Eleanor
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Falling back in love with film photography: Pentax MX
While I was packing for my recent trip to South Africa, I was debating on what camera(s) I should take. It was actually quite an easy decision for once: my Pentax MX. I hadn’t shot film in a really long time (like years), but I knew this trip would be the perfect opportunity. I ordered…
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Lake Como, June 2022
Once the world started opening back up, my flatmates and I decided to take advantage of the cheap prices and go on a little holiday after our exams were over. We picked Lake Como, specifically the village of Nesso. I didn’t realise it until after the trip, but Nesso is famous from the water because…
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Hi, how are you?
“Hi, how are you?” is how I’ve started every interaction with a stranger while I’ve been in South Africa. I was taught early on that it’s impolite to not ask how you are, so you always lead with that, otherwise you won’t get anywhere. Who knew. It seems to be similar to the English “You…