In an Instax.

It's been a long time since I've posted anything actually 'Photography'-related on here. I think I'd like to get back into the swing of things, my intention of creating this blog was to use it as a digital scrapbook after all.

I really love my Fujifilm Instax 600 AF, next to my DSLR it's my favourite camera. I have had Polaroids in the past but they just don't compare. I'm looking forward to testing the sister-camera I found at the car boot a couple of weeks ago, I'm undecided on selling, but there's no way I'll be getting rid of the 600 AF as it was a gift from my mum, even if it was a freeb. I've noticed Urban Outfitters are now selling Fujifilm cameras and film, naturally for cray-cray prices but it's given me something to think about as my money situation isn't a good one for saving up for a new digital camera (#pauper).

As well as some instant photos, I'm also sharing some 35mm photographs - all of these photos were taken in Turkey - taken on what used to be an underwater camera I picked up in Hong Kong last year. I say 'used to be' because the casing decided to pack itself in, I still used it in the water a little as I wasn't so fussed if it got damaged. I think it's totally had it's day and I've since chucked it as it wasn't very nice under it's casing anyway, and there was a bit of hassle rewinding this roll resulting in losing a few photos.

Thanks to this morning's browse on the Urban Oufitters website, and being slightly inspired by the potential behind these 35mm photographs, I find myself lusting after a La Sardina. I've seen a few example images on my favourite photography blogs, and I love the double-exposure effect. I've used Dianas before but never really got the hang of them, the La Sardinas seem really simple to use though and they come in such pretty designs. My favourite is the Marathon one although it's really hard to choose. I might be popping one of these on to my birthday wish-list.


The Pool.
These first few photos were taken with a special-edition packet of Hello Kitty film I picked up. In hindsight, it was a silly, novelty purchase, and for some reason she's missing eyes in the scans. My inner-child is still ridiculously pleased though.



On a boat.


Favourite.


The Pregnant Church.



Içmeler.


Içmeler.


Taxiboat to Turunç

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Little sad that this has a little light-leak, but it's probably my favourite too.







Cow.

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I'm dipping in and out of my Turkey photo album, probably the last time I go for a sticky-paged album, it's such a chore. Saying that, it's coming along really well and mostly I'm enjoying it.

Forty-three.

Turkey #4
This time eight days ago, I was still in Turkey in the sun. Now the sun is peaking out in England and I think I'm getting used to not being on holiday anymore. We spent our last day lounging around the pool and doing some last minute gift shop shopping.

The day before our last day, we were to Içmeler, which is probably the nicest and most luxurious resorts near us. It's much quieter and filled with the nicest hotels and restaurants.



We had lunch at a restaurant which was at the front of a hotel Moon stayed at when he visited Turkey with his family when he was younger. It was a great restaurant, and the hotel looked amazing.



Here's a semi-peep at the bag that Moon bought me in Marmaris.

Shirt: H&M
Belt: H&M
Bag: Moda Accessories
Necklace: Gift
Skirt: Dorothy Perkins (I'm sad about it because it's a bit big now)
Flip-flops: Fitflop





This is an awesome, unfinished hotel that's on the taxiboat route between Turunç and Içmeler. Apparently the developer ran out of money and is hoping to raise some more to finish it, I hope they do as it's the biggest waste.

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These were amazing, I wish they did them in the UK, they're like a weird ice-coffee hybrid and like nothing I've ever had before.

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We somehow ended up getting enticed into a cocktail bar in the evening, despite just wanting to sleep. It ended up being quite good though, I lost a game of pool and there was a budgie sitting on the bar.

I hope you've enjoyed these photos and my ramblings, it's been nice to share them again. I'm hoping to head into town in a bit and finally pick up the prints so I can start working on an album. It was a lovely holiday, but it's back to normality for now.