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Vivid is the new Zine available from The Photozine Collective. Vivid is our first foray into colour film as we explore the joys of Kodak Gold. Get your copy now!
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New Blog Post!
This week I talk about adding a nifty 50mm lens to my Minolta Autofocus gear and capturing Autumn Colour with it.
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Autumn in the park
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Shelter beneath a tree
Kodak Gold
Agfa Isolette I
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Horses seeking shelter by the trees from the awful drizzle we had that day.
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Up The Lane
Kodak Gold
Agfa Isolette I

P.S. Buy our book, Vivid. Available while stocks last.

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Up The Lane Kodak Gold Agfa Isolette I P.S. Buy our book, Vivid. Available while stocks last.
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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This is one of my photos that DIDN'T get published in Vivid, the latest offering from The Photozine Collective in honour of John Whitmore to raise money for Asthma and Lung UK.
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This is one of my photos that DIDN'T get published in Vivid, the latest offering from The Photozine Collective in honour of John Whitmore to raise money for Asthma and Lung UK. https://ko-fi.com/s/2480367504 Sakura Minolta Dynax 4 70-210 f/4 "beer can" lens Kodak Gold
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Cottage
Kodak Gold 200
Agfa Isolette I

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Cottage on the dirt road near the farms
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Berries
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Agfa Isolette I

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Berries awaiting a drop to the floor or a Deer to come along and eat them.
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Lines
Agfa isolette I
Kodak Gold

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Power lines across a field
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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New Blog Post
This week I talk about getting out in the rain to shoot a roll of Kodak Gold colour film with my Agfa Isolette I for #folderweek

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Autumn on the road to the farm
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Parked!
Kodak Retina 1a
Type 517 Cine Film

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Parked!
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Hallgate
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Type 517 Cine Film

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Hallgate in Wigan. A quiet backstreet that needs a boost. maybe the new buildings will encourage traders to come back.
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Market Clock Tower
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Type 517 Cine Film

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Wigan Market Hall Clock Tower, sadly due for demolition sometime in 2027 onwards
November 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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To The Tower!
Kodak Retina 1a
Type 517 Cine Film

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Pathway to the clock tower
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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New Blog Post
This week I talk about my October roll of Type 517 Cine Film shot with my Kodak Retina 1a for the Frugal Film Project 2025.

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Park Lodge at the entrance to Mesnes Park, Wigan. You can get married there!
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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After yesterdays excitement, it's back to normal today, but please, go and buy our book. It's a limited edition containing 96 pages of colour photos by The Photozine Collective. Help us give Asthma & Lung UK a welcome donation for Christmas.

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After yesterdays excitement, it's back to normal today, but please, go and buy our book. It's a limited edition containing 96 pages of colour photos produced by The Photozine Collective. It's the ideal Christmas gift for the Photographer in your life. Help us give Asthma & Lung UK a much welcome donation for Christmas.
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Vivid is the new Zine available from The Photozine Collective. Vivid is our first foray into colour film as we explore the joys of Kodak Gold. Get your copy now!
#believeinfilm #filmisnotdead
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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I'm Still Standing!
Balda Baldax
Kentmere 400

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This tree dies years ago and yet refuses to succumb to gravity
November 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Poor old gal was wet and miserable and didn't really want a photo, but appreciated a chat and a rub of her nose.
Balda Baldax
Kentmere 400

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Horse sheltering from the rain under a tree. I stopped by, took a photo and had a chat with her whilst gently rubbing her nose. She seemed to appreciate the attention and soon the rain abated and she got back to some serious grazing.
November 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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This stile is still a struggle.
Balda Baldax
Kentmere 400
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This stile is very deceptive. It looks fine on the other side, but on this side it drops an extra 2 feet.
November 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Lowered Stile.
I am so grateful a rail was removed off the stile. it's still a bugger to navigate, but not as bad now.
Balda Baldax
Kentmere 400
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Stile leading to the footpath across the field. Recently lowered, it's easier to navigate now, but still a pain. Jim Rubbish at climbing.
October 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Europe's largest Bean Canning Factory, Heinz at Kitt Green, Wigan. Also H.J. Heinz largest factory worldwide. When you see the big red 57 from the motorway, you know you're near Wigan.
Balda Baldax 4.5x6
Kentmere 400

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H.J. Heinz, Kitt Green, Wigan. The largest H.J. Heinz food factory in the world. Every can of baked beans in Europe is canned here. Raw beans come in, finished product goes out 24/7 all year round with only a few days break for Christmas, New Year and Easter.
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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New Blog Post
This week I talk about getting out on a dark wet cold dull and gloomy day to shoot a roll of Kentmere 400 with Baldy the Baldax for #folderweek

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Speckled Holly Cottage photographed on Kentmere 400 using my Balda Baldax 4.5x6 folding camera for #FolderWeek
October 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Reflection on the canal
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Agfa Isolette I

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Reflection of two narrowboats on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Crooke, near Wigan.
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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New toy for my FED 2, I finally got my hands on a Jupiter 12 35mm f/2.8 from the bay for a reasonable price. Now I ask myself, do I get a turret viewfinder for it, or just use the thing as is forever? (well, until I pop me clogs... )
Hmmmmm..... (strokes beard)

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FED 2 with Jupiter 12 35mm f/2.8 lens FED 2 with Jupiter 12 35mm f/2.8 lens
October 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Crooke Marina
Kodak Gold
Agfa Isolette I
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Crooke Marina from the tow path on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Wigan
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Early Autumn Colour
Kodak Gold
Agfa Isolette I

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Early autumn colour appearing at Crooke on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Wigan.
October 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM