Category Archives: Inspiration

Get Inspired – Carrick 6

Take in the craggy harshness in today’s featured pinhole.

Carrick 6
[singlepic id=143 w=600]Carrick 6, Zero Image 6×9, Ilford FP4, ©Dave Symonds 2015[/singlepic]

Dave Symonds photographed this harsh scene with his Zero Image 6×9 on Ilford FP4 film. The long tonality of this scene from Carrick Bay South West Scotland helps to really bring you into the vastness of what the harsh processes that brought this area to be.

You can find more of Dave’s work on Flickr and his personal site.

 

Get Inspired – Calatrava’s Bridge

Enjoy this convergence of lines for today’s featured pinhole photo.

Calatrava’s Bridge
[singlepic id=142 w=600]Calatravas Bridge, ©François-Xavier Lantrua 2015[/singlepic]

François-Xavier Lantrua is a native of Hyères, France, where he enjoys making various high quality pinhole cameras. This photo expresses a wonderful perspective of the Alamillo bridge over Guadalquivir river in Seville, by architect Santiago Calatrava. François-Xavier used his custom multi-format for this photo.

You can find more of François-Xavier’s work on his Flickr page.

 

Get Inspired – Pinhole Closet View

Today’s featured pinhole image basks in some warm window light.

Pinhole Closet View
[singlepic id=141 w=600]Pinhole Closet View, Zero Image 6×6, TMAX 100, ©Tim Lowe 2015[/singlepic]

Tim Lowe is an American living in Colombia and, while well versed in photography in general, is relatively new to the world of pinhole photography. He made this image with his Zero Image 6×6, and is anxiously awaiting a 4×5 – the pinhole bug is a vicious one! Tim also works in alt process printing, especially cyanotype. He expressed some great seeing when he recognized this quiet scene!

You can find more of Tim’s work on 500px or Flickr.

 

Get Inspired – Joeri Takes a Spin

Today’s featured pinhole is a dizzying perspective!

Joeri Takes a Spin
[singlepic id=140 w=600]Joeri Takes a Spin, Diana Pinhole, Earl Gray 100, ©Ralph van der Geest2015[/singlepic]

Ralph van der Geest made this image using a Diana Pinhole camera loaded with Lomography Earl Gray film. The camera and subject were both set on a record player at 33RPM and sent for a 30 second spin. The effect is an absolute standout, and ƒ/D will be running an article exploring motion further in June!

More of Ralph’s work can be found on his Flickr page.

 

Get Inspired – Walk 2015-05-08 012

Peer through the oak trees in today’s featured pinhole photo.

Walk 2015-05-08 012
[singlepic id=138 w=600]Walk 2015-05-08 012, ©Anatoly Tankov 2015[/singlepic]

Anatoly Tankov, whom we’ve featured before, produced this image while taking a walk through an oak grove at the Botanical Gardens in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia. The vertigo induced by the trees is wonderfully captured in his image.

More of Anatoly’s work can be found on Flickr.

 

Get Inspired – MV Coho

Today’s featured pinhole photo is ready to set sail for the weekend.

MV Coho
[singlepic id=139 w=600]MV Coho, Zero Image 4×5, Paper Negative, ©Kier Selinsky 2015[/singlepic]

I made this image after a long joyful day in Victoria, BC. The MV Coho is the ferry that connects Vancouver Island to Port Angeles, WA. It’s a high style trip that I recommend if you have the chance, especially when the tulips are in season. Here she is moored and awaiting her passengers for the trip back to Washington.

You can find more of my photos on Flickr.

 

Get Inspired – 25 Minutes of Shopping

Today’s photo is another fine example of the experimental spirit of pinhole photography.

25 Minutes of Shopping
[singlepic id=137 w=600]25 Minutes of Shopping, ©Martin Slunecko 2015[/singlepic]

Martin Slunecko made this exposure for 25 minutes with his pinhole camera attached to the shopping cart with duct tape. He used no name 135 color negative film, converted to BW in post process. Next time someone tells you that you need $10K in photo equipment to make a great photo, show them this one.

You can find more of Martin’s work on his Flickr page.

 

Get Inspired – Small Flag

Today’s featured pinhole stands strong against the tide.

Small Flag
[singlepic id=127 w=600]Small Flag, “Pinhassy” camera, ©Daniele Sandri 2015[/singlepic]

Daniele Sandri captured this craggy pinhole image in an area of Genova called “Boccadasse”, at the end of April ’15. The 4 second exposure brings out the motion of the sea and clouds. The camera’s vignetting lends a faraway feel to the weathered scene.

More of Daniele’s work can be found on Flickr, and at his website dedicated to his pinhole photography and custom cameras.

Get Inspired – Pinhole 970, Bridge

Today’s featured pinhole sends us into the abyss.

Pinhole 970, Bridge
[singlepic id=126 w=600]Pinhole 970, Bridge, Zero Image 2000, Fuji Reala, ©Darius Kuzmickas 2015[/singlepic]

Darius Kuzmickas provides this wonderful perspective of the St. Johns Bridge in Portland Oregon. He used his Zero Image 2000 loaded with Fuji Reala to capture the way the fog blankets the scene in typical Pacific Northwest fashion.

More of Darius’s work can be found on Flickr, 500px, or his portfolio site. In addition, we highly recommend you check out his project, Camera Obscura, Outside In(n).

 

Get Inspired – Everyday Hope

Wake up this week to a warm new day.

Everyday Hope
[singlepic id=125 w=600]Everyday Hope, Sharan STD-35, Fuji Sensia, ©Andrius Sidlauskas 2015[/singlepic]

Andrius Šidlauskas created this warm morning bedroom scene with expired Sensia that was cross processed after being shot through his Sharan STD-35. This is a wonderful example of how some of the most amazing photos can be found right at hand.

More of Andrius’s work can be found on Flickr.