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  • Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
  • loneliness
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#bnw 
#loneliness 
#minimal 
#bnwminimalism 
#bnwminimalismmag 
#minimalist 
#minimalism 
#bnwminimal 
#streetphotography 
#bnwstreetphotography
  • 'Great Value Rooms' Margate!
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#margate #derelict #derelictplaces #derelictbuilding #abandoned #urbex #abandonedplaces #urbexphotography #lostplaces #urbexworld #abandonedphotography #urbanexplorer #forgottenplaces #urbanexploring #abandonedbuilding
  • The Diskery record shop, Birmingham (before the move).
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Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9.
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylrecord #recordshop #birmingham #highstreet
  • Two women looking at dead sheep at a county show!
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#bcncollective
#myspc
#sdpcollective
#Spicollective
#documentaryphotography
#martinparr 
#streetphotography
#countyshow 
#magnumphotos 
#reportage 
#photojournalism
#photooftheday
#lensculture
  • Washington DC office worker on a red moped.
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#streetmoment
#Spicollective
#sdpcollective
#street_macadam
#ig_streetclub
#minimal_streetphoto
#streetgallerymagazine
#moped 
#maydaidia
#bcncollective
#spgcaptures
#streetphotographybrazil
#streetshared
#sharingstreets
#streetrepeat
#streetleaks
#streetsacademy
#streetclassics
  • Canal boat lights
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#abstractphotography #abstract #abstractart #photography #art #abstractphoto #contemporaryart #fineartphotography #minimal #streetphotography #abstractartist #experimentalphotography #photooftheday #artphotography #contemporaryphotography #minimalism #abstractphotoart #abstracts #fineart
  • Eggs £1.
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Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #eggs #easter
  • Jogger on beach
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Contax G2 + Kodak Portra 160
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#minimal #35mmfilm #kodakportra160 #contaxg2
  • Bowl of sweets.
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Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #sweets
  • Two Trainspotters | Sheffield Park
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Contax G2 + Kodachrome 64
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodachrome #kodachrome64 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #trainspotters #sheffieldpark #trainstation
  • Women praying the World won't end!
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Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9.
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #bcncollective
#eyeshotmag #myspc #photoobserve
#sdpcollective #spgcaptures #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #endoftheworld #fortheearth
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨

Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨

I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
Throwback to the epic Red Bull Soapbox Race 2019 at Crystal Palace! 🏁🚀 I captured all the action on Fuji Superia 200 35mm film. These shots bring a vintage vibe to the day's wild creativity and high-speed thrills! 🎞️✨ Swipe through to see the unforgettable designs. Each team brought their unique flair, turning imagination into reality as they raced down the track. 🎨✨ I can't wait to see what wild creations hit the track next time! 🛠️💪 #redbullsoapboxrace2019 #redbullsoapboxrace #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #creativityinmotion #filmphotography #throwbackfun #filmisnotdead #filmcommunity #shootfilmstaybroke #filmisforever #filmshots #filmrevival #filmlife
2 months ago
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loneliness
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#bnw 
#loneliness 
#minimal 
#bnwminimalism 
#bnwminimalismmag 
#minimalist 
#minimalism 
#bnwminimal 
#streetphotography 
#bnwstreetphotography
loneliness - #bnw #loneliness #minimal #bnwminimalism #bnwminimalismmag #minimalist #minimalism #bnwminimal #streetphotography #bnwstreetphotography
11 months ago
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'Great Value Rooms' Margate!
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#margate #derelict #derelictplaces #derelictbuilding #abandoned #urbex #abandonedplaces #urbexphotography #lostplaces #urbexworld #abandonedphotography #urbanexplorer #forgottenplaces #urbanexploring #abandonedbuilding
'Great Value Rooms' Margate! - #margate #derelict #derelictplaces #derelictbuilding #abandoned #urbex #abandonedplaces #urbexphotography #lostplaces #urbexworld #abandonedphotography #urbanexplorer #forgottenplaces #urbanexploring #abandonedbuilding
1 year ago
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The Diskery record shop, Birmingham (before the move).
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Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9.
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylrecord #recordshop #birmingham #highstreet
The Diskery record shop, Birmingham (before the move). - Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9. - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylrecord #recordshop #birmingham #highstreet
2 years ago
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Two women looking at dead sheep at a county show!
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#bcncollective
#myspc
#sdpcollective
#Spicollective
#documentaryphotography
#martinparr 
#streetphotography
#countyshow 
#magnumphotos 
#reportage 
#photojournalism
#photooftheday
#lensculture
Two women looking at dead sheep at a county show! - #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #martinparr #streetphotography #countyshow #magnumphotos #reportage #photojournalism #photooftheday #lensculture
2 years ago
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Washington DC office worker on a red moped.
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#streetmoment
#Spicollective
#sdpcollective
#street_macadam
#ig_streetclub
#minimal_streetphoto
#streetgallerymagazine
#moped 
#maydaidia
#bcncollective
#spgcaptures
#streetphotographybrazil
#streetshared
#sharingstreets
#streetrepeat
#streetleaks
#streetsacademy
#streetclassics
Washington DC office worker on a red moped. - #streetmoment #Spicollective #sdpcollective #street_macadam #ig_streetclub #minimal_streetphoto #streetgallerymagazine #moped #maydaidia #bcncollective #spgcaptures #streetphotographybrazil #streetshared #sharingstreets #streetrepeat #streetleaks #streetsacademy #streetclassics
2 years ago
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Canal boat lights
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#abstractphotography #abstract #abstractart #photography #art #abstractphoto #contemporaryart #fineartphotography #minimal #streetphotography #abstractartist #experimentalphotography #photooftheday #artphotography #contemporaryphotography #minimalism #abstractphotoart #abstracts #fineart
Canal boat lights - #abstractphotography #abstract #abstractart #photography #art #abstractphoto #contemporaryart #fineartphotography #minimal #streetphotography #abstractartist #experimentalphotography #photooftheday #artphotography #contemporaryphotography #minimalism #abstractphotoart #abstracts #fineart
2 years ago
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Eggs £1.
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Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #eggs #easter
Eggs £1. - Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200 - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #eggs #easter
2 years ago
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Jogger on beach
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Contax G2 + Kodak Portra 160
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#minimal #35mmfilm #kodakportra160 #contaxg2
Jogger on beach - Contax G2 + Kodak Portra 160 - #minimal #35mmfilm #kodakportra160 #contaxg2
2 years ago
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Bowl of sweets.
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Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #sweets
Bowl of sweets. - Contax G2 + Fuji Superia 200 - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #fujisuperia200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #sweets
2 years ago
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Two Trainspotters | Sheffield Park
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Contax G2 + Kodachrome 64
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodachrome #kodachrome64 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #trainspotters #sheffieldpark #trainstation
Two Trainspotters | Sheffield Park - Contax G2 + Kodachrome 64 _ #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodachrome #kodachrome64 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #contaxg2 #bcncollective #myspc #sdpcollective #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #trainspotters #sheffieldpark #trainstation
2 years ago
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Women praying the World won't end!
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Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9.
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#ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #bcncollective
#eyeshotmag #myspc #photoobserve
#sdpcollective #spgcaptures #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #endoftheworld #fortheearth
Women praying the World won't end! - Kodak Gold 200 + Ricoh FF-9. - #ishootfilm #35mmphotography #kodakfilm #kodakgold200 #35mmfilm #35mm #istillshootfilm #filmisnotdead #filmisnotdeadil #filmphotography #35mmfilmphotography #ricohff9 #bcncollective #eyeshotmag #myspc #photoobserve #sdpcollective #spgcaptures #Spicollective #documentaryphotography #endoftheworld #fortheearth
2 years ago
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