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Bob Beck, (mycatsheds)
@bob1948.bsky.social
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Worked in the mining industry, and at the union hall. Retired, and relocated to Hamilton. I take black and white photos now. All photos are mine, and all films were developed in my kitchen sink...
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Bob Beck, (mycatsheds) @bob1948.bsky.social · Jan 30
@blackandwhiteworld.bsky.social taken with Minolta 7000i, Ilford Delta 3200, developed with Ilfosol 3.
Hamilton, ON.
#Hamont
bob1948.bsky.social
A boardwalk to the beach on Lake Ontario in Hamilton.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of a wooden walkway to a beach on Lake Ontario on Hamilton. There is a street light beside the walkway where it crosses the lakefront walking trail.
February 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
The Great Lakes tugboat, Wilf. Seymour in drydock in Hamilton Harbour.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of the Great Lakes tugboat, the Wilf. Seymour in drydock in Hamilton Harbour.
February 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
On York Blvd. looking east toward James from the parking garage. Hamilton.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of mixed architecture in Downtown Hamilton, Ontario.It was taken from the parking garage on York Blvd. There is a pedestrian bridge over the street in the midground. In the background a a few newly built high rise buildings at street level, under the pedestrian bridge some of a century old building on James St. can be seen.
February 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Managed to salvage the 37th. I got the exposure right but I just shot it out of the car window for a random shot.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of some backyards taken from an alley in Hamilton's north end. It was the 37th. shot on the film, so I wasn't expecting a result. Composition could have been better.
February 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Finally, sunshine after too many snowfalls. This is an alley in the city's north end.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of an alley after a heavy snowfall. The sun is shining but there are deep snowbanks.
February 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Off season at the basketball court overlooking Lake Ontario in Hamilton.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of a snow covered basketball court overlooking Lake Ontario in Hamilton.
February 17, 2026 at 2:53 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Was driving by when I spotted one of the oddities one sometimes sees on the street that requires a photo for the record.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of a Smart Car converted into a snow plough. How effective it might be in its new task is open to question.
February 16, 2026 at 1:06 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
The former location of Capri Pizza on John St. in Hamilton.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of the location of the former Capri Pizza shop on John St. in Hamilton
February 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Beach Blvd. An old pickup truck used as a lawn decoration...the owner said that it was for sale if anyone was interested.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of an old pickup truck, now in use as a lawn decoration. Located on Beach Blvd. in Hamilton.
February 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
A view from the walkway looking at Lake Ontario, over Burlington Bay.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.Blazinol
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of the park along Burlington Bay looking out over Lake Ontario.
February 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Shot #37 of 36. No time to focus, compose the shot, or remove the filter from the lens. What resulted...
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.Blazinol
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of a couple riding down Ottawa Street on a small motorcycle in January.
February 14, 2026 at 9:12 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
It was very cold when this was taken. The icy sidewalk made for potentially treacherous footing
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.Blazinol
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of an older pedestrian walking along an icy sidewalk with his shopping.
February 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Its winter, and finding interesting subjects is challenging at the best of times,
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200, Blazinol
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of an alley lined with the backs of buildings on one side, and garages on the other.
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
This abandoned school building is a favourite site to check out different gear and film stocks. I just got some Acros II for my next visit.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
#photography #blackandwhite #35mm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of an abandoned one room schoolhouse in Lincoln, on the Niagara Peninsula. It was built in 1896 and was in use until 1965.
February 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
View into Hess Village entertainment area from Queen St. in Hamilton.
Minolta Dynax 60 - date, Kentmere 200, developed with ID-11
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of the Hess Village entertainment area in Hamilton. The street shown is for pedestrian traffic only.
February 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Lake Ontario shorline.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of Lake Ontario on a dull, cloudy January day. There is a park bench looking over the lake, and a fair bit of ice buildup along the beach.
February 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Older row housing in Hamilton's north end off Barton St.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of older row houses in Hamilton's north end.
February 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
The sun was deceptive, it was bitterly cold Friday morning on Ottawa St.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of two people, bundled up against the extrene cold, walking down Ottawa Street in Hamilton.
February 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel works behind Nicola Tesla Boulevard. Hamilton.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of the industrial north end of Hamilton. In the foreground is the elevated roadway of Nicola Tesla Boulevard, and in the background can be seen smoke from the various operations of ArcelorMittal Dofasco steelworks.
February 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Lake Ontario, and the mouth of Bronte Creek from the Fisherman's Wharf in Bronte Village.
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photograph showing Lake Ontario and the mouth of Bronte Creek. The land on either side of the creek is a municipal park.
February 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Another of the cotttages at grimsby Beach.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
February 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
An example of some of the ornate cottages at Grimsby Beach on Lake Ontario.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photo of some of the ornate cottages at Grimsby Beach on Lake Ontario.
February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Lake Ontario in Hamilton, showing heavy ice buildup along the shore.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photograph of the Lake Ontario shoreline in Hamilton. There is a heavy buildup of ice collecting along the beach. This is apparently an unusual occurence in recent years.
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Wild Waterworks Amusement Park in Hamilton.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor Zoom, orange filter
Fomapan 400, pulled to iso 200.
developed with Blazinol 1+39, 8 minutes @ 20 deg. C.
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKin
A black and white photograph of Wild Waterworks Amusement Park in Hamilton. Closed for the season but an uncertain future due to municipal budget constraints.
February 4, 2026 at 3:56 PM
bob1948.bsky.social
Stately old house in Oakvillle.
Nikon FE, 35-105 Nikkor, yellow filter
Fomapan 200
#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #35mm
#believeinfilm #filmphotography #streetphotography #EastCoastKinNikon
A black and white photograph of a stately old house, with a turret, in Oakville.
February 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM