Yeah yeah, I know its still November and believe me I’m a stickler for Christmas movies and mince pies are not allowed until December 1st onwards.
However Ilford photo ran a little competition to produce a cover for thier Christmas cards shot on Ilford film.
Now unfortunately I got ill (man-flu) so completly ran out of time to submit anything and in fairness what I have done was a little rushed so wouldn’t have been in contention. But here are the images I managed to get (lab scans, no edit) and I quite like some of them
These are shot using my Olympus OM1 and my favourite film that I have been neglecting lately Ilford XP2 400 Super, I absolutely love this film. Images are taken at Somerset House and Covent Garden London.
52 rolls 
I think you can easily recycle that last image, perhaps on Facebook?, as a big fat hint as to what you want to find under the tree at Christmas.
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Film is always a welcome gift and that hint has already been made
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Nice images. Great detail. I have never tried this film. I will give it a run soon….Merry Christmas!
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Thank you. Try XP2 it’s surprisingly good. Will bid you a Merry Christmas post December 1st 😉
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Gorgeous details….This year I will photograph my christmas tree in B&W. And I need to try out this film…….
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Try XP2 it’s a wonderful film. Yes the tree in B&W can look surprisingly good
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Looks great! Do you use or can you recommend any filters for use with b&w? Mine are looking flat, even when pushed.
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I tend to use a red or yellow filter to try and get better contrast
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Nice thanks for the insight.
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