The Power of Split Grade Printing and Post Flashing — by Bruce Robbins on

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Some readers who frequent the Film and Darkroom Users' Group (FADU) may have seen this article on split grade printing by photographer L...

The "decline" of film photography — by Bruce Robbins on

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“Employee Darkroom Area, Building 9, Kodak Canada, Toronto 2009” Here's a sad little item - not new but new to me and possibly some read...

900 Reasons to be cheerful — by Bruce Robbins on

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♬ Heaven, I'm in heaven… ♬ You'll have noticed that my decorating/DIY/home improvement efforts have left the OD a little impoverishe...

A few interesting finds — by Bruce Robbins on

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Sometime last year I won an old camera at a local auction and the lot included a plastic box containing what appeared to be lots of empty fi...

Understanding swings and tilts — by Bruce Robbins on

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Another look at the possibilities and capabilities of view camera movements with regular contributor, David M. Tings and Swilts by David M. ...

One more time for Ilford — by Bruce Robbins on

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US watch maker, Shinola, have shown particularly good taste by having advertising shots of their products produced on Ilford film and darkro...

Caution: Graphic Images — by Bruce Robbins on

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I was pleased to see that quite a few people seem to like the more graphic stuff I've been producing lately so I thought I'd post an...

The LEICA Diaries - Part Eleven — by Bruce Robbins on

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Of the five rolls I've shot using the Leica M2, this is without a doubt my favourite pic. I find it mesmerising, although it's a sim...

Held to a higher standard? — by Bruce Robbins on

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Harman/Ilford are inviting entries for their annual student photography competition. Entrants are asked to submit images that inspire or rem...

Viewed from a different perspective — by Bruce Robbins on

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The Online Darkroom contributor, David M., explains in his own, inimitable fashion how to remain upright in the face of converging verticals...

Putting it into words — by Bruce Robbins on

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Couldn't resist this sea wall shot. It was important to keep the separation between the two walls to make the most of the shadowed shape...

A Trip to Tayport — by Bruce Robbins on

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Leica M2, 50mm Summicron, Tmax 400 developed in Firstcall Superfine I'd just dropped Cath off at her dentist in the Fife fishing town of...