I have a friend who delights in giving me cameras to try. Unfortunately, they don't always work. Then, if they do work, there are often other issues at play. This camera experience was no different. Just when I thought things were going to go smoothly, I had film issues. Once I had…
I have a friend who delights in giving me cameras to try. Unfortunately, they don't always work. Then, if they do work, there are often other issues at play. This camera experience was no different. Just when I thought things were going to go smoothly, I had film issues. Once I had…
The low down...as per usual, I have too many projects on the go. First, I have a solo exhibition running from 20th November to 19th December. You can see it at HIVE Coffee and Bakehouse, Blackpool. It is run in conjunction with HiveArts, the gallery upstairs.…
The low down...as per usual, I have too many projects on the go. First, I have a solo exhibition running from 20th November to 19th December. You can see it at HIVE Coffee and Bakehouse, Blackpool. It is run in conjunction with HiveArts, the gallery upstairs.…
The title of this post was named by Theo from Photo Thinking. I asked a group I am in if it is possible to tell a 100 or 400 film from just looking at it. The reason is that, for the last two weeks, I have used either bulk-loaded Exeter 100 or 400, and the…
The title of this post was named by Theo from Photo Thinking. I asked a group I am in if it is possible to tell a 100 or 400 film from just looking at it. The reason is that, for the last two weeks, I have used either bulk-loaded Exeter 100 or 400, and the…
A while ago I was asked to contribute to the Opaque zine from the Photozine Collective. That was fun, but a little stressful, so I decided not to participate in their next publication…But I couldn't resist and changed my mind. The theme word changed, and so did the…
A while ago I was asked to contribute to the Opaque zine from the Photozine Collective. That was fun, but a little stressful, so I decided not to participate in their next publication…But I couldn't resist and changed my mind. The theme word changed, and so did the…
I haven't done one of these posts for a while, and at this rate, I will never catch up. But here are the posts from early 2017. This era was still at the beginning of my return to film journey, and I was deep into junk cameras. I am sorry you can't…
I haven't done one of these posts for a while, and at this rate, I will never catch up. But here are the posts from early 2017. This era was still at the beginning of my return to film journey, and I was deep into junk cameras. I am sorry you can't…
I have been saving these photos for Halloween, not that I think cemeteries are scary, but it seemed to fit. Then I thought, nah, better for after. I took a trip to London earlier in the year to see the London Photo Show, and I used some spare time to…
I have been saving these photos for Halloween, not that I think cemeteries are scary, but it seemed to fit. Then I thought, nah, better for after. I took a trip to London earlier in the year to see the London Photo Show, and I used some spare time to…
I have tried to buy this camera a couple of times. I yearned for a camera with my name on it, and I couldn't afford the 'Peggy'. But then I saw this one, with my initials. Oooh nice, maybe I could get this camera and give it a funky skin to match 'me'. I ordered one from the bay, but…
I have tried to buy this camera a couple of times. I yearned for a camera with my name on it, and I couldn't afford the 'Peggy'. But then I saw this one, with my initials. Oooh nice, maybe I could get this camera and give it a funky skin to match 'me'. I ordered one from the bay, but…
I recently showed a few people how to convert a compact digital camera to infrared by removing the blocking filter. When I originally did this, I stuck to taking black and white photos with either a red or infrared filter. I didn't like…
I recently showed a few people how to convert a compact digital camera to infrared by removing the blocking filter. When I originally did this, I stuck to taking black and white photos with either a red or infrared filter. I didn't like…
Last month, I was the subject of the 88th Ilford In Focus feature. This is where they interview photographers about their work and favourite Ilford films. I was asked a while ago, but I thought, me?? No, I am not that person. Eventually, I had a rush of confidence and said…
Last month, I was the subject of the 88th Ilford In Focus feature. This is where they interview photographers about their work and favourite Ilford films. I was asked a while ago, but I thought, me?? No, I am not that person. Eventually, I had a rush of confidence and said…
I have been on a few photowalks recently with mixed results. I really enjoyed the walks and chatting with people, but my results were not my best. First, I joined a walk run by Holmfirth Photosocial, incorporating their HŐME exhibition. I took…
I have been on a few photowalks recently with mixed results. I really enjoyed the walks and chatting with people, but my results were not my best. First, I joined a walk run by Holmfirth Photosocial, incorporating their HŐME exhibition. I took…
I was feeling a bit bored and wondered if I could get an f2.8 fixed-lens point-and-shoot as cheaply as possible. Yes, I got this one for £10 from the bay. Would it be as good as other famed f2.8 cameras? I was a little disappointed it was a Sure Shot,…
I was feeling a bit bored and wondered if I could get an f2.8 fixed-lens point-and-shoot as cheaply as possible. Yes, I got this one for £10 from the bay. Would it be as good as other famed f2.8 cameras? I was a little disappointed it was a Sure Shot,…
This camera was on a table of 'give-aways' at the Boston Camera Fair. I think the seller didn't want to pack up all the stuff he had brought, so he put a message on the table, "Free to Take". I took this with no expectations of whether it worked or not. I was drawn to the look of the…
This camera was on a table of 'give-aways' at the Boston Camera Fair. I think the seller didn't want to pack up all the stuff he had brought, so he put a message on the table, "Free to Take". I took this with no expectations of whether it worked or not. I was drawn to the look of the…
I recently wrote about the Pentax 17, and many of the photos were taken in North Wales. Of course, I also took a couple of other cameras, so I thought I would post those photos too. I took 3 cameras in all, and chose 3 different formats. The Pentax was a…
I recently wrote about the Pentax 17, and many of the photos were taken in North Wales. Of course, I also took a couple of other cameras, so I thought I would post those photos too. I took 3 cameras in all, and chose 3 different formats. The Pentax was a…
A week ago, it was the first "World Half-Frame Day." I had organised a walk in Leeds, along with all the other walks available on the Photowalk.me website. A few people turned up, luckily I knew them all, and they were all friends. That made it a delightful, relaxed…
A week ago, it was the first "World Half-Frame Day." I had organised a walk in Leeds, along with all the other walks available on the Photowalk.me website. A few people turned up, luckily I knew them all, and they were all friends. That made it a delightful, relaxed…
I have read lots and lots of photography books over the summer, but I wanted to add a couple of blogs to my 'feed from other blogs' page. At the top of the page, you will see two new-to-me blogs. They are not really new ones that I just started reading, I just…
I have read lots and lots of photography books over the summer, but I wanted to add a couple of blogs to my 'feed from other blogs' page. At the top of the page, you will see two new-to-me blogs. They are not really new ones that I just started reading, I just…
I have only put one film through this camera, but I wanted to write the post as soon as possible. I am sure you will be seeing this camera in the photo posts in the near future. I saw the Rollei for sale on Facebook Marketplace, very close to my house. The price had been dropped for a…
I have only put one film through this camera, but I wanted to write the post as soon as possible. I am sure you will be seeing this camera in the photo posts in the near future. I saw the Rollei for sale on Facebook Marketplace, very close to my house. The price had been dropped for a…
A few weeks ago, someone asked for volunteers to try out a new film in a WhatsApp group I am part of. I put my hand up and said, "Yes, please" So here we are, a new post about something I have never tried before, a black and white reversal…
A few weeks ago, someone asked for volunteers to try out a new film in a WhatsApp group I am part of. I put my hand up and said, "Yes, please" So here we are, a new post about something I have never tried before, a black and white reversal…
Please excuse the lack of a U in the colourful title. It bothers me a bit, but it is necessary in this case. This week I received a lovely package in the mail...post if you are English 🙂 It was sent from Colorful Analogue Cameras in Lithuania. I want to be…
Please excuse the lack of a U in the colourful title. It bothers me a bit, but it is necessary in this case. This week I received a lovely package in the mail...post if you are English 🙂 It was sent from Colorful Analogue Cameras in Lithuania. I want to be…
I love honey on my cereal for breakfast and used to buy it during my weekly shop at the supermarket, but not anymore. Having read about why it is important to buy local foods, especially honey, I decided to search for a local apiarist. Searching Facebook…
I love honey on my cereal for breakfast and used to buy it during my weekly shop at the supermarket, but not anymore. Having read about why it is important to buy local foods, especially honey, I decided to search for a local apiarist. Searching Facebook…
A while ago, I wrote about 'Project 17'. My aim was to sell cameras and stuff I was no longer using to raise enough money for a Pentax 17. Well, here we are! Erm... no, actually. A lovely friend lent me this one. I decided not to save for one, as the comments from the post about the…
A while ago, I wrote about 'Project 17'. My aim was to sell cameras and stuff I was no longer using to raise enough money for a Pentax 17. Well, here we are! Erm... no, actually. A lovely friend lent me this one. I decided not to save for one, as the comments from the post about the…
My friend with the DC models bought some new ones! Last time I shot them with the Contax 137 MA, this time I used the Canon A1 and a new-to-me film. I still used a Cokin close-up filter and the desk lamp; only the lens and camera were changed. I love…
My friend with the DC models bought some new ones! Last time I shot them with the Contax 137 MA, this time I used the Canon A1 and a new-to-me film. I still used a Cokin close-up filter and the desk lamp; only the lens and camera were changed. I love…
I have been shooting lots over the past few weeks due to the summer holidays and the drought-inducing weather. Though I have lots of cameras to play with, some new, some borrowed, I returned to this reliable Miranda for a few days out. It was…
I have been shooting lots over the past few weeks due to the summer holidays and the drought-inducing weather. Though I have lots of cameras to play with, some new, some borrowed, I returned to this reliable Miranda for a few days out. It was…