Monday, 13 October 2025

Boys and their sheep

Still at the Show, albeit it the Limavady Agricultural Show this time:

Brothers, possibly
'Blad, 60mm; FP4+ on Foma 313

I had high hopes for this shot as the boys were very happy for me to point the camera in their direction.  I like their stance, very grounded and with a tight hold on the sheep.  Clearly they knew that at any moment the sheep are likely to make a run for it.

It was only when I printed it I saw it - the black line running up from bottom of the print.  What the heck?  I checked the negative and yup, it was there too.  And on the shot I took of them moments before they posed for me, but not on any others.  I'm guessing it's the shadow of a post or pole of some sort.  What a shame, as otherwise this shot could have been a contender for the wall.