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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Queen of All She Surveys 📷Leica M4 🎞️Kodak 100 🔭50/1.5 Nokton II - Caught her at the local lake pondering the coming winter months. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #turtlesallthewaydown

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Maisie - One Ear Up 📷Leica M4 🎞️Kodak 100 🔭Visoflex III+65/3.5 Elmar - Just handheld messing about in my backyard - the rendering and bokeh of this lens. Stopped down a bit, but still not much DOF. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WeirdoFlex #Dogs

A color film photograph of medium-sized black dog of indeterminate breed sitting in doorway in the sun. She looks thoughtful, but probably isn't. She thinks food may come out of the Leica and Visoflex combination pointed at her.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Knit One Stitch Two 📷Leica M4 🎞️Kodak 100 🔭35/1.5 Nokton II - Wonderful wools and tons of embroidery thread in Pennington, NJ #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #knitsky #makesomething

A color film photograph of the main display table at Knit One Stitch Two, a full-service yarn & needlepoint boutique in charming Pennington, NJ. Hit it up, knitters and stitchers - they seem like nice people.

A color film photograph of a entire wall of embroidery thread at Knit One Stitch Two, a full-service yarn & needlepoint boutique in charming Pennington, NJ. Hit it up, knitters and stitchers - they seem like nice people.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Green Onion/Rose of Sharon 📷Leica M4 🎞️Kodak 100 🔭Visoflex III+65/3.5 Elmar - Just handheld messing about in my backyard - could be much sharper with a tripod but *LOVE* the rendering and bokeh of this lens. Probably wide open and not much DOF. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WeirdoFlex

A color film photograph of a green onion flower with a small bug doing its thing.

A color film photograph of a Rose of Sharon in my back yard. Handheld and not particularly sharp, but a lovely rendering and great bokeh.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Not at all sad to see summer depart this year, but one of the high points was receiving my copy of Hydrangea from @donkeyislandpress.co.uk - Yant's 'zine is simple, elegant, and completely focussed. I love it. You missed out if you didn't get one. Cheers, Yant Martin-Keyte !

A photograph of a pink hydrangea in my back yard.

A photograph of hydrangeas in my front yard with a 'zine published by the estimable Yant Martin-Keyte of London. As some of my friends would say - "Does exactly what it says on the tin!"

A photograph of a white hydrangea in my front yard.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Piggary and Penstocks 📷Leica M4 🎞️TriX 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - Adaptive Multi Use was always a thing in Batsto Village - More in ALT #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WhartonSF #bogiron

A monochrome film photograph of the piggery, the original water tower, and the carriage house at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. I love the way this water tower building changes materials 2/3 of the way up when they added the extra height. The ironstone material used for the 1820s-era buildings must have run out by the 1850s, so red brick it was! Starting in the 1760s, and for about 90 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace starting in the 1760s. They made all sorts of home and industrial goods, even cannon and shot for the continental army during the American Revolution and War of 1812. Later, there was a glass works that made many of the streetlight globes for cities like Philadelphia and Camden.

A monochrome film photograph of the wooden penstocks controlling the water flow to the sawmill at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Sawmills were always useful in this area as timber was the most common natural resource in the pine barrens. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 90 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace starting in the 1760s. They made all sorts of home and industrial goods, even cannon and shot for the continental army during the American Revolution and War of 1812. Later, there was a glass works that made many of the streetlight globes for cities like Philadelphia and Camden.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Crane Details - Trenton Marine Terminal 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold200 🔭35/1.5 Nokton II - Two of 28 locomotive steam gantry cranes built in 1917 by the McMyler-Interstate Company of Cleveland, Ohio, for the Hog Island, Philadelphia, shipyard. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #TrentonMakesTheWorldTakes

The Trenton Marine Terminal is a historic public port and waterfront park located along the Delaware River in Trenton, New Jersey. Built in 1931 to handle cargo shipments via the Delaware River. Features rare WWI-era 15-ton McMyler Interstate gantry cranes relocated from the Philadelphia Hog Island Shipyard.

The two cranes now in Trenton were sold as government surplus in 1930 to the municipal government for $5,000, a fifth of the original cost, and were installed at the Trenton Marine Terminal in 1932. The cranes had a 15-ton capacity and are mounted on tracks that run 1,700 feet (520 m) along the Delaware River waterfront at Trenton's southern limits. They were overhauled in 1952 and stand about 40 feet (12 m) tall.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

High Summer/Chambersburg 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold200 🔭35/1.5 Nokton - Washington St. in Trenton/Lawrence - More in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #TrentonMakesTheWorldTakes

A color film photograph of summer flowers in planters on Washington St. in the Chambersburg section of Trenton.

A color film photograph of summer "Rose of Sharon" (Hibiscus syriacus) growing next to my back door. Some consider them weeds and cut them down. I let them take over the place. I wouldn't miss the show for all the world.

A color film photograph of the headquarters of Case's Pork Roll on Washington St. in the Chambersburg section of Trenton. Don't come 'round here with that other stuff. (Nah, JK - we'll eat either one, as long as it's on a good, fresh roll.)

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Trenton Marine Terminal 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold200 🔭35/1.5 Nokton & 90/2.8 APO Skopar - Can't wait to revisit this fantastic park. Lots of families out fishing and cooking on a Sunday afternoon. More in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #TrentonMakesTheWorldTakes

The site now operates as a public park featuring picnic areas, grills, and a playground added in 2024. A commercial boat sales, storage, and service center has operated at the property since 1986.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Dog Days (Maisie) 📷Leica M4 🎞️TriX 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - Posing like a queen or rolling in filth -- A strange and wonderful little (-ish) dog. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #ClearTheShelters #Rodinal

A black and white film photo of a dog of indeterminate breed, rolling in something unspeakable in a suburban backyard. The more she stinks, the better she likes it. We're not even sure she's 100% dog - she may be part capybara or nutria - some sort of rodent or mini-pig.

A black and white film photo of a dog of indeterminate breed, posing like a queen in a suburban backyard. She smells divine. We're not even sure she's 100% dog - she may be part capybara or nutria - some sort of rodent or mini-pig.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

That's How the Light Gets In 📷Leica M4 🎞️TriX 🔭90/2.8 APO Skopar - Horse Barn - Batsto Village More in ALT #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WhartonSF #bogiron

A monochrome film photograph of the ironstone horse barn at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Horses were valuable and useful in an 18th century industrial village and were the main form of transportation. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 90 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace starting in the 1760s. They made all sorts of home and industrial goods, even cannon and shot for the continental army during the American Revolution and War of 1812. Later, there was a glass works that made many of the streetlight globes for cities like Philadelphia and Camden.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Bug at the Brit Show 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 100 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar- Early 1960s with cool accessories! Not sure if they made this Bug park outside the show, or if the owner was just savvy enough to grab a primo parking spot on the way in. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL #ClintonNJ

A color film photograph of an early 1960s VW Bug parked at the Red Mill British Car Show.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Segway Family (2017) 📷Hasselblad 500 C/M 🔭60/3.5 Distagon 🎞️Portra 160 - Archive series: Pittsburgh 2017 - Point State Park - Near Ft. Duquesne #FilmIsMoreFun #BelieveinFilm #MicroMobility

A color film photograph of a family riding Segways at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Shifting gears (I don't normally post about current events): I love this, I care about all art, and I hope it finds a new home or a champion to keep it where it is for now. It would be a showstopper at Grounds for Sculpture near my home. I like this photo, too. www.vanityfair.com/story/the-ha...

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The Hamptons Go to War Against Art

Matt Johnson’s Meditating Figure was set to be the most talked about large-scale artwork of the season—and that was before local authorities filed a lawsuit calling it illegal. Now Max Levai, founder ...

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Tri-Five (2017) 📷Kodak Medalist 🎞️Portra 160 🔭Ektar 105/3.5 - From my archive - Facilities car show on the Princeton Campus. A fine old 1955 Chevy. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #Kodakery

A color film photograph of a 1955 Chevrolet at a car show on the Princeton Campus. A car lovingly restored by Facilities Staff. Every year I worked at Princeton, we would have big thank-you celebration for Facilities staff members with a barbecue, car show, and music by a Facilities band. It was awesome.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

From my archive (2008): Waiting for Mom 📷Nikon N80 🎞️Ektachrome 🔭Nikkor 50/1.8 Af-D Kids do the darnedest things. #BelieveInFilm #FilmisMoreFun #SummerFun

A color film photograph of a little girl waiting to present flowers to her mom after mom finishes her laps.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

"Meg, you want to participate in #caturday?" Meg sez: "Pathetic human." 📷Hasselblad 500 C/M 🔭60/3.5 Distagon 🎞️Kodak BW400 CN

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Trinity Church/Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice 📷Leica M4 🎞️Ektachrome 100 🔭90/2.8 APO-Skopar & 35/2.5 Color Skopar - Princeton Pride Parade - Beautiful People - Beautiful Day #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WinterIsComing

A color film photograph of the Trinity Church folks w/Banner at the Princeton Pride Parade. Walking the walk.

A color film photograph of the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice with banner (and ROBT MARTIN SEDA-SCHREIBER
CHIEF ACTIVIST with Bullhorn). The proof that one truly believes is in action — Bayard Rustin
The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice is a community activist center, educational bridge, & safe-space for our LGBTQIA youth, intersectional families, & all our marginalized individuals & groups, connecting our beautifully diverse & disparate communities, both locally & nationally.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The Fabulous Empress Winter Guard 📷Leica M4 🎞️Ektachrome 100 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - Princeton Pride Parade - So many flags - so much fun! #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WinterIsComing

A color film photograph of the Empress Winter Guard at the Princeton Pride Parade.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

PFLAG and Flags 📷Leica M4 🎞️Ektachrome 100 🔭90/2.8 APO Skopar - Princeton Pride Parade - What a great, beautiful day! #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #PFLAG

A color film photograph of the Pride Parade in Princeton, NJ. - Mercer County PFLAG chapter - Leading with Love.

A color film photograph of the flag wagon at the Princeton Pride Parade.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Hunterdon Art Museum 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 100 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar- The Hunterdon Art Museum educates, challenges, and inspires community through the arts. Way more in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL #ClintonNJ

A color film photograph of outdoor art at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, NJ. After serving as a grist mill for more than a century, the Dunham-Parry Mill was purchased by a group of local residents with a vision of creating an arts center. The Hunterdon Art Museum is housed in a stone mill that sits on the Raritan River’s south branch. The original mill built on this site in 1763 supposedly ground wheat for General George Washington’s revolutionary army during its encampment in Morristown. From 1810 to 1828, Ralph Hunt owned this mill and the Red Mill across the river. The Hunterdon Art Museum educates, challenges, and inspires community through the arts. Hunterdon Art Museum aspires to be an inclusive and essential community resource that fosters transformative experiences and enriches the lives of everyone through contemporary art exhibitions and programming.

A color film photograph of the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, NJ. Throughout its early years, the Art Center (as it was then known) strove to maintain the building’s architectural integrity while making it a suitable space for the enjoyment of the visual and performing arts. On March 5, 1953, almost immediately after taking possession of the building, the first stage of renovations began: chutes and machinery were cleared from the first and second floors, cement floors were laid on the first floor, and plans were made for more substantial repairs.

A color film photograph of outdoor art at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, NJ. In the twenty-first century, the Hunterdon Art Museum continues to produce programs of excellence, expand its educational mission, and bring nationally and locally significant artists to the attention of our visitors. The museum now offers hundreds of classes and workshops annually for children and adults and provides an artist-in-residence program to area schools. A tagline, “center for art, craft & design,” was developed to express the museum’s unique focus on those areas and their intersection.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Red Mill Red Coats 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 100 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - Red Mill British Car Day - Organized by the Austin Healey Sports Touring Club - New Jersey Region. Great show - beautiful setting. Way more in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL #ClintonNJ #RedMill

A color film photograph of the Triumph line up at Red Mill British Car Day. An outstanding group of TRs here, with TR6s being the majority, a TR3A, and TR250. My TR4A is way in the back - you can just see the white hardtop. The backdrop is part of the old limestone quarry that was active here in the 19th century. Beautiful day!

A color film photograph of the early MG line up at Red Mill British Car Day. An outstanding group of "T" series MGs here, including at least one amazing TD "special." The backdrop is crusher/sorter part of the old limestone quarry that was active here in the 19th century. Beautiful day!

A color film photograph of the late MG line up at Red Mill British Car Day. An outstanding group of MGB, MGC, RV8 here, convertibles and GTs. The backdrop is the South Branch of the Raritan River and the town of Clinton, NJ. The event was held at the Red Mill museum and the old limestone quarry that was active here in the 19th century. Beautiful day!

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Across the South Branch 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 100 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar- Two mills connected by an historic iron bridge on the South Branch of the Raritan River in Clinton, NJ. Now both museums - one industrial history, one art. Way more in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL #ClintonNJ

A color film photograph of The Red Mill in Clinton, NJ. Since 1810 this mill has (at various times) processed wool, grain, graphite, talc, and was also an operating limestone quarry. Quite a nice little museum, it is also home of the Red Mill British Car Day event, organized by the Austin Healey Sports Touring Club.

A color film photograph of the historic cast iron truss bridge in Clinton, NJ. This bridge is one of three bridges in Hunterdon County which follow the Lowthorp design and were built by Cowin, and they are the only three such bridges in the whole state which utilize cast iron for all compression members/chords on the bridge. These bridges are among a small and elite group of metal truss bridges in the nation, as cast and wrought iron bridges. As pre 1880 bridges, they also are among the oldest metal truss bridges in the country, which is unsurprising given the use of cast iron in the bridges. Cast iron was rapidly replaced by wrought iron for bridge construction after 1800. As extremely old bridges, using cast iron for major structural components, the three Lowthorp/Cowin bridges in New Jersey are among the most important group of historic bridges in the United States.

A color film photograph of the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, NJ. After serving as a grist mill for more than a century, the Dunham-Parry Mill was purchased by a group of local residents with a vision of creating an arts center. The Hunterdon Art Museum is housed in a stone mill that sits on the Raritan River’s south branch. The original mill built on this site in 1763 supposedly ground wheat for General George Washington’s revolutionary army during its encampment in Morristown. From 1810 to 1828, Ralph Hunt owned this mill and the Red Mill across the river. The Hunterdon Art Museum educates, challenges, and inspires community through the arts. Hunterdon Art Museum aspires to be an inclusive and essential community resource that fosters transformative experiences and enriches the lives of everyone through contemporary art exhibitions and programming.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Pembleton Brooklands 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 100 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar- Seen at the Keystone British Car Club Gathering at Hellertown, PA. Good stuff. More in Alt #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL #RareBird

A color film photograph of a (very rare) Pembleton Booklands some absolute legend brought to the Keystone British Car Club Gathering in Hellertown, PA on June 14. This gem was powered by an R series BMW twin and featured cycle wheels and suspension from a 2CV. Inboard brakes all around!

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Just a little kid at heart. My daughter and her friend had a delightful trip to Seoul and picked this up for me during their layover in HK. It fills me with delight. (Yes, I am ready to fly over to get that 35Ti.)

An iphone photo of a miniature Nikon D850+24-70/2.8VR from a vending machine in Hong Kong.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Workers Homes, Batsto Village 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - Way More in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WhartonSF #bogiron

A color film photograph of a workers home at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 100 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace. They made all sorts of home and industrial goods, ship's fittings, even cannon and shot for the continental army during the American Revolution and War of 1812. 800 tons of iron per year in its peak production. These houses were for the skilled workers needed to run the iron business. It was a tidy, prosperous, and mostly self-contained little community with a general store (that took company scrip) and a post office. About one half the village burned in a fire in 1874, but these remaining houses were occupied by families until the 1950s. The mansion and surrounding industrial village are one of the central attractions of the 124,000 acre Wharton State Forrest.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Peace Flags/Stay Groovy 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 100 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar- the 100 Gold has a slightly better grain structure, and slightly less saturation. Good stuff. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL #ClintonNJ

A color film photograph of the historic Main Street Iron Bridge in Clinton, NJ. The children are advocating for humans to be nice to each other again. The kids are all right. Good vibes.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Dog Days (Duffy) 📷Leica M3 🎞️Gold 200 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - A really good boy. He loves to chase rabbits and squirrels out of the yard but he never hurts them. Boundaries. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #ClearTheShelters

A color film photograph of a really good boy. His name is Duffy. He's 13 now. He loves hot weather but the walks are fewer and shorter. He loves to chase squirrels and rabbits out of the yard but he never hurts them. Boundaries.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Let me kindly introduce myself. They call me MC Prince Brighton." (PUAM Entryway) 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭21/4 Color Skopar - #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #PUAM #NewBuildings

"Let me kindly introduce myself. They call me MC Prince Brighton." (partial) Created by artist Nick Cave. Princeton University Art Museum entryway.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Millstone, Batsto Village 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - More in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WhartonSF #bogiron

A color film photograph of a (discarded?) millstone at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 100 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace. At its peak, the furnace supported an entire "company" village of factory housing for the workers. A grist mill was built here (1828) for income for the owners and food for the workers who were paid in company scrip.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Healey 100 - Lewes, DE 📷Leica M3 🎞️Gold 200 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - beautiful car on a dreary (but fun) day. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL #AustinHealey

A color film photograph of a 1955 Austin-Healey 100 Le Mans
Owned by Tod Emeigh from Seaford, Delaware. This was taken at the British Car Club of Delaware Lewes Show on May 2, 2026. This car was judged to be "Best in Show" and (even though I am a Triumph owner) I have to agree. The 100 is the best-looking Healey with a remarkable racing heritage.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Shutter Bugs 📷Leica M3 🎞️Gold 200 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - Get pumped! #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #AsSeenIRL

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Works 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - Way More in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WhartonSF #bogiron

A color film photograph of the gristmill works at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 100 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace. At its peak, the furnace supported an entire "company" village of factory housing for the workers. A grist mill was built here (1828) for income for the owners and food for the workers who were paid in company scrip. This belt and gear system transferred power from the waterwheel (later a turbine) to the mill.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Ironmasters Mansion, Batsto Village 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar & 90/2.8 APO Skopar - Way More in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #WhartonSF #bogiron

A color film photograph of the "Ironmasters Mansion" at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 100 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace. They made all sorts of home and industrial goods, ship's fittings, even cannon and shot for the continental army during the American Revolution and War of 1812. A modest colonial home stood here shortly after the furnace was built, and was gradually expanded. Philadelphia Quaker businessman Joseph Wharton added a lot of what you see here in 1870 - well after the furnace was torn down. The tower structure was not merely decorative - a 1200 gallon water tank with fire suppression gear is found in here and the top of the tower was used as a fire lookout well into the 20th century. The tallest buildings in both Atlantic City and Philadelphia can be seen on a clear day. The mansion and surrounding industrial village are one of the central attractions of the 124,000 acre Wharton State Forrest.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Very interested to the differences in grain and color rendering between these two. $56 delivered. Very happy with the FilmLab app processing of Nikon NEF files as scans. No Adobe needed. Set for a colorful summer. #believeinfilm #FilmLabApp #Kodakery #DSLRscan

A iPhone photo of 6 rolls of film, fresh from B&H. Getting into the new packaging - just happy to have film options!

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Mule Barn, Batsto Village 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - More in ALT. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #mulesrule #bogiron

A color film photograph of the ironstone mule barn at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Mules were valuable and useful in an 18th century industrial village and were used to haul wagons and canal boats at various times. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 100 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace starting in the 1760s. They made all sorts of home and industrial goods, even cannon and shot for the continental army during the American Revolution and War of 1812.

A color film photograph of the interior of the ironstone mule barn at Batsto Village in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Mules were valuable and useful in an 18th century industrial village and were used to haul wagons and canal boats at various times. About 20 of them lived in this barn. Starting in the 1760s, and for about 100 years thereafter, Batsto was home to a sizable bog iron furnace and later, a glass works. They made all sorts of home and industrial goods, even cannon and shot for the continental army during the American Revolution and War of 1812.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Monument Square, New Brunswick 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭35/2.5 Color Skopar - Livingston & George #believeinfilm #filmismorefun

A color film photograph of the Civil War memorial in downtown New Brunswick, NJ. United Methodist Church at New Brunswick behind it.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Sweet Relief (Colorful) 📷Leica M4 🎞️Gold 200 🔭21/4 Color Skopar - Fire House in Mount Holly, NJ #believeinfilm #filmismorefun

A color film photograph of Relief Fire Engine Co. #1 in Mt. Holly, NJ. A stone-facade firehouse with a delightful victorian cupola. The words "1752 RELIEF 1892" are emblazoned proudly across the parapet. Love what one finds when one just wanders around.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Photographic Mechanic - Had to dig into my primary "scanning" device; a Bowens Illumitran with a Nikon D5300 w/40/2.8 Micro-Nikkor mounted. The flash inside is a monster, I was exposing at F11. That's diffraction territory on a 24mp APS-C sensor. Had to cut it back to expose at f5.6. #believeinfilm

$A digital DSLR film "scanning" set up made from a vintage Bowens Illumitrans and a Nikon D5300. The 105 Micro-Nikkor shown is just visiting, usually a little 40/2.8 micro does the work. It a compact and fast method to convert film to digital. I had to open it up to tame the MONSTER flash inside the Bowens - I was shooting at F11 - big time diffraction territory. With a few layers of diffusion glass and a polarizer on the lens, we are down to F5.6. Ahhh. That's better.$ $A digital DSLR film "scanning" set up made from a vintage Bowens Illumitrans and a Nikon D5300. The 105 Micro-Nikkor shown is just visiting, usually a little 40/2.8 micro does the work. It a compact and fast method to convert film to digital. I had to open it up to tame the MONSTER flash inside the Bowens - I was shooting at F11 - big time diffraction territory. With a few layers of diffusion glass and a polarizer on the lens, we are down to F5.6. Ahhh. That's better.$ $A digital DSLR film "scanning" set up made from a vintage Bowens Illumitrans and a Nikon D5300. The 105 Micro-Nikkor shown is just visiting, usually a little 40/2.8 micro does the work. It a compact and fast method to convert film to digital. I had to open it up to tame the MONSTER flash inside the Bowens - I was shooting at F11 - big time diffraction territory. With a few layers of diffusion glass and a polarizer on the lens, we are down to F5.6. Ahhh. That's better.$

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Shifting Gears: Pine Barrens Ponderings -- Had an absolutely stellar drive -- about 130 miles. Only "barren" because the soil won't support certain kinds of agriculture. They do support 850 species of plants, including orchids and many delicious berries. And one of the US's largest aquifers.

A photo of a person (me) in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Near an area called Speedwell - I assure you I rigorously observed local speed limits and pulled over to allow the very few locals I encountered to pass me. "Forest fires play an important role in regulating the growth of plants in the Pine Barrens. Frequent light fires tend to reduce the amount of undergrowth and promote the growth of mature trees. Forest fires have contributed to the dominance of pitch pine in the Pine Barrens. They can resist and recover quickly from fire by resprouting directly through their bark, an unusual trait among pines. Their serotinous pine cones open only after having been heated by a fire. Pitch pines also grow serotinous cones that open after being exposed to fire. As such, frequent killing fires keep an area covered with small sprouts."

A photo of a a 1966 Triumph TR4A in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Near an area called Speedwell - I assure you I rigorously observed local speed limits and pulled over to allow the very few locals I encountered to pass me. "Beneath the Pine Barrens lies the Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer, an underground freshwater system estimated to hold over 17 trillion gallons of water. The aquifer feeds thousands of acres of wetlands, cranberry bogs, and rare habitat types such as vernal pools and Atlantic white cedar swamps. The integrity of the aquifer and associated wetlands is essential to both the ecology and the economy of the region, especially for water-dependent agriculture like cranberries and blueberries."

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Tell Me Wye 📷Leica M3 🎞️TriX 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - Historic early railroading hot spot in the US. Three lines met here in 1838, configured as a wye. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #CamdenAndAmboy #MonoAMano #NJTLightRail

A black and white film photograph of the former Camden and Amboy bridge forming part of the Bordentown wye. Starting in late 1832, passengers would take a steam boat up from Philadelphia or Camden, disembark here in Bordentown, ride the train 30ish miles to South Amboy, where one could take another boat to Manhattan and other points north/east. In 1834 the line was extended to south/west Camden, and in 1838 a line to Trenton was completed.

A black and white film photograph of the former Camden and Amboy cut forming part of the Bordentown wye. Starting in late 1832, passengers would take a steam boat up from Philadelphia or Camden, disembark here in Bordentown, ride the train 30ish miles to South Amboy, where one could take another boat to Manhattan and other points north/east. In 1834 the line was extended to south/west Camden, and in 1838 a line to Trenton was completed. This cut through downtown Bordentown was part of the original line in opened 1832 - completely dug by hand.

A black and white film photograph of the historical display at the former Camden and Amboy HQ forming part of the Bordentown wye. Starting in late 1832, passengers would take a steam boat up from Philadelphia or Camden, disembark here in Bordentown, ride the train 30ish miles to South Amboy, where one could take another boat to Manhattan and other points north/east. In 1834 the line was extended to south/west Camden, and in 1838 a line to Trenton was completed. The display shows examples of the different types of rail used on the line. Railroading was very experimental at this early stage!

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Memory Rush Over Me 📷Leica M3 🎞️TriX 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - Now I Step Into the Sun #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #PointBreeze #MonoAMano

These are black and white film photographs of tunnels and chambers in an old garden. The rock is intensely layered with mica or some other minerals. Someone designed and built this complex for enjoyment.

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A World of Wonder 📷Leica M3 🎞️TriX 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - Often Told but Never Seen #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #PointBreeze #MonoAMano

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

A Hall of Rock and Sand 📷Leica M3 🎞️TriX 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - Set the Stone an Ancient Hand. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #PointBreeze

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I Would Climb the Garden Wall 📷Leica M3 🎞️Trim 🔭50/2.2 Color Skopar - with a camera in may hand. #believeinfilm #filmismorefun #PointBreeze

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Nothing Special Chris @freeformchris.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Shifting gears - remember that chassis plate I drew up in CAD and did the Send-cut-send? Here’s my test fitting of the amp components. Made a few measurement errors - corrected and sent final. #tubeaudio #diy #busyhands

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