July 4, Bolsa Chica State Beach

[Brian Moore]

Each year on the evening of July 4 we go to Bolsa Chica State Beach and, along with several thousand of our closest friends, watch the fireworks that go up off Huntington Beach Pier, some 2-3 miles away.

Canon Canonete QL17 and Kodak Gold 800 film. Hand held (as you can undoubtedly tell).

 

[Nihat Iyriboz]

I like this a lot, Brian. The blurriness, the angle not showing the light source and the people looking that way gives a "close encounter mystery" feel.

 

[Brian Moore]

I like this a lot, Brian. The blurriness, the angle not showing the light source and the people looking that way gives a "close encounter mystery" feel.

Thanks a lot, Nihat. It seemed to hold a nice mystery aspect for me too when I saw the neg for the 1st time this evening. Thanks again, Nihat!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Oh, I really like this. One can see the birth of mythologies, religions, and even science!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Yep another nice one Brian.

 

[Brian Moore]

Oh, I really like this. One can see the birth of mythologies, religions, and even science!

I love your appraisal, Rob. Thanks.

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Yep another nice one Brian.

Thank you, Julian. Much appreciated.

(Love your new avatar, by the way! )

 

[Pete Askew]

And another shot oozing with wonderful unfocusness and glowy, rich, Kodachrome-meets-cross-process colours! Lovely.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Lush, I like this Brian. It's got a real feel to it.... Not sure if I'm putting my point across there right, but I like it!

 

[Brian Moore]

And another shot oozing with wonderful unfocusness and glowy, rich, Kodachrome-meets-cross-process colours! Lovely.

Thanks Pete. This Kodak 800 emulsion does indeed give nice colors.

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Lush, I like this Brian. It's got a real feel to it.... Not sure if I'm putting my point across there right, but I like it!

Lush,...? Naw, that's no me, Dan. Wino yes,...but lush,...I dinnae think so laddie.

Seriously, thanks Dan. I think you got your point across quite clearly.