6 February, 2026
When Bad Light is Good for Holgas – The Whole Roll
I collect and shoot Holgas, especially the 120 versions. The plastic lens and exposure limitations work to inspire me in a way that doesn’t happen with 35mm or medium for...
I shot these long ago, back in 2013. It was a late November and a fine day had dawned; rare I know (here in Britain anyway) so I heaved and lugged my Rolleiflex 6008i out to gi...
23 October, 2025
Purple Rain on 47-year old expired film – The Whole Roll
My dad (Derek, shot #7) is a war baby born in 1941. So, when I found out that there is an annual nearby 1940s weekend in Welshpool that falls on his birthday it was a no-brainer...
27 September, 2025
Crosby’s Blitz Beach with a Yashica D and Kodak Gold 200 – The Whole Roll
I’m sure every long-in-the-tooth parent knows this situation. And if you as a parent haven’t yet reached that certain age believe me you’ll experience it event...
I love a “Full Roll Friday” and I’ve done four of them in the past. But only one of mine was a full roll shot the conventional way – usually I’d find a way of cheati...
9 July, 2025
One roll of film, two cameras
Like my last post this story begins with a purchase at a flea fair. I already had one Zeiss nettar, but was tempted by seeing what seemed a more modern one that took 6×6 pi...
23 March, 2025
The whole roll – Holga 120 with Lomography 800
I had previously owned a Holga but for some reason or reasons which I can’t be bothered to dredge up from memory I abandoned it. I have a habit of making hasty decisions w...
The first snow came in early this year in late November, and everybody was excited. It’s an event, when grown-up adults feel as excited as they were back in the days of childhoo...
