Around Blackpool Zoo with my Zenit B

This little roll of film was a little bit nerve-wracking for me - I've never taken film photos of animals in a zoo before, I hadn't used this film in this camera before and overall, I was a little frightened about not having a light meter in the unpredictable Blackpool weather (its amazing how quickly you become dependant on that particular feature). But then when I got these back I felt a little silly at being so unsure of myself and what I've learnt over the past 4 years.

{This one was for Thomas, he likes guinea pigs...}

We also saw some small humans... they were fairly cute in their excitement I will admit, though not as cute as the unpictured otters - sorry small humans}

Gosh this camera... it takes my breath away. Also, the film with its odd green/blue tones... I love it.

Overall the Blackpool Zoo was probably our favourite thing about Blackpool (other than the looong beach) and it was a great day out, I would definitely recommend it.

Location: Blackpool Zoo
Camera: Zenit B
Film: Kodak BW400CN

Blackpool North Pier

A couple of weekends ago, Thomas and I went to Blackpool for a few days.  Blackpool is a weird place, I have to admit... it's a mixture of what it used to be with what it is now -  which I guess most places are - but it doesn't seem to have any joining areas - no progression from one stage to another. It used to be a thriving seaside resort in the Victorian age and though the remnants of that exist, they are mostly run down and left behind as Blackpool becomes more and more popular for the social aspect of the town (ie clubs and bars).

Still, it is pretty photogenic (in a run down kind of way) and I'm really pleased with these photos. I also love that unlike the Ilford XP2 film which has a purple tint to it, this C41 B&W Kodak film has a blue/green tint to them.

Luckily it was sunny at the point of these photos, but boy was it cold, and I am wrapped up - I look almost smothered by my coat and hat don't I? Still I was on the beach and I looooveee the beach!!

Location: Blackpool
Camera: Refurb LC-A
Film: Kodak BW400CN