sidemirrorshooting

My family has always been a fan of surprise outings. During the holy week I was told we were going to Manila Ocean Park.

There was a roll of Kodak Max Versatility 400 in my AV-1. Where 22 of the 24 exposures were already exposed.

I was rummaging my film stash. I only have the 2002 fuji superia 200 film and was panicking. I only have one roll for Ocean Park?

While I was panicking to Bai, he just told me to make it a challenge.

Shoot Ocean Park in 36 shots (or less)

So I was put to the challenge and I went in ocean park very doubtful. Carrying my 50mm f/1.4 (for the darker scenes) and my 28mm f/2.8 (for the scenic daylight shots)

In no time, the Versa 400 roll was used up and I got in the Aquarium with my Superia 200. I felt pretty unconfident already, weak sunlight poured from the open ceiling (since it rained a bit). And the aquariums were all located in a dark area where the only light source was from the tanks itself.

So I shot a couple of views, a couple of fish, and the bay. I went home wondering how those would look.

I never did use all 36 shots. The pictures came Friday morning. And the best photo from the whole set is probably this one…

canon av-1 + fuji superia 200 expired + 50mm f/1.4 + 1/30

The clownfishes were shot in a dark room with light from the tank. I was standing a good 5 minutes traveling my lens with the fish. It was tiring and very frustrating, but patience is what made this photo. And what made the 20 shots from the park much worth it.

Here are the other pictures from the trip. All shot with the Fuji Superia 200 and the Canon AV-1 (28mm/50mm f/2.8/f/1.4) Most of the tank fishes in the dark room where the max shutter speed I get is a 1/30…

the first shot the little boy is relieved he made the cut…lol

these were shot in daylight (a bit cloudy) with the kitstar lens (i think) i went for the highest aperture. and a 1/30 shutter speed.

the blurred clownfishes

some edible fishes.

a school of fish in a large tank…(or was it?)

more fish

fascinated little boy

view of manila bay from ocean park

manila bay during the 1970s (nah, but it sure looks like it :D)

the dome of manila ocean park

and lastly the sky when we went home

I guess these were some of the shots I took. It was a great experience and lesson for me to try and shoot in a span of 36 exposures only. Since we abused the digital age and shoot as much as we want on our 2gb SD/8gb cf cards. It was a test of determination, skill and a lot of luck.

I guess I am mostly lucky. I hope I will always be. :P

Stumble it!