Mosaic Muse - Film Friday (instant love)

Today is the day that 'Roid Week comes to a close for another year. As a lover of instant film I have had such a great time looking through the 'Roid Week Flickr pool. There are so many inspiring submissions, many by pioneers in this medium who rarely post on Flickr any more. It' s a real treat and I recommend checking it out if you have some time. That said, have y'all checked out the Mortal Muses Film Friday pool this week? So much instant film goodness to make my heart happy. Just look at this mosaic! To me this group of photos showcases some of my favourite things about instant film. There are the bright, saturated colours that you can get with old Polaroid 600 film and some of the newer Impossible Project offerings; there are some of the washed-out yellows that I've come to really appreciate in the Impossible films; and there are also some happy accidents. Those of us who shoot instant film know that sometimes the pods are poor and sometimes the shielding fails. Sometimes we (I) curse these situations and hope for better next time I click the shutter but other times these imperfections make for a delightful image. These are the things that keep us instant film lovers enthralled. 'Roid Week may be over for another year but I'll be looking forward to seeing your instant images in the FF pool in the weeks to come.

Debra ~ Manifeisty

Over the last couple of months we've been on a modified posting schedule here at Mortal Muses and hinting at big changes to come. We thank you for staying with us by reading and commenting on posts and contributing your gorgeous images to the Flickr pools. We invite you to stop by on Monday and check out our new site. We've prepared so much goodness, from a new look to new features and even a new button for you to grab and put on your own blog. We're so thrilled to be able to share it all with you at last. While the look will have changed the desire to inspire and collaborate that is the spirit of the Muses remains the same.



1. and now for something completely different..., 2. Little Shop of Quirky, 3. Beauties, 4. Barn, 5. Over-exposed and under-shielded (no. 1)..., 6. Tuesday - Asian Pear Tree, 7. Untitled, 8. wanderlust, 9. beachy

Mosaic Muse ~ Film Friday (and get ready for 'Roid Week!)

As a lover of film, I've been super excited about our new Film Friday feature and Flickr group. I have been so happy seeing YOU all upload your film photos into our new group, creating an ever-widening circle of folks who still believe in film. It makes my heart happy. I want to keep encouraging you to share your film photographs with us – photos from your dusted off 35mm cameras, your Polaroids, your Instaxes, your lomography cameras, and your medium format ones, too. ALL film formats are welcome (and loved).

And speaking of Polaroids...you all know of my deep and abiding adoration of Polaroid photographs, and I want you to jump in on the fun. ESPECIALLY NEXT WEEK. Why next week? Because it's 'Roid Week!! 'Roid Week is a celebration of instant film (all instant film is welcome) and the 2012 week is Aug 13 - Aug 17. Please grab your instant film cameras and join us in celebrating the glory and beauty that is instant film photography, and upload your photos to our Film Friday Flickr group. We will be featuring lots of instant photography here at Mortal Muses next week and we're so excited to see YOUR shots!

You might be wondering what we'll do for Mobile Monday given the week is dedicated to instant film photography. Fear not, Mobile Shooters. Show us your instant-film like mobile photos in the Mobile Monday Flickr group. There are great apps like Shake It and Polamatic that give you the look and vibe of instant film!

Can't wait to see what you and all the Muses have in store for 'Roid Week! In the meantime, here are some recent film beauties from our fabulous Muse community.

Meghan of Life Refocused

1. to be alone with you - 224/365, 2. Strawberry Picking, 3. (portfolio #17) IMG006 for web, 4. Flower seller, 5. getting ready for burgers, 6. Untitled

Mosaic Muse ~ Film Friday

Colors, both rich and faded, black and white, both grainy and crystal clear, your amazing film photography has been flooding our Mortal Muses ~ Film Friday flickr group with diverse subject matter, camera formats and all kinds of fun. This beautiful artform that's been making a comeback over the past few years, is breathing life into your worlds. Or did it every go away? You're proving to us that film is here to stay! We love that you've been sharing all that you see. Be sure to keep them rolling in! 

1. Untitled, 2. JR, 3. Untitled, 4. happy surprise, 5. The Roadside Meeting, 6. what the heck is that?, 7. sweet sonny boy, 8. Snow Princess (2), 9. sweet. grainy. beautifully subtle.

On Monday, we'll be sharing with you from our Mortal Muses ~ Mobile Muse group. Be sure to join and show us your mobile world for a chance to be featured on the blog!  

Holly ~ Soupatraveler

Mosaic Muse ~ Film Friday

1. Basket Envy, 2. Poppies, 3. N is for Neanic, 4. chipped paint, 5. l is for little legs (and light leak), 6. M is for Music, 7. parker posey palleschi in portra, 8. Adventures in Film~Torn Ilford Roll~Reflecting on Life, 9. hello out there

introducing film fridays

If you haven't been able to tell yet, there are some changes in the works taking place here at Mortal Muses, and I'm thrilled to be telling you about the first one...drum roll please...

FILM FRIDAYS! 

We know there are loads of you out there having a love affair with film, so we've decided that now's the time to showcase your work! Polaroid, kodak, fuji...if you've shot it, we want to see it! Head over to the the new Mortal Muses ~ Film Friday group and show us what you've got? Haven't shot any film in a while? Feel free to share your throwbacks from another time before digital took the photography world by storm. We'd love to see what you used to shoot as well!  We're looking forward to seeing some delicious adventures all captured on film!

1. c is for close up lenses, 2. lighthouse, 3. pola self-portrait, 4. B is for Bovine, 5. headstrong, 6. ingredient., 7. G is for Gown, 8. B is for backlit and breezy, 9. Swazi Siblings