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30 March, 2022

The Mother and The Photographer – By Ailbíona McLochlainn

By Ailbíona McLochlainn

Having a child later in life has its benefits. By the time I met my daughter at the age of 40, I had transformed into a mellow and patient adult, liberated from the angsty inne...

25 March, 2022

No Word for Light Blue – By Ailbíona McLochlainn

By Ailbíona McLochlainn

The English language lacks a dedicated word to describe the colour light-blue. In the same manner, for instance, that 'light-red' is called pink, and 'light-purple' is lilac, t...

17 March, 2022

What the Heck is “Chimping?” – By Cire Llissat

By Cire Llissat

Back in the day, when taking photographs, we gave little thought to viewing our photos on the spot. For those “thrill seekers,” who needed such immediate gratification, Polaroid...

1 March, 2022

Reflecting on a Year of Photography – By Wes Hall

By Wes Hall

Photos are wonderful right? Particularly what we feel are our best photos. I would encourage everyone to attempt reflecting on their art, maybe in a fashion similar to how I've ...

22 February, 2022

The Leica for a Year Project – By Patrick Medd

By Patrick Medd

The Venn diagram describing the readership of 35mmc and of Mike Johnston’s blog ‘The Online Photographer’, may not have a huge amount of overlap—on the other hand it may, I don’...

17 February, 2022

Learning To Lean Into Life’s Unknowns – by Brian Cox

By brian m cox

This project started as a way to get back to basics and mend my sometimes volatile relationship with photography. I love photography and camera’s equally. They are like childre...

16 February, 2022

All Analogue: a Digital-Free Experience of Film Photography – By Ailbíona McLochlainn

By Ailbíona McLochlainn

Last week I received a message from someone who happened upon my website. They had read that I shoot both digital and film, but could only find examples of digital photos. Where...

9 February, 2022

You Don’t Have to Be a Good Photographer to Be a Good Photographer – By Ailbíona McLochlainn

By Ailbíona McLochlainn

I know, I know. The title makes no sense, and no doubt comes across as silly. But let me assure you, it is genuine. I simply did not know how to phrase the thing I hope to expre...

Gary Smith on 5 Frames with a Large Format Camera – The Death of a Giant
Christof, a great sequence! Maybe I need to pick-up a red or orange filter for my Nikon 150 on the…
Gary Smith on New ad partner incoming – can you help support the site with a few pennies a month?
I used that option as well. - G
Ron Duda on New ad partner incoming – can you help support the site with a few pennies a month?
Wonderful! I’ll continue in that vein. Your efforts are very much appreciated Hamish. Best wishes.

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