I’m trying to institute a policy of having a camera with me when I go out. This can lead to delays leaving the house, as I agonise over which camera to take, but it does mean that in theory I shouldn’t miss a photo. We were in Leeds today and the lighting was just lovely.
Pity about the scaffolding. But you can see the moon.
I took a rather old camera up town yesterday and took some shots. I need to work in my focus, but I’m not unhappy with the results.
These shots are all straight from the camera with no additional fiddling. The camera uses an old CCD sensor and I really like the look.
I took a couple of cameras to the Hesslewood Car Show today. One of them was a film camera. I’ll get those shots developed next week (I really hope I didn’t forget to take the lens cap off). The rest of the shots were taken with a digital camera using a couple of very old lenses (one of which is as old as me). I think they’ve come out pretty well.
We went up to the Humber Bridge today. It was very nice, but very dry.
YOrk Minster looking good. YOu can photograph it from the outside for free.
Took a very old camera to York today. I think it still works.
the minster for very small people
Lunch out with birthday presents
I think this camera is a keeper.
We had some lovely weather last week. That’s when I took this picture.
Sometimes you get the best shots just by looking up.
We went up town today and the weather was lovely. Of course I took a camera.
Seem to have got both spring and Autumn in the same frame..
Sometimes pointing the camera up works well
Took the big camera for a walk this afternoon.
Went out to Beverley today, mainly because the weather was rather nice.
We saw this amazing rainbow the day before last. Just before it rained on us…. Anyhoo, I took a picture using my venerable old Polaroid SX-70 and I’m rather pleased with the result. I think the camera has done a pretty good job with exposure and the sky.
Took a fish eye lens in to Beverley Minster and got this. Quite pleased with it.
You know those people who keep posting pictures of their dog on social media. Er, well, that will be me too. It’s a nice effect through. You use a flash, set the shutter speed for super long (in this case a fifth of a second) and then move the camera as you take the shot.
Turned the dog loose for a little while today. And of course took a picture of him.
Went for a walk to Skidby Mill today. Took a camera, as you do.
Not sure what this building is for
Not sure what this building is for either, but I know it was built in 1935
The Mill is missing its lid at the moment
This bit turns the sails to face in the right direction.
Someone had done a nice job painting the gates
Last year I took a Mamiya Press film camera to Sewerby Park. This year I took something a bit more modern, only 20 years old. You can find more pictures on Flickr.
The Humber Bridge was looking especially fine this morning.
Today I reaped the benefits of my film testing yesterday. Mostly. I took my instant camera to the Hesslewood Car Show and grabbed some shots. I’m pleased with the results, although I need to learn how to make adjustments for light and dark subjects. The car show was great. It was right next to the Humber Bridge Park and they had loads, and loads, and loads of interesting cars. Along with coffee, pizza, bits and bobs and birds of prey. We had a great time eating pizza and watching the birds go through their paces. I think it is an annual event, so if you are at a loose end in August 2026 and want to support a good cause (Humber Rescue) then you should head along.
Took the big camera into the garden today. Totally worth it.
Coming under heavy bombardment..
A while back I wrote about the Naval Battles that they stage at Peasholm Park in Scarborough. We went back there today and I took some more pictures. Fun fact, the camera I used this time was actually older than the one I used in 2009…
The bad guys get their cumuppance
Aircraft carrier
Sending in air support
The boats have people in them steering.
If you get the chance you should go along. The battles take place every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 3:00pm and are preceded by a musical performance. It’s great fun and you can buy ice creams. And wine. Find out more here.
Analogue Wonderland must have been very busy over the last few days, processing the films from the 40 photowalks that took place last Saturday. We got the rest of our pictures back today, which is much more quickly than I expected. Pretty much all of them have come out, which is very pleasing
I’d not used Kodak Pro Image 100 before, but I’m a convert now. Very nice grain and lovely colours. And on offer at the moment..
Rob Miles is technology author and educator who spent many years as a lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Hull. He is also a Microsoft Developer Technologies MVP. He is into technology, teaching and photography. He is the author of the World Famous C# Yellow Book and almost as handsome as he thinks he is.
