Oahu Photographer, David Brotchie: 2017

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Volume No.7 -- Post No. 8 -- ILFORD DELTA 100 (I really like it!)

I recently tried ILFORD Delta 100 Pro film and love it. I really like the fine grain. The photos below were developed using Kodak Xtol at 1:1. I'm going to try ILFORD Perceptol fine grain developer to see if I get even less grain. It's not that I don't like grain. You can't like film photography without liking grain. I just want less grain for now...

Waikikik (The Other Hawaiian Prince)

Waikiki alley

One of my Princesses at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center (Waikiki)

black and white film photo of a surfer leaving the ocean in Waikiki

Waikiki Beach

Nu'uanu Reservoir

Nu'uanu Reservoir

Nu'uanu Stream

Nu'uanu Reservoir

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Volume No.7 -- Post No. 7 -- California Desert

I went to the desert earlier this year. I was only going for the weekend and traveled light; only bringing my Canonet G III QL17. I love this camera. It's small, built like a tank, and best of all, it has incredible glass for how much they cost. I only brought two rolls of film and a red filter. This is my favorite way to shoot. No gear decisions, just light, composition, and capture. I was there visiting family, and not for photography. So, as much as I love the photos, most of these weren't taken in the best light. I took them when and where I was.

Teddy Bear Cholla Cactus

Joshua Tree National Park - ILFORD Delta 100.

Joshua Tree Park Weeds

Oahu Film Photographer

Joshua Tree National Park - ILFORD Delta 100

The landscape in Joshua Tree is amazing. The plateaus are wide and dry.

Hwy 60 East Bound - ILFORD Delta 100

I think all film photographers love old stuff. That's why we make images the old way.

Indio - ILFORD Delta 100

Joshua Tree National Park - ILFORD Delta 100

Joshua Tree National Park - ILFORD SFX 200

Twentynine Palms - ILFORD SFX 200

Joshua Tree National Park - ILFORD SFX 200

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Volume No.7 -- Post No. 6 -- I was interviewed by Photographer Melvin Mapa!

What an honor! I was interviewed by Photographer and Creative Director Melvin Mapa for his website series Film Photography Interviews. His goal is to share ideas, inspire, and offer enlightenment to those interested in the discipline of film photography. Again I'm honored that Melvin felt my work was worthy.

Check out his website: www.melvinmapa.net. Great photographs everywhere! He's also on Instagram @tataymelvin. Amazing photos and amazing heart too! He's a volunteer for migrant workers. Mahalo Melvin!

Below is a recent photograph I made and sent to Melvin as part of my interview. Ilford HP5 Plus shot with my Nikonos III and self-developed at my home here in Hawaii.

See more at my Instagram @aloha_dave

Friday, August 18, 2017

Volume No.7 -- Post No. 5 -- Equine 808 Horse Rescue

All photos on Ilford HP5 Plus film developed with Kodak Xtol 1:1

Mahalo to Equine 808 Horse Rescue for the tour. Visit them and donate! They're doing great things for these animals!

http://www.equine808.org/

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Volume No.7 -- Post No. 4 -- Catching Up

I haven't posted in a while. All the photos below are film photos developed by me at home. Mostly Ilford HP5 Plus 400, Fuji Acros Neopan 100 and few IMPOSSIBLE BW from my Polaroid SX-70. I hope you like them!