Suuupawide

Enter the Black Slim Devil

An all-plastic 35mm f/11 film camera with a 22mm wide angle lens, and shutter speed locked at 1/125s, this Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim remake by Superheadz (made in Tokyo) has reinvigorated the toy camera scene, and has been an essential part of my photographing adventures here in Seoul. If used properly (mostly where sunlight is abundant, and light can easily enter through the lens), the photos are emblazoned with it's signature vignetted edges, and distinguishable lens flare. The colors have come out amazingly beautiful to my delight, though I am still very inconsistent with it thus far. Also, the camera is lightweight, and very easy to handle. The only drawback would be the small viewfinder, but it's so inconspicuous and quick it's perfect for street photography. Sometimes I don't even put the camera up to eye level, but just shoot at arm's length!

Nonetheless, here are a few of my favorite shots taken from 3 different rolls (all same film types).

enjoi

Rolls:
1-3. Fujifilm Superia 400

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かめはめ波!!!!!!!!







#2




directly outside my villa. loud mornings.





#3






i see five.


biking season.




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Berty Bert's got some Seoul

My good friend, and a fellow GM, Albert, visited Seoul a few weeks ago, and it was rather refreshing seeing a familiar face. Let's just say that last time I saw him was via skype a few months ago, but in real life? Probably 2 to 3 years ago. I mean it's been a while. Regardless of how much time had actually passed by, it seemed as if none had. Though age and maturity were on his side, Berty, had clearly held onto his youth and exuberance. Likewise, the particular variation and change in speech when hanging out with Berty is inevitable. Especially since "EVERYTHING-GETS-MORE-EXCITING-WHEN-WE-TALK-LIKE-THIS!" &, unless you've hung out with him, it certainly may be difficult to comprehend my feeble attempt to portray his voice accurately through writing. In any regards, if you ever get a chance to meet him in real life, I hope you get to hear it.

Anyways, Jungle, and I met up with Berty at Itaewon in front of the Hamilton, and then we headed towards Myeongdong, Insadong, SamCheongdong, Bukchon, before heading to Hongdae to grab some dinner. Though we did a lot of walking, we shared a lot of insight about careers, uci, grad school, bakeries, food, teaching, being abroad and away from home for such a long time, chelsea, life, our futures, and our pasts among other things. As we were in the cafe, eating an enormous waffle topped with ice cream and fresh fruits, I felt as if we had taken a weekend trip to SF, or some other city along the west coast, like it was the summer of 2006. How sweet the reminiscing felt.. Unfortunately, during the week I didn't get a chance to see Berty until his last night here (cause he was traveling all over Korea), but it felt genuinely refreshing seeing him in Seoul. Next time, I'll be seeing him in Taiwan!

Photography-wise, I've been inspired by another one of my good friends, 12fv, who has been doing a lot of typography recently, and I wanted to put a few things together here and there, just to see if it could work! Let me know what you think!

enjoi!

Roll:
1. Ilford Delta 400 (23/36)














always thinking about home








the songpa stompers

I guess we're going to need another name...



pax