Thanks for all your contributions and suggestions. I don't have the negatives in front of me but will check everything when I get home. As for the bulk-loaded film, it was the first time I used FP4+, but not the first time I've used bulk loaded film. The individual who sold it to me, also sold me a roll of HP5+, which turned out very well for me.(posted 8123 days ago)I'll admit I think the results are partly due to my own inexperience as a new photographer. FP4+ is 125 iso, and I was using it for indoor basketball shots, dogs in the backyard, and indoor shots of a statue. I don't think this film was fast enough for the shots I wanted, and I'm not experienced enough at this time to make it work for those kind of shots. I always use my 50 mm lens, as that is the only lens I own at this time. It has always given tack sharp photos. I take this experience as one of many that will happen as i continue to learn the art of photography.
Thanks again. Your comments were greatly appreciated!