The Amateur Film Photographer.

Tag: Rapid

  • Underdeveloped exposures from the mountains…

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    Thomas John Usimaki
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    Sometimes, even though I try my best, I fail. But with every failure comes a learning experience. In this instance, I developed old rolls of Copex Rapid in POTA, which I had already used for two other rolls. The developer was likely too oxidized to fully develop my negatives. I tried to salvage what I…

  • Crossroads in Barcelona

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    Thomas John Usimaki
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    Sometimes in life, you’re at a crossroads. In those moments, a solo trip to Barcelona isn’t a bad idea. On Friday evening, after checking the weather app and seeing rain forecasted in Bordeaux for the entire weekend, I bought a round-trip ticket to Barcelona, booked a hotel, and off I went. I had never flown…