Yury Melnikov Photography

Pictorialism is an international style and aesthetic movement that dominated photography during the later 19th and early 20th centuries.
Léonard Misonne was a Belgian pictorialist photographer. He is known for his landscapes and street scenes with atmospheric skies.

This video is from the "Learning from the Maestro" series. The work was shot on Fomapan 120 TLR film with a Lyubitel 166 Universal camera.

https://youtu.be/TnfiNby2lo4

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Yury Melnikov Photography

"Locales, 21st Century"

This series, "Locales, 21st Century," is inspired by photographs from the early 20th century depicting shops and cafes, along with their owners and employees. I absolutely love looking at these artifacts of the era!
I decided to photograph something similar using modern photography technology.

In my opinion, this is the best establishment for a European traveler in this wonderful Turkish town of Milas. It's located on a cozy side street in the city center.

The small but very cozy interior is beautifully decoded. You can see the owner of the cafe preparing delicious burgers and brewing coffee right before your eyes.
The window of this establishment overlooks a cozy and picturesque side street of a small Turkish town.

I spent a lot of time in this little establishment and took many wonderful and interesting photos through its window.
Excellent value for money.
https://youtu.be/GtR4NK2cy34

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

Yury Melnikov Photography

UPD received a response from the film's producer, see the response to this entry.
Hello everyone!
I shot a storm at sea on Fomapan 100 film. Camera Lubitel 166U.
For some reason, my entire film is covered in little white spots. I don't know why. I processed the film using a tried-and-true method and a tried-and-true developer.
Has anyone else encountered this?

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

Yury Melnikov Photography

"Localities, 21st Century"

This series, "Localities, 21st Century," is inspired by photographs from the early 20th century, depicting shops and cafes, along with their owners and employees. I absolutely love looking at these artifacts of the era!
I decided to photograph something similar using modern photography technology.

This family-run café and pastry shop in the Mediterranean town of Herceg Novi. It is located on the main street of the town, opposite the Orthodox church. A bus stop for the Bay bus stops right next to the café.
This café offers unique sweets and pastries that you won't find anywhere else, as they are made by the family pastry chef using original recipes and in very limited quantities.
https://youtu.be/GtR4NK2cy34

3 months ago | [YT] | 6

Yury Melnikov Photography

"Localities, 21st Century"

This series, "Localities, 21st Century," is inspired by photographs from the early 20th century, depicting shops and cafes, along with their owners and employees. I absolutely love looking at these artifacts of the era!
I decided to photograph something similar using modern photography technology.

This is one of the few places in the city that uses the Specialty Coffee principle. It's a private coffee shop founded by a local coffee connoisseur and expert.
Located near the walls of the Old Town on the steps leading to the harbor, it's a cozy spot to escape the unbearable summer heat and enjoy a cup of heavenly coffee.
https://youtu.be/GtR4NK2cy34

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

Yury Melnikov Photography

"Locales, 21st Century"

This series, "Locales, 21st Century," is inspired by photographs from the early 20th century depicting shops and cafes, along with their owners and employees. I absolutely love looking at these artifacts of the era!
I decided to photograph something similar using modern photography technology.

A very atmospheric place, popular with European tourists. A cozy pub on the waterfront of a small Turkish town, directly opposite the fishing boat dock. Cold beer on a hot summer day and a delicious home-cooked roast under the evening sky and the gentle sound of the Aegean Sea make this pub unique.
The British even have a club dedicated to this pub, and members meet regularly not only here in Güllük but also back home in the UK. The pub's owner and founder, Serkan, loves dogs and supports stray animals in every way possible: he pays for all necessary vaccinations, treats them, and, when necessary, pays for veterinary care.
Serkan has even managed to find permanent homes for some of the dogs. My Samson is one of those lucky ones.
https://youtu.be/GtR4NK2cy34

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 7

Yury Melnikov Photography

Locales, 21st Century


This series, "Locales, 21st Century," is inspired by photographs from the early 20th century depicting shops and cafes, along with their owners and workers. I absolutely love looking at these artifacts of the era!
I decided to capture something similar using modern photography technology.


This coffee shop was opened by two young women, Russian immigrants. They serve signature coffee and over 50 varieties of tea. Many Russians gather around this cafe: it hosts master classes in various arts, theme nights, and always plays amazing music.
https://youtu.be/GtR4NK2cy34

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 7

Yury Melnikov Photography

Locales, 21st Century

This series, "Locales, 21st Century," is inspired by photographs from the early 20th century depicting shops and cafes, along with their owners and workers. I absolutely love looking at these artifacts of the era!
I decided to capture something similar using modern photography technology.

This tiny oasis of Russian cuisine on the Adriatic coast was founded by a married couple from the Siberian city of Omsk. Elena and Vitaly make pirozhki and chebureki with authentic Russian flavors. They work long and hard, but thankfully, the business is alive and well.
https://youtu.be/GtR4NK2cy34

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

Yury Melnikov Photography

Experiment with background

I made a photo backdrop out of advertising plastic coated with matte spray paint.
As an experiment, I photographed a flower I'd pulled out of my wife's vase.

I used a 1927 camera and 6x9 cm Fomapan sheet film.

As a result, I received not only a photograph but also a stern reprimand from my wife. :-)

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4 months ago | [YT] | 4

Yury Melnikov Photography

An old abandoned railway station in Montenegro.

During the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a narrow-gauge railway was built here to supply the navy stationed in the Bay of Kotor.


This photograph was taken on 6x9 cm X-ray film using a Voigtländer Bergheil 6.5 x 9 camera.

5 months ago | [YT] | 4