While I've been really enthusiastic 'n' all that around the lo-fi photography, hadn't really been obeying the "rules", partly because I don't think there should be any, but also because they're nonsensical in some ways. Oddly the one I've felt guiltiest about is number 6 "don't think", because (although it may not be obvious) I tend to overthink things and the photos so far may have suffered a little because of that (this blog died on the vine 2 years ago because it became homework, wouldn't want that to happen with film or jelly). So how do I stop thinking...those of you who know me in meat space will know that once I've had a couple of drinks I don't think things through very much. So I took my camera on a drink-after-work-last-day-of-term-type-do. I'm very pleased with some of the results (even the last two which are of a mural in the toilets of said pub - yes I took a camera into a crowded pub gents' toilet), and despite the inevitable patchiness think the results have showed this thing works. I have some more rolls of drunkphotos to be developed (and one just done that looks OK too). Weird how the Holga doesn't make people go a big rubbery one like normal cameras do, it is a social beast. If you want a musical accompaniment to match the photos try right clicking here and selecting "open link in new tab" or similar, you know it makes sense. I did get variable results when scanning (did it twice) so have included 2 versions for some and my favourites for others:
So there you go comment on your faves and otherwise. If you know anyone in the pics please don't use names here I don't want to distress them further :). Head over to my photostream for higher res scans of my favourite pics from rolls posted so far.
The ones at the bar itself and the shoes look quite sci-fi, Blade Runner-like. And the last two could very well be a lady plying her trade on the London Road of a Friday night! Interesting stuff once again, well done, my dear fellow.
Posted by: palmer_eldritch | May 19, 2011 at 09:09 AM
At first glance I thought Roger was an old man!
Haha.
BCITB xx
Posted by: BCITB | May 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I love the second one.
Posted by: Richard C. | May 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Say 'sprockets' to me next time I see you, I have an idea.
Posted by: palmer_eldritch | May 19, 2011 at 01:53 PM