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Ben F.
@photosynthese.bsky.social
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Experimental analog photographer, into alt processes, double exposures, and all kinds of textural stuff. Nantes, France.

http://www.benfphotography.com
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A fun little video on Andy Summers, the photographer. I struggle with him not using a viewfinder, but that's on me, not him. #photography

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Andy Summers the photographer | Passion or profession?
YouTube video by Andy Summers Official
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December 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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La boutique de matériel argentique la plus géniale de Nantes, ouverte depuis 1982 / The most awesome store of analog gear in Nantes, open since 1982 #believeinfilm

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📸 Bertrand Hardy, l'homme qui a dit non à la photographie numérique
YouTube video by France 3 Pays de la Loire
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November 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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As I slowly migrate years of review onto a self contained blog, I stumbled upon these comments on Don McCullin's exhibition at the Tate in 2019. Wish I could see these again... #photography #believeinfilm

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Don McCullin Exhibition at Tate Britain
Don McCullin Exhibition at Tate Britain I was first confronted to McCullin's work at the Frontline Club in London. There's a very larg...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Adventures with an Anamorphic lens

The Nagano Ebisukō Fireworks Fesitval
(This photo will need a click)

A7rV + Sirui Saturn 50/2.9 Anamorphic x1.6

#Photography
#Anamorphic
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Anamorphic vertical panoramic photo of the Ebisukō fireworks festival.
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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I think I'm getting close to breaking point with Adobe. I need to check whether I can downgrade to Lightroom alone, if not I'm going to be looking for a LR alternative. Any recommendations, something easy to use, and where I can migrate my catalog ?
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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I did a low-key session this afternoon with three model friends, and I am STOKED about the results. It was mostly digital, but I have shot a roll of Washi Y with the same lighting, just to see what it comes out as. Coming soon.
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Yes, technically this IS a cover. I love the Bill Evans original of The Peacocks, on You Must Believe in Spring, but I think I love this John McLaughlin reinterpretation just as much. It's a pretty straight cover yet sounds so different... #dailycovers #music #jazz

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The Peacocks
YouTube video by John McLaughlin - Topic
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October 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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The sculpture.

Photographer: Daniel Ospelt
October 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Oh man, I've fallen down the rabbit hole of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain instead of working... This one cracked me up soooo much...

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Theme from 'Shaft' - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
YouTube video by UkuleleOrchestra
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October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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I am flabbergasted by the display of musicality (and technique, to be fair) here. This is amazing stuff... #jazzrock #fusion #music

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Jesus Molina live / Pichi Ft Mohini Dey & Roni Kaspi
YouTube video by Jesús Molina Music
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October 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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@thenerve.news doing what should have been done 👌
carolecadwalla.bsky.social Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · Oct 18
NEW: Police knew a Kremlin spy ring recruited former leader of Reform Wales at least 3 years ago.

So why was Nathan Gill not charged till Feb this year?

Pls read part 2 of @thenerve.news special investigation into Nathan Gill. And please share!
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October 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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By @nicholasfreeman.art
October 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Fan.Tastic ! #believeinfilm
apkeedle.bsky.social Andrew Keedle @apkeedle.bsky.social · Oct 7
Surprisingly the Blue Holga TLR held up nicely into the sun for this contre jour portrait down on Brighton promenade at the weekend.

Quite pleased with this one, might make the entry selection

#HolgaWeek #filmphotography
A high-contrast, grainy black and white photograph shows a person seated alone on a wooden bench, facing away from the camera and looking out towards the sea. The person is wearing headphones and a jacket. The bench casts a strong, long shadow towards the camera, emphasizing the bright sun and dramatic sky with scattered clouds. A metal railing separates the person from the water, which appears slightly blurry. The overall feeling is one of solitude and contemplation.
October 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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A stunning rendition of Yves Montand's famous "La Bicyclette" by Adrien Moignard and Antoine Boyer. The interplay between the two guitars is just out of this world... #music #dailycovers #jazz #chansonfrancaise

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Selmer #607 - La Bicyclette (Adrien Moignard & Antoine Boyer)
YouTube video by selmer607
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October 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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nude model in shadows and spotlight
October 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Police Montée

Ep. 5. D3TROIT ne serait pas ce qu'il est sans des images de police. Evidemment, nous avons fait en sorte que les visages ne soient pas reconnaissables. #jdr #ttrpg #cyanotype #crime #detroit Photo d'origine par le génial Andy Shields.
October 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Ep. 4. Pour les portraits, j'ai travaillé avec des modèles autour de moi. C'est chouette d'avoir des potes qui font du GN ! Ici, le candidat républicain à la mairie dans le jeu... #jdr #d3troit #polar #detroit

JDR en financement ici : www.gameontabletop.com/cf4821/d3tro...
October 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Le jeu de rôle sur table D3TROIT de @cferrand.bsky.social est en cours de financement ici: www.gameontabletop.com/cf4821/d3tro... J'ai entièrement illustré le jeu avec des photos cyanotypées de Détroit et des personnages clé. Exemple ci-dessous. #jdr #ttrpg #cyanotype #blues #altprocess
October 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Share your favorite black and white movie

(Obviously in French...)

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September 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Last June, while in #Dublin, I took some shots with my beloved Spotmatic F & a 50/2 lens. I used Babylon 13 which had been on my shelf for ages. I quite like the old timey feel it conveys, although I think at 13 it's not quite rated right, should have exposed a 1/2 step more. #believeinfilm #street
September 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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I know, technically not a cover because it's got one of the original writers one but man, what a take on King Crimson's Frame by Frame by Adrian Belew and the Metropol Orkest! #dailycovers #progrock #orchestra

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Adrian Belew & Metropole Orkest - Frame by frame
YouTube video by submarcos1986
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September 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Au centre de cet étroit diagramme de Venn rôliste, francophone et fan de photographie ? Vous pourriez être intéressés par ce financement participatif qui commence bientôt, pour un jeu d'enquête à la David Simon à Détroit illustré en photos cyanotypées par mes soins. #jdr #cyanotype #polar
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Thanks for sharing. I have opted out and will share far and wide. While we have the choice, we need to make it known if we choose not to.
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Okay, #filmphotography types, what’s your favorite part of the process and why:
1. Acquiring gear/film
2. Taking the photos
3. Developing the film
4. Scanning the film
5. Editing the digital images
6. Printing the images
7. Sharing the images
#filmisnotdead
#believeinfilm
#photography
September 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Today's cover is a mind-blowing rereading of Nirvana's "Smell like Teen Spirit" by the Bad Plus. The descent into disharmony is just mind-blowing, and very in tune with the original song (while very different). #dailycovers #jazz #grunge

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Smells Like Teen Spirit
YouTube video by The Bad Plus - Topic
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September 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM