1st Visit to Meadow Park

This is the results I have from my first visit to Meadow Park shooting on 400 Speed Medium Format film.

I was disappointed with some of the shots because there are issues with focus, when I next visit the ground I'll be sure to bring lower speed film to reduce grain & use a tripod so a better depth of field can be achieved. After finishing the roll of film I still had images to shoot and captured them on my iPhone

Medium Format

As this assignment requires the use of Medium Format, we took a class outing to gain experience shooting with Mamiya 645s. During the first year we undertook a Portrait module using a Hasselblad, I enjoyed using these cameras & film because of the superior quality that can be captured within the restricted frames, so it slows the process of taking a picture down. I did struggle with getting focus perfect however so I'd like to improve this time around in that regard.

I enjoyed shooting medium format film again and seeing the quality & tones that can be created. I got some nice images in focus & even managed to capture the motion of Lisa in the playground. When shooting urban landscape I will be shooting colour so will expect different results. I liked how accurate & reliable the Mamiya light meter was in the viewfinder so I didn't have to rely on a handheld meter.

Narrative Landscape

Urban Landscapes are all around us, and Regency Cheltenham is a diverse location in particular when it comes to architecture, however since I have been working with Gloucester City FC recently I have noticed an interesting story that is approaching an impressive end. Seven years ago the River Severn burst it's banks, causing damage to Gloucester, including the flooding of Meadow Park, the ground in which the Tigers play their home fixtures. After seeking assistance from local clubs Cirencester Town, Forest Green Rovers & Cheltenham Town, planning permission for the replacement ground was approved on the 7th October 2014. I'd like to document what remains of this football found before it is lost forever.