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Under the Clocks

Cameron — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:01:21 +0000

Most people who have grown up or lived in Melbourne for any length of time would know the central Flinders Street Station. “I’ll meet you ‘Under The Clocks’ has been a favoured rendevous point for many generations. This is an extended exposure taken around twilight at Flinders St Station –
Camera:Bronica SQ-A Film: Fuji Neopan Acros 100 shot at f/8 – 8 sec exposure.

Two Blondies

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

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Fuji Pro 400H

A Round About Then

Cameron — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:59:38 +0000

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

Biennale Man

Cameron — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:54:13 +0000

If I seem a bit distracted this month, in no small part it is due to this gentleman. Let me explain, this is Jeff Moorfoot, one of the primary driving forces behind the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. Jeff is the festival director and with the help of the committee, volunteers and participating artists from Australia and overseas has put together the 3rd Foto Biennale held in country Victoria, the first two being held in Daylesford in 2005 and 2007. I’ve been looking forward to this years event for oh, 2 years now, ever since the last one! The Ballarat International Foto Biennale is about to kick off (tonight in fact) and anyone who is even vaguely interested in Photography would find more than enough to entertain and enlighten them in the month of September in the beautiful country Victorian town of Ballarat and it’s surroundings. Comprising 20 Core exhibitions, 60 Fringe shows, workshops, seminars, portfolio reviews, affiliate events, artist floor talks, camera market, special events…and much more it should be a fantastic start to Spring!
This Polaroid was taken outside the Daylesford Town Hall during the 2007 Biennale.

Camera: Polaroid SX-70 Film: Polaroid Time Zero Integral ‘Instant’ Film (expired)

A Boy’s Toys

Cameron — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:22:05 +0000

A young fella contemplates life with his hand full of bounty. Slightly blurry (as Diana’s can be) but I find the selective focus of his right (on our left) hand holding the toy interesting.

Camera: Diana 151 Film: Konika Minolta Centuria 100

Yellow Hula Hoop

Cameron — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:42:02 +0000

A cute image of my eldest, looking quite happy with her latest ‘toy’ – the Hula Hoop, an oldie but a goodie

Camera: blackbird,fly with no mask Film: Fuji Superia 400

Sabra

Cameron — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:22:38 +0000

This talented young fellow is one of the Melbourne Flickrites and I caught up with him early in April, along with many other photogs at one of our monthly meets. Most of us take a camera or two and this meet was no exception, I myself took a Polaroid 600SE, EE100 and the little Superheadz Demekin 110 camera.
I was snapping portraits with my Polaroid folder, the EE100 and Ahmad wanted me to take one of him. I asked him what look he wanted and he replied “Gangsta!” He’s a funny guy. He borrowed a cigarette from Barb (another Flickrite), although I don’t think he smokes, but it was for ‘the look’ and struck a pose. We were both quite happy with the result. He signed it (verso):

“To Cam
I like!
Ahmad S”

When I posted it on flickr he left a comment:
“Im sending this photo to my auntie… as soon as her village buy a new donkey, she’ll go up the mountain and go searchin for a new bride for me…this time ive asked her for a petite women who doesnt eat a lot (economic crisis)”
- as I said before, he IS a funny guy.
(which reminds me, I must get a copy to him)

Camera: Polaroid EE100
Film: Polaroid Packfilm “Choco” expired 07/08 – note: this choco film is meant to be sepia, but some people have commented that it has a distincly salmony pink tint.

Girl with Mother of Pearl

Cameron — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:22:22 +0000

One slightly overcast, but quite lovely day a couple of years ago we went to Williamstown, a bayside suburb where my Mother grew up and where my Great Aunt, who is now 93 still lives. The children just love exploring rock pools so they were amply entertained (or rather entertained themselves on this occasion.

Camera: Holga with Square Mask (6 x 6) Film: Fuji Pro 400H

Urban Surfing

Cameron — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:49:07 +0000

My nephew clowning around on one of the ring sculptures in the Melbourne Docklands area, a place that has changed remarkably in the last few years. The buildings behind Charles have sprung up and development seems to be continuing at a pace that defies the current global economic gloom…

Camera: blackbird, fly with square mask Film: Agfa Pro 200-N

Skorj X

Cameron — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:30:37 +0000

‘Our Man in Tokyo’ – Skorj, in a Melbourne Alley off Little Bourke St, 2005. Mike L was there also and unbeknownst to me, took a photo of me taking a photo of Skorj, errr, taking a photo! Little recursions like that amuse me.

Camera: Empire Junior Film: Kodak B&W C-41 stuff…