Category: Art & Culture

  • Berlin on Film

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    There is something so special about shooting on film. I used to tell people that was bullshit before I got my first analogue camera at Christmas, but now I take it all back!

    The look is so unique and although there are loads of filters out there that can take your digital photos in the direction of a film photo, they just don’t cut it. But more than the look, I love the whole process of shooting on film. You have to really slow down and consider the shot before you take it. With digital you can just shoot and shoot and delete later, but this can mean you’re not as invested in each shot. With film you have to nail the exposure and compose the picture correctly, because every shot costs you money!

    I wish I’d picked up an analogue camera sooner and I urge anyone who’s serious about photography to get one. It’s a steep learning curve but it’s absolutely worth it!

    berlin water shimmer bokeh

    berlin building man at window in film fuji

    bokeh closeup lights fuji400 film

    berlin flats skyline

    fuji400 film colour blocks

    berlin fernsehturm skyline warschauer

    berlin reflection on ground

    tempelhof in winter

    tempelhof fire hydrant

    One Response to “Berlin on Film”

    1. Kemkem says:

      My husband is a professional photographer and learned on film. He loved it, and still does, but eventually had to switch to digital as it got more expensive. A roll to develop averaged $12, then the cost of the film..;o( he sold a couple of the cameras and hung on to one. It certainly does make you consider the shot.

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  • Olympus OM-D: Photography Playground 2014

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    Olympus Photography Playground Visitor

    The Olympus OM-D: Photography Playground is back! Compared to last year’s edition (see our review here), the new Playground is less edgy and more family-friendly, which is either good or bad news, depending on whether you have or hate kids. The exceptions are three exhibitions in stark monochrome that use light, sound and material to fantastic effect – whether by creating an HR Giger-esque organic/industrial sculpture, or a sonic strobe-scape with as much impact as Amon Tobin’s 3D live show.

    My personal highlight was local artist Clemens Behr’s fragile, fractured installation, pieced together with the materials of the Opernwerkstätten site – a thoughtful work of impressive scale. We totally recommend a (free!) visit, at a time when the place is less likely to be crowded, when you can spend all the time you like immersed in disorientating, photogenic installations. Click here to get all the details.

    [Edit: if you want to borrow a free Olympus camera, don’t forget to take your passport and Anmeldebestätigung!]

    Olympus Photography Playground Hanging Webs

    Olympus Photography Playground Webs

    Olympus Photography Playground Visitor Taking Photo

    Olympus Photography Playground Lens Flare Exhibition

    Olympus Photography Playground Light Beams and People

    Olympus Photography Playground Light Beams

    Olympus Photography Playground Exhibition

    Olympus Photography Playground Zoë Noble Portrait Selfie

    One Response to “Olympus OM-D: Photography Playground 2014”

    1. Marco says:

      I heard so much about it now. I think I will eventually go there :) . Thanks for the advice!

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  • Daily Deutsch Doodle: Unkraut

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    Daily Deutsch: Unkraut

    by Kaytie Spellman

    Daily Deutsch Doodles are a series of illustrations based on contributions to the #dailydeutsch Twitter hashtag, aimed at helping people trying to learn German.

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    1. papaerk says:

      yep thats a good drawing of weeds alright …the green devils!!!

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  • Daily Deutsch Doodle: Schornstein

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    Daily Deutsch: Schornstein

    by Kaytie Spellman

    Daily Deutsch Doodles are a series of illustrations based on contributions to the #dailydeutsch Twitter hashtag, aimed at helping people trying to learn German.

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  • Daily Deutsch Doodle: Am Arsch der Welt

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    Daily Deutsch: Am Arsch der Welt

    by Julie Shipley

    Daily Deutsch Doodles are a series of illustrations based on contributions to the #dailydeutsch Twitter hashtag, aimed at helping people trying to learn German.