Brian Moore
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Old Town Square, Prague.
Holga 120 with Fomapan 100 that I processed in Rodinal. (1+100, semi-stand for one hour.)
Holga 120 with Fomapan 100 that I processed in Rodinal. (1+100, semi-stand for one hour.)
Critique Welcomed Mr. Silverman Is Lonely
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Brian Moore
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lol. Thanks a lot, Tom!Top of the range Holga result Brian. The plastic yoke has performed brilliantly here; great contrast and even focus. Top it all off with a great composition that invites us to have a good look around.
Love the hat!
Brilliant title btw.
Pete Askew
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A moment frozen in time of a man frozen in time. Love the ambiguity of it. Could easily be a fanatic on their soap box!
Brian Moore
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Thanks a lot, Pete. Much appreciated.
Beth Carter
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how do we know he's silver if you shoot it in b&w? 
great shot, love how everyone (but you apparently) is ignoring him.
great shot, love how everyone (but you apparently) is ignoring him.
Pete Askew
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I think he's about to snap his fingers to freeze time: Brian got there first though!
Brian Moore
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Oh hardy har har Miss Smarty Pants!how do we know he's silver if you shoot it in b&w?
But seriously, thanks, Beth!
Brian Moore
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It does look like that doesn't it, Pete?I think he's about to snap his fingers to freeze time: Brian got there first though!
Ivar Dahl-Larsen
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I like it and I'm puzzled. Is it because it's a Holga that this effect occures automaticly since no adjustment can be made I think? Or is it the share joy of just composing, snapping and that's it. Wouldn't someone with another type of camera be able to achieve this? I'm only asking
Brian Moore
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Not sure what effect you mean, Ivar. However, the look of this image is the effect of the Holga's cheap plastic lens. A precision-made lens wouldn't give you an image this bad.I like it and I'm puzzled. Is it because it's a Holga that this effect occures automaticly since no adjustment can be made I think? Or is it the share joy of just composing, snapping and that's it. Wouldn't someone with another type of camera be able to achieve this? I'm only asking
Julian de'Courcy
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Holga supreme. A great capture of someone who's obviously a pretty awful performer looking at the absence of of an audience and space given to him. Even the kid is not interested, with the folk on his left smarting. I wonder if he's been on the beer and wobbles. I thought I read somewhere beer is a popular beverage in Prague, but than I may be mistaken.
Brian Moore
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Did someone mention beer...?
Actually I think you are correct Julian. I seem to remember that Cz has rather a strong beer consumption ethic. Just in case this were true, I made sure not to let inhibitions prevent me from supporting the Czech GDP through purchases of local grain and yeast-derived beverages. I think I did my part.
Actually I think you are correct Julian. I seem to remember that Cz has rather a strong beer consumption ethic. Just in case this were true, I made sure not to let inhibitions prevent me from supporting the Czech GDP through purchases of local grain and yeast-derived beverages. I think I did my part.
Pete Askew
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Very admirable, Brian. Such selflessness should not go un-praised!
Brian Moore
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Thanks, Pete. I try.Very admirable, Brian. Such selflessness should not go un-praised!
Julian de'Courcy
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Saint Brian .
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Ivar Dahl-Larsen
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That's the effect I mean, you said it yourself "an image this bad." technically I sayNot sure what effect you mean, Ivar. However, the look of this image is the effect of the Holga's cheap plastic lens. A precision-made lens wouldn't give you an image this bad.
Brian Moore
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That's the appeal of the Holga, Ivar. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I like it and so do a few others on RPF I think.That's the effect I mean, you said it yourself "an image this bad." technically I say
Ivar Dahl-Larsen
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Don't get me all wrong Brian, I know there are some Holgas out there and the picture of yours is good. Pity about the Holga
Brian Moore
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Not at all, Ivar. I get what you're saying. I totally understand and appreciate your comments and opinion. No offence taken.Don't get me all wrong Brian, I know there are some Holgas out there and the picture of yours is good. Pity about the Holga
