Lip Gloss and Black: abril 2012

Dead men don't wear plaid

An ID and a random Holga shot. What do they have in common? Checked shirts.

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Laziness took over my soul, so I'm 5 days behind on my spring VX5 project. I'm sorry. But I'm planning to get back on track this very week. I guess it's just this amazing spring warm weather, it has this effect on me. On the other hand, I've been discovering the wonders of my Holga, and it's been fun and such a learning experience. I do a little post-processing, but not much.. just adding some blacks and burning some spots for that dramatic look.

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XIV "I am there for spring dreaming."

Day XIV

XIII "I am there for spring dreaming."

Day XIII

Holga

It's finally here! My long waited Holga 60mm f/8 lens, for Nikon DSLR! It's fun to use, not to take it too seriously. It provides the photographs with that Holga look with corner vignetting and soft focus,something that amazes me in so many ways. I will be using it a lot, since I've got many special ideas for this one.

And here's some shots using the Holga lens. The day wasn't the best ever... Since it's f.8 it requires a lot of light, and the day was dark, and I didn't have the chance to stay outside much longer without pouring. But anyways... As usual, a feature using my favourite model ever: my dog Rock.

"Give me some breeeaaaad!"

"Stop whining and hold still!"
"Ooookay...."

I will try to get more shots in the next days, I promisse!

XII "I am there for spring dreaming."

Day XII - "The little things give you away."

XI "I am there for spring dreaming."

Day XI - "Where you go I go."

Hever Castle

I just realized I did the worst mistake ever... by not posting my favourite part of my trip to England, in July, last year! Excuse my language but WTF is wrong with me?? It's about my visit to Anne Boleyn's childhood home, the Hever Castle, in Kent. It was an amazing day, something I will never forget. It was indeed a once in a lifetime doing.

I have to make a good one about it soon, because it's not acceptable!

Anyways... I was bored, swapping pictures and I though this one would look cool with a dramatic look. It's not perfect, there's a lot of rough edges, but I liked it enough to be my wallpaper. ehhhh

Hever Castle

By the way... I'm trying to improve on my signature, give it my own trademark, but make it perfect is a hard job! I admire the graphic designers work now... I made my own briefing, on how I wanted it to look and what I want it to reflex. I want it to look medieval, romantic, pretty and strong. Is that asking too much for a single signature? lol Or maybe I'm just bored and don't know what to do.

I wish you a Happy Easter!