Fishing

Off the pier at Pismo Beach.

Thokoza Protest 2

I know I bounce from region to region, theme to theme, but I was thinking recently about Joburg and thought I'd post some previously unseen ones from the trip there.

Unglued

The death of a beloved Holga is a hard thing. Shutters cease to snap close, electrician's tape can't reasonably hold backs on. In my case the styrofoam lining that cushioned the film roll up just disappeared. I have no idea where it went. When I popped the roll in it was there, when the roll came out it was gone. This happened twice - I replaced the foam with some from another deceased camera and it too came unglued and wandered off. The only evidence were the sticky marks left on the film and a very loose roll that allowed light to wash out the last few images.

Near the End

One of the last images from the old warhorse. The Holga's guts (such as they are) gave way and it had to be retired. Details and images from that last roll to come.

Pismo Beach

Bullpen

Seems like Blogger's revised editing software is blocking photo uploads, and it took a while to figure out an end run.

Spent some time at Dodger Stadium this summer, and had an opportunity for an unobstructed view of the bullpen at rest.

Bridges

Los Angeles does not lack for highway overpasses, and I like how the Holga renders their grace and concreteness.

The Truck Next Door

A drive-by, somewhere in Hollywood I think.

Off Western

In an alley behind Western Avenue, just north of Santa Monica Boulevard.

The Wait

Mpumalanga II

Sunrise partying.

Mpumalanga

At the end of an all-night party celebrating the initiation of teens in the Pedi culture in northwest South Africa. The drinking and dancing were still going on when we arrived around 7 AM.

Mai Mai II

Making sandals out of used tires. Nike, adidas knock-off logos are designed in to help sales.

Grey and Blue

Poolside, beachside at Pismo Beach in March.

It's Always There

I think I've tried a double exposure once with the Holga - on the first roll I shot. Don't know why I've hesitated - it's not like you really can tell what you're going to get anyway. So this one, shot in the alley behind a bike shop on Western Avenue near Santa Monica, was an accident. I forgot to wind the film, but, as with most Holga images, I'm happy with what I got.

Pismo

The old workhorse is starting to break down. On this last roll the padding glued onto the body against the take up reel gave way, leaving a gluey mess. The roll didn't pull tight and there were some light leaks as well as glue marks on the negs, and I might post some results later.

Meantime, this early shot managed to come through unscathed. Went onto the dunes at Pismo Beach to enjoy the beauty of nature along with a hundred other folks riding ATVs and spewing exhaust fumes by the ocean. Something to do once, I guess.

Another from Jozi

Angles and Shadows

Gower Street, south of Santa Monica Boulevard.

Winter Tree

I have to say, I love the colors rendered by Fuji Pro 160s film - the blues especially are rich and deep and the film speed seems just right for outdoor images on the Holga.

Take It Down

Demolition of an old church at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and LaBrea Avenue in Los Angeles.

Bent

I can't for the life of me figure out how this light pole in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg, got bent this high up. All the others on the block stood straight.

Cold

Back from a winter hiatus.