Even after shooting slide film for 9 years when I send film off I hang around my letter box like a vulture when I know it’s arriving back from the lab. Today I was out the back and I heard the postmans bike in the distance. I almost re enact the Eddy Murphy skit about “The Icecream man is coming” from his Delirious tour.
So I stand at the window watching the postman drop letters in my mailbox waiting to see my film package, I then watch him reach into the red bag and pull out the Express post pack. “Its here”. I’m at the letter box before he even has a chance of attempting to put it into the slot. “Thanks mate” I say and before I get to my front door I have the express post pack torn open. Now all you digital shooters are probably thinking I’m some kind of weirdo. But you cant understand, it is a film shooters thing.
This is one of the first images taken with my Fuji GX617 and it is going to be added to my limited edition collection. A nice way to start off shooting with a new camera system.
New slide images have also been added to my main gallery.
I understand completely, I used to shoot slide before going digital and with my recent 617 tests I got that feeling back, that excitement, waiting for the slide to be developed. Something only slide shooters can understand I think!
Like a kid on christmas we tear the package open and look at the slide on the light box – and when the results are as good as this sunset shot we’re in heaven!
This is a fantastic shot Matt, good start for the GX617!
Stunning shot mate ,
Deffinatly worthy of being limited edition
Sorry didnt get to meet up while i was over there was a bit rushed visit and was only in Avoca for a day
shit, why did I sell that thing!!! Bloody great shot Matt. Can I buy it back?
Sure mate… but the price has gone up as I would be signing the camera now when I sold it. 🙂 This is the sunrise I shot on my digital when the red channel blew out.
Your right Matt, gorgeous sunrise. Love the dune repair planting runs nicely inline with the area the sun is about to rise. Wheres my kleenex 😉
Absolutely amazing shot!
With an image like this sitting there waiting to be processed it must feel like an eternity!!!
Love everything about this.
Fantastic photo Matt ! Such gorgeous hues and light…I know the exact feeling you are describing.
I look forward to more work in the not too distant future.
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awesome!
Sensational colour mate.