Sometimes it’s good to go back. Let go of all the modern technology and return to the basics. I started shooting pictures using film (well, it was 1995…) and I have kept using film well into the first decade of 2000. I only switched to digital 7-8 years ago, but every now and then I like to back to film. That’s what I have mostrly been doing for the past few weeks and I forgot how fun it can be 🙂

Slowing down, thinking more about the composition, metering to get a good exposure, waiting for the right moment and *click*.

The quays. Canon FTb, HP5+.

Walking the dog. Canon FTb, HP5+.

Connolly station. Canon FTb, HP5+.

Connolly station 2. Canon FTb, HP5+.

Gotcha back. Canon FTb, HP5+.

No spray and pray, no do-overs… Ok, some film can be quite forgiving, but you can’t get it too far off the target or you lose everything.

I have also got my hands on an old MF Zenza Bronica and I really like shooting with it 🙂

Poolbeg chimneys from Clontarf. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Poolbeg chimneys from Clontarf 2. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Dublin bay. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Dublin bay, Bull Island. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Men’s shelter, Bull Island. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Wooden bridge at dawn, Bull Island. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

St. Patrick’s cathedral. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Bell tower, Trinity college. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Three girls, O’Connell street. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Ha’penny bridge. Zenza Bronica SQ-A

Besides, I love the square format 😀