I attended a meetup by the Seattle Toy Camera Club at the University of Washington to view the cherry blossoms. The main trees are located on the quad and, because it was a Sunday, the area was absolutely packed. I brought the Fujica Pocket 350 Zoom* and shot Lomography Orca.
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I like these three images the most of the twenty four snapshots. Most of the roll was either too much context of the claustrophobic crowds and surrounding buildings or not enough context to even see the purpose of the picture.
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But it’s interesting that these three don’t show what it was really like to be consumed by a crowd. Instead they convey quieter moments in the chaos. I prefer the quiet moments.
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The graininess of 110 adds some grit to a sunny day. I did take some color digital photos of the meet up. The bright colors and harsh sunlight don’t do anything for me. This set proves to me that black and white is not just for dreary days. Overall it was a lovely day spent with loved ones and friends.
*The definition of toy camera is a little vague but I can say confidently that the Fujica was not a toy camera when it was released. It has too many features and a mostly metal construction. However, these days 110 film is “fun” and most cameras that take 110 are seen as being closer to toys.