Autumn - No. 6

On my autumnal walk this morning with the dog, I took my Polaroid I-2 along for the ride. I'd loaded it with a pack of colour i-Type film.

The colour palette of i-Type film is quite muted compared with Instax instant film, which tends to produce more saturated colours. I quite like that softer look, particularly at this time of year.

As I walked along the sea defences, this fence post caught my eye. Sometimes it's the simplest things that make you stop and take a second look.

Another walk, another camera, another view.

Autumn- No. 5

The fifth in my Autumn series, and the last one for now.

Unless I decide to try some colour Polaroid film, of course.

You never know.

This is another example of how a simple magnifying glass can get you closer to the subject. 

A Malamutes Tale...

I recently offered to dog sit for this hairy beast while her owner was away on holiday.

It’s always a pleasure to do some dog sitting. It gets me out and about and gives me a reason to take some exercise. It’s also rather nice to have the company.

I took this using my Mamiya C330 and natural light.

I had to work quietly, though. I didn’t want to wake the dog.

Autumn - No. 4

While Autumn can bring bright, cold days with plenty of sunshine, the leaves begin to fall from the trees, changing from green to yellows, oranges and reds.

This photograph was taken from ground level, looking across the leaf litter covering the ground. The light is beginning to fade, but I think that adds something to the photograph.

This is Autumn.

 

Autumn - No. 3

The third in this series. 

Some lovely red berries taken against autumn colours of the leaves. 

I used a magnifying glass as a closeup lens.

Autumn - No. 2

For number two of my Autumn series,  I've chosen a Holga photo full of Autumn colour.

Autumn - No. 1

This is the first in a short series of autumnal photos taken on my Holga 120 GN.

I do enjoy this time of year. It has everything: cool but not cold days, beautiful colours in nature and cosy evenings.

For this photo I used a magnifying glass as a close-up lens.

It’s another example of the fun you can have with a Holga. You don't necessarily need the right equipment. Sometimes you just need to look at what you've got and think, I wonder what happens if I try that?