shadow shot sunday

Camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: fujifilm 200

Looking through the window of Dorothy & Evelyn, a sweet little shop on Sydney Rd, Brunswick. The hanging bottles make for nice shadows. So does my head (not really, but can you see it? In the middle).

Linking this up for Hey Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday.

Hope your weekend is a lovely one. xo

when the pirates came to town

Photos for Shadow Shot Sunday. Camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: fujifilm 200.

Several weeks ago, I spotted people dressed up as pirates outside the state library. Pirates like to read too, you know.

when/that advice

A shadow shot for Hey Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday.

1. When it's a sunny day outside? Step away from the computer screen and go out there.
2. That old friend who you keep telling you should catch up over coffee with? Set a time this week to do it.
3. Those times when you feel like crumbling? It's okay, even the strongest ones do.
4. When you're done? Pick yourself up. Also, if the crumbling involved tears that had to be wiped with your cardigan sleeve (because we don't always have a tissue on hand, do we?), remember to wash said cardigan. Then do #5.
5. That cute smile of yours? share it with the people you love, and maybe even a stranger or two.
6. That girl wearing the prettiest outfit you've seen in a while? Tell her you think so.
7. That Sunday morning when you're craving coco pops instead of muesli? Get those coco pops.
8. When there's something you've been dying to tell someone? Either let it out or let it go - ASAP - because keeping it in for too long will drive you crazy.
9. That movie you really want to see but have no one to see it with? Go alone. You'll love it.
10. That promise you made? Keep it.
11. That thing your friend said that offended you? Chances are that wasn't their intention (if it's playing with your mind, see answer for #8).
12. When you feel like you need a hug? Ask for one.

Happy weekend!! x

shadow shot sunday

camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: Lucky black and white film, SHD 100

this is a new day today/ 

snapping your fingers, tapping your toes/ 

you are humming a tune, you know you know/

- On the Borderline, Sally Seltman
Heart That's Pounding

Linking this up for Hey Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday

august break day #28

Camera: Holga 120 GCFN, with a 35mm adapter. Film: AGFA 400 ISO

It's Sunday, so it's Shadow Shot Sunday time!

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...

just a minte... in July

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Fujifilm Fujicolor Superia 200

After seeing Liss's post, I wanted to do one of these just a minute posts again. Feel free to play along too :)

Watching... Pushing Daisies Season 1 and Chuck Season 4. Both Chucks in both shows are adorable.
Listening... Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi by Camera Obscura. Apparently it was released a decade ago, so I'm a bit late!
Reading... the Cry of the Go-Away Bird by Andrea Eames.
Making... tofu stir-fry tonght.
Playing... Shadow Shot Sunday with this photo. Go to Hey Harriet to see what Shadow Shot Sunday is all about.
Adding... those little social media share buttons at the bottom of my blog posts. Now you can tweet or +1 or like my posts, if you...um, like. Heh.

shadow shot sunday

During an afternoon walk yesterday on my way to meet a friend, I had to stop in my tracks when I saw the hexagonal / honeycomb pattern shadow on the side of the road, coming from Melbourne University's bookshop window. I like how the shadows cover the whole footpath, and you can notice silhouette details of the science-y (whatever they're called?) shapes and such, and even the light flares in the second photo are honeycomb shaped too. First of all, I knew it was an immediate candidate for this week's Shadow Shot Sunday. Second of all, it reminded me of Pugly Pixel's post about Honeycomb patterns (which you can go to to download for free). But apart from the blog references, it got me reminiscing about the University, which I went to years ago, and haven't been back since. It was really quiet and beautiful on a warm autumn weekend, and a lot less intimidating than it seemed when I was there cramming for exams and finishing assignments.

Go to Hey Harriet to see what Shadow Shot Sunday is all about.

shadow shot sunday

Camera: Yellow Wide Lens Superheadz; Film: Kodak Colorplus 200

One more fron the market. Vintage suitcases and shoes galore! Go to Hey Harriet to see what Shadow Shot Sunday is all about.

st kilda shadows

I spent a bit of time at the beach today, and brought along 3 of my cameras (too much?). I was trying out my Holga with black and white film for the first time, but I accidentally had it set on B (which is a no no!!) and didn't realize this until I was 4 shots away from finishing the roll! So most of those photos are pretty much ruined.... Sad face. I'm still wondering if it's even worth developing at all. As if it's not costly enough considering that 120 film only shoots 12-16 frames (in my case, 12). I'm thinking of getting a 35mm Adaptor kit, so I can shoot with my usual 35mm films instead, and get more photos out of 1 roll! Has anyone used one of those kits before? What do you think of it?

Anyway, I also had my DSLR handy to take some shadow shots for today. I love analog, but the instant results (and absence of developing cost!) of digital is handy to have. Go to Hey Harriet to see what Shadow Shot Sunday is all about.

shadow shot sunday

camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: Lucky black and white film, SHD 100

You'd expect shadows on the ground all the time, but that doesn't mean you can't find interesting shadows when looking up instead. This is one of those shots that turned out much better than I expected, and might be one of my favourite black and white photos so far. The sun cooperated perfectly, creating the long striking stripes of shadows across the wall. I like.

Go to Hey Harriet to see more Shadow Shots Sunday.

laurent

camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: Lucky black and white film, SHD 100

Photos taken outside of Laurent, a French patisserie in the city. Friends and I had afternoon desserts there yesterday (I had the pear tart, which was sooo good!). The food and decor of the place made me feel like we were actually in a quaint cafe in Paris - or at least that's what I imagine it would be like. If anything, it certainly got us talking excitedly about travelling to Europe one day.

The place is in a small laneway, so there wasn't much light and these photos look a bit dark (although I think the darkness is due to my low ISO film as well). I do like how the bright sunlight that does come through just hits the tables and chairs, highlighting them nicely and creating sharp shadows. Go to Hey Harriet to see more shadow shots today.