The Forty Foot, Sandycove, Dublin

The Forty Foot,

famous bathing place

near Joyce's Martello Tower,

Sandycove, Dublin.

People swim here every day

come rain or shine.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, BlacKeys B+W Film

Autumns Rich Palette

The simple beauty of nature.

Autumn's rich palette of colour

is contained within this sycamore leaf.

Above - Translucent light reveals the intricate cell structure.

Hipstamtic, Jane Lens, Blanko Freedom13 Film

Below - Reflected light reveals saturated colours

Hipstamatic, Loftus Lens, DC Catelli Film

Georgian Liverpool

There are certain subject for which the Hipstamatic App is ideally suited.

I was taking some photographs in Falkner Square, Liverpool and, when finished, decided to

try out some of the Hisptamatic combinations on this leafy, shady section of old terraces.

Above

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, BlacKeys B+W Film

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, C-Type Plate Film

I thought this was my favourite but then I tried the combination below.

  Hipstamatic, Diego Lens, Uchitel 20 Film

I love the soft muted tones in this image, they suit the subject perfectly.

Hipstamatic, Diego Lens, Blanko C16 Film

A Rose by Hipstamatic

The Hipstamatic App has added several new "films" to its stock recently.

I chose this beautiful creamy rose as a suitable test subject to assess the qualities of each.

Hispstamatic, Jane Lens D-Type Plate Film

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Blanko C16 Film

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Robusta Film

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Sussex Film

Hispatmatic, Jane Lens, C-Type Plate Film

To compare the rose photographed with the ordinary camera.

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed.

The Sussex Film has a quality similar to the standard camera but gives the

image a slightly roughened shaded border with is simple without

being distracting, but, for this subject, I love the antique feel to the rose

that the C-Type Plate Film produces.

Liverpool and The Queen Elizabeth

The Cunard Queen Elizabeth

dwarfs the iconic Liverpool waterfront

during her visit last week.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, BlacKeys Extra Fine Film

Real Alcázar, Sevilla, Andalucía

Patio of the virgins

Mudejar and Renaissance motifs,

cool shade

in the heat of the day.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film

Reflections

underground pool,

cool, still water.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film

Sunlight and shadow

on marble floors.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film

Sunlight and shadow

through iron bars.

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

Heat, Sevilla and the Plaza de España

Sevilla, City of Andalucía

hot summer sun beats down

the arc of the Plaza de España

seems to focus the heat,

tiled surfaces hot to touch.

Opposite the cool shade of the

Parque Maria Luisa

dappled light, cool greens.

All images

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film

Powerscourt, Dublin

Another beautiful garden

partly Italian style

laid out with

stunning views of Sugarloaf,

the Wicklow hills.

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

Ancient beech

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film

Japanese Garden

Hipstamatic, Loftus Lens, DC Film

Long shadows across the lawn.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, D-Type Plate Film

Clouds and Angels

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

Late Spring Blooms

It was late May before the countryside bloomed into Spring

The hawthorn and rape filled the fields with colour

The yellow fields are warm sunlight under the blue sky.

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film

 The laburnum is vibrant yellow against blue skies.

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

Contrasts of Light, Florence, Italy

An evening of storm

The thunder rolls away

Sun breaking through clouds

Spreading light over the Arno.

Next morning is calm and clear

Morning sunlight pours over

Golden tinted buildings. 

Both images

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Kodot XGrizzled Film

Many Shades of Autumn

A tall beech

resplendent in its coppery autumn coat.

iPhone Camera, processed with Snapseed App.

Early morning leaf fall

Fresh after a passing shower.

Hipstamatic, Loftus Lens, DC Film

Glorious autumn colours in Alexandra Park, Crosby.

Hipstamatic, Loftus Lens, DC Film

The stately beech,

Contrasts of copper

and green.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Sugar Film

The glory of a leaf

as autumn chills hit the air.

In dying it gives us a whole

new palette of colour.

iPhone Camera, processed with Snapseed App.

Yellow Plums in a Blue Bowl

Shades of Matisse

The contrast of colours

Yellow Plums in a Blue Bowl

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Big Up Film

Colour

The vibrant colour of this hydrangea

Attracted me to take a photograph.

Although it was a brilliant sunny day

This bush was in shade,

Yet glowing with light

from reflected sunlight.

I love the way the leaves

Graduate their colour to match

The flower's shading.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Sugar Film

Wonderful Skies after rain

Crosby beach,

The air, clean and clear after rain,

Clouds gently dispersing

Aflame with orange light

From a golden setting sun.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Ina's 1982 Film