Fishing

[Greg McCary]

It has been a long time since I have developed any film. I took this on a recent bike ride. Trying to make it look vintage without processing it I used a 1950's Summicron 50mm lens and Kodak TriX 400. I cleaned off some dust spots and leveled the horizon, other than that it is out of camera. What do you think?

[gahspidy]

Nice and balanced composition, Greg. What i like most of all is the grain. Film, especially high iso is great for texture.
This is looking good, Greg.
My one nitpik would be to have got down a bit lower so the ladies fishing rod was just over the trees.
Man, you are back in full swing.

[Overbeyond]

A very peaceful and calming image Greg and the position of the two people is great. Gary mentioned the rod position; I'm wondering if there is a possibility of the tip of the rod being lost against the white sky had you positioned it above the trees.
The grain in the sky RH side looks a bit strong.
Very enjoyable Greg.

[Greg McCary]

Thanks Gary, Thanks Tom. I agree about the pole.

[Dave6223]

Ye gods! Tri X! excellent.I always liked HP4 myslf. Nice image, takes ya right back.

Dave

[Coastal Flyer]

Greg,

I admire the photographer that can visualize their work in b/w. I have a very hard time with it but you seem to handle it well. There is something special about the texture of b/w and you have it here. Nicely done.

David

[Greg McCary]

Thanks Dave, Thanks David for the nice comments.

[GB1]

Hmmm .. one of those lazy day, human interest shots here. Not an artistic endeavor for sure, but this one makes you think. I guess it's about family rather than fishing (IMHO). The plainness of the surroundings sorta drives me crazy, but again it's not about that. I think the black and white is an excellent choice in shots like this.

G

[DGK*CRONE]

I agree with GB1 b&w is perfect for a shot like this. good job!

[Greg McCary]

Thanks GB. Thanks Marco