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If you’re a frequent reader of this black hole of a blog, you’ll know that I started up film photography in January. Well, it’s finally time to show you the fruits of my hard work. The intense labor and dedication to the camera could only be described as “masterful” and “dynamic”. The skills required to capture these moments are unparalleled, and the eye to see through the lens is less than 20/20. But she’s done it. She’s a film wizard. Critics (myself) claim her photographs leave them bewildered and in awe. Okay, okay. I’m getting ahead of myself. And obviously joking.

I had a bunch of rolls developed (21 to be exact). But of the 21, 6 of the rolls were unfortunately blank. I’m unsure how this happened because I loaded the film the same way as I loaded all the other rolls! So, this is the regrettable part of the learning experience. The part that bums you out! However, there was still some really great pictures developed. Of these, my favorite being the Old Fisherman and the Blue Crane.

I even wrote a short story for the two.

The Old fisherman shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

There was something to be said about the Old Fisherman. He was always to be found when the sun began its quiet decent. There wasn’t a question about it, behind the dam, you’d surly see a pole in his hand. Everyday he waited with anticipation and the calm patience of one withered by time and knowledge. He wasn’t much for small talk, but occasionally you’d hear him spew out random tidbits. A few of these being, always knowing the exact moment it would start to rain, his ability to sense you coming near him without having seen you, and his 100% accuracy at catching grasshoppers. The last one, being most popular with the rampaging children. Most uncommon though, was his perfect bird call. He would voluntarily teach it to any asking, but to much dismay, the birds only ever responded to his whistles.

Now, beside the Old Fisherman’s fishing spot lived a Blue Crane. On numerous occasions, the children have tried capturing the Blue Crane with their butterfly nets, yet the bird outsmarts them every time. Once, the children asked the Old Fisherman if they could borrow his orange bucket to disguise themselves as cranes. It ended how you’d imagine, no such luck. It is only to the Old Fisherman that the Blue Crane inches closer to. Every night when the last hour of sunlight is burrowing behind the trees and mothers are urging kids back into their homes, you’ll pass by the Old Fisherman on your way back towards the street. Tossing a fish to the Blue Crane while muttering under his breath, “One for you, one for me.” Behind you, you’ll hear a squawk and a chuckle. Wondering what joke the Blue Crane just told. And as you near your car, and look back once more, either by the dim gleam of the early night or by the mysteries that happen only by the setting sun, it is said you’ll sometimes see two blue cranes instead of one.

Alas, I’ve told you where to find the Old Fisherman. Whether you’ll find him before or after dusk though, who’s to say.

The Blue Crane shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

With film, I know there are bound to be countless disappointments and hurdles to overcome, but that’s what makes it interesting. I’m excited to see where this film journey will lead me. Where it’ll take me? And perhaps where I’ll ultimately end up. Via physically and mentally. I have a few goals in mind. One such goal is that I want to photograph every lighthouse in America. Obviously in film. You heard it hear first folks, no stealing my idea. Ha! Actually go for it, everyone fundamentally has a different aesthetic. I also have another series in mind but I’m still keeping it hush hush. Anyways I’ll stop rambling and show you a few photographs.

Sweet Caroline shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Caroline and Chili shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Golden Cline shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Bathroom Hues shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

The Cat Called shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Where’s Chili shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Feline Fatale shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Window Conspiracies shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Getaway SUV shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Cheezin’ in Cheetah shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Chili is Chilly shot on 35mm Kodak Ektar

Thank you so much for my dear friend Caroline for being up to a spontaneous photo sesh.

As always my photos are taken on my Pentax K 1000 that my grandfather gave me. I will show y’all more photos another time, so as I can keep you in suspense. Until then thank you for reading my lil blog.

Xx- Mare