Indonesia in analogue

[tsiklonaut]

I've always carried some sort of digital, but decided to do this trip more different - take only analog cameras and a stash of film with me, both 120 and 135 rolls. I didn't want it to be the usual single-trick-poney film tour the photographers tend to do with just one or two favourite films they know throughout. In the dying age of film variation I decided to push my limit and took all sorts of films with me for experimentation: color negatives, slides, b&w and infrared and see how I would cope under very wide spectrum of analog "pressure".

I'll post most with edges to see what film I used.

Here it goes.

First stop was actually Singapore, with it's exovert and showoff layout, it's got a decent metro system though:

Rush hour Metro by tsiklonaut, on Flickr












Singapore night by tsiklonaut, on Flickr













Some shopping? by tsiklonaut, on Flickr













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Funky bottom by tsiklonaut, on Flickr

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[tsiklonaut]

Then another airy dash to Indonesian islands. Felt good flying over the equatorial Indian ocean dreamland:

Dreaming by tsiklonaut, on Flickr​

 

[tsiklonaut]

And then came Indonesia.


It's third time here already, and our choice of transport: a small motorbike to dash around the narrow mountain roads and chaotic traffic. Good thing my wife loves it too.

Rolling by tsiklonaut, on Flickr

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The nature is beautiful:

Jungle river by tsiklonaut, on Flickr​

And there's so much culture to see:

Pura Beji entrance by tsiklonaut, on Flickr​

More later...

 

[robert blu]

I'm very impressed both, by your photos ( I really like the colors in the funky bottom) which are excellent and by your desire, capacity to take risks and push your limit! It's a good lesson not to forget!
robert
PS: you posted more photos when I was typing this, great monochromatic photos !

 

[bucs]

Great photos! Admire your versatility especially when travelling when sometimes most people tend to simplify their kit 🙂

 

[pakeha]

impressive...your images and your attitude

 

[tsiklonaut]

Inside cloud by tsiklonaut, on Flickr













Volcano Watchers by tsiklonaut, on Flickr













The Rim by tsiklonaut, on Flickr​

 

[tsiklonaut]

Indian Ocean seascapes posess that poetic beauty:

Dawn by tsiklonaut, on Flickr












Wind Painting by tsiklonaut, on Flickr













. by tsiklonaut, on Flickr​

 

[Harry S.]

The negative edges are distracting.

 

[tsiklonaut]

The negative edges are distracting.

My apologies that you don't like the pics, it's simply how I work and see my pictures presented. I reckon I'll stop from here then.

 

[Harry S.]

I like your pictures but I personally find the presentation garish. I dont think you need to show off that they are film, that is apparent in the tones and the feel.

No offense intended.

 

[lawrence]

For me the medium format shots, both colour and b&w, work best but have to agree with previous post about the film borders. Might be better just to make a note in the thread of which film was used.

 

[rbelyell]

if theres no offense intended, i personally dont see any reason for the original post, especially when it was devoid of any other thought, comment or perspective. i love the presentation, am a big fan of doing the mundane differently and enjoyed the series. i hope the author will not be deterred by gratuitously nasty posts--its unfortunately the cost of doing business at a time where the mantra is 'if you have nothing good to say go ahead and blurt it out anyway'.

of course, no offense intended.

 

[lawrence]

if theres no offense intended, i personally dont see any reason for the comment

I can't see anything wrong with a comment like this. It's a personal opinion honestly expressed and that surely is the point of a forum such as this? How bland things would be if we were restricted only to 'good', 'great' or 'fantastic'!

 

[benji77]

I like the raw, naturalistic 'scrapbook' feel the frames give. It reminds me of the thrill you have while flipping through an old-fashioned book you made when you were a kid.

Oh yes, as I am from Singapore, that first shot is far from our 'rush hour'. Sometimes during rush hour, you may not be able to even lift your arms for such a shot 🙂

 

[shadowfox]

Margus, beautiful photos, and the way you present it with the film edge makes it unique. Please continue doing it.

- From another film fan.

 

[Harry S.]

if theres no offense intended, i personally dont see any reason for the original post, especially when it was devoid of any other thought, comment or perspective. i love the presentation, am a big fan of doing the mundane differently and enjoyed the series. i hope the author will not be deterred by gratuitously nasty posts--its unfortunately the cost of doing business at a time where the mantra is 'if you have nothing good to say go ahead and blurt it out anyway'.

of course, no offense intended.

The thing about honest and accurate feedback is you need to be as forthcoming with the negative as you are with the positives....that way when tsiklonaut sees me say "I like your pictures...." hopefully he trusts that is how I really feel and not some empty compliment.

 

[Solinar]

I for one like originality. Different strokes for different folks.

With regards to the imagery - tsiklonaut, I like how you see your subjects.

Kudos, keep them coming.

Best Regards from:

 

[calebarchie]

I like your pictures but I personally find the presentation garish. I dont think you need to show off that they are film, that is apparent in the tones and the feel.

No offense intended.

I disagree, I find your initial comment quite boorish with no other feedback. I don't understand why the OP would feel the need to boast? I personally like the borders, they contribute to a raw and rugged feeling nicely fitting of Indonesia (as well for informations sake).


Very nice set, good to see you challenge yourself and come out with some stunning results!

 

[Bill Clark]

I feel like you brought me along with your trip looking at these beautiful photographs.