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Fred Herzog
Fred Herzog (1930–2019) was a German-Canadian photographer best known for his pioneering color street photography documenting everyday life in Vancouver, Canada from the 1950s onward. Though he photographed for decades, his work was largely unrecognized until the 2000s — when digital printing finally allowed his Kodachrome slides to be properly reproduced. Today, he’s celebrated as one of the key figures who helped legitimize color photography as art. 🕰️ Life Overv
Marc Michelmann
Nov 83 min read


Ernst Haas
Ernst Haas (1921 – 1986) was an Austrian-American photographer celebrated as one of the pioneers of color photography and a key figure in post-war photojournalism. He was among the first to show that color images could carry emotional and artistic depth equal to black-and-white photography. 🕰️ Life Overview Born: March 2, 1921 in Vienna, Austria Died: September 12, 1986 in New York City, USA Background: Began photographing after World War II; initially documented return
Marc Michelmann
Nov 82 min read


Saul Leiter
Saul Leiter (1923–2013) was an American photographer and painter, best known for his pioneering use of color in street photography and his poetic, painterly compositions that transformed ordinary city scenes into abstract works of art.
Marc Michelmann
Nov 82 min read


Kodak Gold 200 (1997)
Kodak Gold 200 from 1997 was a quintessential consumer color negative film, designed to be an excellent, accessible all-purpose stock.
Marc Michelmann
Nov 41 min read


Fujicolor Super HG 200 (1996)
Fujicolor Super HG 200 (produced in the mid-1990s) was a consumer-grade color negative film that formed part of Fujifilm's "Super HG" line, which preceded the popular Superia series (introduced around 1998).
Marc Michelmann
Nov 41 min read


Kodak Ektar 100 (2020)
Kodak Ektar 100 is a professional-grade ISO 100 color negative film known for its ultra-fine grain , which Kodak claims is the finest of any color negative film available. Its signature look is defined by ultra-vivid color and high saturation , producing images with strong contrast and a vibrant pop, especially in reds, blues, and greens. While this makes it a favorite for landscape, travel, and commercial photography where colors need to sing, its tendency to accentuate a
Marc Michelmann
Nov 21 min read
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is widely considered the gold standard for professional color negative film, renowned for its exceptional quality at an ISO 400 speed.
Marc Michelmann
Nov 21 min read


Ilford HP5 (2020)
Ilford HP5 Plus is a highly versatile and classic black-and-white film, beloved by beginners and professionals alike.
Marc Michelmann
Nov 21 min read


Kodak Tri-X 400 (2020)
Kodak Professional Tri-X 400 (400TX) is a legendary, high-speed, panchromatic black-and-white film known for its classic look and exceptional versatility.
Marc Michelmann
Nov 21 min read


Kodak Ultramax 400 (2025)
Kodak Ultramax 400 is a popular, budget-friendly, consumer-grade color negative film renowned for its excellent versatility and user-friendly performance . It is an ISO 400 film, making it highly suitable for a wide range of lighting conditions, from bright daylight to indoor and low-light scenarios, and offers a wide exposure latitude for forgiving results. Ultramax 400 is characterized by bright, punchy, and vibrant colors with a noticeable warmth, and it excels at reprod
Marc Michelmann
Nov 21 min read


Kodak Gold 400 on Yashica Electro 35 GT (2019)
Kodak Gold 400 is a versatile, consumer-grade color negative film that strikes an excellent balance between speed and signature aesthetics. While the current primary consumer 400 ISO film from Kodak is Ultramax, the historic Kodak Gold 400 (a legacy name also applied to some versions of Ultramax) is fundamentally known for offering a slightly faster alternative to Gold 200, allowing for more flexibility in mixed or low-light situations. It retains the classic warm, yellow/go
Marc Michelmann
Nov 21 min read


Ilford Delta 3200 (pulled to 1600) (2025)
Ilford Delta 3200 (pulled to 1600)
Marc Michelmann
Oct 311 min read


Fujifilm Superia 400 (2025)
80's feel on Fuji Superia 400 using a Nikon FE
Marc Michelmann
Oct 311 min read


The Bugis
The Bugis are an Austronesian ethnic group originally from South Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia, particularly from the region around...
Marc Michelmann
Oct 826 min read


Singapore Kampong Serani
Within Kampong Bengkulu was Kampong Serani in the vicinity of Queen Street and Manila Street. ‘Serani’ is the Malay equivalent of the...
Marc Michelmann
Sep 293 min read


Singapore Kampong Dhoby
Within the vicinity of Kampong Bengkulu, near Kampong Serani was Kampong Dhoby (also spelt ‘Dobie’ and ‘Dobi’) at the upper end of Queen...
Marc Michelmann
Sep 292 min read


Singapore Kampong Bengkulu
Map of the Kampongs location with the the European Town Although the area was designated as the ‘European Town’, this label was never...
Marc Michelmann
Sep 2811 min read


Singapore Kampung Melaka
Kampung Melaka, found on both the north and south banks of the upper reaches of Singapore River. was one of two Malay settlements to have...
Marc Michelmann
Sep 287 min read


Pearl's Hill
Pearl's Hill , briefly Mount Stamford , is a small hill in Singapore . Located in the vicinity of Chinatown , it is one of the few...
Marc Michelmann
Sep 282 min read


Fujifilm Digital Camera Film Simulations
One of the amazing features of a Fujifilm digital camera are the built in film simulations. And one of the great options is that you can...
Marc Michelmann
Sep 141 min read
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