Leaving the digital grind behind...for now.

flamingos in kowloon park, TST

Don't you love the feeling when you go to pick up your photos that have been developed? (rare to do this these days i guess) I had such a feeling when I picked up these. I had the roll in my camera for about 3months...it was almost like it was a never ending roll. I had forgotten what photos I had taken, so it was a pleasant surprise flicking through them. I used my amazing Pentax to take these shots using the Lomo Redscale Film that I spoke about here
Its perfect for the sunny days HK has been having (between the thunderstorms) and it sure makes me love HK a little more.

xoxo

Lovin' Lomo

My love for lomography is always there it is just a little bit stronger today. You see, I finally put my film in to be developed from my trip to the States last month. And when I got them back I was one happy bunny, here is why...

1. I had never tried the fancy red scale XR film that gives you cool, muted tones.
(ISO 50-200...but I think I set mine lower around 30, even riskier!)
2. My old Pentax was having light metering problems which had me worried.
3. I thought I'd ripped the film and would lose it all..eh hem.

i <3 the sun flare

me in downtown Phoenix

The film gives pretty cool results, don't you think? It also helped that the Arizona desert just happens to have the perfect conditions to shoot said film. Really excited to use it again now...hopefully the sunshine will be out this weekend!

If you fancy trying it out for yourself you can get it at your local Lomo stockist or online...here

vix xoxo

Diana mini x USA

 When going on a road trip it makes sense to travel light...I however, always manage to end up with more than is required. Especially when it comes to what camera to take. I managed to bring 3 cameras (embarrassed face) on my trip to the US, not to show off you understand but because they all achieve something different or at least I hoped that they would. In my defence, the Diana mini doesn't take up that much space so it is the perfect travel camera.
It also turns it that the weather in western states of the USA are perfect for these little toys as they bring out the best in the film. I heart my Diana mini like it hearts the USA.

Spooky car graveyard, Jerome AZ

Spooky car graveyard, Jerome AZ

 The first stop on our trip was the infamous ghost town of Jerome, with its creepy deserted mines and burnt down buildings.

Then it was onto Sedona and a hike to 'Devil's Bridge'.

 
Driving up to the Grand Canyon saw a change in the weather. Snow storms and cold wilds were not ideal for picture taking but it was an amazing place to see and definitely worth the visit. 

After a drive into Nevada over the Hoover Dam it was only natural to stop at the 'fabulous' Las Vegas. Gambling has never been my strong point but it was fun and the added attraction of people watching was very entertaining. 

With fear  of losing my soul to Vegas we headed (through more snow storms) to one of my favourite places...Los Angeles, complete with a walk down Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica Pier

 

A great end to a great trip.

Collaging, Lomography Style

Happy accidents don't often happen but when they do, boy am I happy!

VM x Mini Diana managed to result in some fun Lomo Collages last week.

If only I knew how it happened...

Kennedy Town Pier

On the road to Kai Tak, Kowloon

Kennedy Town Pier

Kennedy Town Pier

Explanation anyone?
(magical overlapping me thinks)