Blast From the Past no. 18

Howzat! Grappenhall C.C., June 1981 

 Blasts From the Past


This was taken during the summer between my finishing university and starting work. It was shot on Ilford HP5 probably on a Chinon CM4 35mm camera with a Steinheil zoom lens at the long (140mm) end, which just about works with this composition from the short boundary. The match is between Grappenhall Cricket Club and a Cheshire XI. I don't recall whether or not the batsman was given out or not, but looks likely to me.
The original scan is shown below, so just some dust removal and a tweak to the contrast.

Location: Warrington WA4 3EH, UK

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