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25 May, 2025

Photographing the Acropolis with an Antique Roll of Film

By David Pauley

25 May, 2025

/ Expired Film, Orwo Film, Orwo NP22, /

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The Whole Roll: Harman Phoenix 120 in Minolta Autocord MX

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Scott Gitlin on The Aesthetic Qualities of BW Film Images – by Marco Dughera
Great presentation and food for thought! A friend belongs to a camera club and their critiques of member submissions makes…
Gary Smith on Photographing the Acropolis with an Antique Roll of Film
David, it seems that you did well with your gifted film. I particularly like the shot entitled: "Caryatids on the…
Scott Ferguson on The Aesthetic Qualities of BW Film Images – by Marco Dughera
Hi Marco, Great post and I love the quotes that mirror/enhance some of my instinctive ideas about why I like…

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