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"Our real discoveries come from chaos, from going to the place that looks wrong and stupid and foolish." ~ Chuck Palahniuk

Me? A big kid armed with a camera, usually either my Lomo Fisheye or the Supersampler almighty (or both, or more... ;).

I came up with the idea of a collaborative multiple exposure project in 1994 -- calling it CPP, or Corpse Photo-Poetics, an abstraction of the Exquisite Corpse game. At that time, people tended to think that the idea was insane. An art prof once famously asked me, "what's the point?" But another one, a photography teacher, adopted the idea and brought it into his curriculum. Nonetheless, I pushed and staged numerous gallery showings. And now, thanks to Lomo and Flickr, among others, my odd experiment has almost become de rigueur with other film exchange projects wildly proliferating.

I love the idea of plumbing the chaos of random composition, and find the images/results endlessly fascinating, each one an unexpected gift. My very first multi exposures were an accident (playing with a vintage Arrette), and I was instantly hooked.

I don't even consider myself a REAL photographer, just (again) a big kid, and I still can't wait for each chance to load some quaint, good old fashioned film into a camera to go out shooting. Thank you for stopping by. Prost! 8^)

find the flickriver

"Theres no one left to take the lead,
But I tell you and you can see
Were closer now than light years to go.
Pick up here and chase the ride.
The river empties to the tide.
Fall into the ocean ...

all of this is coming your way"

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Psychedelic Analogue 167 photos, 50 members
Flickr SOPA-PIPA Blackout Action 160 photos, 35 members
The REAL Absinthe Group 416 photos, 89 members
Graves, Tombs And Cemeteries 212,111 photos, 30,163 members
Visit Fredericksburg TX 578 photos, 12 members
Emptiness 99,171 photos, 11,025 members
Small Town Texas 6,002 photos, 366 members
Redscale Film 24,192 photos, 3,063 members
35mm Multi-Exposure 2,586 photos, 369 members
Hill Country Photographers 1,698 photos, 42 members
CHARITY PRINT AUCTIONS - JAPAN 1 photo, 1,489 members
Analogue Is The New Digital 11,628 photos, 356 members
HALLOWEEN WORLDWIDE 25,933 photos, 5,357 members
Your Best Shot 2009 16,375 photos, 20,004 members
Upgrade to Film 100,811 photos, 1,674 members
Getty Images Call for Artists 465,107 photos, 84,618 members
Lomo into the suN. 1,460 photos, 188 members
Diana+ & Diana F+ 71,656 photos, 10,414 members
I Hate Digital! 135,872 photos, 2,931 members
El canto del cisne - The swan song project 398 photos, 143 members
FILM - An Abstract Point of View 28,526 photos, 1,696 members
.film.forever. 143,511 photos, 3,771 members
Lomobook 15,612 photos, 476 members
Toy Camera Catastrophes 2,343 photos, 666 members
Diana F+ and toycameras - Shot for fun! 3,589 photos, 186 members
one more group 2,763 photos, 316 members
[ - lomo texas - ] 1,166 photos, 24 members
Vintage Analogue 184,459 photos, 5,906 members
The Film Fanciers’ Guild 162,133 photos, 5,523 members
500 views and 50 favourites 7,342 photos, 2,110 members
disposable 23,774 photos, 2,668 members
數字影像 / Number photo 755 photos, 211 members
You Think this is Art 1,114,953 photos, 54,737 members
silhouette whores 1,340 photos, 263 members
Mother's day around the world 245 photos, 278 members
Finding Home 9,009 photos, 818 members
Texas Thunderstorms 2,762 photos, 547 members
lightleaks 19,495 photos, 2,672 members
holga e basta 16,587 photos, 1,067 members
PLASTIC FANTASTIC 67,682 photos, 2,322 members
1-2-3 Toy Camera 12,211 photos, 795 members
110 Format 5,469 photos, 729 members
Lo-Fi Lovelies 96,633 photos, 3,561 members
A Country Called Texas 59,880 photos, 1,821 members
MUSIC INSPIRED 905 photos, 214 members
★ 333 CLUB - a story in 3 shots ★ 521 photos, 161 members
LOMO delights (and we mean it, LOMO only!!) 21,396 photos, 1,014 members
foto fornication 58 photos, 136 members
Desperately Seeking Meg 3 photos, 11 members
Top DOUBLE EXPOSURE Shots 989 photos, 1,636 members

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Testimonials (6)

dreifachzucker says:

"Mr. Trona's shots especially his doubles and multiexposures are always inspirational and a pleasure to look at. Well done, Sir!"

8th January, 2010
Shay B. Malden says:

"Dear Matthew,

I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve sat here trying to put this together for you. You mean so much more to me than my words could ever convey. You dare me to see daylight through your eyes, and as I stumble and fall; you stand firmly at my side. We share this journey together, and for your contributions, kind words, and support I am eternally grateful.

I dare the rest of the world to journey through your dreamscape, and not be challenged, moved or inspired!!

Shay"

3rd October, 2010
Photo.Nerd.Emily says:

"like always... A M A Z I N G!!!!!"

19th July, 2009
JocelynneB says:

"Absolutely AMAZING photographer and collaborator! He has the most amazing eye for photos, and I always look forward to seeing what's next. Thanks for the inspiration!"

29th May, 2008
Laura Mary says:

"He's a supersampling KING!!"

13th December, 2008
karmablue says:

"Mr. TRONA photographs are a refreshing offering and change of pace from what is seen at Flickr. He's not afraid to experiment, and has quite the love for fire hydrants. ;)"

14th August, 2005