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Unknown place, known tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Very often, when I photograph, I don\u2019t review my work immediately. Instead, I let some days pass by. The reason behind this habit is to emotionally detach from my work so that I can judge it more objectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recently discovered an exposed black-and-white film in a drawer, devoid of any notes. Considering I rarely open that drawer, it must have been there for years. Of course, this extreme act of \u201cdetachment\u201d occurred by mistake, but the feeling of having found a hidden treasure was magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intrigued by this discovery, I developed it yesterday. Fortunately, the developed frames turned out in pretty decent condition. I can\u2019t really recall where I was when I took those photos, which makes it even more magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Ilford FP4 Plus in 120 format developed in 510 pyro, 10 minutes at 20\u00b0C<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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