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Break out your pinhole/zone plate optic!

[www.pinholeday.org]

One of my favorite days of the year.

Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

Bump.

Thanks for the 'heads up' Craig.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. (Thomas A. Edison)

Great! Thanks for the reminder. Now I've to remind myself to bring along my LB pinhole along as I'll be on vacation then.

fUzzYeYebAlls

Sure. I have to dissappoint though. I will use my self made camera (non-digital off course) :)

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My website: [www.fotoaalborg.dk]
Blog (English): [www.retrofoto.dk]
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Just another excuse to get out and have fun!

No matter what camera/pinhole you use.

Share your results/entries w us.

Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

You are right Craig. It's about having fun, whether it is with a digital camera/LBf pinhole or selfmade camera with film. Here is my camera which I intend to use. I also used it last year on pinhole day. Inside is a 5x7" negative which gave the following result. Unfortunately the film was bent, therefore the black corner.

The print is made as a "Ziatype" which is a palladiotype, originating from the late 19th century...

Bjorn

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My website: [www.fotoaalborg.dk]
Blog (English): [www.retrofoto.dk]
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Awesome set-up, Bjorn. What are you using as the body of the camera?
It looks like an empty paint can to me but that doesn't seem large enough to fit a 5x7"...

I like the diy spirit of pinhole day too but am not quite as ambitious. I think I'll take it easy and stick with our pinhole, but last year I made a 35mm pinhole camera out of cardboard and got a few images out of it - including this one of Multnomah Falls.

Speaking of DIY (and pinholes), check out this interview with pinhole photo fan Justin Lundquist on our blog. He explains how he used Kickstarter to make his DIY pinhole accessible to photographers everywhere.

Expecting optics any day now - Wish i'd ordered the pinhole now instead of the plastic..grr..:) - maybe see if i can make one on time and join in..

Nice interview..thanks Michael..:)

~Liz



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Thanks Liz - glad you liked the interview!
Have fun with your plastic optic and if you wanna experiment with pinhole photography try making one out of tin foil and taping it to the front of your camera body. It's a little tricky but you can make it work with enough trial & error.
...It's probably not a good idea to try it in any windy or dusty areas - you don't want your camera's sensor to get dirty.
Good luck!

I am preparing the camera for this year's photography session as well. One shot, that's it:)

I am sorry I didn't see your comment Michael. It is a chocolate box. Quite large one, as is understood.

Here is it before loading (fresh) film.

More updates will be made on retrofoto.dk

Have a nice day.

Bjorn

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My website: [www.fotoaalborg.dk]
Blog (English): [www.retrofoto.dk]
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Thanks Bjorn! It looks like a cool set-up and I'm impressed that you were able to take a photo of a pinhole camera with a pinhole camera!
Nice work.

Craig...any tips for shooting pinholes with the LB Optic? I have struggled to get a decent pinhole image out of it.

David L. Morel
www.davidmorelphoto.com

I'm partial to the zone plate setting but have had my best luck with both settings when including light sources in the images. The flare that comes off of the sun is captivating with the pinhole.

Zone plate images are acceptable for entry, btw.

-Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

i posted this earlier but it didn't stick i guess. here is my pinhole shot from yesterday. Craig...any suggestions to improve or is this what is the expected result from a pinhole shot?

David L. Morel
www.davidmorelphoto.com

David, that looks great.

Pinhole photography is much more about composition and color (if any) than anything else. Both are strong here.

I'll post mine later tonight if I can.

Craih

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus



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This is of the Hollywood Theater sign about one mile from my house in Portland, Oregon.

Fist exposure 1/6 second, Zone Plate. Second exposure ~25 seconds while panning (handheld), Pinhole. 800 iso.

Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

A couple of great images David and Craig. Mine is under development......... (waiting) ..........

I saw yours, Craig in the World Pinhole Photography gallery. What about your's, David?

Bjorn

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My website: [www.fotoaalborg.dk]
Blog (English): [www.retrofoto.dk]
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Thanks Bjorn! Mine is out there, i uploaded it this morning and now available:

[www.pinholeday.org]

David L. Morel
www.davidmorelphoto.com

My pinhole shots ...

fUzzYeYebAlls

Great shots.

Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

Great images. Here is my submission, which can be viewed here

As you will see, the image is not made with a lensbaby pinhole, but the photo of the camera is made with the lensbaby pinhole:)

More description of the process is done on the pinholeday site and on retrofoto.dk

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My website: [www.fotoaalborg.dk]
Blog (English): [www.retrofoto.dk]
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Hands on pinhole project. Good job, Bjorn!

Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

Great images - 2 of my pinhole images from that day. (a little late)

Jørgen
[www.jffoto.dk]

Love the waves, Jørgen.

-Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

2 great ones

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My website: [www.fotoaalborg.dk]
Blog (English): [www.retrofoto.dk]
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You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus