the provincial

aglaia b
the provincial by aglaia b
the provincial by aglaia b

the provincial

This shot was taken using a pinhole camera made out of a Milo tin.
A pinhole camera is a camera without a glass lens.
The tin is fully blacked out and a pin sized, extremely tiny hole is made.
The shutter of a pinhole camera usually consists of a hand operated flap of some light-proof material to cover and uncover the pinhole so as to not expose the film or paper inside the tin.
Pinhole cameras require much longer exposure times than conventional cameras because of the small aperture; typical exposure times can range from 5 seconds to hours or days.
The film used here is Agfachrome (transparency/positive) RSX II 50 ASA, 120 roll film and is placed inside the Milo tin in complete darkness of course.
The location is the corner of Brunswick & Johnston Streets, Fitzroy, where the Provincial Hotel stands.
Warning: absolutely no Milo was discarded to make this pinhole camera.

oh yeah, please view it large.

the provincial belongs to the following groups:

Experimental, Film Photography, Medium and Large Format Film Photography, PinHole Photography and Toy Camera
  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro, about 1 month ago

    Oh! you blow my mind with these wonderful images! Fantastic Aglaia!Sx

  • vampibunni

    vampibunni, about 1 month ago

    whao trippy =P love it

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Sophie Shapiro’s comment, about 1 month ago

    something different hey! LOL
    thanks sophie, you’re a darl. xox

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to vampibunni’s comment, about 1 month ago

    hahahha, yes it is trippy hey,
    thanks vampibunni.
    you still awake hey? xo

  • mhkantor

    mhkantor, about 1 month ago

    wonderful. i like the ghostly transition and feel of motion that’s implied here. also reminds me of
    a sci-fi doomsday time trip movie that i can’t remember the name of. (maybe a couple of them actually.) also like the almost monochromatic nature of it without it actually being monochromatic.. great shot.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to mhkantor’s comment, about 1 month ago

    hey you just made my 4:30am and i’m so glad you had fun with this one as i did too!
    keep on doing what you’re doing cause you R O C K!
    ;-) xox

  • deliriousgirl

    deliriousgirl, about 1 month ago

    OHHHHHH JFC What a total genius you are! This is the most freaky and odd photo I’ve ever seen! The little story explanation is so goddamned cooooooool too!

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB, about 1 month ago

    OMG, it looks a city that’s tilted and sinking like the Titanic! Fantastic work aglaia! :) Wha??? 4:30 am? you sleep in tiny little, lustful, creative spurts as well? ;)

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch, about 1 month ago

    you’re a rip…no milo harmed….great work…lots of time involved here…!

  • Nicole Ryan

    Nicole Ryan, about 1 month ago

    this is magical my darling friend

    the effects give a perspective of time and space both rushing and colliding together.

    brilliant work !!

    xx

  • Craig Mitchell

    Craig Mitchell, about 1 month ago

    Just brilliant. Quite wicked artifact from the tin but an instantly recognizable streetscape. Beaut muted tones and love the panorama style.

  • Julia Thomas

    Julia Thomas, about 1 month ago

    Fantastic! I love how you experiment with different processes I’ve always wanted to and never seemed to get around to it but your definitely inspiring me to!!

    P.S I’m from the Milo protection agency and I will be looking into it to make sure that no Milo was harmed or discarded in the making of this picture, teehehe :)

  • DavidAmosPhotography

    DavidAmosPhoto..., about 1 month ago

    Excellent piece of art!

  • margpie

    margpie, about 1 month ago

    I made one of those before, I loved the paronamic effect it gave, and was surprised it came out at all, these are brilliant things to use, you are so clever…..Whats a Milo tin?!

  • Antanas

    Antanas, about 1 month ago

    beautiful

  • madshade

    madshade, about 1 month ago

    refrain of compliments

  • blamo

    blamo, about 1 month ago

    love these old methods of repro ….........always look ghostly to me great work A1

  • blamo

    blamo, about 1 month ago

    love these old methods of repro ….........always look ghostly to me great work A1

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to deliriousgirl’s comment, about 1 month ago

    a little freak-a-zoid is good yeah! ;-)

    ah but you’re a superfreak

  • deliriousgirl

    deliriousgirl, about 1 month ago

    HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! You crack me uppppppppp!!!! That’s a terrific song by the way!!!!

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to JenniferB’s comment, about 1 month ago

    ohhhh yes i am a nocturnal creature of the night through and through and love to spurt creatively as often as i can LOL ;-)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Maureen Bloesch’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thank you maureen for your comment, i love spending time! ;-) x

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Nicole Ryan’s comment, about 1 month ago

    who ever thought a milo tin and one piece of film could produce this hey.
    we should get the kids onto it! LOL xxxxx

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Craig Mitchell’s comment, about 1 month ago

    this was just one piece of film that was scanned in as is. thank you for you’re lovely comment. ;-)

  • deliriousgirl

    deliriousgirl, about 1 month ago

    I was just studying this photo again, hwo the hell did ya know I was lookin at it. Hmmmmmm, have you set up those pesky surveillance cameras in here again trying to catch me sitting at my desk typing in the nude again, you hot little mistress of the nocturnal????????????????????????????????

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Julia Thomas’s comment, about 1 month ago

    so funny, believe me milo is just too yum to throw out, i often eat it straight out of the tin with a spoon, and did you know it’s high in iron! LOL thanks for your comment ;-)

  • deliriousgirl

    deliriousgirl, about 1 month ago

    Check it out

    LOVERGIRL.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to deliriousgirl’s comment, about 1 month ago

    HAAAAAAAAAA nude oh dear, i wish i was in the nude, it’s so darn cold here!

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to DavidAmosPhotography’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thank you david ;-)

  • Julia Thomas

    Julia Thomas, about 1 month ago

    yeah i eat it straight out of the tin too!! is there anyother way to eat it, teehehe! but seriously i should make lots of pinhole cameras with milo tins to give me more reason to eat it haha

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to margpie’s comment, about 1 month ago

    marina, you may not have milo, but i’m sure have an equivalent.
    well it’s a chocolate, energy food drink low in GI with 6 essential vitamins and minerals and it tastes yummy
    i’ll send you some if you are interested LOL. ;-)
    thanks for your comment! xo

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Antanas’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thank you antanas ;-)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to madshade’s comment, about 1 month ago

    yes, thank you! ;-)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to blamo’s comment, about 1 month ago

    so ghostly, a ghost came over to you’re keyboard and sent your post again without you knowing!
    thanks A2

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to blamo’s comment, about 1 month ago

    don’t worry these darn ghosts do it to me all the time!
    they don’t know, but i’m onto them and i bet you are too! LOL! xo

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to deliriousgirl’s comment, about 1 month ago

    straight back at ya

    nitey nite! xo

  • ADMarshall

    ADMarshall, about 1 month ago

    Great image – you love the alternate process – great stuff.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to ADMarshall’s comment, about 1 month ago

    that i do!
    thanks adam ;-)

  • Stephen Chapple

    Stephen Chapple, about 1 month ago

    Milo tin…a Milo Tin!!! How amazing…Again true art!

    “There is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.”
    Graham, Martha

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to JenniferB’s comment, about 1 month ago

    “OMG, it looks a city that’s tilted and sinking like the Titanic! Fantastic work aglaia!“

    what a great comment LOL
    thank you! xox ;-)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Stephen Chapple’s comment, about 1 month ago

    oh thanks for that stephen,
    you’re a true gentleman! ;-)

  • BlaizerB

    BlaizerB, about 1 month ago

    very cool, glad to hear no milo was wasted! hope you enjoyed your work over a hot cup of milo. thanks for the info on this too – looks really gr8, cheers

  • T Design London

    T Design London, about 1 month ago

    Wonderful work. Well done

  • Steph Tout

    Steph Tout, about 1 month ago

    what an ace pinhole! tis wonderful.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to BlaizerB’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thanks mate! ;-)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to T Design London’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thank you! xox

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Steph Tout’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thank you
    and i bow to you and clap and shout BRAVO!
    your PINHOLES just blew me away!;-) xox

  • RebeccaT

    RebeccaT, about 1 month ago

    Beautiful and creative! As always…I just love your work:)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to RebeccaT’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thank you rebecca for your lovely comment!
    xox ;-)

  • Deb Milligan

    Deb Milligan, about 1 month ago

    beautiful work aglaia.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Deb Milligan’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thanks deb! ;-)

  • jemimalovesbigted

    jemimalovesbigted, about 1 month ago

    This is fab… what size film – is it 120?

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to jemimalovesbigted’s comment, about 1 month ago

    yes 120, i’ll add that to my explanation.
    thanks darlin ;-)

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain, about 1 month ago

    This is so fantastic, love the effect

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, about 1 month ago

    i’m so glad baby! ;-)

  • Nicolas Hall

    Nicolas Hall, about 1 month ago

    Aglaia! I love this!!

    I haven’t made or used a pinhole camera in ages!! This inspires me to get busy on one though!! Thanx for the inspiration as always!

    xo
    nicolas

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to Nicolas Hall’s comment, about 1 month ago

    thank you so much nicolas from 13 days ago. LOL
    i hope you are travelling well X ♥ ☺

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski, 29 days ago

    DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY, BUT THIS MAKES A GOOD PAINTING, EVEN IF THE INTENTION WAS OTHERWISE….....9.5

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b in reply to paul romanowski’s comment, 29 days ago

    thank you paul, that is a most wonderful comment and compliment!
    ;-) xox

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