France

La Major Abstract, Marseille

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography
La Major Abstract
La Major Abstract

Front right entrance view from the Cathedral of Saint Mary Major in Marseille, France. It’s the only cathedral built in the 19th century and the last built in France.  Its foundations are superimposed on an old church of the 4th century.

Happy Easter!

C. S.

The Obligatory Bike shot

Black And White Photography, Ian, Photography

I think, as photographers, we all have a fetish for a particular subject for our photos. I have a friend in Denmark that admitted to always taking shots of empty park benches. And if i’m going to be honest with you, he did it rather well.

Mine is about the quasi obligatory bike shot. Firstly in these environmentally aware time, people are wanting to reduce their carbon foot print and their impact on the environment. What better than cycling? Well it means that there are quite a few bikes around town. And it’s just something that shouts out to me. Well this photo shouted so loudly that I just had to press my shutter button.

The photo was taken in Nantes, using the Pentax ME Super (which is indeed pretty darned super) with Rollei RPX 100 black and white negative film.

And if you’re interested, have a peek into my world on IJM Photography. Who knows, you might even enjoy it.

Guest Post – Ian Myers

Black And White Photography, Ian, Photography

Please welcome our newest guest contributor – Ian Myers

This is a photograph of the Château de la Preuille taken in 2022 on the Canon 6D Mark II, using an ND filter for the long exposure of the sky.  The château was once a supplier of Muscadet white wine to Président Mieterrand.  But now the wine business and château are two different entities.  The château is now  available for hire as an events venue and offers accommodation in the historic towers.
About Ian

A musician, a photographer, a writer, a lover of good food, with a particular weakness for a nice cup of tea and a piece of cake. Originally from the UK, but I drifted, and have been living in France for the last 30 years. The first 20 are the hardest, and then you just stop fighting it, man!

On a more serious note, I am 52, have been into photography since childhood, and things got serious in 1987 when I bought my first SLR, the Praktica MTL3, that I still have. It was what I learnt my craft with. Old School, for some, and normal for others. Digital came along, but film remained a constant. And now I do both. A camera is but a tool after all. Some do certain things better than others.

Since 2019 I have been blogging about my photographic journey, and have lately written articles about how to. More what kind of approach to have (in my opinion of course), and aiming to demystify this passion that we share, whilst drawing on 40 years experience as an amateur photographer. The ethos being something along the lines of, if I can, then you can.

You can view my website – here
You can also view my Instagram – here

Marseille Blue Coast

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Marseille Blue Coast Composition 1
Marseille Blue Coast Composition 1

Calanque du Jonquier is a small bay in the Bouches-du-Rhône district on the Blue Coast near Marseille, France. Over the Gulf of Lion, the 5 arch railway viaduct was built in 1915. Atop the ridge is the Fort of Niolon, a set of French military batteries build from 1860 – 1880. I captured this photo while arriving in Marseille.

Cheers,

C. S.

Marseille Sea Wall

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography
Promenade Robert-Laffont Sea Wall Composition
Promenade Robert-Laffont Sea Wall Composition

 

Looking across the harbor from the Promenade Robert-Laffont, near the Old Port of Marseille, towards the Frioul Islands and Mediterranean Sea. For the best viewing experience, click to view a high resolution version from my portfolio site.

Cheers!

C. S.