The Plastic Lens ~ Photos » Diana

Sputnik Time

Cameron — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:19:29 +0000

It’s about time I updated this photoblog. I got this alarm clock at a op-shop (thrift store) years ago. It was sitting in the window calling to me. I love retro things like this, I particularly like the little Sputnik second hand that cheerfully travels around the clock face. Anyone who has watched a bizarre but clever action movie called “Crank” (starring Jason Statham) might have seen a clock just like this one make a cameo appearance! Camera: Diana + [pinhole aperture] Film: I really don’t remember (and am way too tired to look through my negatives)

Kata Tjuta

Cameron — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:40:37 +0000

Another sunny memory from our holiday to the red centre a few years back.
Camera: Diana F+ (with wide-angle lens) Film: Fuji Pro 400H

On the Beach

Cameron — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:30:25 +0000

Camera: Diana F+

Hydrant Leaking Light

Cameron — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:03:17 +0000

Taken a while back near Smith Street Collingwood, the plastic fantastic had a few issues with light leaks (or perhaps it was me when I unloaded the film, it could have been a ‘fat roll’ but I can’t remember now) whatever the cause I quite like the effect.

Camera: Diana 151
Film: Fuji Provia 400 (X-Pro)

Pinhole Lilly

Cameron — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:46:38 +0000

Camera: Diana + pinhole aperture Film: Can’t remember!

Two Blondies

Cameron — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:38:14 +0000

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Fuji Pro 400H

Old Mini for Jeff

Cameron — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:54:25 +0000

This old clunker sat for ages in someone’s backyard near where we walk, along a dirt road next to a gently flowing creek. It sat next to another old mini in a similar state of decrepitude. Because these beauties sat at the back of a ‘bush block’ there were no fences as such, so I would whip out whatever camera I happened to be carrying at the time (never leave home without a camera!) and take a shot. Only last week we went past again only to see the rusting minis had been removed *sigh* so it goes…

This image was my contribution to the exhibition ‘RESPECT’ a benefit exhibition to show our appreciation for this man, which is currently open at the New North Galleries in Fairfield, Melbourne. You can read more about it here.

Camera: Diana F+ Film: Fujichrome Provia 100F (cross-processed) – post process: this image has been grey-scaled and duotoned.

Sky-Like Sign

Cameron — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:53:13 +0000

I find blank signs quite appealing. Their random appearance on walls and billboards has an almost zen quality that invites quiet contemplation on the beauty of minimalism. (or maybe I’m just full of it!)

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Konika Minolta Centuria 100 (expired)

Two Children, One With a Water Pistol

Cameron — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:51:17 +0000

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Kodak Tri-X 400

Rated ISO: 400
Developer: Rodinal
Dilution: 1:50
Temp: 20ºC
Time: 13 min
Method: Initial agitation 55 seconds then 10 seconds every two minutes.
60 sec Stop Bath (Kodak Indicator Stop Bath). 5 minutes Ilford Rapid Fixer. Ilford Wash Technique then Kodak Fotoflow for 30 sec.

Girl with a Zebra-Person

Cameron — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:21:11 +0000

Camera: Diana F+ Film: Fuji Pro 400 H