hey life, I know you tease me sometimes, but you're still wonderful. I love you.

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

Chin up. These are great days.

take too many photos

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

What's that saying about life being too short so we should take too many photos? It's a good piece of advice, I guess. When you get that itching urge to document your surroundings, when there's that little detail that catches your eye that you know you won't come across again tomorrow, when something is happening right this very second and you want to remember it, go for it.

I think I've been developing a style that I can only describe as "quiet" (perhaps it's a reflection of my  personality, I don't know) - I like taking photos of wide empty spaces and tend to take a few seconds to slow down, and frame my photos just the way I like it. That being said, I'm thinking of trying something different and being more spontaneous. Action shots. People shots. Capturing more moments, more movements. It's always tricky with analogue photography, because you only get one go  - well 24 or 36 depending on your film roll, but you know what I mean - there's no delete button. Do you have a photography style? Do you like to take your time or go for a quick shot? Any tips on taking good action shots?

In related news, I just bought a new camera! I got the Lomo LC-A+!!!! EXCITED.

polly woodside

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

I finally used my 3rd, and last, redscale film. I don't know if 3rd time's a charm, or it was a good choice to take this roll to a different (and slightly more pricey) photo lab, but I'm much happier with the photos from this set compared the ones before - which usually had more misses than hits.

These photos are of the Polly Woodside at South Wharf, Melbourne. Stunning old thing. Extra dramatic in red, huh?

much love monday

Camera: Holga 120 GCFN, with a 35mm adapter. Film: Redscale XR 50-200, location: Queen Victoria Market

love: cheap movie tickets at Cinema Nova on Mondays. That's where I'm off to tonight. A couple of friends and I are going to see Midnight in Paris. Should be fun, and it's made me look forward to Monday (not something that happens very often!).

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those were rose coloured times

Camera: Holga 120 GCFN, with a 35mm adapter. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

There are so many film photos from months ago that I've never uploaded anywhere. I should probably make better use of my flickr, or my lomography page, or Google plus, or just the blog, or... ugh.. You see, this is why I hardly upload photos, there's too many sites, and I don't know which ones are worth it! Advice?

Anyway, these photos were from way back in August, when I spent a Sunday at Camberwell market with blogger Claradevi. I'm down to my last roll of redscale film.

painting the town ...

Camera: Holga. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

taking flight

Camera: Holga 120 GCFN, with a 35mm adapter. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

I'm not usually a fan of long flights, but I was lucky that Garuda had some great in-flight entertainment  to make the 7 hours fly by (excuse the pun). I discovered the brilliant mini-series Mildred Pierce staring Kate Winslet, and almost wished that the flight was longer because I only managed to watch 2 out of the 5 episodes! Also, I loved that I got to see Last Night (Keira Knightley + Guillaume Canet = swoon), which I've been wanting to see for ages.

And when all the movies are finished, there's always the pillow of clouds out the window.

august break day #14

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

Melbourne city in hot red. Linking this up for Hey Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday too.

august break day #7

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

Spotted: Rollerblades. Also, shadows for Shadow Shot Sunday.
I would have liked this photo more if it wasn't for the blue streaks across it. Grrr...