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12 months of film

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    12 months of film – March

    In March I barely shot one roll of film. I’m not sure why, but that’s how it is. On top of that, I wasn’t really feeling inspired, so the shots I got are, let’s say, mediocre. But that’s part of the challenge.

    I shot these frames with the Canon MC on Kodak Gold. The film was developed by my local lab and then scanned by me using my Fuji X-E4 with the Minolta 50 mm Macro lens. Post-processing was done in Lightroom with Negative Lab Pro.

    Here are some of the images I ended up with:

    Trees cast long shadows on a grassy lawn, with a stone wall and dense trees in the background.A tree-lined tram track stretches into the distance, flanked by platforms and surrounded by urban buildings on a sunny day.A city street scene features a historic building with blooming cherry blossom trees and a few people on the sidewalk near a crosswalk.A city street lined with trees and buildings leads to a tall skyscraper in the background.A street scene shows a poster on a cylindrical surface featuring a smiling person next to a tree and parked cars with blooming cherry blossoms in the background.A serene landscape features a calm river reflecting trees, including one with white blossoms, under a partly cloudy sky.
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    12 months of film - February

    In my pursuit of shooting more film regularly in 2025, I shot two rolls of film in February. Both rolls were captured using my Minolta X-700 with the 35mm f/1.8 lens.

    • One roll of Ilford HP5, shot at 800 ISO with a yellow filter. I developed it at home in HC-110 Solution A and scanned it using my Fuji X-E4 and the Minolta MD 50mm macro lens.
    • One roll of Kodak Portra 800, which was developed and scanned by my local lab.

    The images were taken in and around the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, the Bahnhofsviertel area, the city center of Frankfurt, and within the scenic landscapes of the Odenwald region.

    A tall, modern skyscraper with a wavy facade stretches towards a clear blue sky, viewed from a low angle with parts of nearby buildings visible.A group of performers entertain a crowd in an urban area, with one person balancing a stack of cans on their head.A small wooden structure is mounted on a wheeled platform, situated on a grassy hill with a scenic landscape in the background.A winding rural road passes through a grassy landscape with hay bales wrapped in plastic, surrounded by trees and hills in the background.A rainbow flag waves prominently in front of historic buildings in a public square.A small building with a gray garage door is surrounded by trees and fenced, featuring red paint and black, Asian script on the wall.A group of people is gathered outdoors with one person holding a sign that reads COLLEGE HAS US SO OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY & I CAN'T FAX CRATE.A black and white photograph depicts a narrow urban street flanked by tall buildings, with a modern tower centered in the background under a clear sky.Stone balusters are aligned, casting shadows in a black-and-white setting.A black and white photograph features branches with clusters of small flowers in focus against a blurred background.A person leans on a railing overlooking a cityscape with skyscrapers and a river.A black-and-white photograph captures a large, historic stone building with ornate architectural details set against a backdrop of a city street.Three people are walking up a set of stairs in a black and white photograph.A cityscape features modern buildings, bare trees, and people walking along a paved park area with benches.A sleek, spiral staircase is partially enclosed by a curved, black-and-white wall, creating an abstract and modern architectural feature.A spiral staircase captured from above creates a mesmerizing geometric pattern in black and white.A tall, modern building with an angular, geometric facade is shown from a low perspective against a clear sky.A person is observing a large, detailed artwork mounted on a wall in a spacious, modern gallery setting.
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    12 months of film - January

    As I wrote at the beginning of the year I’m shooting at least one roll of film every month throughout 2025. In January, I actually ended up shooting two rolls—here are some of my favorite images from those rolls. All were captured on Ilford HP5+ at ISO 400, using my Minolta X700 with a Minolta MD 35mm f/1.8 lens and a yellow filter. The photos were taken around Frankfurt—either on my street photography walks or during visits to my local park.

    (Developed in HC110 Dilution B at home. Scanned with my Fuji X-E4 and the Minolta MD 50mm macro lens)

    A grand neoclassical building with an ornate facade stands in the background, surrounded by people walking in a plaza with a fountain in the foreground.A fast-moving train crosses a graffiti-covered bridge while a solitary person walks along the side.A city skyline with modern buildings is reflected in a calm river.A collection of industrial buildings with tall chimneys is reflected in a body of water under a clear sky.A group of ducks is resting on a dock by a river, with a city skyline and bridge in the background.Two people sit on a bench overlooking a river with a cityscape in the background.A person is sitting on a bench next to a clock structure on a sidewalk, while several people walk on the adjacent cobblestone path.A black-and-white photo captures a person pointing towards a building with tall windows and statues, partially shadowed by architectural elements.A poster featuring a man with the word ZUVERSICHT is attached to a pole on a city street.A park landscape featuring bare trees and a prominent tower in the background under a clear sky, with a few people walking along a path.