Brian Moore
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A shot I took from Seal Beach Pier last Saturday afternoon.
Holga 120N and Fomapan 100 film processed in Rodinal.
Holga 120N and Fomapan 100 film processed in Rodinal.
Critique Welcomed A Trip To The Seaside
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Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Ha. Love the two figures far left, the kid about to do a sand angel, and the lady whose legs look broken (and the conversation she is having with a standing lady). Lots going on!
Brian Moore
Moderator
Thanks Rob. Funny thing is I never saw the little girl when I took the picture. I had seen the woman, and that's what got me snapping the picture. But the wee girl was a surprise.
Brian Moore
Moderator
Thanks, Tom. Strange body language indeed. I think that (partially at least) prompted me to snap the picture.Great Holga shot Brian. Is that glare or light leak on the right side
Some strange body language from some of the participants.
And yes, that's a light leak. This is the Holga you made me take to Prague with me.
Hitherto it had never shown any signs of light leakage so when I developed my Prague films I was quite surprised. It got pretty wet when my brother and I got caught in a rainshower while on a bike ride in Cz, so maybe that had something to do with it. (However, I thought it would have dried out at the brewery we were forced to take shelter in midway through the ride.) Thanks again, Tom.
Julian de'Courcy
Well-Known Member
Excellent Brian. I actually thought the girl on the left splayed out( is that a sand angel?) had fallen from the balcony maybe. Great scene , lots going on. Holga, she can be a devil at times, dragging you to safety and shelter, I bet it is not the first time
Brian Moore
Moderator
Thanks, Julian. As I mentioned, that wee girl was a surprise. I never saw her in the viewfinder,...perhaps because I was intent on getting the seated woman in the frame. You never know what you're going to get with the Holga. Thanks again, Julian.Excellent Brian. I actually thought the girl on the left splayed out( is that a sand angel?) had fallen from the balcony maybe. Great scene , lots going on. Holga, she can be a devil at times, dragging you to safety and shelter, I bet it is not the first time
Pete Askew
Admin
Wonderful stuff Brian with loads going on. Love the 'falling' girl! And it looks like you caught some poor lad in mid-change!
Brian Moore
Moderator
Thanks very much, Pete. Although it does look like the boy is changing, I think it is just the way the light has reflected off his swimming trunks. But, it sure does look like what you suggested. Thanks again, Pete.
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Pete Askew
Admin
I think you didn't see her 'cos she dropped into the frame!
Peter McCullough
Well-Known Member
Love that effect Brian, very nice! Would black electrical tape put over the rear of the camera help on light leaks I wonder ?
I've got quite a few rolls of Fomapan 120 in the fridge, must invest in a Holga 120N soon.
I've got quite a few rolls of Fomapan 120 in the fridge, must invest in a Holga 120N soon.
Brian Moore
Moderator
Thanks a lot, Peter. Yes, I dare say that tape applied to the seams would likely keep some of that light out. I'll probably use gaffer's tape when I do it, though, because I think it leaves minimal residue. (Certainly painter's tape, if I could find it in black, would leave no residue.) Anyway, thanks again Peter.
Peter McCullough
Well-Known Member
But on the other hand Brian, it does give the overall photo a kind of 1970's retro/style effect which is very nice....!!
Brian Moore
Moderator
That's true also, Peter. So, to be honest, I'm only casually interested in trying to fix it.
