Shot at 28mm f2.8 on Ilford Pan 400 using Aperture-priority center-weighted metering.
Developed in HC-110 1+99 for 10min 40s at 26.5 degrees Celsius (according to my meat thermometer); 1min slow agitation (1 rotation every 2-3s) at start and 1min average (1 rotation every 1-2s) after 5mins. Negatives look like they could do with less development, so more experimenting to do.
Scanned on Epson V500 using VueScan default B&W negative settings, used Photoshop to resize, adjust contrast and sharpen.
My questions:
1. Does this effectively convey the idea of agony?
2. From the technical point of view, what could be improved?
I deliberately chose a shallow depth of field to emphasize relevant parts of the tree, but would having the bottom of the trunk in focus help?
Would more shadow detail be helpful?
I have ample opportunity to re-shoot this, so looking to improve. Thanks for looking and for your comments.
Developed in HC-110 1+99 for 10min 40s at 26.5 degrees Celsius (according to my meat thermometer); 1min slow agitation (1 rotation every 2-3s) at start and 1min average (1 rotation every 1-2s) after 5mins. Negatives look like they could do with less development, so more experimenting to do.
Scanned on Epson V500 using VueScan default B&W negative settings, used Photoshop to resize, adjust contrast and sharpen.
My questions:
1. Does this effectively convey the idea of agony?
2. From the technical point of view, what could be improved?
I deliberately chose a shallow depth of field to emphasize relevant parts of the tree, but would having the bottom of the trunk in focus help?
Would more shadow detail be helpful?
I have ample opportunity to re-shoot this, so looking to improve. Thanks for looking and for your comments.