Moorish Window - Granada

Moorish Window - Granada - © Tim Chorlton

This is an old photo of mine which is a real bugger to print as the negative got damaged a little when it was being processed so I have to print it quite dark to hide the 'scratch'.

It was taken in the Alhambra in Granada, Spain using an old Adox camera. It's a photographers dream of a place and this is one of may favourite shots from the day.

Thailand Fishing Boat Series

Fishing Boat - Thailand - © Tim Chorlton

Fishing Boat#2 - Thailand - © Tim Chorlton

Mooring Poles - Thailand - © Tim Chorlton

To get these shots I has to wade waste deep into the Sea. We had just been on a deep sea fishing trip in Thailand on the island of Koh Samui. Our boat had got stuck in a storm and for about half an hour we were tossed around like a coin in a washing machine. The cloud had come down and you couldn't see a thing. When we finally got to shore everyone else was running for the safety of land. Because the edge of the storm was still only a few hundred metres away everywhere looked like it was shrouded in mist and the mid afternoon sun gave everywhere and eerie kind of glow.

I managed to get four or five photos but these are the best.

Unusually for me, the first of the fishing boat images is cropped a little bit, normally I'm a whole frame kind of guy.

I used my old Adox Golf which I love very much and bought years ago from a junk shop. When I pulled it out the locals started laughing as they are so used to seeing people with digital cameras these days.

Despite the 'trauma' that had preceded getting the shots, I get a real sense of calm when I see these images, especially 'Mooring Poles - Thailand'.

Bull Ring - Birmingham

Bull Ring - Birmingham - © Tim Chorlton

I took this photo in Birmingham on the way back from a meeting with a customer. I was struck by the sheer size and audacity of the Bull Ring. It's such a bold building.

This was shot using my Rolleicord on Ilford XP2 120 rollfilm.

Brighton Deckchairs

Brighton Deckchairs - © Tim Chorlton

I took this image this summer (2009) on a weekend trip to Brighton to see some friends of my girlfriend. It was taken using my new Diana Camera which I am now well and truly in love with.

I've several 'deck chair' images and I'm sure some of the others will make an appearance on this site in time but I particularly like this one for it's simplicity. Two empty chairs and a Seagull - I think it sums up the great british sea-side at the end of the season perfectly.

I remember wandering around with my Diana proudly slung over my shoulder feeling very 'off the wall' only to discover nearly every shop in The Lanes sold them. Grrrr. However, it was quite a successful outing and not only did we have a great time I got three or four images that I'm very happy with.

Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier - © Tim Chorlton

This was another image from my Brighton trip (obviously). Again, shot on the beloved Diana with 120 Ilford SFX I think it's another 'English seaside classic' image.

I love the way the combination of the Diana's ridiculously poor optics and the duo tone have given it an almost Victorian feel which is when the Pier was originally built (1899 to be precise). Part of me wishes the flag was blowing in the wind but part of me is glad it isn't as that would make it quite a predictable image and I love the 'imperfections' that come from photography.

First Image from the Epson v700

Dublin Wax Works - © Tim Chorlton

I've just finished setting up my new Epson v700 and here is my first completed image from it.

I'l upload some 'techie stuff' in the next day or so but in the meantime I hope you like the image.

It was taken several years ago (probably around 2004/5) on a weekend away to Dublin. One morning to walk of the Temple Bar head that was throbbing on my shoulders.

I think I must have had an eye for the surreal that day as I was wandering around in a bubble I saw this wonderful site - the Dublin Wax Works Museum. Sadly it's now been moved and re-opened elsewhere in Dublin so I'm not sure if it will still have the Giant attacking the building. It will be a great shame if they don't.

I think this was shot on my RolleiCord which is probably one of my favourite cameras. I'll put up a post one day with my little kit detailed.

Welcome to Black and White Photography Blog

Bobby's Boat - © Tim Chorlton - 2002

Firstly I want to welcome you to my blog dedicated to Black and White photography. The above picture is named after my Grandma, Roberta (Bobby) Griffiths and was taken on the Scottish island of Mull, a place that was very dear to her.

In this blog I want to share my love for Black and White Photography with like-minded people.

It will contain images that I have taken. Techniques used to capture my images and will also show off work of other photographers that I find inspirational.

Enjoy.