Slight to Moderate

Shipping forecast for the North Irish Sea

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Issued on Friday, 17 February 2017 at 06:50am by Ronaldsway Met Office
Warnings – Strong winds.
State of sea – Slight or moderate, becoming mainly moderate tonight, except in the south-east of the area.
Visibility – Good, falling moderate or poor in rain and drizzle.

sdim0355 Since I started shooting this project, about three months ago, I’ve been asked on several occasions whether I could work on a scallop dredger, not as a photographer, but as a fisherman. Despite the unfortunate sea sickness that I suffer, something I’d eventually get used to, apparently, the answer is yes. There’s an unvarying routine to scallop dredging that appeals to me – not in a tedious or monotonous way, quite the opposite; I find the whole process to be quite relaxing and mindful. Having said all of that, I think if I was out in a force 9, when the waves are hitting the boat broadside like a foaming white conveyer belt of death, and I was lying in the wheelhouse begging the skipper to get me to dry land, things might be different..

All images here were made using an iPhone 6s and VSCOcam. I’m shooting the actual project on film using various cameras and film stock.

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22 responses to “Slight to Moderate”

Jack Edmonton

February 17, 2017 at 5:08 pm

Your iPhone shots are better than most people shoot on their DSLR! Superb. And great wring too.

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1. Jack Edmonton
  
  February 17, 2017 at 5:08 pm
  
  Writing 🙂
  
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  1. Phil Kneen Photography
    
    February 17, 2017 at 6:11 pm
    
    Thanks!
    
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Amy C

February 17, 2017 at 5:28 pm

Great photos, and from an iphone ?! Your writing is enchanting also. Do more of both 🙂

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  February 17, 2017 at 6:12 pm
  
  Thank you, I’ll do my best 🙂
  
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James Earlington

February 17, 2017 at 6:11 pm

Why bother shooting film? This ‘Rennasance’ for analogue really irritates me, if I’m honest – I bet you were happy enough with your images when you were shooting digital, but suddenly it’s become fashionable. Unless you’re making handmade prints, nobody can tell the difference, and even then I’m not sure it’s evident to all but the keenest of eyes. Don’t fall for the Emporer’s New Clothes, Phil.

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  February 17, 2017 at 6:19 pm
  
  Do you know what, James, I’ve had a long day, so I really can’t be arsed getting into a film v digital argument with you – anyone with the slightest interest or knowledge in photography will know that it’s a moot subject. I shoot film and digital, each has its place, and believe me – there’s a huge difference.
  
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  1. James Earlington
    
    February 17, 2017 at 6:27 pm
    
    You weren’t shooting film until a couple of years ago – you were more than happy with your shots then? I just feel you’re another new wave snapper who’s jumping on the film bandwagon.
    
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Phil Kneen Photography

February 17, 2017 at 6:31 pm

James, I’ve been shooting film for the last 30 years, if you actually take the time to go back through my blog you’ll see that even when I was shooting digital, I was shooting film at the same time.

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cathysrealcountrygardencom

February 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm

Great faces and expressive hands.

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James Earlington

February 18, 2017 at 7:47 am

Sebastião Salgado now shoots on digital, uses VSCO to make the images look like film, shoots the print with a 5×4 film camera and then makes prints off those negs… what’s the point in that?! You’ve done virtually the same thing – why use a digiital camera and then try and make the images look like they were shot on film?

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  February 18, 2017 at 8:06 am
  
  I totally agree with you – Sebastião Salgado’s process is convoluted and somewhat pointless. So, we agree on something 🙂
  
  iPhone images are digital and inherently flat and boring looking, VSCOcam merely brings them to life a bit and can be done quickly and easily – hardly the same process or reasoning as Mr Salgado. I think once you’ve had your coffee and Shredded Wheat and calmed down a bit, you’ll agree.
  Oh, btw, are you a photographer yourself? Do you have a link where I could see your work?
  
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James Earlington

February 18, 2017 at 3:13 pm

I don’t know why you don’t just admit that digital better than film? 🙂

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  February 18, 2017 at 3:20 pm
  
  Better? That’s like saying that oil paints are better than watercolour, or a frying pan is better than a saucepan – for low light photography, or scientific uses, press photography and commercial where images are required asap – in these cases, digital is the way forward, and if I’m doing any of those things I’ll use digital.
  
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  1. James Earlington
    
    February 18, 2017 at 3:32 pm
    
    So why shoot film?
    
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  2. HannahY
    
    February 18, 2017 at 5:37 pm
    
    James, I’m guessing that Phil shoots film because it’s what he enjoys doing and has enjoyed doing long before shooting film was considered ‘jumping on the bandwagon’.
    
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  3. James Earlington
    
    February 18, 2017 at 6:16 pm
    
    Looking at the detail and pixel count, I don’t even believe these were shot using an iPhone – who’d even know? A couple of fishermen that wouldn’t know the difference between a DSLR and a cod.
    
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  4. Phil Kneen Photography
    
    February 18, 2017 at 6:20 pm
    
    James, you’re quite the charmer, aren’t you. The only digital camera I own at the moment is on my iPhone 6s. The three men on the Sarah Lena have forgotten more about technology than you’ll ever know. And they all use iPhones.
    
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  5. HannahY
    
    February 18, 2017 at 7:54 pm
    
    James what are you on about, sunshine? Have you got nothing better to do than count pixels? 😂
    
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Sally Maddocks

February 18, 2017 at 3:52 pm

Great article. Shared.

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Amy C

February 18, 2017 at 4:17 pm

Phil, if you’re ever looking for an assistant on this project, I’d love to come out on the boats with you. 🙂

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Jordi

February 18, 2017 at 8:41 pm

Looking forward to see the film results! Yes, digital may be “technically superior” but I’m sorry that I love the way film is, and will continue to use both. Sometimes I wish I had some digi camera and never loock back, but I like film too much. Also, colour neg takes Spanish light so nicely.

Still using the Lighthouse lab? I’ve got a backlog of more rolls than usual but I’ve got some paranoia of losing them in transit, these are going registered for sure. Last parcel of 3 seem to have taken a holiday in Moscow, and out of thrift sent unregistered until now. Soviet post transit times… But the guys have great rates and are awesome as a lab.
Now, the above would puzzle and blow minds of some people and fellow commenters, hah!

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