Analog film photography and cameras

Mechanical Vandal, its a definite improvement from the blown out image from before. Keep at it.

That's exactly what works for me about the shot, the sort of aura around that woman from the reflected light. Good shot, man.

Cheers guys.
The spot meter does help, brings a bit of certainty about the results I'll get.
Having joined this new darkroom is good too, means I can get regular access, everythings in better nick than the college darkroom and the twice that I've been already it's really just been me there by myself so no distractions.