Tag: culture
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In-depth: Can We Avoid Clichés In Analogue Photography?
written by eparrino on 2023-04-09 #culture #in-depth
When it comes to film photography social media is full of recurrent and near identical images. Have you had enough of old cars, gas stations and nude women? Then this might be the article for you.
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Discovering the Marquesas archipelago (part 4): Ua Huka
written by vicuna on 2010-04-22 #places
After visiting Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa, we finally landed on the last island of our Marquesas trip, Ua Huka. We decided to spend 3 days on this very small island as everybody told us that it was the most magic and wild one, absolutely different from all the other islands. And indeed, we really made a trip "into the wild".....
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Discovering The Marquesas Archipelago (part 2): Nuku Hiva
written by vicuna on 2010-04-11 #places
After the short transit on Rangiroa (see previous location) we finally arrive on Nuku Hiva, the main island of the Marquesas archipelago. The exploration of this magic and beautiful part of the world called "Henua Enana" (that means "the land of men" in marquesian) can now begin!
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My Day in Analogue: Showing a Friend Around London
written by neja on 2014-07-17
There is always something new to see in London.
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The Minimalist Analogue Photographer with Simeon Smith and the LC-A+
2016-07-13 #gear
In this new series photographer and analogue enthusiast Simeon Smith talks about the use of minimalism in photography and how he applied this method to his own work using the LC-A+ camera.
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Meraki: Labor of Love
written by cheeo on 2023-03-17 #culture
The world is full of enchanting words that are hiding behind the curtain of languages that are foreign to us. This time we take a look at the Greek word "meraki" and the meaning it holds for us as film photographers.
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Olympic Village of Munich
written by vicuna on 2009-06-01 #places
The "Olympiadorf" (or "Olydorf" like the people living there like to call it) is the Olympic village built for the Olympic games 1972 in Munich.
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In depth: Experimenting With Photography and Embracing Uncertainty
written by eparrino on 2023-05-07 #culture #people #in-depth
Feeling stuck? Has your creative muse taken a vacation? One of the best things you can do at this moment is to experiment and try something out of the box.
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Wellington, Capital of New Zealand
written by vicuna on 2011-01-23 #places
Finally, here we are at Wellington! This was our last stop in New Zealand, and is the capital of this country. Even if it's not the biggest city of the country, it's the political capital and also known as the heart of the cultural and artistic life of New Zealand
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Santa Maria del Flore, The "Duomo" of Firenze
written by vicuna on 2009-06-08 #places
It's perhaps the most know building of Firenze all around the world and every tourist wants to stay in front of it... and it's a real architectural masterpiece: the "Duomo"!
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Lisbon Graffiti: Fado Tribute
written by saidseni on 2012-12-03 #places
Fado is a Portuguese traditional music genre, added in 2011 to the list of World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. It has always been present in Portuguese art, from past centuries paintings to today's modern graffiti walls.
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The Wapping Project
written by neja on 2012-06-25 #places
One of the best galleries in London, for real. My love affair with this gallery started through a lucky accident. I was flat hunting at that time when I saw a poster of a Guy Bourdin exhibition on the wall of some old building, which appeared to be a former Hydraulic Power Station, now the home of The Wapping Project Gallery.
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Shantytown: Back in the Goldmining Past of New Zealand
written by vicuna on 2011-01-14 #places
The Greymouth area on the west coast of New Zealand doesn't have a lot to offer but there's one spot that's worth a visit. It's called Shantytown, and is the reconstitution of a XIX century goldmining village. Come and have a little travel back in time!
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Paris Photo
written by neja on 2011-12-12 #places
Paris Photo was arguably the most important photography event in the entire world. I have always been eager to go, so this year I decide to visit the photography festival which took place in the Grand Palais.
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Tower of London and Bridge
written by vicuna on 2011-03-13 #places
Tower Bridge is perhaps on of the world's most famous icons of London, but besides the bridge, you also have a beautiful old castle to visit and can learn a lot of things about English history.
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Discovering the Marquesas archipelago (part 3): Hiva Oa
written by vicuna on 2010-04-16 #places
Hiva Oa is another stunning island of the Marquesas archipelago and has something very special: 2 worldwide known european artists decided to live their last years on this island and today they're buried side by side in the cemetary of Atuona. I'm talking about the famous painter Paul Gauguin and the fascinating poet and singer Jacques Brel...
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Terry O'Neill: "Stars" at Fotografiska Immerses Viewers in a Celebrity Filled Career and the Personality Behind the Works
written by eloffreno on 2023-07-31 #culture #news
Terry O'Neill: "Stars" at Fotografiska is a retrospective exhibit of the of acclaimed photographer's career, with a massive collection of star-studded photos featuring famous subjects such as Brigitte Bardot, Mick Jagger, Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Kate Moss and many more.
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Five of the Hottest Analogue Photography Podcasts to Listen to
written by eparrino on 2023-04-16 #culture #people
We have reviewed some of the most popular analogue photography podcasts available on popular streaming platforms. If, like us, you are into photography as much as you are into podcasts, this list is for you!
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Papeete, the Big City of French Polynesia
written by vicuna on 2009-10-23 #places
If you have the chance one day to visit French Polynesia, the city of Papeete will be the first place you'll see and visit. If you expect the mythical image of Tahiti, you'll be disappointed, because it's not the right place for this! But there are other things to see...
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Sagrada Familia
written by wil6ka on 2008-05-09 #places
I haven't had so much experience with South-Europe so far. I was always more attached to the east and far-east. But Barcelona certainly changed my mind about what there is to expect from the south. I mean we don't even have to mention the food! I live with a Spanish girl and she constantly gets the finest oil and ham from her parents. And we don't have to mention the weather, I rather not, I live in Hamburg!
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Ning Kai & Sabrina Scarpa: The Land Between Us
written by alexgray on 2022-10-17 #people
In this interview we get to know Ning Kai and Sabrina Scarpa, partners in work and life whose delicate dreamlike images of the natural world tell a story of the land which we all share, no matter where we were born.
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Alun-Alun Bandung, Indonesia: A Favorite Place for Street Photography
written by ekeupratama on 2013-10-19 #places
For everybody who loves to walk around and snap a picture, this is the right place for you!
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Olympiapark, Munich
written by vicuna on 2009-05-29 #places
Just on the other side of the Olympic Village you'll find the "Olympia park" a very inspiring place to take pictures.
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"Square Head" Building by Sosno (Nice)
written by vicuna on 2009-03-12 #places
The "Square Head" is a sculpture by the french artist Sacha Sosno, and it is also the very first giant sculpture to have been transformed in a habitable building.
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Visit the Lion Dance Shop
written by ripsta on 2011-06-27 #places
I was lucky to be able to view the process of making this dragon statue for the traditional dance performance.
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The Golden Heart Pub
written by neja on 2011-03-13 #places
The Golden Heart pub - where the East London hipsters gather for some people watching and basically just to chill out and relax.
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Walhalla, The Temple of Heroes
written by vicuna on 2009-06-24 #places
Come with us, we're going to visit the "Walhalla"! The walala? What's that??? That's the question I asked when I was taken to visit this monument near Regensburg, in Bavaria. And I was really impressed, so I'll share with you what I learned there....
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MAKEMAKE’s New Production: Unisono – Shot with the Diana Multi Pinhole Operator
written by eparrino on 2023-03-02 #culture #news
Addicted to our routines, we don't realize what we do in "Unisono". makemake produktionen's new production goes on stage in Vienna, March 3, 2023 at the center for the performing arts WUK. We shot a rehearsal for the show using the Diana Multi Pinhole Operator.
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Holiday Tales: Krampus
written by cheeo on 2016-12-25 #culture #places
Christmas isn’t always merry, especially for those who’ve been naughty all year!
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Shibuya (Tokyo)
written by wil6ka on 2008-08-13 #places
Tokyo is one of the largest and biggest metropolis in the world. And within the twenty-something districts there is the whole multitude of cultures and characters, which you can imagine. The most modern and young ward of Tokyo is Shibuya. Everyone above 25 years old is quite a vintage machine, but don’t hesitate to go there anyway. The place is crowded all day long and consists of giant department stores and specialists.
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