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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · 15h

“Glint”

Haliburton, Ontario

Hasselblad 500C, Carl Zeiss Distagon 50 mm f4, Kodak Gold 200

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#Glow
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · 6d

“Looking for Light (2)”

Haliburton, Ontario

Hasselblad 500C, Carl Zeiss Distagon 50 mm f4, Kodak Gold 200

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#Relax
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · 14d

“Lining Up”

Toronto, Ontario

Minolta P’s, 24 mm f4.5, Kentmere 100

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#OntheRoad
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · 21d

“Riveting”

Toronto, Ontario (2021)

RealitySoSubtle 6x9F (Pinhole), Ilford FP4+, Ilfotec DD-X (1+4), cropped to 6x6

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#pinhole
#Angles
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · 28d

“Home Study”

Vermont, USA (1973)

Canon FTb, 50 mm, Kodak Kodachrome

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#Home
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Sep 6

“Memories of Summer”

Toronto, Ontario

Kodak Flashfun Hawkeye Camera, Kodak Gold 200 (127 film expired 1995)

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#127film
#Summer
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Aug 23

“Strait Lines”

Georgia Strait, British Columbia

Olympus Pen F, E.Zuiko Auto-W 25 mm f 4, Kentmere 200 @ 125

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#halfframe
#Skyline
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Aug 16

“End Game”

Toronto, Ontario (2024)

Minolta P’s, 24 mm f4.5, Kentmere 100. Developed in Flic Film Black White and Green.

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#Pieces
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Aug 9

“Making Waves”

County Kerry, Ireland (2023)

Nikon F2A, Nikkor 50 mm f1.4 + yellow filter, FP4+

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#Jagged
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Aug 2

“Gratitude”

Haliburton, Ontario (2023)

Holga WPC (pinhole), Kodak Gold 200

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#pinhole
#Gratitude
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 26

Gone but not forgotten!

John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 26

“Waves”

Oregon, USA (1977)

Canon FTb, 50 mm, Kodak Ektachrome 64

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#Alternating
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 19

“Festina Lente”

Haliburton, Ontario (2020)

Holga WPC (pinhole), Kodak Tri-X

A panoramic pinhole can smooth both time and space.

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#pinhole
#Smooth
#BlueSkyArtShow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 12

#Sideways

“Summer”

Haliburton, Ontario, 2024

Horseman Convertible, Horseman 62 mm f5.6, Reflx Lab Pro 100

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#SummerDaze

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 5

Analogue framing!

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 5

“Woodcut”

Haliburton, Ontario

Franke & Heidecke Heidoscop Stereo Camera (1928), Tessar 7.5 cm f 4.5, FP4+

A slice of time in a side by side (parallel) stereo view.

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#stereography
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Sideways

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thanks! Your combination of vintage lenses and French subjects is wonderful.

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jul 1

“Into the Woods”

Galiano Island, British Columbia

Olympus XA4 Macro, Zuiko 28 mm f3.5, HP5+

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#GetOutside

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jun 21

“Strummin’!”

Toronto, Ontario

Minolta P’s, 24 mm f4.5, Kentmere 100. Developed in Flic Film Black White and Green.

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Joy

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · Jun 7

“Fancy Pants”

Toronto, Ontario, 2024

Leica M6, Summicron 50 mm f2, Kodak Ektachrome E100

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Vibrant

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · May 31

“Under Standing”

Toronto, Ontario, 2021

Holga 120N, Optical Lens 1:8 60 mm, HP5+

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Underneath

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · May 28

“Seat of Learning (2023)”

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nikon S2, Nikkor 50 mm f2, Kentmere 100, DD-X (1+4)

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#LightAndShadow

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · May 17

“Sling Shot”

Haliburton, Ontario

Agfa Isolette III, Agfa Solinar 75 mm f3.5, Kodak Gold 200

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Texture

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · May 12

“Run it Up the Flagpole”

Toronto, Ontario

Zero Image 2000, Pinhole, FP4+

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2025

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#pinhole

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John Alton @johnalton.bsky.social · May 10

“Fence Lines (2024)”

Near Kirkfield, Ontario

Minolta P’s, 24 mm f4.5, Kentmere 100. Developed with Flic Film Black White & Green.

#filmphotography
#believeinfilm
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Lines

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