Topic: behind the door

[imagesfrugales]

In the weekend thread I asked "What is - behind - that door?". The rhythm of the question is a reminiscance of Laurie Andersons "What - is behind - that curtain?" from her record "Big Science". Please forgive me. I recently listened again to some of her songs after years.


What - is behind - that door? by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr

It's the door of a greenhouse in our botanical garden. And here is what I photographed behind that door. All taken with Mona the homemade meniscus lens on Kodak Ektar 100.


behind the door 07 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 04 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 01 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 03 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 02 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr

[imagesfrugales]

and the last 5 ...


behind the door 10 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 09 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 08 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 05 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr


behind the door 06 by Imagesfrugales, on Flickr

The last one alone was worth the effort imo. Thanks for watching.

[Indofunk]

I love these closeups! And the dreamy vignetting of the meniscus lens! Thank you for sharing!

[irv_b]

So many wonders in there Reinhold. Well done that a brilliant set of shots each one I could lok at for ages.

[imagesfrugales]

Thank you very much for your encouragement. Here's an updated album about the lens:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/imagesfrugales/sets/72157639226654434

[02Pilot]

Those are really nicely done. The muted color rendering of the lens suits the subject well.

[jharr]

Very inspiring Reinhold. I think I have some old magnifiers lying around. Maybe I will make a nice soft lens. Then I will just need you to fly to San Diego and give me some composition lessons. 

[imagesfrugales]

You're a true fan, James. Thank you so much for all your appreciation here and elsewhere. Too bad that I'm very lazy and clumsy in commenting.

PS: I'm eagerly waiting for the return of the processed color films. Will probably take some more days. (edit: oops, belongs to the ironworks essay)

PPS: James, composing with the "toy lenses" is easy. Since the borders are mostly blurred, put the subject in the middle. I would love to go to San Diego, but I fear I won't make it in this life.

[Late Developer]

Nothing wrong with those - real stunners.  Can't pick a favourite but I'd have a print of the Lily pads and the door on my wall any day.....

[jojonas~]

great character with that lens to lend its feel to these photos