A few Holga shots from a recent trip

[terri46 18]

I was in Paris for a week back in August. I took the Holga along, and had some fun with it. Of course, the "sweet spot" for the Holga is basically dead center, with focus falling off rapidly thereafter and the vignetting forming in the corners. Along with the usual light leaks and taping the sides of this toy camera to make sure the back doesn't fall off, what's not to love? It made for some interesting shots of the Eiffel Tower.

I prefer to shoot 400 speed film through this camera. This is Ilford HP5.


The path to the Eiffel Tower:

Paris is for lovers:

Everyone is always in a good mood around the Eiffel Tower, it seems. Here is some Eiffel Tower exuberance;

This is the Sennelier store along the Seine: the same store that was frequented by Picasso, Monet, Degas and others. If you're an art geek like me, it's a bit of hallowed ground. Of course I went in and bought stuff. Before I went in, though, this guy (clearly after my own heart) posed for a photo in front of the store, taken by his companion. I shot this from across the street (3 quai Voltaire):

On the other side of the Seine is the Louvre:

It was a lot of fun. Thanks for looking!

 

[Peeb84 12]

So good! There is so much beauty and joy to be discovered in the imperfect!

 

[nokk]

i love the softness, there's a nice vintage vibe going on in these shots.

 

[SquarePeg46]

These are so cool! The first shot of the tower is epic. Love the way the sky looks in the last one.

 

[terri46 18]

Thank you all! It was fun to carry that camera. It weighs next to nothing and is small enough to get tucked into any camera bag.

You can compose carefully (I won't say focus!) but there are usually surprises in every roll.

 

[denum128 153]

Very nice shots. Makes me want to go experience it myself.

 

[cgw128 154]

Three cheers for low-fi!!! Such a welcome break from the ordinary. #1 is killer.

 

[Hardus Nameous128 76]

These all (number one especially) look like old black and white photos from the late 1800's to early 1900's. If that's HP5 I wonder what orthochromatic film would look like? Nice shots; you've actually made me consider getting a Holga.

 

[KJ_North]

Wonderful shots with a sense of calm in them

 

[terri46 18]

Thank you all for the lovely comments!

If that's HP5 I wonder what orthochromatic film would look like? Nice shots; you've actually made me consider getting a Holga.

Well, there's a sure fire way to find out.

Holga 120N.

Mine is a 120S - don't know if they make that model anymore; this one looks very close.

There are several models available these days.

 

[jeffashman21 5]

Wonderful series of images! Very retro, which I guess is the point. Lovely softness.

 

[terri46 18]

Wonderful series of images! Very retro, which I guess is the point. Lovely softness.

Thank you for the kind words, Jeff!

 

[Ysarex97 91]

That last photo is fabulous.

 

[1981eagle]

I like the 2nd one with the couple sitting on the blanket in the grass.

 

[DanOstergren]

Absolutely love these!