Golf Cake in 'tych

Red velvet cake dressed liked a golf ball.

The joys of printing

The other night I decided to dust off the old HP A636 and print off some photos and I can't even begin to tell you how much more impact a photo has when you can actually hold it in your hand. Such a different experience looking at a photo on paper than on a screen.

I'm gonna dedicate a wall to prints I've made and change them out frequently from now on.

Unwanted flares

Original scan direct from the negative.

I noticed flares in the last batch of film that was processed. Never understood why as I was making sure not to shoot directly into the light. I had thought perhaps my 50mm was having issues however photos shot with the 80mm were having the same flares as well.

This struck me as odd as I didn't have this issue with it before. So I thought long and hard and noticed all the shots with flares had a B+W UV filter attached.

Processed imaged from the lead photo.

I thought boulderdash! I've used UV filters for ever and not once had an issue. So to make sure it's the UV filter and not the actual lens, I'll shoot the next roll without the filters and if they come out clean then no filters for The Broni.

The Canon lens work A+ with the filters so I'll leave those on.

Infatuation

It maybe because I've just recently received the camera but I find myself taking The Broni out more than my EOS. It's just a lot more funner to use. No digital nothing, just the loud kerplunk of the mirror. Plus everyone gets a kick out of seeing my eyeball through the lens as I set up for the photo.

Will this love affair continue or will I end up having an affair with another system. Who knows?

Hey, it's summer. And we're all entitled to a little summer love aren't we?

*Lead photo was made by focusing an iPhone at the waist level finder of the camera. Lens used was the 50mm ƒ/3.5

Wide on the cheap

I know I said I wouldn't but that should have been one big sign that I would. I found a 50mm ƒ/3.5 lens the other day for less than a pair of Vans * and I just couldn't resist. Shoot the B+W filter cost more than the lens (yes, I'm a see through lens cap person)

I've only shot 1 frame with it so far but I'm already liking the focal length as it's nice and wide without too much distortion.

Of course, if you know what I have in my digital kit, you'll know I'll be adding one more lens to my film kit after this. After that, I promise to stop.

Now on to make more photos on film!

* This is the older "S" model seen with the orange band and not the newer "PS" which would be around 5 pairs of Vans.