Friday, August 24, 2012

Melbourne Part II




so here is the second installment of photos from my trip to melbourne! i'd planned to post these 35mm photos with my 120mm ones at the same time but as it turns out the film i bought a while ago was "true" black & white instead of C41 which means they take longer to process and are quite a bit more expensive too!

confession time: despite being an avid lomo fan and a user of my holgas and/or diana whenever the conditions are conducive to decent photos (which is unfortunately not as often as i'd like) i've never successfully shot and developed a full 120mm roll before (i.e. i've never bothered to tape up my holga 120 until now, so i've ruined several rolls that way). so if i never post the photos you'll know i wasn't happy with the results, but i plan to buy some better, higher ISO and probably colour C41 film soon and hopefully summer will bring me lots of opportunities to experiment and get more comfortable with 120!

speaking of summer, last years was a total washout so i literally cannot wait for the days to get longer and the weather to heat up, since it feels like it's been twice as long since i've really felt the warmth of it. i am a summer person a hundred times over and would pick the most sweltering hot day over a freezing cold winter one every time. ever since i was a child i would get this swelling in my chest and a feeling like anything is possible with the presence of a bright sun & a clear blue sky and i get a smile on my face every time i walk outside and i'm greeted with a day like that. i've seen the first cherry blossoms of spring and the air is getting sweeter, and my whole outlook on life is brightening because of it.














35 comments:

  1. These pictures are lovely! I get what you mean, although I'm a cool-weather person the scent of spring in the air at the end of August is always pretty uplifting.

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  2. I love these pics! Where in Melbourne is this? A market? A vintage shop?

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  3. You've taken some truly wonderful images as always. Looks like a very interesting trip.

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  4. I love the photos! I'm such a sucker for film photography.
    Australia is definitely on my travel list.

    Vogue Villain

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  5. I totally agree about Sydney's 'summer' last year! Loving these photos by the way, I think it's high time I drag out my film camera too :)

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  6. lovely photos! I'm never satisfied about my holga ones either, but then again it might be because I had no idea what you were talking about when you said 120mm and C42 film haha XD

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  7. Your pics are really beautiful, as always!
    I love gray, cloudy, rainy and snowy days. Autumn and winter are my favorite seasons, but I could not live without some hot days of summer. :)

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  8. love love these photos! i have to say i would choose summer over winter any day!

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  9. Gorgeous photography, as always! All of a sudden, I feel the need to pick up my film cameras again. I don't think I have for a couple of years now, which is so sad. There's so much excitement in film photography and I need to learn that convenience with digital is not always a good thing! I really want to go to Melbourne again now too!

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  10. Aw, I hope your 120mm will turn out really well in the future. And I reaaaally like these photos you've posted! It radiates summer warmth to me. You and your friends are pretty and have great style! I would love to visit Melbourne, or Australia in general to be honest, someday.

    The picture with the umbrellas is my very favourite!

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  11. awesome pictures ...

    thanks for following. :)

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  12. lovely snapshots! that tiny hedgehog totally stole my heart!

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  13. SECRETS! Buy some duct tape and jump aboard the holga train dude! It's the ~greatest~ train there is. The corridor of that antique-ish store, could you please tell me where that is?! I'll be in Melbz soon and I want to visit, it looks amazing. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous snap shot of your little holiday!!

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    1. hahaha, i FINALLY taped it up this time! i've used my 35mm holga a bunch but i wanted to get used to it a bit first before blowing a whole lot of money on developing bad 120mm shots, but i guess we'll see if that worked!

      it was in this ~vintage bazaar~ place but i can't remember the name of the street. elly definitely knows though because she really wanted to take me there. i think i'll have to bring this over to fb to find out.

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  14. ooh is the last pic taken in chapel st?
    it looks so much like chapel street :)

    AMAZING pictures.. considering to buy a 35mm now :)

    <3
    The Sweetest Escape

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  15. What amazing photographs, especially love the one of all the umbrellas.
    I would love to know what you think of my new post if you have time to have a look :)

    http://monstermagpie.blogspot.com/

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  16. Great photographs, once again. I really enjoy your blog.It get me excited about our move.
    Right now I am feeling a little nervous. Seeing all this beauty really helps.

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  17. These images are so lovely! Your blog is amazing, i am now following and cant wait to see more!
    Anna

    http://opshopaholic.blogspot.co.nz/

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  18. Wow this is such amazing photography, everything looks so magical and beautiful =)

    Love from the NaNa girls xoxo

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  19. It's me again, I was hoping to drop you an email, but didn't find your contact anywhere.
    wanted ask you if you were up for a guest post on our blog, to be posted when we are moving! If you are interested pls get in touch.

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  20. Hi!!
    Your work is always amazing, this seem like a vintage galore!
    LOVE

    Romi

    ★☆Romiya Fashion Inspiration Blog☆★

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  21. Gorgeous photos, I love these day in the life series. (maybe because i'm nosy!)

    Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you stop by again soon.

    Luxx Mint

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  22. wow seriously your photography is so inspiring! Yeah we have had an utter non summer here in the U.K, I hope you get the sun we never had. I think I'm going to have to layer up all my summer stuff, sad times. Your friends are so cool I love their style x

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  23. When non-melbournians come down and take photos of the city it always makes me in awe of how beautiful it looks from their lens. Where do you find these hidden little places in Melbourne?? I honestly have no idea how I could have lived here for so long yet not recognise which approximate suburb this is haha! x misstea & co.

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  24. I think these photos are beautiful and now I really want to visit Melbourne!

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  25. hi lady! i tagged you for the liebster award. you can check it out here: http://kristinebazan.blogspot.com/2012/08/stuck-inside.html

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  26. I'm definitely more of a summer person too, I hate the cold ugh D: I love the photos from Melbourne! Looking forward to more :)

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  27. I am absolutely head over heels in love with your blog, the photography is actually something else. I am also a fan of Nick Cave, I feel we have much in common! Will definitely be following :)

    http://belphoebe.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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  28. Grat pics! Love the fur jackets! ^^ What do you think if we followed eachother? Big Kiss

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  29. These are great photos. I love the umbrella shot and the last group one you took!
    xo,
    nancy

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  30. Eee, I love all those photos of the bottles and trinkets, so cute!
    xxx

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