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.