White Temple - Holga

[Herriot]

Any comments on this plastic camera image would be gratefully received as usual,

Many thanks
Herriot

[MB1]

I like the composition and subject quite a bit.

I am always conflicted about Holga shots, why someone would choose to shoot with a crummy camera is a bit of a quandry but often the results are quite pleasing. I just can't help but wonder if the image would be better if shot through a quality lens.

Still, this is a VERY worthy image.

[Yoyo Szeto]

Hi Herriot,
I see a snake chasing a baby elephant and the phoenixes are calling the police for help. Seriously, iy is good.
yoyo

[mtbbrian]

I love the contrast of the white temple against the blue sky!
Brian

[megan]

Completely brilliant.

[Frog]

Yup! It looks like a Holga, alright.

[Herriot]

All, glad you liked it, taken with the plastic camera due to the simplicity of a marvellous scene.

My work camera is a 5D & my $3000 lenses and I just really enjoy the release that I can find from composing images and taking a chance with the Holga. Infact, IMO, every photographer should carry at least one. I saw the picture and just enjoy...

[mtbbrian]

IMO, every photographer should carry at least one. I saw the picture and just enjoy...

I second that thought!
Holga's are just plain fun and using one will make you a better photographer.
The challenges inherent to using such a rudimentary camera will help you compose and think about making photographs, as well as having only 12 shots per roll, you'll really want to make each frame count.
Just the humble opinion of a "Holga Master"
:biggrin5:
Brian

[Cathathome]

I like the composition and subject quite a bit.

I am always conflicted about Holga shots, why someone would choose to shoot with a crummy camera is a bit of a quandry but often the results are quite pleasing. I just can't help but wonder if the image would be better if shot through a quality lens.

Still, this is a VERY worthy image.

While I get what you are saying, I think the unexpected/unplanned/unanticipated effects of shooting with a crappy camera has its appeal. I'm guessing that the effects achieved here would never have come about with a "real" camera, it's so spontaneous and unforeseen. Makes me want to pick up some crappy cameras and see what I can find...

[draymorton]

Great shot. The Holga effect suits the subject well.

[Note to self: buy Holga]

[OldClicker]

Congrats on the featured photo. The Holga shots always keep me grounded when I start getting caught up in some of the 'gear' talk about what I need to get a good photo. - TF

[chaman]

Okay...Im lost...why you call it Holga?? LOL!! Sorry for the newbie question though! Love that pic!

[mtbbrian]

Okay...Im lost...why you call it Holga?? LOL!! Sorry for the newbie question though! Love that pic!

A Holga is a camera.
It's often thought of as a "toy camera", because it's rather rudimentary by today's standards.
It's made mostly of plasctic and has only one shutter speed, the focus scale on the lens has icons rather than a scale with distances and all that.
It's a camera that everyone should have, in my opinion.
Take a look at my website to see what the cameras look like and other examples of Holga photographs.
Brian

[Shebang]

Okay...Im lost...why you call it Holga?? LOL!! Sorry for the newbie question though! Love that pic!

chaman: Thanks for asking -- I was wondering as well. Learn something everyday here.

Herriot: Beautiful photo!

[LeeIs]

Harriot, lovely shot and tones to this. These holga images are growing on me!

[starriderrick]

Harriot,Nice find.

Wow...Great details, the shadowplay is superb.In good light Holgas get the wonderful exposure.'

Nicely composed with colors, contrast that are fantastic. I would have to say after seeing this...Holgas rock!
Congratulations on your Featured photo.Well deserved.

Rick