Just One Roll Left - Join the "24 Frames in May" Contest
One week left to shoot a roll of 24 Frames and live in infamy for weeks to come.
Seven days.
That's what we've got. There's just a single week left to aim, shoot, develop, and submit your images for the "24 Frames in May" contest.
Now, I'm not saying that's equivalent to solving the debt crisis. Yet, I'm not saying it isn't. There's an art and a science to it all. You need your creativity, your quick reflexes, and a keen eye. But most importantly, you need your camera.
One that holds film.
Remember film? Tri-X, Delta, Provia, Ektar, that crap we got from the bargain bin at Hollywood Camera? S’all good.
Oh, and did I mention this?
There are prizes.
Yes, those shiny rewards that make our hearts flutter like a bird captured in perfect freeze-frame. But I won't be spilling the beans just yet.
Check our contest home page tomorrow, May 26th for the prize list.
It's like Christmas in May, but instead of reindeer, we have apertures and ISO settings.
"24 Frames in May" is an homage to the good ol' days, when each click of the shutter mattered. When every frame was a sacred canvas, not just a pixel count on an SD card.
It's not just about winning; it's about having fun with one roll of film.
Because, let's be honest, going digital can feel like having an infinite bowl of ice cream.
Sounds great until you can't remember the taste of the first scoop.
So, let's rewind and reload. Let's savor each shot, each frame. Let's put thought and care back into our images. And perhaps, just perhaps, we'll remember why we fell in love with photography in the first place.
So, if you've been stalling, procrastinating, or just living under a rock, consider this a friendly nudge. Or, if you're still on the fence, consider this a gentle push. And if you're scared, remember that even Peter Lindbergh had to start somewhere.
Go dust off your film camera, scout out some locations, and start rolling.
Because time, my dear friends, is ticking faster than a shutter at 1/8000th of a second.
The contest isn't just about the best picture; it's about the best story told within 24 frames. In a world saturated with digital images, your film could be the refreshing pause that reminds everyone why we love this craft.
It's a fun ride. One week left. The adrenaline of a ticking clock. A looming deadline.
(I do my best work when the hours become few.)
One roll of film. Twenty-four frames. And endless possibilities.
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