Looking through film scans that we’ve had back for a while, inexplicably this roll had escaped my attention. Robert shot this roll (I might have taken photo #4?) between September and November 2018 with his 1958 Minolta Autocord TLR camera. Eleven of the twelve photographs were taken in California. This is only the 4th roll of film he has shot with the Autocord, and if he doesn’t start using it more often, I am commandeering it. Though first he will have to remind me how to use it…
***As with all of our film photos, presented as captured, unedited.***
Yosemite National Park
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
Death Valley National Park
#7
#8
(A mistake, but I like this weird abstract of Robert’s face)
San Diego
#9
(If this subject looks familiar, it’s because I shot it first. Copycat. Who shot it better?)
Amboy, California (Route 66)
#10
#11
Goblin Valley State Park, Utah
#12
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Commandeer it, see what it will do with Ektar 100 in it!!!!! Medium Format is such fun!
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Hahaha! You know, somehow I had overlooked that Ektar 100 is made in 120 format. Thanks for letting me know! Great idea for a birthday present to myself, I mean for my husband. That’s the beauty of sharing a hobby and having birthdays just two weeks apart.
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I tried it in my Mamiya RZ67, very pleased with the results!
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Very cool shots. I’ll have to check out that link to the other stuff when I haven’t been up for 2 days 🙂 It really is interesting but I have no idea about knowledge of it, so I just like to look…when I now such a zombie lol. Take care!
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Thank you, Val! Up for 2 days, oh no! Get some rest! 🙂
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I love the Route 66 images, if you swapped out the new vehicles and the prices at the pumps (part of why we don’t go to CA) they could have been ads from the past! Nicely done! And I agree, in a strange way, the accidental image is kinda neat.
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Thank you! I’m glad I could bring a little nostalgia. That’s one of my favorite things about black and white film photography – it has kind of a timeless quality. We have traveled sections of Route 66’s route (mostly through Oklahoma and New Mexico), but one day I hope to travel the original route as closely as possible.
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Meant to go to see the goblins when we were in Utah but had so much fun in Capitol Reef and Escalante we never made it. Great bnw images here!
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There is so much to see in this area – one cannot do it all. That said, Goblin Valley is really unique, and I definitely recommend it for a visit on your next trip to the area! We felt like little kids exploring an alien world. Truly magical!
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Have you been to RMNP? That’s next on our list.
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I’m excited for you, and also a bit envious! I have not been to RMNP yet, however it’s high on my wish list. I hear it gets crazy crowded, so will probably try to visit one September (maybe next year?)
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Yeah… I’ve read it gets crazy crowded too like Zion. We will be there during the week so that may cut down some on the crowds, I hope!
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I’m sure that a weekday visit will be better, as there won’t be as many day-trippers up from Denver metro. I cannot wait to see your pictures!
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What a great post! Love the black and white photos!
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Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed Robert’s film photographs!
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I love all of these! 😎
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Thanks Sharon! My husband is quite the talented photographer. I wish he would shoot more 120!
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I have a 35mm camera but I get stuck with analysis paralysis. I end up shooting nothing. I am so inspired by these, though!
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I do that too, because of the cost of film and developing. However, the extra time to compose shots sometimes makes for better pictures! I look at it this way: if I get 5 pictures I love out of a roll, it was worth it!
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You’re right and that’s why I decided today to carry my camera all the time and when I see an opportunity to get a nice composition I can get it.
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Good for you! I used to do that also (in fact often carried multiple film cameras), but must confess since adopting our dog a few months ago I have put the film camera down. She goes almost everywhere with me, so I suppose her leash in my hand has kind of replaced my film camera. I miss shooting film though. On our current trip and my last trip, I’ve passed up about a thousand great subjects. I’ll get back to it though!
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Sounds like a worthy reason. Dogs are pretty great. 🥰
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