Connection… between two worlds.
It’s about… that little thing that makes every day different.
The Triumphal Arch from Bucharest. We pass by these architectural monuments all the time, but we don’t stop to look at them. The monument, designed by Petre Antonescu, was built between 1921 and 1922. It commemorates Romania’s victory in the First World War and the coronation of King Ferdinand I and his wife Marie.
Locals after shopping in the local market, from Tirana-Albania.
Playground in the courtyard of Bunk’Art one. Bunk’Art one and two are the two fallout bunkers in Albania’s capital Tirana. The two were built between 1972-1978 out of fear of the communist authorities running the country. Since 2014 the two have become museums.
Holy Trinity Church is an Orthodox Church from the Byzantine period located in the Berat Castle complex.
Beautifully preserved bust of Constatin the Great, we visited the fortress of Berat on a rainy day and the bust was “weeping”. I have captured these “tears” for eternity on the negative.
Berat Castle from Albania is a well-preserved castle and fortress with many old buildings and local restaurants. Also, if it’s a clear sky, you have a great range of visibility and can admire the breathtaking scenery. I recommend you to spend at least two hours walking along the street of Berat Castle.
I couldn’t summit Mount Keipen in Norway, but instead captured it on negative. I spent unforgettable minutes at the base of the mountain enjoying the scenery, the sounds of the birds, the cool air, and the play of yellow hues provided by the midnight sun, an extraordinary and unforgettable phenomenon.
Driving through a dreamy landscape, a lone boat on the lake caught my eye. This boat was an ant compared to the mountain Kvitfjellet but there was something special about it and that’s why I decided to photograph it on film. After that, I spent a few moments enjoying the cool breeze and the scenery.
Film photography
I put digital photography on hold and embraced the roots of photography with film. Shooting on 35mm with cameras like the Fed5C or Zenit 11, and exploring medium format with a Seagull A4, brings a unique and nostalgic experience.
Film photography has its own charm, offering a different aesthetic and a tangible connection to the photographic process. Working with film cameras involves a more deliberate and thoughtful approach to each shot, from composing the frame to adjusting manual settings.
The Fed5C and Zenit 11 are both classic 35mm film cameras with a rich history. They provide manual controls that allow for experimentation and creative expression. These cameras often have a mechanical and tactile feel that adds to the overall experience of photography.
The Seagull A4, being a medium format camera, introduces a larger film size (120mm). This format can capture more detail and nuance in your images, providing a different perspective compared to 35mm. It’s an exciting tool for those who appreciate the beauty of medium format photography.
Working with film also involves the development process. The anticipation of seeing the results after developing the film can be a rewarding experience.
Enjoy your journey into film photography! It’s a realm that offers a different set of challenges and rewards compared to digital, and it can be a fulfilling way to express your creativity.