It has been a day. I finally got this craft project underway, and am feeling very accomplished. These are hanging from my orange tree, over the table on our back patio. I just need to acquire a bunch of tealights, and we'll be able to rock our patio after-dark, now.
On a more dismal note, my second SX-70 has called it quits on me today. I must have some questionable karma for this to happen twice, now. I am feeling quite disheartened about it. In fact, I am downright bummed out. Should I actually invest in a third, and hope this time will be different? Just bought a bunch of 600 film, too. I guess I just want some sort of guarantee of proper functionality, without having to pay a ridiculous price for it. Sigh. I guess I should have just picked up a medium format camera from the beginning.
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rachel.am 44 months ago | reply
This is awesome!
nardell 44 months ago | reply
such a gorgeous idea, and beautiful photo. i imagine you'll have some magic times under these lovely lights. so so cool. and what a beautiful photo, too. xo
Alvaro's Pix 44 months ago | reply
This is going to be a wonderful light set, when finished this is calling for a night/day diptych. Sorry to hear about the sx-70.
jasfitz 44 months ago | reply
Thank you all, so very much. I will have many more images of these lanterns in the future, you can be sure of it.
I'm over it. I accept the things I cannot change, bla bla bla. Based on what I am seeing, I can only assume it's officially and completely dead. I will only buy another if I can get a good deal. I think I am going to turn my sights to a Medium Format. I am excited to be finally shooting film again with my 35mm.
shiphome 44 months ago | reply
I am excited that you are shooting film again with your 35mm, too! :)
r.AI (-) 44 months ago | reply
WOW! Mucho talento! Have a good weekend my friend!
Gunjan verma 44 months ago | reply
this is such a kewl idea...ill surely be copying it some day when i have a yard n a tree!!
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Jonathan Pike 44 months ago | reply
What an absolutely wondrous idea, Jas! These catch the setting sun so well, and will look beautiful come nighttime, too! I can't wait to see them when you actually get the tea-lights in them!
Also, I'm sorry to hear about your SX-70! I've always thought it was a beautiful looking camera, so at least you still have a nice looking paperweight, but it's upsetting that two have given up the ghost! One would think that such a beautiful device would be built to last forever!
dearlleila 44 months ago | reply
ohh what i'd give for a back patio and for these to be hanging around it. i love this, so.
ps- sorry about your sx-70! :( hope you find a good + cheap one soon <3
madelyn * persisting stars 44 months ago | reply
oh my gosh
perfectly, thrillingly, gorgeous
i am going to make these to hang in my back yard
(on the apple tree!)
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acciderbolina 43 months ago | reply
An other fantastic idea!!!!
hyggelig happy 43 months ago | reply
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Jade M. Sheldon 42 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tiny Treasures, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Tamerah 41 months ago | reply
This is beautiful. It does look exactly as though you've bottled sunlight.
Rootedinstyle 39 months ago | reply
love these!! so much!! might have to try doing this!! kinda thinking mine won't be as cool, but you inspired :)
hope your camera issues have resolved :( sorry to hear that !
Lupuscanis 36 months ago | reply
so creative and inspiring!
Sarah Elizabeth . [deleted] 34 months ago | reply
these are so lovely!!! :)
**Starcrossed** 33 months ago | reply
very creative ! i love this !
DaniG photos 15 months ago | reply
this is a great idea!