Category Archives: Noir

Jesus in New York City

Posted on February 11, 2013 by John Durant

             And Jesus was a friend to publicans and sinners – Matthew: 11:19 When asked why He ate and drank with sinners Jesus was said to have replied: it is not the healthy who need a … Continue reading →

Posted in Architectural Photography, B&W negative film, Chelsea, Flemish Revival Architecture, Jesus, Kodak P3200, Kodak Plus-X, Kodak T-Max, Kodak Tri-X, Manhattan, Manor Chapel, New York City, Noir, NYC Subway | 2 Comments

Classic Noir

Posted on November 15, 2012 by John Durant

April – shot through a vintage Rolleiflex f/3.5 In the most general sense, Noir is a cinema term for a genre of film-making that concerns itself with evil, moral corruption, alienation and disillusionment. A classic Noir film featured women that smoked, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Photographic Artists, B&W negative film, color negatives, color transparencies, Hollywood, Ilford FP4, Kodak P3200, Kodak Plus-X, Kodak T-Max, Los Angeles, Noir, Portrait, Rolleiflex, San Diego, World War II | 6 Comments

Hollywood, California

Posted on October 9, 2012 by John Durant

Mt. Lee, looking southeast toward downtown Los Angeles My mom met my dad on the MGM lot in 1945. He was a film editor and she was a Goldwyn Girl. They were married in 1950 and both continued working in … Continue reading →

Posted in 6:19 Format, B&W negative film, California, color negatives, color transparencies, Hollywood, Hollywood Sign, Kodak Plus-X, Los Angeles, MGM, Mt. Lee, Noir, Panorama | 2 Comments

California Noir

Posted on October 5, 2012 by John Durant

Chris – Pacific Beach, California. 6:30PM, October 5th 2012 Surfing is a discipline. Like any serious pursuit it involves sacrifices that are not for the faint of heart. Forget about a regular job. The idea of family can be pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in 6:19 Format, B&W negative film, California, color negatives, color transparencies, Hells Angels, Mabile Surfboards, Noir, ocean waves, Panorama, Rusty Surfboards, San Diego, Skip Frye, surfboards, surfing, Uncategorized | 1 Comment