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Week 5

simon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:01:01 +0000

This weeks shot is from a test shot. I have had this camera riding around in my bag for about a year now; loaded with film but never used. It is the Disderi Robot Camera, I have the little one with the 2 eyes and the mouth. I picked it up on Ebay one day because I thought it was neat; however I was confused on how to shoot with it.

What could I possibly do with 3 lenses that all shoot at about the same time.

So on my bike ride last Saturday I decided to give it a spin and see what I can get.

I like the above shot. It is neat. It is different. This is not an everyday camera I think. Could be neat to have for street photography, but since I do not do much of that, back on the shelf it will live for a little while longer.

Favorites of 2011

simon — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:25:53 +0000

Every year Jim Goldstein does a post on his favorite photos of the year, but then invites other photographers to send him a link of their favorites, so we can all see what other photographers favorites are.

So here are my favorites from 2011, I tried to select only film photos, because that is my focus on 2012, shooting more film.

These are some of my favorite pictures, because I enjoyed playing around with my camera while I was shooting; and I was always so excited to see the results. I just couldn’t wait to get my film back.

Up above is the waterfall at Waimea Valley on the island of Oahu.

The Emily Morgan Hotel, shot with my Lomo Fisheye.

Aztec Theatre in downtown San Antonio. Shot with a Holga.

Grandburry County Courthouse, shot with a Holga.

T-rex out at Dinosaur State Park, shot with a Holga.

Denam Estate Park, San Antonio TX. Shot with the Diana Multi Pinhole.

And Last we have my first attempt at underwater photography. This is a little sea turtle at Ko Olina in Hawaii.

While I did not shoot a ton of film in 2011, I did notice that I enjoyed shooting film a lot, and some of the photos I was most excited about seeing during the year were all shot on film.

Now to get into full swing with 2012.

Sharks

simon — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:17:55 +0000

This is one of my favorite shots from Hawaii.

For my birthday my parents paid for this little excursion to swim with the sharks. I put on a snorkel and rode in a boat 3 miles off shore, where the shark cage was. We then jumped in the cage and watched the sharks swim by.

This has to have been one of the most hectic things I have ever done. The waves crashing against the cage made it swing back and forth in the water. Plus it is a small space you have to share with six other people (2 on every side, they claim it is for safety so you do not get bit by a shark from behind).

These guys down in the water are Galapagos Sharks.

I have to add, this is something every human being needs to try at least once, these animals are amazing up close and in person.

2-D

simon — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:10:30 +0000

The Gorillaz is a band I have enjoyed for a long time, as a band they are a group of cartoon characters. On a recent photo walk, I saw a mural to 2-D; the lead singer of The Gorillaz painted on the wall.

Shot with the Holga 135.

Worldwide Pinhole Day

simon — Tue, 10 May 2011 03:05:09 +0000

Finally got my film back from the lab. I have 2 shots from it that I really like. Everything else is overexposed or underexposed, but that is what happens when you use a pinhole camera.

Unlike last year when I tried to build a camera, this year I purchased the Diana Multi-Pinhole Operator. Both shots are on Ilford SFX 200, and where taken at Denam Estate Park.

Day 327

simon — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:59:31 +0000

A snow day from back in 2006. With all of today’s excitement I forgot to figure out what my photo for today’s would be. So here it is.

This photo was taken with my Canon Rebel G on Fujichrome Sensia.

Day 110: still a work in progress

simon — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:28:56 +0000

Here is another shot from my test roll, still trying to diagnose what the issue is with the camera.

I looked across the top, and the back fits on correctly.

I think it might be the clip that holds the film into the camera; might need to glue it a little into place.

Worldwide Pinhole Day

simon — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:44:46 +0000

Digital Pinhole of Hodges Park Lake

As I hinted on Day 95, with my photo of the book I am reading, Worldwide Pinhole Day is coming.

Worldwide Pinhole Day is April 25th. I have wanted to make a pinhole camera for a while now, and shoot with it.

I have on various outings used a digital pinhole lens; with very little success, but I think as a group it will be fun.

I have seen some awesome pinhole photographs on Flickr, and it can be a fun project to learn about photography with.

I am trying to get a group together for April 25th, to meet at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, TX and go on a photoadventure armed with pinhole cameras, with the simple goal of taking great Lo-Fi photographs with a pinhole camera.

Event Info on Facebook.

Plan on meeting at around noon on Saturday, and bring your camera and money for lunch.

There are a variety of options available online for building a pinhole camera.

I am making 1 based on one of the paper designs in the book I have.

Other Sources:

DIY 35mm Thrift Store Pinhole

Pinhole Photography

Matchbox Pinhole

DIY Pinhole Lens for DSLR

Pinhole Blender

Homemade Pinhole set on Flickr

Day 95: Time to get ready

simon — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:01:40 +0000

More to come later on this, April 25th is the day, get ready.

Day 93: Sisters

simon — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:23:54 +0000

The camera on the left is a Diana Mini; a new camera modeled after the camera on the right which is called a Diana.

I purchased the older Diana today at an Antiques store here in town, after a buddy of mine called to tell me they had some old cameras there for sale at reasonable prices.

I have loaded a roll of film into the Diana and plan on shooting with it tomorrow at the LBKtweetup Easter Bash, should be fun