The 2009 ILFORD Photo Competition :

[tim_walls]

I do not have even a fraction of the photographic ability to compete with the talent here in APUG - and in any event the chances of my blasted darkroom actually being built enough to make prints in by March is vanishingly small - but I must say what an outstanding piece of work by Ilford.

I may not be entering but I'll still play my small part by making sure to buy one of the commemorative packs as soon as they are available!

[Ian Grant]

That's great Simon. Unfortunately I'm ruled out.

Stocking with 120 B&W film yesterday all the conventional Ilford 120 film was rather short dated 2002 !!! and only a few rolls of HP5 at that. I didn't check the XP-2. The Forte was of a similar age, but the 25 rolls of Fomopan was only 2 months out of date, all five rolls of Acros 100 were miraculously 2009-12 expiry date. Some of the B&Wv paper must have been well over 10 years old, the shop was well stocked, but with old outdated materials.

Talking direct to IstanbulI was told I could have fresh HP5 in a week but not the Delta 400 I wanted as it wasn't imported in 120 only 35mm.

So it's unlikely I could enter but pigs might fly I still have a few rolls of 120 FP4, Delta 100 & 400 and a Pan F left, plus a few hundred sheets of 5x4 now to find a darkroom or return to the UK before the end of March.

Ian

[scottmj]

Sounds Great!
Thanks simon for the opportunity

[winger]

Talk about providing inspiration on a cold, grey winter day. My condolences to Dr. Rudman, though. Something tells me the competition will be pretty tough!

[Vaughn]

Hmmm. I use Ilford film, and transfer my carbon prints onto fixed-out Ilford photo paper, but I don't think that counts. I might have to try my hand in silver printing again...it has been a long time since I was seriously into it..16 or 17 years.

Vaughn

[Sean]

This is beyond awesome Simon. I can't wait to see the results! Ilford has gone above and beyond to support us over the years, I am very grateful for this support and continue to enjoy the relationship between our organizations. I might have to hit you up for one of those printer proofs, would look great framed and hanging in my living room

[blaze-on]

This is super cool..and good for APUG as well.
Kudos to ILFORD/Harmann

[Dietmar Wolf]

Cool.

Most I like is that the image has still to be taken. There is a lot to do

[papagene]

COOL BEANS!!!!
This is a great gesture Simon... thank you and Ilford very much.

gene

[MurrayMinchin]

Luckily, I use Ilford film and paper

First...must...finish...the...dark...room......aaa rrrgh!!!!

Murray