Film Log: AT-1 v.2.0

2.3 "You can't get every picture." - Annie Leibovitz
07/04/12


2.6 Bus stop.
07/08/12


2.8 Pretty pests.


2.11 Bird feeding along Granville.
07/17/12


2.13 Hey.


2.14 Sugar derivative.


2.15 Confusion.


2.16 Thierry's Pink Praline.


2.19 Sister + liquid chocolate.


2.25 Wind and water.


2.29 Benches.


2.30 Chelsea, Manhattan.
07/27/12


2.33 New York fire escape.


2.34 Hello!

I started this thing I call a 'lomo log' on my old tumblr blog. The convention was: nth film roll exposed by a specific camera, followed by shot number, with additonal information on date, subject, and conditions the photo was taken in. This post documents the second roll of film shot with my Canon AT-1. Hence the 2.X, with X being any number from 1-36. I used to try to write this all down and post the scanned pages along with the prints, but let's face it: my handwriting is atrocious and writing everything down is just so time consuming. Instead, the list goes into a note on my iPhone. I'd put it up, but I'd rather type it out.

New York, Day VI-VII

Had brunch at the Cookshop in Chelsea. Their frittata is mouthwatering, but I've never had one before, so I have nothing to compare it to.

I took the subway on my own and walked to the Guggenheim. Their exhibit on the works of Rineke Dijkstra was enjoyable, especially her videography work titled "The Krazyhouse." I admit to not being able to appreciate all the abstract art. I tried, I swear!

Having run out of things to check off of my New York bucket list, my godfather decided to take me to Coney Island. Boy, is that place packed.

I feel like I got the best seat on the plane, I mean, look at that view! For once, it isn't obstructed by the airplane's wings. Thank you, mysterious person who checked in online for me.

New York, Day V - From the Top

I felt like this part of my evening in New York City needed special attention.

New York, Day V

Spent half the day at the Museum of Natural History, and the other half at the Museum of Modern Art. I loved them both! The Museum of Natural History had a significant display dedicated to the area of Biology I love most - invertebrates! I have decided not to bore you with photos of jellies, crabs, and squids. Needless to say, I spent the majority of my time there and sped through everything else.

I doubt I would have enjoyed the MoMA as much if it weren't for their pretty extensive photography exhibit. Somehow paintings and drawings are difficult for me to fathom. They have a lovely area surrounded by the building where you can dine, have some coffee and just people watch all afternoon!

The 9/11 Memorial is, in my opinion, very well designed. I was a little put off by people posing and smiling for photographs taken by the memorial pools - this, to me, just doesn't seem like the place for it. A very nice NYPD officer took the time to talk, our conversation initially being about the sweltering heat. I eventually found out that his sister (whom he is very, very proud of) attends Harvard, while he is considering pursuing a master's degree at the City University of New York.

It's amazing how you can talk to anyone there!

New York, Day IV

Standard tourist day. Took a ferry to Liberty Island alone. As much as I wanted to do a John Lennon pose in front of the Statue of Liberty, there were just too many people and I didn't take my tripod with me. Another ferry took me to Ellis Island. Everyone there was listening to one of those audio guides. There was no sign saying they were sterilized, and the obsessive compulsive in me can't take the chance. I almost got on a ferry to New Jersey. They need to make their signs much bigger, seriously.

The walk across the Brooklyn Bridge would have been enjoyable if not for the weather. That said, I only made it to about 1/5 of the way or less. Didn't stay too long for the same reason.

We dropped by Washington Square Park and NYU (might as well), walked past a fantastic Beatles mural and headed home early for once.

I tried out my new B&H babies (that place is nuts) at the High Line after dinner. That's Steven Molofsky, who works in fine arts.