Depends what I happen to see on ebay... it keeps changing! An A* 85mm f/1.4 would be nice, but then so would a K200/2.5. Luckily, I have never seen an A* 1200 on ebay so I might be safe there. Ffordes have a couple of 28mm shift lenses which are very tempting, and then there is that mega-selection of LXs, lenses and other kit on ebay at the moment (still at $4000 last time I looked but hadn't reached its reserve).

Seriously, though, I need to use the kit I have a bit more, especially the Horseman. My biggest temptation would be a 6x7 but then once I have the body I'll need some lenses, won't I? Most of my so-called spare cash has gone on getting films developed lately!

K.

The problem I often have with photographing wild flowers is that to use an aperture small enough to provide sufficient DoF the shutter speed is so low that the slightest breeze will give you a soft image. I'm guessing that one could use a larger aperture for a faster shutter speed then stack the results. I say guessing because I haven't tried it, yet. The alternative would be to buy a K5...

K.

Having got over the shock of an ugly bug crawling out of my laptop screen, yes I agree, great shot!

K.

That is because it is. Time to bring out a view camera...

K.

My Lady Love thinks so too!

K.

I agree with everyone else that the second image is the strongest. I'd crop a fair sized slice off the the top of the first one to remove most of the blown highlights which do not really add much to the image.

K.

Apart from the bubblegum in the foreground which needs cloning out, which version do you prefer?

1. Colour



2. Sepia



3. Monochrome



4. High contrast monochrome



Thanks! Kris.

The last roll of film came back from Ilford today. For some reason it took the Post Office 10 days to deliver the film to Ilford so I was getting a bit concerned! All images were shot with my LX and Rollei Retro 80S film, a variety of primes (one of K24/2.8, M28/3.5, K35/3.5, K50/1.2 or M100/2.8 ).

1. A long trip to work.



2. Fierce?



3. Seagull.



4. Alleyway



5. Misty morning



More images (digital, colour film and BW film, Pentax and Lubitel) are in my Venice "collection" on Flickr.

Best wishes, Kris.

Looks like I'm the odd one out with No 3. Oh well. I still prefer 4!

K.

Nice set although I don't like No. 3, all those converging verticals! I like the first one with the fountain, and I love the fourth one although I might be tempted to try and clone out some of the cables.

Well done.

K.