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Monthly Archives: January 2010

Impressions Tracked Or End Of The Line

Taken with a slightly hazy 1937 Tessar lens on a Rolleiflex Automat Model 1 Type 1 with a very early serial number. Hence the Steichen-esque pictorialist look (which I usually loathe and despise), exaggerated by the sepia toning (likewise). This lens might be really good for portraits, though I might see if I can get…

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We Will Hurt You

More ‘signs of the times’ Not quite what Amylum had in mind methinks. Perhaps this? I was carrying the little digi along with the Rolleiflex. 73 year age difference but the combination makes a very lightweight and flexible camera bag.. The Ricoh is great for grab shots such as these, for colour especially, like this…

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Skem Bare Market

Long time Skelmersdale council housing tenant Hazel Scully is pleased that West Lancashire borough council is planning a facelift for run-down Skelmersdale town centre – there’ll be a new high street, shops, cinema, library, sports centre, swimming pool, housing, and a lovely landscaped park to replace the spooky weedfest along the River Tawd that presently…

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