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Petri 7S Test

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Tom (Admin)

Half a year ago, my mother-in-law asked me if I could use an old Petri 7S and a Minolta SRT101 they had laying around and after some quick research online I responded “most definitely!”  The Minolta will be the subject … Continue reading →

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Testing the Ansco Regent

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

Sometimes I’m not sure whether these posts I do on whether or not I’ve been able to make these vintage cameras work are more about the cameras, or about the content of the photos I’ve managed to snap.  This is … Continue reading →

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Mylapore’s Annual Kolam Contest

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

When I first arrived in southern India, I blogged about the “kolams” made by millions of women in India every day.  So it turns out this is also a competitive sport of sorts! Over the last four days, the Mylapore … Continue reading →

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Photowalk: Diwali

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

This morning, we rose early to go on another Chennai photowalk, especially for Diwali.  Again the route chosen for the group took us near the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, in Mylapore – which I blogged about a few weeks ago.  At this … Continue reading →

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Chennai Photowalk Part 3: Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

…as far as this particular photowalk goes, I’ve saved the best for last. We initially went into the less-trafficked entrance entrance to this amazing temple, following the lead of the Indians in our group, and after a few photos, were … Continue reading →

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Chennai Photowalk Part 2: Streets at Night

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

It seems strange to think that, after 2 months living in this city, we haven’t really been out at night.  I’ve been out very early and there are a surprising number of people up and about – this is the … Continue reading →

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Chennai Photowalk: In Search of Golu

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

Golu, also known as Kolu or Bommai Golu – the “festival of dolls” – has come to Chennai.  Golu is celebrated during the festival of Navratri in southern India.  I find the background of the festival confusing, not knowing many … Continue reading →

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