I found this article online, and was very impressed by the use of the grainy effect in the photographs.
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I found this article online, and was very impressed by the use of the grainy effect in the photographs.
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beetleypete 
Very interesting.
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The photos, are ‘different’, Jennie. Intended to make you think twice about portraiture.
Best wishes, Pete.
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They were very effective, some were like a pen and ink drawing.
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The black and white make everything seem so provocative. I like the effect. Except for the poor cat. Hugs, C
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I’m sure he let the cat go once the photo was taken, Cheryl. (Or did he? 🙂 )
Best wishes, Pete. x
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(1) The couple is affectionate. They don’t care if they both have a bad case of dandruff.
(2) These androids have no sense of humor.
(3) “Gentlemen prefer androids. Blondes are out. We may be bitchy at times, but at least we have a sense of humor when things go our way!”
(4) The Donner brothers were always close. But now they’re stranded on a desert island. And they’re both getting hungry…
(5) “Should I let the cat out of the bag?”
(6) “Hey, down there! Get up before I fall asleep!”
(7) Forcing the cat to watch “The Hound of the Baskervilles” as punishment for refusing to use the litter box.
(8) “Why did you get a tattoo of a rose on this side of your nose?”
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4) Ah, The Donner Party. Nice connection, David. Have you seen the 2009 film? I haven’t watched it yet.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219336/
Best wishes, Pete.
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I haven’t seen it, but I just checked it out. The film is free here in the U.S. on Tubi. So maybe I’l watch it this evening.
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Some of these images are quite disturbing. I’m not sure how to feel about them.
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I think some are intended to make you feel differently about portraiture, Liz.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That would make sense.
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One wonders where you were going with this set. Interesting nonetheless. Warmest regards, Ed
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I wasn’t going anywhere particularly, Ed. I just liked the effect and the intensity it gave the photos.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love black and white in both photos and film. While I admire the photos of these two, the subject matters depress me.
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It was not a ‘comfortable’ selection, Don.
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Black and white is very effective and in lots of situations I prefer it. Poor pussy cat!
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That is one unhappy cat! 🙂
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That cat appears rather alarmed!
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He has a tight grip on the cat. I’m guessing it didn’t want to pose for the photo. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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strange indeed but captivating.
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Glad to hear you think so, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete — what I meant to say is that technique (The unusual lines and dots and what have you) are different from anything that I am used to seeing –It is kind of like impressionist painting or something …one thing is sure.. once you see it you are not going to forget it …
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When I first started exploring B&W photography at college, I used to like using slow film to get a grainy effect: some images are enhanced by it, I feel, like these. Cheers, Jon.
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Happy to hear you like the effect, Jon.
(I think you mean Fast Film though.) https://www.richardphotolab.com/blog/post/film-grain-and-pixelation
Best wishes, Pete.
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I used to use Kodak Recording film. It was made to photograph under very low light conditions, rated at about 1000 ASA + . I think I developed in D76 and the grain was fantastic, sharp and contrasty. That was in the 60s, one has become so old . . .
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Thanks for your memories, Ro.
Love to you both, Pete. x
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Choice of 2: too easy for me to get it wrong 😉 Plus, it was long time ago!
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I love B&W I think it tells a great story. chuq
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These two photographers did a great job of exploring B&W imagery, I think.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I agree….they are excellent. chuq
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