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: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: 6cmsquare February 23, 2015, 03:47:50 PM
Hello All,
I'm excited to joint the forum, I've been stalking you for a month or so.  I'm just getting back into film photography after about a 20 year hiatus, (since college) and am excited to cram one more time-sucking and finance-draining hobby into my busy life.  I'm a Chef by trade here in Seattle WA, with a tiny Italian restaurant, and live in the heart of the city.  Currently my favorite time to shoot is in the wee hours of the morning -before the sun rises. 

My main camera is a Yashica Mat 124g, and I just finished converting an old Ansco Sure Shot box camera into a nice medium format pinhole, aside from that, I've got a handful of old medium format "thrift store" cameras.  Here's some scans from my most recent roll.

Please feel free to critique, I'm just rekindling this old love and any advice is welcome!
Ciao,
Mike
6cmsquare.wordpress.com
ilcorvopasta.com
: Re: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: Fluminian February 23, 2015, 04:36:41 PM
Welcome, Mike. Great shots, by the way. Do you use tripod or push film?
Ok. I've just noticed light trails, so you do use a tripod.  :)

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: Indofunk February 23, 2015, 04:44:39 PM
Those are beautiful pictures! I am a big fan of night time B&W shots, and shots of urban decay :)
: Re: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: SLVR February 23, 2015, 04:53:34 PM
its good, welcome to FW
: Re: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: 6cmsquare February 23, 2015, 04:54:10 PM
Yep, I have to use a tripod, my camera weighs 1 kilo!  (and most of those shots were 3-5 minute exposures)
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: Bryan February 23, 2015, 05:06:26 PM
Welcome Mike, nice to see another PNW filmwaster.  I live in Bothell and my wife and I are always trying to find a good Italian restaurant so don't be surprised if we show up at yours.  Your photos are great, it's nice to see some places I recognize.  I see the Highway 99 Blues Club in your second shot, great venue.  Dinner at Il Corvo Pasta and then a show at the Blues Club sounds like a nice evening.
: Re: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: jharr February 23, 2015, 05:27:12 PM
Mike, welcome and thanks for sharing the nice Shots of Seattle. I lived there in Lake City for a while before moving to San Diego. Not much to critique, but you will find this group heavy on helpful advice and light on criticism. Artistic merit is in the eye of the beholder and this group of Filmwasters have very generous eyes. I'm looking forward to seeing some more of the city I still think of as home. Bryan does a good job giving me a fix, but more is always better! :)
: Re: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: Sid Dongre February 23, 2015, 09:04:24 PM
Hey Mike, I too am new here, some lovely shots you've posted!
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: Francois February 23, 2015, 09:05:07 PM
Benvenuto compagno pellicola devastatore!
: Re: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: LT February 23, 2015, 10:17:02 PM
Welcome. Keep the picture coming and don't forget to explore the site in it's entirety. The forum is only one small part :)
: Re: New to the Forum, and some pictures
: Ezzie February 24, 2015, 06:00:31 AM
Lovely night shots. Welcome to FW Mike
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: ManuelL February 24, 2015, 07:12:10 AM
Welcome Mike! Some wonderful photos. Love the look, especially in the shots with the water reflections.
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: jojonas~ February 25, 2015, 11:11:11 AM
Some wonderful photos. Love the look, especially in the shots with the water reflections.
I can only agree! Welcome to the site and forum, Mike :)
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: sgt.brimer February 27, 2015, 01:08:31 AM
Welcome Mike and thanks for sharing your photos!