Fall Photo Challenge 2022: Night Photography (Oct 9-Nov 20)

Bikes and Film Cameras Club

Hello folks! It’s time for the second Bikes and Film Cameras Photo Challenge! This challenge is open to anyone who loves both bicycles and film photography. You don’t need to be a member of the club, but it wouldn’t hurt!

The theme for the fall challenge is Night Photography. (And yes, déjà vu: It’s the same as our first challenge!) Let’s see your shots from after dark! The challenge will happen from Sunday October 9th 2022 through Sunday November 20, 2022. All times local. Here’s the nitty gritty:

• Photos need to be taken after sunset and before sunrise.
• Photos need to be taken with a film camera. 35mm, 120, instant, it doesn’t matter what kind of film or what kind of film camera, as long as it was shot on film.
• Photos need to be taken on a bike ride.
• There doesn’t need to be a bicycle in the photo…

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PRICE REDUCED: Bikes and Film Cameras Club membership WITH cameras (Pentax IQZoom 928 and Canon Snappy K)

Bikes and Film Cameras Club

Hey folks! I’ve had both these cameras with memberships around for a few months, and no takers. I’m a bit amazed, as I priced these combos to have exceptional value. You not only get a Bikes and Film Cameras Club membership ($20) but you get a film-testedcamera, a roll of color film, and a battery if needed. (Have you checked the price of film these days? If you haven’t, finding sub $10 color film is now all but impossible.) ¹ And prices for some camera batteries is as much as film! I want to make it easy for people to get into film photography. But instead of being bitter, I’m going to make it easier for you folks: I’m reducing the price on these combos.

First up: The Canon Snappy K camera is a circa 1988 compact 35mm point and shoot. It is very basic and simple to use:…

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Boise Trip 2022: Wrap-Up and Reflections

Boise Depot, 19 Sept 2022. Minolta XD5/MD Rokkor Zoom 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5/Fuji C200 It was a good five day trip to Boise, Idaho. We got in Sunday afternoon, September 18, and flew out on Friday the 23rd. The first half was occupied with "work stuff", a conference. Emee and I had the last few days "off"...

Lomo LC-A: Acquiring the cultiest of cult cameras?

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A late September art update, right before Bikeartober

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Ricohflex Dia: Four months in

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Coffeeneuring Challenge 2022: Year 12

Yes! The challenge is back for another year!

Does anyone know what time it is? I’ll tell you. It’s time for the 2022 Coffeeneuring Challenge, now in its 12th year.On October 7, the Chasing Mailboxes Coffeeneuring Challenge is back and this time we have an Intern to help run the challenge! If you ride a bike and drink coffee or tea (or even hot chocolate, coffee stouts, or cider) please consider this fall challenge.

The Coffeeneuring Challenge is a time to mellow out, slow down the pedal strokes, and make the most of a delicious time of year by lingering over a cup of your favorite fall beverage. This challenge offers an opportunity to connect virtually or in-person with others, and can also be a time to carve out space for solitary contemplation over a beverage. Let’s coffeeneur our way through the changing seasons.

Coffeeneuring. Photo credit Lisa Aurigemma

The Coffeeneuring Challenge is not a race. Rides can…

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Boise Trip Report

Hello friends. I apologize for the lack of posts these past couple of weeks. As I hinted at the beginning of the month, September has been very busy. I hoped to have enough posts ready before the busy period to post throughout it, but I can only do so much. Currently Emee and I are...