Yet again I’m embarking on a one photo a day for a year project. This will be my fourth, the last one being in 2021. This will be the first time though that I’ve used the iPhone for it, and specifically the Hipstamatic app. If you don’t know what that does, and do want to know, there’s a short explanation HERE.
Doing a 365 project is not easy, especially as time goes on and you are struggling for ideas, but it’s good discipline and keeps photography at the front of your mind. My photography of late has been in the back of my mind, especially when Sophie my shooting pal is away for a few weeks and the weather is not so good ( which is a LOT of the time!). Last year I started shooting with film a lot more and going forward will still be doing that, but that’s not cheap so a 365 with the Contax is not an option, and I’ve done all my other 365’s with my digital DLSRs.
So this will be a deep delve in to what the Hipstamatic can do. I’ll post my week’s shots up, probably every Monday, I’ll also be putting the details of what lens/film combo’s I used. I’ll be using one combination a week to keep each week in a uniform set. There will be pictures of cats, grandkids, Phil, trees, places I go and (hopefully) people I meet, and a few words to go with them.
So without further ado…Welcome to my life ~ 365 days in photographs.
Week One ~ Kantō HP lens, Ina’s 1935 film
January 1st, Sunday. New Years Day
Phil’s daughter Shelley and her daughter Liddy came for a sleepover, as her hubby and son had gone off for a football match and were staying away overnight. I cooked a Sunday roast dinner and then we did music videos, watched a DVD of Liddy in her Drama group end of year all singing/dancing review and had a lovely family evening together.
January 2nd, Monday
I never tire of being amazed how Winnie navigates Phil’s model desk and the blinds to get on the window sill.
January 3rd, Tuesday
Is it too soon for another Winnie shot? I don’t think so, snuggled in her radiator bed.
I’d meant to keep going with the same settings but accidentally changed to Odakayu film instead of the Ina’s 🙄. Same lens though.
January 4th, Wednesday
Today was my first day back to work after the festive break, though I’m then off until the following Monday so it wasn’t really a hardship. It was nice to arrive home in proper daylight and with a blue sky for a change!
January 5th, Thursday
Phil was on a late shift today and I had my Grandson Callum to look after whilst Shelley was at University. It was a great day, we did shopping, went to lunch and then down to Marsden Rocks for a coffee, coke and some photography! I love spending time with Cal, we talked about lots of stuff and had a few laughs, can’t wait to do it again.
January 6th, Friday
A day for housework, blogwork and a bit of shopping at Lidl in Pelaw. Pelaw is the residential area over the tracks from Wardley. If you’ve ever seen the movie Get Carter you might remember the Post Office scene
As you can see, the Post Office is now a Greggs Bakery 🙂
Saturday 7th, Saturday
A quiet day today, cold and showery weather. I’ve been mapping out photography outings for when Sophie returns at the end of the month. I couldn’t finish the first week without a shot of Lord Vincent though.
So that’s the first week done. Onwards……
Fraggle's Otherverse 
Get Carter is such a classic film, and a great snapshot of the time. I never tire of watching it.
Well done with the App, it produces some interesting results.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete!
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I’m looking forward to another 365. I rarely understand the technical stuff, but I love the pictures.
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Thanks April! Thes should be a bit different from my usual fare.
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I hope this 365 works better for you than the previous one did. I just remember the prompts from last time and they were doozies, especially when the people leading out didn’t really even go by them.
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Walking my own path this time Booky!
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How much of a hipster do you have to be to use a Hipstamatic? How does it measure how much of a hipster you are?
Classic LV and Winnie, they really know how to put on a show.
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You don’t have to be a hipster at all. It doesn’t. Thanks!
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Cute grandkids, Fraggle.
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Thanks Don.
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Nice work and good idea to post only once a week. I think 365 projects in anything can be a good thing to take on! Looking forward to more.
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Cheers Naomi!
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Oooh, I’m excited you’re doing another 365. These are awesome shots. I especially love the one of Winnie behind the blinds and the one of Callum with the camera. That looks like a really cool place to visit!
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It’s a great coastline here, lots of interesting rocks 🤣
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Interesting week! Will be looking forward to the rest of the year.
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Cheers Marland!
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So are there prompts for this 365 project or are you just on your own with the Hippy Hippy Shake camera? Got some good ones this week!
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Yes just me on my own this time, no more daft prompts that drive me mad! Cheers!
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I’m just here for the cat shots! LOLOLOLOL
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There’ll be lots of those!
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I always liked your photos with the Hipstamatic app, it will be interesting how it works though with a camera that has evolved too much, as I recall the first ones were with an older version. Thank you for sharing the journey, fragglerocking.
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Thanks for coming along Francis!
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I excited for this new project and I’m so glad you’re doing it your way! You have a fantastic eye and I love the emotions your photos evoke! Especially the cats. Onward…hugs, C
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Yes, into a new week now! Thanks for coming along XXX
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