lomo love

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I've been eyeing on this lomography camera "DIANA" since June and i haven't got my hands on them since then. Poor me. I wish i can find a retailer here in Vienna so i could try it.

*Lomography is the commercial trademark of Lomographische AG, Austria for products and services related to photography. The name is inspired by the former state-run optics manufacturer LOMO PLC of St. Petersburg, Russia . LOMO PLC created and produced the 35mm LOMO LCA Compact Automat camera — which became the centerpiece of Lomography's marketing and sales activities. This camera was loosely based upon the Cosina CX-1 and introduced in the early 1980s. In 1991, the Austrian founders of Lomography discovered the Lomo LC-A. As the company states, they were "charmed by the unique, colorful, and sometimes blurry" images that the camera produced. After a series of international art exhibitions and aggressive marketing work, Lomography signed an exclusive distribution agreement with LOMO PLC — thereby becoming the sole distributor of all Lomo LC-A cameras outside of the Soviet Union.

Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Characteristics such as over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, "happy accidents," and alternative film processing are often considered part of the "Lomographic Technique." Users are encouraged to take a lighthearted approach to their photography, and use these techniques to document everyday life, as the Lomo LC-A's small size, simple controls, and ability to shoot in low light encourage candid photography, photo reportage, and photo vérité through the much-touted "10 Golden Rules." via wikipedia

On the other hand, i badly need to get an 18- 200mm lens for my Nikon D60 but this accessory is in my opinion, way too overpriced. My 18-55 mm lens isnt just giving me the satisfaction i want when i shoot. But to give it the benefit of the doubt, here are some shots i did today while snapping some fresh air with J at the Park.