A Sunday stroll on the Via Verde

A tranquil outdoor scene featuring a dirt path with a wooden bench under a tree. The surrounding landscape includes rolling hills and sparse vegetation, set against a bright blue sky. Perfect for a peaceful escape into nature.

A sunny winter Sunday afternoon walking on the Via Verde near Alcaudete with my Mamia RB67 medium format film camera.

I don’t shoot much colour film, but I have been trialling the new Harman Phoenix 200 film, which I developed and processed myself. I, therefore, had some colour chemistry available, so why not make the most of it?

Therefore, with camera in hand, I took my dog Flo for a walk on the Via Verde, a disused network of railway lines, which have been converted into footpaths/cycle tracks.

All the following photos were taken that day using a Mamiya RB67 camera with Porta 160 film. I developed the film myself using Tetenal ColourTec C41 chemistry at 30°C.

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A serene landscape featuring a white farmhouse surrounded by olive trees, with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a clear sky. The scene conveys tranquility and rural charm, typical of Mediterranean countryside.
A cortijo amongst the olive groves Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:4.5 180mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A serene landscape featuring rolling hills and mountains, dotted with olive trees. In the foreground, a white house contrasts with the earthy tones of the land, capturing the essence of rural tranquility under a partly cloudy sky.
The same photo as the previous, but taken with a wider lens Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:3.8 90mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A peaceful Via Verde lined with greenery, featuring a single tree and a wooden bench. The road leads into a landscape of rolling hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds, offering a serene outdoor space for relaxation and contemplation.
The Via Verde footpath Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:3.8 90mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A tranquil Via Verde flanked by greenery, featuring a solitary wooden bench under a small tree, set against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. A serene landscape inviting peaceful contemplation.
Looking along the Via Verde Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:3.8 90mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A historic stone Roman Bridge arches over a stream, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain, showcasing natural beauty and architectural craftsmanship in a serene outdoor setting.
An old Roman bridge – just a short distance from the Via Verde Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:3.8 90mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f8, GPS location
A picturesque landscape featuring a stone arch bridge crossing a grassy valley, complemented by a modern railway bridge above, surrounded by shrubs and olive trees under a clear blue sky.
The old Roman bridge is dwarfed by the newer Via Verde viaduct Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:4.5 65mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A historic Roman bridge arches over a lush landscape adorned with sparse trees and rolling hills under a blue sky with wispy clouds. The scene captures the beauty of nature and architectural heritage.
The old Roman bridge Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:4.5 65mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A solitary electrical sub-station structure stands amidst olive trees, with hills in the background under a clear blue sky. Power lines run nearby, complementing the rural landscape's serene and natural beauty.
A solitary electrical substation structure in the olive groves
Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:4.5 180mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A rustic abandoned farmhouse nestled on a hill, surrounded by rolling green hills dotted with olive trees under a clear blue sky. The landscape features gentle slopes and a serene atmosphere, showcasing a blend of nature and rural architecture.
An abandoned farmhouse in the olive groves Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:4.5 180mm, Exposure: 1/125 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location
A weathered stone building and an adjacent tower stand on a gravel path surrounded by hills and brush, under a clear blue sky. The landscape features arid terrain with sparse vegetation.
An abandoned building by the Via Verde, possibly an electric substation Camera: Mamiya RB67, Lens: Mamiya Sekor C 1:3.8 90mm, Exposure: 1/250 sec, Aperture: f11, GPS location

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