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6 February, 2026

When Bad Light is Good for Holgas – The Whole Roll

By Neal Wellons

6 February, 2026

/ Foma Film, Fomapan 400, Holga 120N, /

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A Leitz Elmar 90mm LTM and a pinch of salt.

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Participants in the "Encamisada" parading through the streets of the village.

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‘Encamisada’ in Vale das Fontes

By Paulo Monteiro

Vale das Fontes is a Portuguese parish located in the municipality of Vinhais, in the district of Bragança. It has an area of 16,55 km² and a population of 262 inhabitants accor...

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An Unexpected Trip Home with my Rolleiflex 2.8F

By David Pauley

My Rolleiflex 2.8F kept me company on an unexpected trip from NYC back to my hometown in Western Pennsylvania earlier this winter to assist my 95 year old mother after a fall. D...

4 April, 2025

5 Frames from our Tragic Past Shot with an iPhone 14 Pro Max

By Andrea Monti

The remains captured in these photographs come from a small war museum in Orsogna, a small town in the interior of my home region, Abruzzo. In World War II Orsogna and other tow...

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Sroyon on When Bad Light is Good for Holgas – The Whole Roll
I have a Lomography Sprocket Rocket which has similar limitations: small aperture and only one shutter speed (plus Bulb). I…
Karen Jesina on When Bad Light is Good for Holgas – The Whole Roll
LOVE the grain! These are gorgeous. I have a plastic Holga in a box somewhere (we have moved a lot…
Mike Amos on Storytelling with Film
Thank you, David! Really appreciate the very kind comments. I agree with you - I don't feel like the grief…

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