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Wolfgang Baldauf
@wbaldauf.bsky.social
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I've been a passionate analog photographer since my training. My career took me from fashion and product photography to art. In my free time, I create images that reflect my passion for the craft.
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A 22-second glimpse into my work process. (Actual wait time was heavily edited for your convenience) 😁

#believeinfilm #filmphotography #darkroom #art
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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A quiet, grainy reminder that some things just pass through.

Kodak Retina 1a
ADOX CHS 100 II

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November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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The language of the past, viewed from the side.
Playing with light, shadow, and perception.
Which side is the truth?

Kodak Retina 1a
ADOX CHS 100 II

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November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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When your film noir moment goes a little too High-Key 😅

Kodak Retina 1a
Ilford FP4

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October 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The light and colors of West Africa through the lens

Contax Quartz 139
Kodak Ektar

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October 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Having a Mamiya 330 in my hands for the first time.
Those things are huge! 😅

Unfortunately, the film advance crank is stuck and won't move. I've tried a lot of things already, but to no avail. Does anyone have an idea before I open it up?

#BelieveInFilm #filmphotography #Mamiya #Mamiyac330
October 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Digging through the archives and found this one! Not my best shot, I'll admit, but it's from the first time I had a go with a 4x5 inch (SINAR P2) camera. Loved the process! This photo marks the start of a journey.

#BelieveInFilm #photography #filmphotography #PhotographyJourney #4x5Camera
October 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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The last frames on the roll: A passerby, a fleeting moment, a spontaneous shot. Sometimes the unplanned shots are the most exciting.

Olympus OM20
ADOX CHS 100 II

#BelieveInFilm #photography #filmphotography #streetphotography #ADOX
This is a high-contrast, black-and-white photograph of a man standing under a light at night. A round, white concrete pillar divides the image vertically, with the left half completely in a dark shadow. The man stands on the right side of the pillar, bathed in a strong light from above and to his right. He is wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and a cap, and faces the camera. A long, dark shadow of his body is cast on the ground in front of him. Behind him is a building with a corrugated metal wall, illuminated by the same light source.
September 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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"Before the Jazz Begins"

What a welcome change after days of rain!

Canon AE-1
Ilford HP5 pushed to 3200

#BelieveInFilm #Photography #filmphotography #monochrome #Jazz #Jazzsky #ilfordhp5 #concert
An analog black and white photograph captures a stage moments before a jazz concert. The dimly lit scene features an upright bass standing prominently on the left, its reflective surface catching the faint light. To its right, a drum kit and a microphone stand are set up, awaiting the musicians. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet anticipation, characteristic of the calm before a live performance.
July 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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My last post feels like a lifetime ago.
Life just gets in the way sometimes.

Canon AE-1
Ilford FP4 - ID11 1+3

#believeinfilm #filmphotography #ilfordfp4 #photography #studiophotography
July 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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"Eerie Night Glow"

Turns out, ordinary buildings look pretty epic when shot on film after dark. And that tree... A true natural model.

Bulb exposure
D.R.P 120mm 4,5 / compur + Plaubel film back.
Ilford HP5+ in ID11 (1+3)

#BelieveInFilm #photography #ilfordhp5 #bulbexposure #filmphotography
Analog photo of a building and a tree at night, illuminated by soft light. Great mood.
June 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Urban Steps After Dark

Bulb exposure
D.R.P 120mm 4,5 / compur + Plaubel film back.
Ilford HP5+ in ID11 (1+3)
Ilford Multigrade V

#BelieveInFilm #photography #bulbexposure #ilfordhp5 #filmphotography #architecture
A black and white photograph captures the illuminated entrance of a building at night. The architectural lines of the steps and overhead canopy are emphasized by the contrast of light and shadow, with a subtle glow from the "SPARKASSE" sign in the distance.
May 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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"on the road again"

Near the Austrian-Czech border

Kodak Retina 1a
ADOX CHS 100 II

#believeinfilm #landscape #filmphotography #adox #analogphotography
May 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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"portrait"

Canon AE-1
Ilford FP4 - ID11 1+3

#believeinfilm #filmphotography #ilfordfp4 #photography #portrait #studiophotography
May 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Flute Reflections

Olympus OM20 + Vivitar Macro focusing converter
Ilford FP4 - ID11

#BelieveInFilm #Photography #macro #typewriter #ilfordfp4 #flute #closeup
This close-up, black and white analog photograph captures the intricate details of a flute. The smooth, metallic surface reflects light, creating highlights and shadows that emphasize the instrument's elegant curves and key mechanisms. The shallow depth of field blurs the background, drawing focus to the flute's craftsmanship.
May 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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"a musician lost in melody"

Darkroom Print
Canon AE-1
Ilford HP5 pushed to 3200
Foma Variant 311

#BelieveInFilm #Photography #filmphotography #monochrome #Jazz #Jazzsky #ilfordhp5
#saxophone #concert
A musician is shown playing a saxophone on stage. The scene is lit with stage lights, creating a dynamic and engaging visual. The soulful breath of the saxophone fills the air, a musician lost in melody, weaving magic through sound. A moment of pure musical artistry.
May 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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A hip-level view into a lively market.

Canon AE-1 with crappy tamron zoom lens.
Ilford XP2

#FromMyArchive #BelieveInFilm #photography #filmphotography #Ilfordxp2 #travel #travelphotography
A black and white photograph taken at hip level, showing a bustling market alleyway. People walk through the narrow passage lined with stalls covered by awnings. Various goods appear to be for sale on either side, though the details are somewhat obscured by the contrast and shadows. The ground is uneven and scattered with debris. Light filters in from the open sky above the awnings, creating areas of bright contrast with the deep shadows.
April 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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"Wine Not?"

Canon AE-1
Ilford Delta 100 in Microphen

#BelieveInFilm #photography #filmphotography #Ilford #wine #StillLife #WineTime
This black and white photograph captures a close-up view of a metal wine bottle rack filled with several empty wine bottles. The rack is positioned diagonally across the frame, creating dynamic lines.
April 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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"weekend"

Caught between the blur of Friday night and the slow-motion crawl of Sunday morning

Kodak Retina 1a
Ilford FP4

#BelieveInFilm #photography #ilfordfp4 #weekend #filmphotography
April 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Light and Shadow

As the light and shadow guide us in the photograph, so do moments of clarity and challenges guide us through life.

D.R.P 120mm 4,5
Ilford HP5+ in ID11 (1+3)
Ilford Multigrade V

#BelieveInFilm #photography #ilfordhp5 #darkroomprint #filmphotography #bulbexposure
This black and white photograph captures a symmetrical passage, its vanishing point drawing the viewer's eye into the depths of the image. The tunnel is illuminated by a series of evenly spaced lights, creating a contrast between the illuminated sections and darkness that frames them. The geometric precision of the architecture, with its angular supports and rigid lines, is softened by the organic presence of foliage on either side, blurring the sharp boundaries of the constructed space.
April 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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"Silent Arches"

A moment of stillness in a bustling world.

Bulb exposure
D.R.P 120mm 4,5 / compur + Plaubel film back.
Ilford HP5+ in ID11 (1+3)
Ilford Multigrade V

#BelieveInFilm #photography #historic #ilfordhp5 #darkroomprint #filmphotography #medieval
#architecture
The image depicts a covered passageway with rounded archways forming a courtyard. The arches are constructed from light-colored stone, creating a tunnel-like effect leading into a brighter area. The ground is paved with dark, uneven stones. On the right side of the passageway, there is an open wooden door, slightly ajar. At the end of the passageway, a window with a grid can be seen, allowing light to enter. The image is in black and white. The lighting is subdued, with a bright point of light in the center of the passageway, illuminating the arches and casting shadows.
March 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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“Wooden Mountainscape“
Darkroom Print.

Olympus OM20 + Vivitar Macro focusing converter
Ilford FP4 - ID11
Foma Variant

#BelieveInFilm #Photography #macro #mountains #darkroomprint #darkroommagic #ilfordfp4
This black and white photograph captures a striking panorama of mountains, carved from wood. The textures and shadows create a sense of depth and dimension. The image plays with the contrast between light and dark.
March 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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“tower and light trails by night”

Darkroomprint

Olympus om20
Ilford FP4
Foma variant 311

#BelieveInFilm #photography #darkroomprint #lighttrails #bulbexposure #filmphotography
black and white photograph captures a tower illuminated at night against a dark backdrop. The tower exhibits classic architecture. It stands prominently in the image, surrounded by bare trees. In the foreground, a road is visible with the motion blur of car headlights creating light trails. The ground is covered in snow, with the texture of the snow clearly visible in the foreground.
March 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Alpine Townscape

Olympus OM20
Ilford FP4
darkroom print on expired Ilford Multigrade IV / Satin paper

#BelieveInFilm #photography #filmphotography #darkroomprint #historic #medieval #hallintirol #travel
This black and white photograph captures a charming street scene in an alpine town, framed in a distinctive style with a white border and black edges. The perspective draws the viewer's eye down a narrow street, revealing a cluster of buildings with varying architectural styles.
March 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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“Line of Light”
lead into the unknown.

D.R.P 120mm 4,5 / compur + Plaubel film back.
Ilford HP5 developed in ID11 (1+3)
Bulb exposure

#BelieveInFilm #photography #ilfordhp5 #architecture #austria #bulbexposure #filmphotography
March 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM