I took a roll of Kodak Pro Image 100 for a short photowalk to take advantage of some bright late spring sunshine. Here are my impressions and some very colourful shots!
This post requires only a brief introduction. One roll of film, one camera, one lens: a simple equation that works wonders when you want to take your mind off of things and just enjoy the craft of photography. I’ve always been a big fan of Kodak Pro Image 100 film and try to keep a few rolls stocked in the fridge at all times. Here are some impressions of a short neighbourhood walk.
Looks like a country village home right in the middle of London. Nice green colours too.
I liked the architecture in this shot, pity all the shops were closed though. I like the final result, it has an aged look to it.
Colour explosion!
Empty streets: sign of the times.
I liked how the blue popped out at me in comparison to the brick colours.
‘Don’t worry, be happy’.
Looks like downward facing dog pose to me (in the distance).
Any idea what kind car this is?
I didn’t quite get the composition right in this shot, but decided to add it anyways as I like the strong red colour (there’s also not a lot else to take photographs of these days!).
This shot came out much brighter than I was expecting, which surprised me. I really like the composition.
I love the strong straight shadows in this shot and the lone figure walking along the street.
I’m a big fan of testing out film or lenses in situations where a shot really should not work. I was surprised how well this came out given the direct-to-sunlight shot.
Surprising to come across a ‘Cork & Kerry mountains’ mural as I turned round a random corner’.
One for the record books.
Open, but not really?
I really like this shot, the straight line shadow leading your eyes all the way down the alley.
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Lovely late spring day!
Same shot from my last blog post (shot in black & white). I prefer the black & white version of this.
Overall observations
Kodak Pro Image 100 film has quickly become one of my favourite and go-to film stocks. Not only is it excellent value, but it produces very acceptable results for what is a borderline consumer to professional film stock. I’ve always had good experiences with it and particularly like how the colours are rendered in bright sunlight. That being said, I’ve also had good experiences with the standard Kodak Gold 200 film, also very affordable.
I don’t have a lot more to say about the shots over and above my commentary above, just a simple neighbourhood walk on a sunny day :-)
Thanks for stopping by and I hope to plan in some more photowalks as we start regaining our freedom in these strange times.
Keep safe,
Neil
