastal rocks under a partly cloudy sky. Droplets rise in the air as surf crashes in the foreground, while the horizon glows faintly with warm yellow tones from the setting sun. The water transitions from deep blue to turquoise near the shore. Captured on Fujicolor Provia 100 with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens, the scene displays crisp contrast, fine detail, and the natural color balance characteristic of E6 slide development.

A color photograph of a sunset over the ocean, with waves breaking gently against dark, jagged rocks in the foreground. The sky glows with rich amber and orange tones, fading into cooler purples and blues near the horizon. Sunlight reflects off the rippling water, casting a warm shimmer across the sea. Captured on Fujicolor Provia 100 with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens, the image highlights the fine grain, balanced contrast, and vivid yet natural color palette typical of E6 slide film.

A color photograph of waves breaking against rugged coastal rocks beneath a soft, cloud-streaked sky. The ocean shimmers in cool blues and greens, with a single wave cresting dramatically near the center of the frame. The sun, partially obscured by thin clouds, casts a gentle glow across the horizon, blending golden and lavender hues. Captured on Fujicolor Provia 100 with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens, the image features fine detail, natural contrast, and the smooth tonal gradation typical of E6 slide film.

Spray; On the Shores of Panthalassa; & Evening Surf

Pentax LX
SMC Pentax-M 35mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Provia 100 film
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A serene color photograph of the ocean at dusk, with waves rolling toward dark, jagged rocks in the foreground. The sky is softly illuminated by the fading sun, displaying muted hues of lavender, pink, and gray that reflect gently on the water’s surface. Captured on Fujicolor Provia 100 film with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens, the image shows the fine grain, subtle contrast, and cool tonal precision characteristic of E6 slide development.

The Light that Washes the Sea

Pentax LX
SMC Pentax-M 35mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Provia 100 film
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A color photograph of the ocean at sunset, with waves crashing gently against dark rocks in the foreground. The sun hovers just above the horizon, casting golden light across the water and sky, while soft clouds reflect warm tones of orange, pink, and violet. The image, captured on Fujicolor Provia 100 film with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens, showcases fine detail and rich, natural color gradation typical of E6 slide processing, evoking a calm and luminous coastal evening.

Helios Retiring

Pentax LX
SMC Pentax-M 35mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Provia 100 film
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I never choose shutter speeds without written permission from Kodak's chief of engineering. That's just common sense.

For best results, expose eleventy stops over, and develop for only five seconds. All the Tubers are doing it.

Thank you! It's a matter of practice, though the LX has a good meter (which obviously makes things much easier). The shots with the Perkeo were the more difficult ones, since it has no meter (and the settings become rather hard to see in the dark). Fuji's slide film is well worth it, IMHO.

Thank you! I was taken in this case by the way the metal failed...it rather looks in spots like weathered wood, but had been some solid, ferrous alloy. The sea is unkind to the works of either man or nature....

A very interesting shot, and a good use of Lomo Purple!

Lovely tonality!

A vivid color photograph capturing a crashing ocean wave at sunset. The water splashes high against dark coastal rocks, illuminated by the golden light of the setting sun on the horizon. The sky glows with soft yellows and purples, fading into pale blues above. The image—taken with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens on Fujicolor Provia 100 film—shows rich tonal gradation, fine detail in the foam and rocks, and the balanced contrast typical of E6 slide processing.

The Day's Last Wave

Pentax LX
SMC Pentax-M 35mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Provia 100 film
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A vivid color photograph of an ocean sunset, with waves crashing gently against dark coastal rocks in the foreground. The sky glows with layers of orange, gold, pink, and violet, reflecting softly on the rippling water. The sun is just visible at the horizon, its light diffusing through thin clouds. Captured on Fujicolor Velvia 50 with a Voigtländer Perkeo II and an 80mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar lens, the image exhibits rich saturation and fine detail, emphasizing the dramatic contrast between the dark sea and the luminous sky.

The Very Last Light

Voigtländer Perkeo II
80mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar lens
Fujicolor Velvia 50
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Very true - and it is wonderfully malleable.

If you really want to incite violence, start a thread about pushing film. That seems to bring out the worst in everyone.

Hmm, how about the Canonet QL17 Mk III? Your attempts would be futile: the users would blind you with the excellently synchronized flash, and escape. (And then they would go underground and be undetectable, for they are very hip and have lots of friends.)

Fantastic!

Peart was a legend - but the spirit lives on! I did not know him, but have to think he would have been pleased.

These came out quite well! The light in these scenes was also fairly harsh - urban shadows are not trivial with manual metering and low-latitude film. So not the easiest place to use expired Ektachrome.

Awesome. The more angles, the better.

These are neither the most aesthetically pleasing nor highbrow images from this series, but it would be thematically inappropriate not to post them on Bluesky.

Black-and-white photograph of a concrete vent structure covered in graffiti reading "Don't Follow Rules," situated on a sandy coastal bluff overlooking the ocean. Vegetation surrounds the path leading toward the structure, with hills faintly visible across the water in the background. The bright midday sun casts soft shadows, emphasizing the texture of the sand and plants. Captured with a Minox 35GT-E on Ilford HP5+ film and developed in Rodinal 1:25, the image shows pronounced grain and high contrast, lending a raw, documentary feel to the coastal scene.

Black-and-white photograph of a plastic trash bin with a “THANK YOU” panel on the lid. A sticker on the front of the bin reads “ANOTHER BAD CHOICE” with an image of a cartoon car. The bin sits on a sandy boardwalk area, encircled by a low rope barrier. The image, taken with a Minox 35GT-E on Ilford HP5+ film and developed in Rodinal 1:25, captures fine surface textures, scratches, and the interplay of bright sunlight and shadows on the bin’s curved surface.

Don't Follow Rules & Thank You / Another Bad Choice

Minox 35 GT-E
Minox Color-Minotar 35mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford HP5+ film
Rodinal 1:25
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A black-and-white photograph of a life-sized model of a gray whale suspended from the ceiling inside a museum. The whale’s detailed texture, barnacle-like markings, and eye are clearly visible, illuminated by overhead lights. Below, a tiled floor and a sign reading “Discovery Store” mark the museum entrance. The shot, taken on Ilford HP5+ film with a Pentax LX and 35mm f/2.8 lens, shows fine grain and strong tonal contrast, emphasizing the whale’s form and scale within the indoor setting.

Baleine Pendu

Pentax LX
SMC Pentax-M 35mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford HP5+ 400 film
XTOL 1:1
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A black-and-white photograph of a rugged rocky coastline with ocean waves breaking against the dark, textured rocks under a cloudy sky. The soft light and fine grain give the image a classic film aesthetic. Captured on Ilford HP5+ film with a Minox 35GT-E and its 35mm f/2.8 Color-Minotar lens, developed in Rodinal 1:25 for strong contrast and defined texture.

Misty Evening on the California Coast

Minox 35 GT-E
Minox Color-Minotar 35mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford HP5+ film
Rodinal 1:25
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Thank you! I am always trying to hone my craft....

Thanks!

Thanks! HP5 will push very well; XTOL works nicely for that in 35mm because it keeps the grain in check, but e.g. Rodinal stand developing can also work well (esp in 120). TriX pushes well too, but I have less experience with it. Pushing isn't magic, and one must meter carefully, but it works.

True works of art! Though one might be concerned about damaging them....

That apple is abnormally thin.

Interesting that it lost 4 stops in apx 35 years despite being frozen. The fast stuff really does not keep!