Photographer: Adam Elkins (recircuit) Bronica ETR 75mm Kodak Tmax 100 (Expired 2002) HC-110 for ~7 minutes Dan Domme's comments: Why do I like this picture? Maybe it's the juxtaposition of a reclining human form against so much geometry in the background. Maybe it's the sense of isolation caused by a lack of other people in the frame. Or maybe it's just sympathy for a really tired ... [Read More]
Archives for January 13, 2012
Oscar
Photographer: Manuel Cruz (mcruz2007) Dan Domme's comments: I'm a real sucker for portraits of dogs. The focus and shallow depth of field accentuates the dog's gaze. Not to mention, the great composition is fantastic. The camera used is never of primary importance, but this is an excellent example of what a Hasselblad can do. Manuel Cruz on ... [Read More]
Moving Water
Photographer: Ross Togashi (art y fotos) Downtown Honolulu, Hawai‘i. You can renew your driver's license at the Satellite City Hall, and then wander around Downtown Honolulu. Don't forget your pinhole camera! Le Bambole Mk. II, "The Compact" Pinhole Camera. Kodak Ektar 100. Exposure: f/256 and 5 seconds. Dan Domme's comments: This photograph, taken on a homemade bamboo pinhole ... [Read More]
Hayden Planetarium
Photographer: Adam Garelick Dan Domme's comments: The geometries in this shot are amazing. The Planetarium reminds me of some sleeping alien behemoth being studied by scientists who built an encompassing scaffolding. At once both beautiful and foreboding. Adam Garelick on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27879965@N06/ In January 2012, regular FPP contributor Dan Domme picked ... [Read More]
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Photographer: Nate Matos (pdexposures) Playing with my new Instax Mini 50s Dan Domme's comments: Great juxtaposition between the old school technology of the view camera and a Fuji Instax Mini. A massive format being the subject of the photo taken on a credit-card size piece of film. The photographer also exhibits his own sense of humor. Nate Matos on ... [Read More]
All Routes Lead To Hell
Photographer: Darren Riley Dan Domme's comments: Here, the combination of redscaled film (color film shot through the acetate base) and fog produces a muted but haunting result. Could be used as a promotional photograph for a horror film. Darren Riley on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrenriley/ In January 2012, regular FPP contributor Dan Domme picked his top 18 favorite ... [Read More]