Film camera images:

I took a film camera down to Devon as a final development for my original collections project, I used the film camera to take some more final photos of my dads bikes and then moved onto more scenic images. I decided to move forward from bike collections but still include the personal and family aspects by photographing my family holiday. I believe that by doing this I have still managed to keep these images personal and meaningful. I also wanted to bring back aspects of the project that I had explored earlier on, such as the water collection experiments that I conducted. I have achieved this by showcasing water in different forms such as, rain, mist, streams and the ocean. 

I believe that the final bike photographs have turned out really well. I made sure to take up close shots to showcase a variety of dynamic angles. I think that the black, white and grey tones cause these images to have a much more moody atmosphere compared to the previous coloured photographs. I believe that the initial colour scheme of these photos cause them to feel cold and distant, as if they were taken years ago. However when looking at the subject of these images they become more personal, creating a sense of familiarity for the viewer. I think that these photos have character, they tell a story about the owner of the bikes and cycling equipment. The worn away gloves show that they must cycle often and the dirty bike could indicate that they prefer the adventure of off road trails over on road, and I believe that this then creates a bond between the photographs and the viewer as they feel connected to the owner rather than the bikes. My favourite out of these images is the third photo of the bike caked in mud. There is something raw and unfiltered about this photo and I think that the mud and dirt allow the image to feel relatable and real. I believe that It invokes an authentic atmosphere and doesn't seem staged, it' imperfect and inviting.

As a way to keep connecting my photos to myself and my family I took the film camera with me on holiday to Devon. This area is somewhere we have been coming to for years and holds a special place in my heart. I think that all of these photos have turned out well, however, when scanning at a higher resolution them I noticed that the scanner had scratches and marks that were unfortunately picked up and are visible on my photos. To rectify this I will use a more modern digital scanner so that they come out cleaner. When looking at these photos I believe that there is something really magical about them, the black and white tones cause them to seem as if they were taken in the 50's which is in direct contrast to the modern clothing that can be seen being worn by the people. I think that contrast between modern and old fashioned is what makes these images so interesting. I believe that my most successful photo is the image of the sea tractor as it came out very clear, bright and clean. There is a clear focal point and the smaller details are clear, the tractor stands out against the background. I think that the novelty of the sea tractor creates a friendly and inviting dynamic with the viewer 

I really enjoy some of the darker images as they add a moody and gritty atmosphere to the photo as if they were taken from a film noir, especially the shot of the barn and the shot of the tree. These two photos were taken on a very misty day and I think that can be seen through the photos, they are grainy and seem to be almost foggy and I think that this creates a spooky and unsettling atmosphere. The barn looks abandoned and derelict and I think that it conveys feelings of danger, and this atmosphere is only enhanced by the rust and decay. I think a lot of the scenic hill and beach shots have a loneliness about them, there are only ever a few people in the shot if any at all. It feels isolating, as if I am walking around an abandoned island.