My second roll for September, they continue on from the first roll I took on a trip into Manchester last week. We went through Ancoats, then onto New Islington along the Rochdale canal.
Canonet QL17
Foma 200
Developed in HC110 for 4 minutes.
Ancoats
Rochdale Canal
New Islington Marina
FFP25 September roll 1
I had a trip into Manchester last week, my partner was donating blood. Afterwards we had a wander around Ancoats and New Islington, so I decided to take the opportunity to take a couple of films for Septembers FFP. Here is the first film.
Anita street in Ancoats was formerly called Sanitary Street and this was a boast because around 1880, these were among the first houses to have running water and sanitation! Before this, living conditions were terrible and Manchester was one of the worst places to live in the country. Having sanitation, you were posh! It was renamed Anita Street in the 60’s.
The area is quite different now, there has been a massive investment in the area.
Canonet QL17
Fomapan 200
Developed in HC110 (Dil ‘B’) for 4 minutes @ 20 degrees
Only one roll for the July FFP25, i’ve been busy with other things. I did manage to get out on a lovely walk last week to one of my happy places right on my doorstep. There are a group of three reservoirs less than 1/2 a mile from my house. On the way up to the top reservoir, you have to pass through an Alpaca farm so I stopped and took some images there.
When I got to the reservoir it was quite noticeable the level was dow by about 10 foot due to the incredibly warm and rain free summer we have had here in the UK. I walked back down past the middle reservoir but didn’t go to the bottom one as I knew it was almost empty.
Canonet QL17
Fomapan 200
Developed in HC110 for 4 minutes @ 20 degrees
A walk up Holcome hill to Peel tower and over the moorland.
We took a walk up Holcombe Hill to Peel Tower, continuing over the stone pathway on the moorland. At the kissing gate, we dropped down onto the bridleway back to our starting point. I used my Canonet QL17 again for this project, loaded with Fomapan 200, which was developed in HC110 for 4 minutes.
I am starting to get used to this film now, the main problem is that it scratches very easily.
The steep uphill start to the walk.
Peel tower at the top.
Heading off over the moorland
Turning left at the kissing gate, dropping down to the bridleway and back to our starting point.
A Journey in the Yorkshire Dales
Recently, my partner (Jan) and I had a delightful getaway in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, a thoughtful early retirement gift from a friend.
The first few images captured in Clapham. Following that, I took some shots in Dent, the quaint village where we stayed in a cozy cottage right in the heart of the village, conveniently located next to The Sun Inn. Of course, we made a couple of visits there for a pint or two!
The last portion of my roll features the magnificent Ribblehead viaduct, an impressive sight along the renowned Settle to Carlisle railway line.
All of these images were captured using my Canonet QL17 and Foma 200 film, which was developed in HC110 for 4 minutes at 20 degrees.
I have been encountering some issues with film scratching lately, though I’m still trying to pinpoint exactly where in the process it’s occurring. If anyone has insights or experiences to share, I’d love to hear them!
Clapham
Dent
Ribblehead Viaduct
FFP25 May roll 2.
These images are taken at The East Lancs Railway, a heritage stream railway in my home town of Bury. They are all taken during the Vintage Vibes music festival over the bank holiday weekend 24th May. Almost the whole roll.
canonet QL17, Fomapan 200 and developed in Kodak HC110 1+31 Dill B for 4 minutes @20 deg
The Kirklees Valley is a testament to nature’s resilience. a region steeped in industrial history, lies a remarkable story of transformation. Through my photographic explorations, I wanted to document the stunning juxtaposition of the valley’s industrial past and its lush, verdant present. Each click of the shutter revealed stories whispered by the overgrown remnants of factories and railway lines, now entwined with wildflowers, trees, and wildlife. All these images are being used for the Frugal Film Project 2025, The camera must cost less than $75 and must use film as cheaply has possible. For this I am using my Canonet QL17, loaded with Fomapan 200 film
These last 2 images are taken from the same spot, one in the late 1970’s and the other in 2024. It just shows what nature can achieve if left alone.
This month’s film was captured with a Canonet QL17 camera using Fomapan 200, developed in Rodinal at a 1:50 dilution for 10 minutes.
Carrying on from last months film, these were taken in the Kirklees valley, Tottington, Bury on my morning dog walk. A small collection from around a disused bleaching and dye mill and amore modern carpet mill. This is a great walk in a morning, usually about 3 miles.
The shadows and the lines was the main focus for these images.
This month’s film was captured with a Canonet QL17 camera using Fomapan 200, developed in Rodinal at a 1:50 dilution for 10 minutes.
The photos were taken during my morning dog walks around the beautiful Kirklees Valley in Tottington, Bury. It’s fascinating to see how this once industrial area has been reclaimed by nature, transforming it into a serene landscape that I love to explore.
Dave Wilkinson 