A 35mm black and white film photograph of sheep at the farm near my home.

Sheep
🎞️ Kentmere 400
📷 Minolta Dynax 4

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of shadows of the fence posts lining up along the farm road.

Shadows on the road
🎞️ Kentmere 400
📷 Minolta Dynax 4

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of a tanker at the local farm with shadows cast on the left from it's pipework

Tanker
🎞️ Kentmere 400
📷 Minolta Dynax 4

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of a stile on the footpaths near my home. It has a deceptively steep drop on this side.

Stile with a deceptively steep drop on this side.
🎞️ Kentmere 400
📷 Minolta Dynax 4

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of the stile to a local footpath between the fields. I haven't been able to use it for months, it's just been too muddy for me.

The Path Least Travelled
It's been a while since I walked through this way. It was way to wet over winter.
🎞️ Kentmere 400
📷 Minolta Dynax 4

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of my Goodman Zone being lined up to take a shot of the Power Lines near my home.

In The Zone
I was out and about with my 3D printed Goodman Zone Z1. It was a great day for photography.
🎞️ Kentmere 400
📷 Minolta Dynax 4

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a 35mm black and white film photograph of a tree reaching for the warmth of the sunshine as it wakes up from it's winter slumber.

Reach For The Sky!
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of trees by the side of the farm road finally getting bathed in sunshine.

Roadside Trees
Minolta Dynax 4
Kentmere 400

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of snowdrops catching a little of the light that made the holly glow.

Snowdrops catching a little more light
Minolta Dynax 4
Kentmere 400

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of Holly leaves glowing as they catch the first rays of sunshine I saw on my walk that day.

Holly
I was beginning to think the sun would elude me on this walk, then I saw this Holly bush glowing.
Minolta Dynax 4
Kentmere 400
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Mirror Selfie
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A 35mm black and white film photograph of a conifer in my local woodland.

Conifer
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A 35mm film photograph of a stump and a sign at the entrance to the farm road near my home

New Blog Post
This week I talk about a wander in my local countryside with Donkey for the Frugal Film project 2026.

jimgravesphoto.blogspot.com/2026/03/frug...

Minolta Dynax 4
Kentmere 400
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A black and white 35mm film photograph of the view towards Wigan from the footbridge over the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Crooke, near Wigan

View from the footbridge
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white 35mm film photograph of Canal Boats on private moorings at Crooke, near Wigan.

Private Moorings
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A black and white 35mm film photograph of the entrance to Crooke marina on the Leeds & Liverpool canal, near Wigan. It's a popular mooring place and is full all year round.

Crooke Marina is full all year round.
Minolta Dynax 4
Kentmere 400

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A black and white 35mm film photograph of a line of trees at Crooke Marina near Wigan, with a reflection on the slightly rippled water.

Tree Line Reflection
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400

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A beautiful winter morning on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Crooke, near Wigan

Winter Morning on the Canal
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400
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A black and white 35mm film photograph of a tranquil scene on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Crooke, near Wigan

Tranquility
📷 Minolta Dynax 4
🎞️ Kentmere 400
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White Blossom in the Church Gardens

White Blossom
Monolta Dynax 4
Kodak ColorPlus 200

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Poppy or Tulip? Minolta Dynax 4 Kodak ColorPlus 200

Poppy or Tulip?
Minolta Dynax 4
Kodak ColorPlus 200

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View through the blossom

View through the blossom
Minolta Dynax 4
Kodak ColorPlus 200

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A riot of pink Cherry Blossom in the church garden at Wigan Parish Church

Riot Of PINK!
Minolta Dynax 4
Kodak ColorPlus 200

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Sakura in the Church Garden at Wigan Parish Church

Sakura
Minolta Dynax 4
Kodak ColorPlus 200

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New Blog Post! This week I continue my Cheap Camera Shooutout with a roll of Kodak ColorPlus 200 in my Minolta Dynax 4 as I enjoy the Cherry Blossom at Wigan Parish Church. https://jimgravesphoto.blogspot.com/2025/05/cheap-camera-shooutout-minolta-dynax-4.html

New Blog Post!
This week I continue my Cheap Camera Shooutout with a roll of Kodak ColorPlus 200 in my Minolta Dynax 4 enjoying the Sakura at Wigan Parish Church.

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"People Mek Wigin" uplifting signs on an empty shop window.

"People Mek Wigin"
Minolts Dynax 4
Ilford HP5+ 400

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Wigan folk call it "Owd Big Yed". That's Wiganese for Old Big Head. It's actual name is The Face Of Wigan, one of the Face series by Sculptor Rick Kirby

"Owd Big Yed" ( Wiganese for Old Big Head )
Minolta Dynax 4
Ilford HP5+ 400

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Cenotaph at Wigan Parish Church

Cenotaph at Wigan Parish Church
Minolta Dynax 4
Ilford HP5

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The Boulevard on Wallgate, a decent venue for live music.

Wallgate
Minolta Dynax 4
Ilford HP5

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The John Bull Chophouse is the best Pub in Wigan.

John Bull Chophouse, best pub in Wigan.
Minolta Dynax 4
Ilford HP5

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