A roll of Ilford

This is all about one film of Ilford, shot in a remote valley by a little fjord on the Norwegian west coast.

My mission was to test out push processing of “Ilford HP5 Pluss” film, that is, I exposed the film at ISO 1600 and develop it as a ISO 1600 film. HP5 is a ISO 400 film. This was going to be just a test, but when I start shooting and look for exiting subjects, its not a test anymore. I have only 24 frames, you know, they all count.

I developed the film the same day.

…I load the film, first stop.

Frame 1–3. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

Farmlife has been better. Time is very visible in these parts.

Frame 4–6. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

The valley opens up. A long quiet lake.

Frame 7–9. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

This Nissan has had better days, but now he got his portrait.

Frame 10–11. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

The narrow road leads to the lake end.

Frame 12. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

Frame 13–14. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

And you dont have to travel to USA to find Yellowstone.

Frame 15. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

The strong winds take its toll on the boat houses.

Frame 16–18. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

But this day it was all quiet.

Frame 19–21. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

I can only hear the raindrops.

Frame 22. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

Frame 23–24. Leica M6 & 35mm. Ilford HP5+

Camera & lens; Leica M6 with a Voigtlander 35mm f1.4.

© 2017 Ivan Holmedal