ABN AMRO Rotterdam on high ISO B&W film

I made a spontaneous decision on Tuesday evening to buy tickets for a next day session of ABN AMRO tennis tournament taking place in Rotterdam, I packed my analogue camera (Nikon FA), three lenses and some high ISO film and drove off to Rotterdam on Wednesday morning. On the way there I also picked up my buddy Boris, who’s also a photography and tennis enthusiast.
After reaching Rotterdam Ahoy, funny enough, we didn’t last long seated on our designated seats. We actually spent the whole day moving around the tribunes and visiting different courts. The day flew by very fast and it was just a blast! It was definitely so cool to see players that previously I could only see on the small screen.
I decided to use Kodak Double X, which I pushed to ISO 800 and Kodak T-Max P3200 which I shot at ISO 3200. I used Ilford Microphen to develop film rolls at home and here are some of the shots that I like. Hope you’re going to enjoy them too!

PS It would be awesome to have a chance to be a part of the official press and take pictures from the pitch level :) Maybe one day?

Trip to the North Atlantic

In February 2024 I had a chance to join a huge (126 meters long!) pelagic trawler leaving to North Atlantic from the port in IJmuiden for a 3 week observer trip.
FIrst few days were spent on steaming to North Atlantic about 50 miles off coast of west Ireland to our designated fishing grounds.
Target species: blue whiting! (yes, that’s what you find in surimi sticks!)
This trip was a full package:

• We experienced extreme weather conditions- maybe 8 Bft is not so very extreme, but still it stopped us from fishing for almost 2 days (those 10 meters waves were quite spectacular- see featured photo)

• I witnessed my beloved gannets plunging into water like reversed space rockets trying to snatch fish that fell out of the net

• Seeing pods of yellow fin tunas in a frenzy mode (also trying to get a bite) was first time for me! To take these shots I went out in a super windy (and freaking cold) coniditions in my survival suit and life jacket, so felt a bit like some National Geographic photographer)

• Dolphins! (form a distance, but always a pleasure to see them)

• Seeing lots of deep water species was definitely super cool!

• Amazing atmosphere with good people and good food (thanks to this 3 weeks went away like a breeze)

It was definitely a unique experience and I enjoyed it to the point that I put my name on a list for more trips to come (not too many, but at least a couple a year will do).
Take a look at photos that I took. Enjoy and until next time!

Helgoland & Dune

Back in September, I spent a weekend on the islands of Helgoland and Dune, two beautiful and unique spots off the coast of Germany. I arrived by sea, traveling aboard a research vessel, which added an extra layer of adventure to the journey. The rugged cliffs, vast skies, and peaceful atmosphere left a lasting impression on me. Here, I’m sharing a selection of photos taken during my stay, capturing the stunning landscapes, nature and quiet moments of these special places.

Camera in use: Fujifilm X100F