I think the best thing I can do with this image is maybe not tell you where the stairs lead to, it kind of adds a bit of mystery to the photo. Most people I have shown it to have asked that exact question and the reaction is always best if I don’t tell people. Let’s just say it was taken on the grounds of Farmleigh House but that’s all the information you are getting for now. Sometimes I think images like these are best if the fine details are just left to your imagination, maybe you could leave a comment below and let me know where you think they are leading to. Suffice to say they don’t end up in heaven, I know because I’ve been to the top of them and I am still on this living world.
The photo was taken on a very old Russian made Kiev 6C medium format camera, I just love the almost antique like feel about the way it turned out. The photo was taken using Ilford Xp2 Super 120mm film and the print was made using my very own hands in a darkroom.
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Dave,
I enjoy your blog so much I became a follower. If I lived on your side of the pond I would look you up and have you show me so area that you think I would enjoy photographing.
Your subjects lend themselves to b&w. You are correct that film lends itself very nicely to your subject matter.
Have a great 2012 photographing in the park.
Thanks Claude, nice to hear from you dude.
Dave