Triumph of Cross tower from close below, cross at summit and statue on parapet, La Rabatelière Vendée, Canon AE1 Program

La Rabatelière: Month of Our Lady

May 1st: the first day of the Month of Our Lady. I loaded the Canon AE1 Program with Fomapan 100 and drove to La Rabatelière to photograph the Sanctuaire de la Salette. What I found was a burned church, an axe-marked door, a miller’s millstone, and a hillside full of statues built in defiance of the Republic. The Vendée remembers.

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The Opening of the Film Archives: On va Marcher sur la Lune

Explore On va Marcher sur la Lune, a nostalgic journey through October 2016, where vintage cameras and cherished family moments meet. Relive a day spent with a Canon AE-1 and Olympus Trip 35, capturing timeless memories near Nantes’ iconic Grue Titan and Elephant. A sentimental adventure in photography and urban renewal.

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Prime Lenses: Elevating Your Photography Beyond the Basics – Part II

The article explores the author’s experience with prime lenses, including the 50mm f1.8, Helios 44-2 58mm f2.0, Canon 85mm f1.8, and Helios 135mm f2.0. These lenses offer natural perspectives, creamy bokeh, and great shooting experiences for both digital and film photography. Primes are praised for their sharpness, large apertures, and ability to enhance the creative process.

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