Mikeinlagardette's photos with the keyword: ascorbatedeveloper

The old town has many interesting buildings, mostly built with an oak framework, infilled with brick or plaster covered wood laths, and it's nice to see them still in commercial use, centuries after they were first built. 1983 Nikon L35AF, f2.8/35mm Nikon lens, x2 yellow filter. Kodak TMY400 in PC-Glycol, 9 mins @21C. Scanned @2400dpi on Epson V500

Montluçon 03100 Fr. It's quite a stiff climb up to the château, but once arrived, there is a good view over the old town, and a chance to look at some historic roofing at close quarters. I guess most of these buildings were built at least three hundred years ago, if not more, so they have been well cared for, but because they are so close to each other, repair work on the roofs must represent a real challenge. Nonetheless, they all have fairly modern clay tiles which have replaced the original "bardeaux" - wooden tiles made from split chestnut or oak, and because the clay tiles are much heavier than the original, they have probably had the rafters and battens replaced also, so much respect for the roofers of Montluçon !! 1983 Nikon L35AF, f2.8/35mm Nikon lens, x2 yellow filter. Kodak TMY400 in PC-Glycol, 9 mins @21C. Scanned @2400dpi on Epson V500

This is the château in the previous photo, but seen from the "parade ground", and although not completely original, it is still an impressive secular building from 1370. The clock is a more recent addition, but it looks good on the tower. The building is now a museum and cultural centre. 1983 Nikon L35AF, f2.8/35mm Nikon lens, x2 yellow filter. Kodak TMY400 in PC-Glycol, 9 mins @21C. Scanned @2400dpi on Epson V500

It seems a long time ago that we had lunch in Montluçon on Janty's birthday in March, and I've only just developed the film! This is the frontal facade of the château, first built as a fortress in the 11thC. The present building mostly dates from 1370, but there are signs of much subsequent restoration. Although not a huge building, it sits on a promontory above the old town, and is it's most visible landmark. 1983 Nikon L35AF, f2.8/35mm Nikon lens, x2 yellow filter. Kodak TMax400 in PC-Glycol, 9 mins @21C. Scanned @2400dpi on Epson V500