Little Miss Sunshine
Taken on rollieflex -scanned neg.
Little Miss Sunshine belongs to the following groups:
Medium and Large Format Film Photography Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
midzing
beautiful shot Deborah,,, love the wind swept hair,,, well done
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks midzing for stopping by .. really appreciate your comment.
aglaia b
just gorgeous, really really lovely.
don’t you just love the square format?
;-) xox
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks aglaia … I love the square format .. all I use nowadays is medium format .. I am totally hooked .. it slows you down and the depth and tones are beautiful. I am also about to experiment with digital printing (only used wet for these so far) – hoping they will turn out beautifully as it would suit my lifestyle much more. Thanks again xx
UncleWiggley
I too like the windswept hair! Nice depth of field..just a hint of surf over the shoulder. I would like to think she is desperate to get back to it….or is it the beginning of a ‘not another photo mum’ conversation…..my little boy has started turning his head away so I have to resort to shooting him when he isnt looking!
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks Simon .. so pleased you like it :) Kids don’t even notice the camera anymore – I think they would feel that I was ill if I didn’t have have it lol!!
Stuart Chapman
Ok – don’t take my tweet that personally :) It was only in jest.
Was this the new print you were waiting to pick up?
Thought provoking as usual (hard to see how your work is changing through Uni with only 2 uploads a year :P) and the sharp focus against soft recognisable surroundings works very well indeed.
Deborah Parkin replied
haha!! I know you well enough (I think).
Yes this is the print I have sent to Ilford .. they are doing digital printing on silver gelatin and I am interested to see if the print is as good as darkroom. B&W can be tricky in digi printing .. can get a bit of a greenish tone – they say it is as good .. will have to wait and see.
aglaia b
yes indeedy, good on you deb. something so special about handling the whole process from start to finish. you’ve done a great job. good luck with the digital, it’s also good. hehe ;-) xox
Deborah Parkin replied
Totally agree aglaia – I am hooked on film but it is difficult to find time for darkroom and I have a load of negs unloved. Just sent this pic of to Ilford as they are doing digital printing on silver gelatin paper – supposed to equal darkroom printing. Will be interested to see result. Love scanning negs too .. means I can do it whilst cooking dinner lol!!
aglaia b
ahhh yes the running back and worth trick. i’m doing it now. LOL ;-) xox
Deborah Parkin replied
LOL! That is exactly what I am doing now :)
Yes, fingers crossed – will let you know how it turns out :) xx
aglaia b
tis so important to find a reliable lab!!!
cause you know what you are on about, demand the best. hehe good luck. ;-) xox
Torfinn Johann...
Wonderful shot Deborah! Great lightning.
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks Torfinn – lovely to hear from you – hope you are well.
Graham Dean
I’ve just recently joined the local photography club and they talk about this stuff, (Taken on rollieflex -scanned neg. etc),which I have no idea about. All I know is your artistic outcome is always so enjoyable to see, and this is beautuful Deb.
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks so much Graham – as always :) Hope you are enjoying your photography club – shall look forward to seeing how it may inspire you.
Ken Mucke
Its about time…LOL…This is really so special…it portrays the pure innocence and beauty of our kids….I love her expression and the wind blowing gently through her hair…pure magic as alawys Deb…
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks Ken .. so pleased you like it :)
Loving your new project by the way. Hope you are well.
billyboy
Wow. A Rolleiflex. Do you develop your own negs??
I think it`s amazing how fast we all moved from film. And it`s even more amazing when I see that someone is still out there shooting on medium format.
I`ve been scanning negs right up till a year and a half ago and have printed all my scans, color and BW, with an Epson Stylus Photo printer. I am as happy with those results (with their own Premium Glossy Photo Paper) as I had ever been with dark room printing… even my infra red shots. If you want, I`ll print one of my BW`s and send it to you. Just let me know which one you`d like. Those printers aren`t expensive and do a better job than any other I`ve seen on the market that cost lots more. If you`re interested, shoot me a BM!
And btw, Little Miss Sunshine is gorgeous.
xo♥
Deborah Parkin replied
hi billlyboy
Thanks so much for your amazing comment .. yes I do develop my own negs and try and develop in darkroom but have to admit that I am finding it very liberating scanning negs. I love the rolleiflex – it is quite imperfect, which I love. Thanks for you advice – will bmail you.
And glad you like the image too – my portraits are rather personal so it is always nice when someone else likes them too.
funkyfacestudio
Awww she is a doll Deborah ! I love the wind swept hair and the little shadows on her face.
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks Lisa – so pleased you like it :) Hope you are well. x
PhotogeniquE IPA
wonderful portrait – lovely
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks so much – so pleased you like it. Hope work is going well and your health is getting stronger by the day :)
marshall calve...
Hi Deborah, great life portrait it,s so sweet and so natural,
I’m feeling a little jealous as I had A 2.8 rollei planner a few years ago and just the mention of them brings back happy memories. I love the square and the mono
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks marshall – so pleased you like it. I love my rollei .. got it cheap on ebay – I love medium format and if I ever have the money would love to go down the large format route (here’s to dreaming). Maybe you should get another one heehee!!
marshall calve...
Don’t tempt me as I still have my darkroom and all the bit and bobs including a few sheets of multigrade fibre
Deborah Parkin replied
well it does seem a shame to have that expensive paper lying around doing nothing :)
Douzy
Hi Deborah, nice to see you around :) This shot is very sweet with the tilted head and swept hair. It’s a bit different from your previous work as it’s not as contrasty. Love the square cropping. And she’s grown too!
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks Douzy – you’re right – a bit different – it’s the lighting – the beach was really bright but flat, if that makes sense – just couldn’t get the contrast I usually like. Hope you are well and loving every minute of being a mother,xx
Louise Cooke
This is gorgeous Deb! Sweet, summery, feminine…love her coy pose – makes it a very real and personal portrait. Good luck with the printing experiments :)))
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks Louise – so good to see you here and as always love your comments – hope you are well and enjoying life :)
hsien-ku
such an adorable model – i love the way the breeze ruffles her hair
Deborah Parkin replied
Thank you hsien-ku – always nice to hear your comments.
Birgitta
Nobody does B&W like you, Deb. :)
I’ve personally tried to mimick your style and sadly,
fail every time! Your rich gamma, contrast, lights, darks,
etc.. you truly make them your own. Now, I settle for “close”
in my own work, and that’s good enough. ;)
Deborah Parkin replied
Thanks Birgitta – lovely to hear from you and have one of your fantastic comments – you say the kindest things:)
Hope all is good in your life xx
david malcolmson
yes, a lovely shot, Deborah. I am so glad you’ve acquired a Rollei. You can’t beat a square negative for allowing for the best framing, whether taking the shot or printing it afterwards.
Mel Brackstone
Your models are always so cute :) Lovely work, Deb :)