Rated ISO: 400
Developer: Ilfotec HC
Dilution: 1:31
Temp: 22ºC
Time: 6 min
Method: Initial agitation 60 seconds then 4 inversions every minute.

After uploading some software ‘analouge emulation’ images I thought we should get back to some actual real images (in the sense that the photo exists in tangible physical form,  either as a negative or print as compared with 0′s and 1′s of binary data storage) This particular image was captured in my brother’s study (he really does have some interesting books, objects and miscellaneous stuff). I had the Holga Pinhole Camera (with Polaroid back) on a tripod and triggered my hand held flash unit about a gazillion times (no science involved, I just kept triggering it until I thought I had ‘about enough light’ to make an image) This post is a test of the WordPress application for the android t-touch tablet I have been provided with (by Telstra) for the purpose of review. I’m running it through it’s paces and will have a full review (in video and written form) up sometime next week, for those curious.

Camera: Holga Pinhole     Film: Polaroid Type 89 Instant (peel-apart) pack film.

A quick upload before I head to work… this little painted pedestrian (highly stylised) on the asphalt. (As captured on a Holga)

Soon I am going to talk about the way we capture, process and share our perceptions of the world (ever changing it seems these days) and the tools we use to capture images, get them into a form that everyone can view (ie in these days – digital) and how people can view them, access information on sites like this, farcebook, flickr and so on, especially relevant to me (and perhaps you) in the perspective of photography and blogging.

Camera: Holga 120N with Waist Level Viewfinder (modified by Holgamods)
Film: Fuji Pro 400H

Even though I haven’t blogged about it this year due to laziness, family commitments, study, work, life, the universe & everything (and the dog ate my homework) – we have had a world toy camera day (well it was a whole weekend) this year and I did manage to take a few Holga and Polaroid Colorpack shots. Most were taken on Sunday the 10th October and most were taken in one of my favourite spots (when I am on that side of town) underneath the freeway, just near the Flemington Rd entrance, heading out of Melbourne towards the airport and beyond.

Camera: Holga 120N with Waist Level Viewfinder (modified by Holgamods)
Film: Fuji Pro 400H

Well, those of Christian beliefs do say he is everywhere, which kind of freaks me out if I think about it too deeply, but this particular shining example of the saviour I found in the Dandenong Trash & Treasure sidewalk market one day. This is yet another shot taken with the cool Waist level Finder Holgamods Holga, Randy really does do a great job with his Holgas.

Camera: Holga 120N with Waist Level Viewfinder (modified by Holgamods)     Film: Fuji Pro 400H

Camera: Holga 120N with Waist Level Viewfinder (modified by Holgamods)     Film: Fuji Pro 400H

Seven Acre Rock is a large rocky outcrop, 600 m altitude, which provides superb views of the Yarra State Forest, the Bunyip River Valley, and the Bunyip State Park in the state of Victoria.
It is located in the Yarra State Forest, deep in the logging area south of the town of Powelltown, about 80 km east of Melbourne. It can be visited by a 2km return hike from a picnic area. The geological formations of quite stark white boulders are surrounded by natural forest all around on the slopes leading up to it, but near the peak stand (and lie) the casualties of the bush fires that ravaged many parts of the state early in the year; the charred, blackened and truncated trunks of trees that were. They act as a quite aesthetic counterpoint to the chalky white rocks. Here is one image where I tried to capture the poetry of these juxtapositions.

Camera: Holga with Waist-Level Finder as modified by Randy at Holgamods   Film: Fuji Neopan 400

Developing Notes:
Film Rated ISO: 400
Developer: Ilfotec HC
Dilution: 1:31
Temp: 22ºC
Time: 6 min
Method: Initial agitation 60 seconds then 4 inversions every minute, Fix for 5 minutes then Ilford Wash Technique & dip in Fotoflow.

Camera: Holga 120N with Waist Level Viewfinder (modified by Holgamods)
Film: Shanghai GP3 400

Developer: Rodinal
Dilution: 1:50
Temp: 20ºC
Time: 15 min
Method: Initial agitation 30 seconds then 10 seconds every 3 minutes.
60 sec Stop Bath (Kodak Indicator Stop Bath). 5 minutes Ilford Rapid Fixer. Ilford Wash Technique then Kodak Fotoflow for 30 sec.

There is a seaside camping/caravan spot we sometimes go to in a quiet spot called Walkerville on the coastline east of Melbourne. This van has been there for quite a while, but I can’t ever remember seeing anyone occupy it, although admittedly my holidays are usually not in the peak season due to my shift work. I feel there’s something about caravan parks out of season that seem quite serene and sometimes a bit mysterious…

This shot was taken with my newly acquired modified Holga (with waist level viewfinder, bulb modification and cable release) from Randy at Holgamods, expect a review in the ‘words’ part of this blog soon!
Camera: Holga 120N with Waist Level Viewfinder (modified by Holgamods)     Film: Fuji Pro 400H

On a long road trip it is a good idea to have a break in the journey to stretch ones legs and in the case of children to have a play in a playground if you can find one. On a recent trip we found ourself in Sale and discovered such a spot that also had one of those old-fashioned playground round abouts which don’t seem to be around much anymore. We all had a ride on it, the kids especially loved it, and amazingly, no-one threw up (we were going round and round pretty fast!)

Camera: Holga GFN    Film: Fuji Pro 400H