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30 December, 2024

20 Frames on the Space Coast with Lomochrome Turquoise

By Ben G

In the Spring of 2023, I traveled for work to Coco Beach, Florida, which is situated on some barrier islands. It’s not really a fun trip (though I do love my co-workers) s...

29 December, 2024

A Complicated Relationship With Colour Film

By David Smith

“Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.” — Rainer Maria Rilke I just ...

28 December, 2024

A Portable Scanner for Free – Another Quick Tip

By Geoff Chaplin

This is a follow-up to my previous note “A Portable Light Box for Free”. After developing my film in a bathroom following a location shoot away from home I want to see the image...

28 December, 2024

The Little Dino that could – a thermal print camera

By Kohtli

Many of us have spoken about the cost of film photography. The development costs, the film costs, the time investment, and the occasional blank roll hiding around the corner, ar...

27 December, 2024

Zorki 5 & 6 – A Brace of Otherwise Unwanted Cameras

By Richard Becker

You know how it is, you see something on a certain auction site very near the auction end with a sensible start price and no bids so you put just the minimum on with no expectat...

26 December, 2024

Olympus XA-2 – An old friend

By Chris Davenport

Years ago (40 years) I moved to the east coast for a couple years. I was loaned a small compact camera. I decided to carry it instead of my heavy bulky Minolta. At first glance ...

A Mid-Century-Modern "Happy Holidays" sign

25 December, 2024

Happy Holidays! – One-Shot Story

By Dave Powell

Growing up in the 40’s and 50’s, I developed an enduring love for everything Mid-Century Modern. Including Christmas decorations. During the 31 years that Kate and I lived in Wi...

24 December, 2024

Corfield Periflex Camera – A British Gem

By Dan Cuny

The Corfield Periflex is a relatively new camera to my collection. I’ve only had it for a few months, but I’ve desired to own one for many years. The opportunity aro...

Tony Warren on A Travel Through Time, Stupidity and Power
Andrea, I am or was an architect, retired now for over 20 years. I quite agree that the earliest building…
David Hume on A Travel Through Time, Stupidity and Power
Yes, I think Andrea’s proclamation of this architecture as an exhibition of stupidity is unfortunate and ironic. Unfortunate, because it…
Andrea Monti on A Travel Through Time, Stupidity and Power
I am not talking about - and I am not interested in - the economics and politics of urban renovation.…

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