Holi Festival of Colors

[efirmage]

I recently went to the Holi Festival of Colors in Spanish Fork, Utah. I decided to leave my usual photo equipment at home and go with a couple Fuji Quicksnap disposable cameras. I wanted to push myself not to rely on specific equipment, and also avoid getting colored dust inside my lenses 😉

I found the results very fun. It was great walking around with these tiny cameras and being as inconspicuous as possible. They provide a dreamy look that lends itself well to the event. Not having to focus or set exposure was also quite a change for me, and allowed me to immerse myself a little more in the event. Definitely beats walking around with a large and expensive setup and having to worry about ruining anything, or capturing the perfect moment. It's more about shooting from the hip and having a great time.

Enjoy the photographs! I hope to post more as I scan them.


Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr


Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr


Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr


Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr


Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr


Untitled by Ed Firmage, on Flickr

 

[mbisc]

Interesting set of photos -- thanks for sharing!

Good decision on the camera selection at Holi, too.

 

[hausen]

There really is a dreamy quality there. I like it. Would have been interesting to see how those colors looking with Velvia though? Not worth the risk I agree getting equipment coated in paint.

 

[bgb]

Does the paint wash out of your hair and clothes ok?
Guess you could use a camera designed for underwater like a Nikonos but I think you picked the best camera for the job.
Nice photos😀

 

[rommelgc]

nice photos there ... thanks for sharing. must be even great to experience Holi in India!

There really is a dreamy quality there. I like it. Would have been interesting to see how those colors looking with Velvia though? Not worth the risk I agree getting equipment coated in paint.

had the same thing in mind. the event was a festival of colors so why not go berserk and shot chrome ... Velvia. then i saw the choice of camera ... good call though maybe next time crack it open and reload another film in it 🙂