- Kirk, Godalming College 1992
First pictures I took in black and white - and this was the first portrait I was proud of, and first pictures I developed myself, circa 91. Iford 'Safety Film' (!) FP4. Camera was a strange secondhand Russian or German camera with an odd square aperture which had problems focusing (I think the lens was coming away!). Negs are in a terrible state I've done what I can but it's like snow if you zoom in...I rewashed them which made a massive difference but bad handling before I had a clue, storage and dusty/scratchy enlargers and I think underdeveloping and/or crap in the developer haven't helped. You name it these negs have it: hairs, dust, odd watermarks, gunk on the negs that won't wash off, scratches, damaged emulsion, holes in the film (!) *sigh* First pictures I took in black and white - and this was the first portrait I was proud of, and first pictures I developed myself, circa 91. Iford 'Safety Film' (!) FP4. Camera was a strange secondhand Russian or German camera with an odd square aperture which had problems focusing (I think the lens was coming away!). Negs are in a terrible state I've done what I can but it's like snow if you zoom in...I rewashed them which made a massive difference but bad handling before I had a clue, storage and dusty/scratchy enlargers and I think underdeveloping and/or crap in the developer haven't helped. What was your first b&w film like? - On the flight -Kirk
- Infinite loop! Infinite loop!
It's so meta Or something. - Bike Bike Bike Bike
Amsterdam 2006 - At the hotel room!
We stayed in the Golden Bear. It was very nice. - Golden bear steps 1
The famous Golden Bear steps Try and navigate these when drunk/stoned/off your head. - Important Message from Kirk 1
that told me... - Important Message from Kirk 2
- Tram Tram Tram Tram
- Golden bear steps 2
At least my Chris Bonnington beard feels at home on these mountainous steps - Near the Albert Cuyp
- Hashish is the mind killer
they say I think that's just the tourist board though - Golden bear steps 3
Don't leave me stranded here with no oxygen and a small sherpa to eat! - Kirk taking photos
on his wanky modern digital camera worth 1000s :-P - Wooden tulips from Old Amsterdam
Max Bygraves optional