Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Kodak Instamatic X-15






I mention in my biography (in the little-eye-studio website) that my first camera was a Kodak Instamatic X-15. These are some examples of the shots I took with that camera in and around Winnipeg (vine covered building is Vancouver). Because of it's limitations I had to learn what it could do well and it forced me to pay close attention to lighting and composition. I will let you be the judge of the success or failure of these early attempts. Photoshop has been used to attempt restoration where needed. On two photos, the statue of pan and the vine covered building, some small liberties have been taken that go beyond restoration. 
The X-15 was in production between 1970 and 1976. These photos were taken around that time. I would have been between 17 and 26 years old. 

4 comments:

Ange Friesen said...

Oooh - I love these. Especially the viney one.

Jim Friesen said...

Thank you young lady. Your kind words are greatly appreciated

Unknown said...

Jim these are beautiful! You have quite a talent!

Jim Friesen said...

Thanks Debbie.