City - Duluth State - MINNESOTA Country - United States
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Another "toy camera" shot. I walk by this building everyday on the way to work, and thought it needed to be photographed. It’s an old factory that is still used, but not for it’s original purpose. So many people seem to ignore or not see this wonderful old place, even if it reaches 5 stories into the sky! It should be remembered.
Hey Ryan! Sorry it took me so freakin’ long to get back to you, as I have been sick and also trying to balance my artistic life with my social life. Getting back into painting is proving to be challenging.
Thanks again! You put into words exactly what I was trying to capture with the hard lines and the soft, wispy sky. I can actually see this building from my apartment window and it looks so different and dramatic every time I look, but I did have a certain look in mind. I had to wait a long time and was tempted to shoot it everyday. However, I’m of the mind to think why shoot 24 pictures of the same thing (and hope one is close to what I’m envisioning), when I can just be patient and get exactly what I need. Shooting film really helps you focus on that, because every frame costs you!
Also for your second comment, about portraits with the Holga, my friend used a modified Holga to take a series of portraits for our show. They turned out well, and a local museum actually bought five of them! I also have had a plan to do some with my Holga, but not in color like he did, and more of a ‘taking it out into the street’ type approach. If it happens I will certainly post them.
I like this one too dave. I like how simple it is yet is made special by your toy camera. The sky is just wonderfull and perfectly opposed to the strong lines and the artificial feel of the building. You keep it up as well. You have a good sense of style.
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