'Why do you shoot film?' blog series...

Yesterday Shokoofeh posted about a blog series that she was taking part in... and as soon as I saw it, I honestly couldn't believe that I hadn't seen it before.

Astrid from Hei Astrid has the most amazing collection of over 60 photographers taking part in her blog series
'Why do you shoot film?'
With each photographer giving their reasons with a supporting photo and I am completely smitten.

Here are a few of my favourite photos and quotes from the series so far. I still haven't looked through them all yet...

{Click on the individual photos to go to the flickr page or blog of each photographer}

I can relate to every single photographer and I love how film affects everyone differently!

Wouldn't these make the most amazing book?

See more of Astrid's series here.

More Bolton Abbey...

The weekend wasn't my first visit to Bolton Abbey this year, last month one of my friends got married close to Bolton Abbey and on the following day a few of us went for a walk.

It was a bit of a gloomy day in comparison to last weekend but I think the photos turned out really well for it - very atmospheric, a bit like I imagine Wuthering Heights to feel...

Tina left a comment yesterday about how lucky I am to be able to visit these places and she's right. I love how close Kirkstall Abbey and Bolton Abbey are to where I live... especially when I get photos like these!

Location: Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
Camera: Superheadz Yellow Peace
Film: Kodak ISO 200

Happy birthday Dad...

Today is my Dad's birthday... although I saw him all weekend, I'm still sad that I won't get to see him today, so here is a post just for him.

Have a great day Dad, I love you x

p.s. your card said you were the best Dad, I thought that was pretty apt :)