365 Day Thread for 2021

Gotta love that 18-28, Julio. It (and other rebranded versions) performed well and were a good value. One could actually buy one new for less than the price of a prime ultrawide.

Thanks Mike, this lens is a favorite for interiors with my K-mount bodies. It is actually Minolta rebranded.

For the 12th

clock made in late 1800's if data inscribed on the back is correct, Maxxum 8000i with Sigma 28-105, FP4+, flash

For the 13th

Contax G2 Planar 5/45

At age nearly 22, I was immortal, like most of my friends. No thought to the danger of "getting the shot".

When I first got into 35mm photography, my budget was extremely limited, no money for Nikon or Pentax. However, a local camera store had a very nice Petri FT, with the 55mm f/1.8 lens. Meter worked nicely so I bought it for a very good price, < $50. I soon found a Vivitar 135mm f/3.5 and a Soligor 35mm f/3.5, both presets. I belonged to a volunteer rescue squad, and pretty soon I had photos of rescues, a few recovered bodies, and publicity shots for our quarterly publication. On May 5, 1969, a thunderous explosion went off just west of downtown Louisville. I hopped on the car, got there in a few minutes, and approached the scene. At the very outset, I got within a half-block of the fire. I managed to get off three frames before police and fire personnel hustled the lot of us away, about six blocks, too far to really see anything.

The history of the Louisville Fire Department devotes several paragraphs on their web site:

There is always the fear and risk of a fire at a large chemical company, especially one as large as the Ashland Chemical Company. Fear became reality on May 5, 1969. The origin of the fire is still unknown but the results were devastating. Bronoco, a subsidiary of Ashland, was located at 1315 W. Kentucky Street. The warehouse facility contained several storage tanks usually filled with several hundred thousand gallons of volatile and flammable chemicals. Consequently, the fire spread quickly and led to a chain of chemical explosions. Balls of fire spewed high into the air and an orange glow hovered over downtown Louisville.

 

Over one hundred firemen and numerous policemen arrived on the scene, not only to fight the fire, but also to evacuate the nearby residents. However, the firemen were at a disadvantage because they were not sure about the type of chemicals contained in the tanks.

 

The firemen proceeded to hook up the water hoses and spray the tanks in order to keep the blaze from spreading to the neighboring Porter Paint Plant, Superior Paper, Inc., and Distillers Grain, Inc. Since all of these companies contain highly flammable materials, the firemen had to be more cautious to prevent the fire from spreading. They would make progress only to be turned back as another tank exploded.

 

Over two hundred and fifty firemen and twenty-five trucks arrived before the battle was over. They persisted to conquer the fire and didn't stop until early morning. Although Bronoco was destroyed, the firemen were able to prevent the fire from spreading. It was amazing that there were no civilian casualties and only four firemen were injured, one with a sprained back and others from smoke inhalation.

For the 15th. Canon T90 : 24mm Sigma Super Wide f/2.8 : Kentmere 100 : PMK Pyro

Roundabout

For June 16th. Fujica ST901, Fujinon-Z 29-47mm f/3.5-4.2, Fujicolor 200.

Lichens

For June18th

Old canning Factory, Voigtlander Bessa 6x9 Skopar 4.5/105

For the 19th (I used this image or one similar a few years back)

Intersection at Mississippi State on spring day, Maxxum 9xi, Sigma 18-35, Portra 160

For the 20th. Minolta X700 : Tamron Adaptall 2 SP 35-210 f/3.5-4.2 (Model 26A) : Ilford Delta 400 : PMK Pyro

Elements #26

For the 21st

oldest son (a few years back) with a Minolta SRT

For the 22nd. RTS II with Planar 50/1.7 on Kentmere 100 in Pyro HD.

PRIVATE ROAD.

For the 24th

a work in progress, Minolta SRT 303 with 100mm f 3.5 Auto Rokkor (stop down metering), Fuji Superia 200

For the 24th

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a work in progress, Minolta SRT 303 with 100mm f 3.5 Auto Rokkor (stop down metering), Fuji Superia 200

Looking at this image, makes me so excited at seeing the first film from my new to me Minolta SRT-201. Plan on dropping some film off Saturday at the lab and getting scans. Thanks for whetting my appetite.

No one claimed the 25th:

classic pickup, exterior not restored, but engine and drive train working (according to owner) Minolta SRT 101 with MD 35-70, Ilford HP5+

For the 27th

Praktica MTL5 23 mm. Kodak Color plus 200

For the 29th. Canon T90 : 24mm Sigma Super Wide f/2.8 : Kentmere 100 : PMK Pyro

Vauxhall

Filling in for June 30th. Zenit Automat, Mir-1A 37/2.8 (w/M42 adapter), Proimage 100.

Staircase in Stone

For yesterday (July 1)

sidewalk with benches, Nikkormat FT3, 28mm f 3.5 Nikkor, Fomapan 200

No takers for the 2nd-

shed, Maxxum 8000i with Maxxum 100-200 f 4.5, Ilford HP5+

For the 3rd. Minolta XD7 : Minolta MD 35-70mm f/3.5 : Astrum Foto-100 : PMK Pyro

Vintage