Mission Santa Clara Cemetery

I have been playing with my Diana F quite a bit lately and trying to replicate some results. It might be tough to do as I am not terribly scientific in my approach and my camera is a plastic toy, not that I mean that as a negative statement, it is just slightly unpredictable, and my film is expired. But, I am persistent, I choose similar subjects, similar light and use the same film, Velvia 50. My subjects are all statues. One of the best places with plenty of statues near me is the Mission Santa Clara Cemetery. 


Today I brought my Diana F and shot off a roll. I also tossed my DSLR into my bag, just in case. Here are some photos from the cemetery. The film goes to the developer this weekend. I've got my fingers crossed that I have some success. I have also come to realize that cemeteries are really wonderful places to work when you need some peace and quiet.

Ghost of Summer

Lately I have been scanning images made with my Diana F+. It was a Christmas gift that I didn't use all that much when I first got it, but now I can't seem to put it down. Over the past couple of years friends and, oddly, random people have given me heaps of expired film. At the beginning of the summer I decided that it was time to give this plastic camera a whirl. I am in love.

This double exposure was taken in a field just below Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. I love this image even more now as summer is fading here in Northern California. The air is warm and dry but the sun is setting earlier and earlier. The autumn sunsets are glorious and remind us to enjoy the last few warm evenings we have before the rainy days start.