Just processed a batch of Ilford FP4 4" x 5" sheet film on the weekend. My normal developer for this film is Ilford Perceptol, diluted 1:1, which requires a rather lengthy development time of nearly 12 minutes. The film picked up kind of a blue sheen on the emulsion. Not sure what caused it.... maybe some contamination from my tanks...? Dried down and mostly disappeared after the wash, but its still there. I think mostly I can print through this and not have any issues. Fortunately I shoot duplicates of almost everything so if this one, and the others in this batch don't print well, then I will have back up negs on some other emulsion. I am intrigued by old neon signs and shoot them whenever I can. The Stettler Motel suffered a fire over a year ago and has since been closed by the board of health. Not sure how long the building and this old sign will remain, but at least I captured it on film. I should probably try again next time I pass through on the way to Drumheller...
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