And goddamn, what a lovely camera that is. I've always had a soft spot for TLRs, and the Yashica-Mat is no different. More photos and rambling under the cut!
Impulsiveness.
It's something i'm very experienced with, i must admit. I'm very much of the Just Do It mindset a majority of the time, whenever disabilities and/or anxiety isn't getting the better of me. And so, a few days ago, running on nothing but impulse and a couple of bacon sandwiches i set out to a place a wee while away from where i live, to a bridge i spotted on google maps. This tiny little footbridge, ill-kept and tucked away, seemed nevertheless to be a perfect spot for a little bit of trainspotting. I hopped a bus, hopped another bus, and after a good while arrived here, just in time to spot a Class 168.
I stood there for about an hour, keeping an eye out for trains and occasionally chatting with passers-by. Having a TLR slung round your neck doesn't have make people stop and ask questions, good god. Inbetween trains (Which i got tragically few shots of with the Yash, though i got some on the Werramat i brought with me. More photos whenever i get that roll developed) i strolled around the local area, taking a couple of shots here and there.
Now i admit, while i love TLRs, i don't have any experience with them beyond this Yashica-Mat (and this is my first roll through it, to boot), and its little brother, the Yashica 44A i also have (And would have pictures from but my dumb ass bungled the development). And honestly, it shows. The shots aren't focused great, they're a bit shakey, and they could definitely be framed better. Part of that is definitely down to the mirror's substantial desilvering (A malady shared by my other Yashica, the 44A), but most of it's user error. Despite that, i loved using it, and i can't wait to do so again.
I'll be trying to head out more, especially now the weather's getting FAR nicer. Can't wait to be able to post more regularly here, i deeply enjoy photography and also writing this bollocks. For now, a couple more shots what i like and the beast itself. Take care out there 💖
All photographs shot on Kentmere Pan 100 at varying speeds & apertures. Film stand developed in Rodinal, 1/100 @ 1 hour, fixed with Adofix and scanned with an impromptu DSLR Macro setup as my proper photo scanner doesn't fit 120. I really need to trade up. Photographs cropped, inverted, given one leveling pass and watermarked, no further edits made. Created by humans for humans.
Recently I had tho opportunity to experience a live concert of one of my favorite bands, @thelastdinnerparty!!!! It was sooo cool, they were all sooo talented! I loved it. One of the best experiences of my life.
Photos made with Ilford delta 3200 with my Yashica-mat tlr camera. Developed with rodinol.
