April 6, 2010

Spread the good news | Gowanus

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Zeiss Super Ikonta B | Kodak E100G, cross-processed
E100G generously donated by John Agoncillo

Bad Sign | 5th Ave N/R/W

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Zeiss Super Ikonta B | Kodak E100G, cross-processed
E100G generously donated by John Agoncillo

Took a quick snap then headed to another subway station.

April 5, 2010

Hell's Kitchen

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Fujica Half | Kodak Ektar

MIdtown East

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Fujica Half | Kodak Ektar

April 1, 2010

Caravan | Prospect Heights

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Fujica Half | Kodak Ektar

Want | Carroll Gardens

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Holga | Fuji 400H
I'm not sure I find Holgas as fun as most people do. I actually find I have to think MORE about correct exposure with it and that cameras with a few basic settings like the Trip or Fujica are easier for me. I've had mine several years and have probably run 10 rolls total through it.

March 31, 2010

Chinese New Year | Chinatown

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Fujica Half | Kodak Ektar

Families | Chinatown

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Fujica Half | Kodak Ektar

Curiosity | Chinatown

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Olympus OM-2N | Kodak 160VC

Grand Street | Chinatown

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Olympus OM-2N | Kodak 400UC

March 29, 2010

Prayer | Universal Peace Buddha Temple

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Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Tri-x@3200 | Ilford MGIV RC
Universal Peace Buddha Temple, Brooklyn

More Htamane photos here.


Ashin Sakkinda | Universal Peace Buddha Temple

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Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Tri-x@3200 | Ilford MGIV RC
Universal Peace Buddha Temple, Brooklyn

More Htamane photos here.

Htamane feast | Universal Peace Buddha Temple

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Olympus OM-2N | Kodak Tri-x@3200 | Ilford MGIV RC
Universal Peace Buddha Temple, Brooklyn

Chief monk Ashin Indaka blessing the monk's meal.

More Htamane photos here.


March 23, 2010

Making htamane | Universal Peace Buddha Temple

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Olympus OM-2N | Fuji Neopan 1600@3200 | Ilford MGIV RC
Universal Peace Buddha Temple, Brooklyn

Some woks of ginger and coconut were fried first in the kitchen until one of the firepits was available.

Htamane is a glutinuous rice dish mixed with ginger, coconut, sesame, peanuts, and copious amounts of oil. The Htamane feast marks the first harvest of the year, in which the best crops are set aside to offer to the monks. It's believed that these particular ingredients combine to create a healthy warmth in the body during the chilly season. Preparing htamane takes several hours and the hands of many temple members.

More Htamane photos here.

Making htamane | Universal Peace Buddha Temple

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Olympus OM-2N | Fuji Neopan 1600@3200 | Ilford MGIV RC
Universal Peace Buddha Temple, Brooklyn

Stirring the glutinous rice.

Htamane is a glutinuous rice dish mixed with ginger, coconut, sesame, peanuts, and copious amounts of oil. The Htamane feast marks the first harvest of the year, in which the best crops are set aside to offer to the monks. It's believed that these particular ingredients combine to create a healthy warmth in the body during the chilly season. Preparing htamane takes several hours and the hands of many temple members.

More Htamane photos here.


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