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Job hunting is a roller coaster: slow climb, then a too-fast drop—with no guarantee of how long, only that it will end. “No” isn’t a verdict on your worth; it’s part of the ride toward the eventual “yes.” https://s.kdprt.de/cDXqTk

The roller coaster always ends - Down the Road

Finding work is a roller coaster of nos before the yes -- and unless you're incredibly lucky, there's no way around it, only through it.

Down the Road

chris May 17

Panoramic photography is back in a big way—shooters are revisiting panoramic methods and workflows, including a Hasselblad approach. Consistent framing and smart stitching/exposure choices help prevent visible seams across the wide view. https://s.kdprt.de/nZrhhd

Shooting Pano on a Hasselblad

I decided to give the old Xpan Mask another go after a giant dump of 16 inches of snow in early March, shooting in my back yard.

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chris May 16

Andrea Di Luca shares standout images and working thoughts from testing LomoChrome Metropolis film—plus what it means to stay active in the Lomography Community. Material choice shapes output, and community feedback can steer future shooting decisions. https://s.kdprt.de/7FYXNz

Lomography - Andrea Di Luca's Visual Diary of Endless Weekends

Community member Andrea, who has been trying out the LomoChrome Metropolis film, shares some of his best shots with us as well as his thoughts on the film, and on being part of the Lomography Community.

chris May 16

Antonis Ntinos creates dream-like visuals with the Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens—swirling, time-slowed bokeh thanks to focus-linked effects. Want controlled separation and character? Expect to focus deliberately. https://s.kdprt.de/n7cs6V

Lomography - Antonis Ntinos on Crafting Dreamscapes with the Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens

Musician and photographer Antonis Ntinos reflects on his experience with Joseph Petzval 35mm f/2 Focus-Coupled Bokeh Control Art Lens — a story of swirling bokeh, dreamy visions, and the art of slowing down time.

chris May 16

Skyview Aerial Camera used a 35mm setup for aerial work—35mmc’s collection trail traces back to early 35mm experimentation. For collectors, a reminder: small-format systems quickly found specialized, real-world roles. https://s.kdprt.de/maz4X3

Skyview Aerial Camera - 35mmc started the quest

Not expecting any luck in finding one, I was surprised to see there was a camera listed on an auction site as Skyview aerial camera

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chris May 15

Ilford now sells Pan F+ cut sheets in 4x5 and 8x10. Kodak also folded large-format films/bulk rolls into distribution (Ektapan 100/400, Ektacolor Pro 160/400, Tri-X). Big, near-simultaneous shifts—watch the supply chain. https://s.kdprt.de/BDYfB3

Ilford, Kodak, and Optik Oldschool announce new large format film products within days of each other.

Ilford’s new cut of the Pan F+ film is now available in 4x5 and 8x10 sheet sizes — by popular demand, as the company stated on their Instagram. Meanwhile, Kodak has folded its range of large format films and bulk rolls into its own distribution, which includes Ektapan 100 & 400 (formerly, T-Max) in 4x5 and 100’, Ektacolor Pro 160 & 400 (formerly, Portra) in 4x5 and 8x10, as well as Kodak Tri-X in 4x5, 5x7, 8x10… #editorial

chris May 15

Updated Kodak Ektar 100 review: same emulsion after nearly a decade, now with improved box context, shooting insights, more photos, and added sources. A useful reference to calibrate expectations as gear and technique evolve. https://s.kdprt.de/ym3EuF

Updated: “Kodak Ektar 100 Film Review.”

I’ve been shooting with this film for nearly a decade. The emulsion remains the same, but the box design and my skills have evolved. I’ve rewritten my review of this film with more photos, better insights, and more sources: #editorial

chris May 15

In the 1950s, SR 46 (Van Buren St) and SR 135 met in central Nashville, Indiana: turn right to Main St for a concurrency with southbound SR 135; go straight to join northbound SR 135. The 1965 46/135 alignment likely eased through-traffic. https://s.kdprt.de/uLHc3P

State Roads 46 and 135 in Nashville, Indiana, in the 1950s - Down the Road

A look at how two highways have been reconfigured in and around Nashville, Indiana.

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chris May 14

Valoi easy35 is a simple, capable film negative scanning system that mounts on a DSLR lens with tubes, a film holder, and a light source—making repeatable workflows easier. Less guesswork, but alignment still matters for reliable results. https://s.kdprt.de/eMeNKc

Valoi easy35 - How this film negative scanning system improves your workflow, and in anticipation of the v.2 …

I’m a big fan of the easy35 system from Finnish company Valoi which has really improved my film negative scanning workflow.

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chris May 14

Choi Hung Estate’s redevelopment is underway. Kongcept documents its architectural and historical significance through local neighborhood stories and culture—helping preserve built-environment narratives and reduce loss of community identity during chan… https://s.kdprt.de/cgsDC4

Lomography - Beyond Rainbows: The Architecture of Hong Kong's Choi Hung Estate Through the Eyes of the Local Community

With the redevelopment plan of Choi Hung Estate underway, we talk to cultural organization Kongcept to rediscover the architectural and historical relevance, as well as neighborhood stories and local culture of the famed infrastructure.