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Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction
There was a lot of interest in this shot when it was shared, so we asked Andrew Orr to tell us a bit more about it.
Technical info
Film Used - Ilford HP5+
Format - 4x5
Camera - Chamonix F-2
Lens - Rodenstock 210mm f5.6 at f/8
Exposure time - 2 hours
Other equipment - Sirui Tripod, shutter release cable
Location - Arizona
Firstly, tell us the story behind this image. What inspired you to shoot it?
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SECTION 1 - BACKGROUND
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OVERVIEW
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Section 1 - Background
Share your favourite image / print shot on ILFORD film and tell us what it means to you?
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Number 37 in this series, which started a year ago as the Lockdown Sessions, sees us finding out more about Michael Watson. Nominated by Ryan Loco, Michael is a photographer based out of Des Moines who primarily shoots musicians and pro wrestlers.
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The Concept
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