Category Archives: Ilford HP5+

July 30, 2019

Haunted? Stricker Ranch – Hansen, Idaho

By Shaun Nelson

In 2019, I’ve tried to spend more time shooting film than writing. I’m finding myself returning to some of my favorite cameras and film stocks. This post is more about the destination and the subject than the gear or film. I thought it was worth sharing.

Over Memorial Day weekend, my family took a short road trip to Twin Falls, Idaho. Our first destination was Stricker Ranch/Rock Creek Station, in Hansen Idaho. I learned about the Stricker Ranch while looking for some ghost towns to visit that were within a few hours drive from home. Stricker Ranch, also known as the Rock Creek Station, was built along the Oregon Trail in 1865 and was one of the stops west of Fort Hall, Idaho. It was also home to the Overland mail stage route and the Kelton Freight Road. The remains of the ranch, or town, are currently being preserved by the Idaho State Historical Society and non-profit Friends of Stricker, Inc. The ranch and buildings are rumored to be haunted by friendly spirits. You’ll need to visit and decide for yourself. Many of ranch structures have been lost to time, but the original store, wet cellar, and Stricker home remain standing. The buildings and Stricker home are only open on Sundays for a few hours, but self-guided tours via markers and maps onsite are available year-round. The Stricker home is surrounded by beautiful shade trees and landscaping, making it a perfect place for a picnic, or séance, whatever you decide.

Camera: Leica M3 (1959)
Film: Ilford HP5 Plus 400
Process: RepliColor, SLC
Scanner: Epson V600 Photo

Rock Creek Home Converted to a Horse Stable - Hansen, ID
Rock Creek Store - Hansen, ID
Rock Creek Wet Cellar - Hansen, ID
Sticker Home - Hansen, ID
Rock Creek Outhouse - Hansen, ID

 

 

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June 27, 2018

The Negative Positives Double-Exposure Film Exchange

By Shaun Nelson

After being a guest on The Negative Positives Film Photography Podcast with Mike and Andre, I offered to help with a double-exposure film exchange. The idea behind a double-exposure film exchange is that one photographer shoots a roll of film, rewinds the film, and then sends it to someone else, who then shoots on the same roll. Listeners of the podcast signed up via a Google form and filled out their preferences to shoot black & white, color, etc. The resulting shots can be anything from artistic to crazy.

The response to the exchange was fantastic, being that it was the first time. Forty-two photographers from around the world signed up, shooting a total of twenty-one rolls of film. Some listeners were so enthusiastic to shoot and share that they signed up twice.

My partner for the Negative Positives Double-Exposure Film Exchange was Dan Cottle from Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Dan provided a roll of Ilford HP5+ black & white film, and shot the roll around his city, including Cadbury World where they produce some of the world’s best chocolate. Dan was even kind enough to send a Cadbury Egg to me with the exposed roll of film, which my wife promptly enjoyed.

After receiving the roll of film from Dan, I set out and exposed it a second time around my part of the world in Utah. Many of my shots included the Utah State Railroad Museum and the Hill Aerospace Museum. While Dan and I planned to line up our shots in the camera, it didn’t quite work out as planned. And from others in The Negative Positives Film Photography Podcast Facebook Group, their intentions were the same.

This film roll exchange was a great way to become acquainted with another film photographer. It was also a good exercise at some abstract previsualization. We didn’t set any rules and had no grand expectations. However, our resulting images are interesting, mysterious, and creative.

Photographer #1
Dan Cottle
Birmingham, UK
Camera: Nikon FE

Photographer #2
Shaun Nelson
South Ogden, UT USA
Camera: Nikon F2

Film: Ilford HP5+ 400
Process: Kodak D-76 (1+1) @ 20° 13:00 Min
Scanned: Epson Perfection V600 Photo

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December 20, 2017

Europe 2017 on Film

By Shaun Nelson

This year will always remain memorable because my wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary by taking a 3-week trip to Europe. We went with a small group and visited Italy, Switzerland, and France. I took three cameras: Canon 6D, Pentax K1000, and Olypus OM-1MD. I spent most days taking digital shots, but used the two film cameras for early morning walks and evening adventures. Trying not to pack around too much gear each day, I’d swap one of the two film cameras in and out of my bag. Many people have asked us, “What was your favorite place to visit?” There’s no way possible to answer that question. From day-to-day we kept thinking, “Wow, today was fantastic! It can’t get any better than this.” Only to be surprised by the sights and experiences we’d have the very next day.

Riquewihr, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Lion Monument, Lucerne, Switzerland. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Exiting the Subway in Paris, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Church of the Santissimo Redentore, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Riquewihr, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy, Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy, Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Riquewihr Police Station, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Strasbourg Train Station, Strasbourg, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997) Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Campo San Salvador - Chiesa dei Santi Apostoli - Isola Campalto, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Hotel Villa delle Palme on Lido, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
The Kapellbrücke, Lucerne, Switzerland. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy, Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Lido Beach, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Riquewihr, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Strasbourg Train Station, Strasbourg, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997) Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997) Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Lido Beach, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Lion Monument, Lucerne, Switzerland. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Scooters in Rome, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Jesuitenkirche Church, Lucerne, Switzerland. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
View of Paris from the Artist’s Quarter of Montmartre, Paris, France. Camera: Olypus OM-1MD (1976) Film: Ilford HP5 Plus 400.Camera: Olypus OM-1MD (1976) Film: Ilford HP5 Plus 400.
St. Mark's Campanile, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Riquewihr, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
The Kapellbrücke, Lucerne, Switzerland. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Strasbourg Train Station, Strasbourg, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997) Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Riquewihr, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
St. Mark's Square with Santo Stefano in the Distance, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Riquewihr, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Michelangelo's David, Florence, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
The Kapellbrücke, Lucerne, Switzerland. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional. Two shots merged in Photoshop CC.
Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Sacré-Cœur in the Artist’s Quarter of Montmartre, Paris, France. Camera: Olypus OM-1MD (1976) Film: Ilford HP5 Plus 400.
Riquewihr, France. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Florence American Cemetery and Memorial, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Venetian Ghetto in Cannaregio, Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.
Venice, Italy. Camera: Pentax K1000 (1976 - 1997). Film: Ilford Delta 100 Professional.

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