Sunday, 27 February 2011

The LoBlography Challenge



You might remember me mentioning previously that I had been chosen as one of the 10 finalists for the LoBlography Challenge. Each of us were sent a Diana F+ camera and some rolls of film and had 2 weeks to snap photos and post the results on our blogs, the person who received the most blog comments and likes would win the much sought after Lomo LC-A.

I've loved Lomo for ages and have had a lot of fun snapping away with my Diana Mini. Of course being film, rather than digital, means that the results are unpredictable. However most of the time you end up with really amazing photos with dreamy effects and crazy colours, but sometimes it can all go wrong. The photos I took for the LoBlography Challenge sadly all fall under the second category. I'm not sure exactly what happened. It could be a fault in a camera, a fault with the film, the photo lab or maybe most likely it was all down to me doing something wrong - every single roll of film I took was under exposed, meaning that when I got the negatives back there was nothing on them.

Of course I'm disappointed (who wouldn't be?) but I still love Lomography and this hasn't put me off at all (nor should it put you off!). Rosie from A Rosie Outlook is also taking part and her photos are lovely. I've got until Wednesday before the challenge ends and I have to wave goodbye to the Diana F+ so I'm going to make use of this time and shoot a few more rolls and cross my fingers for some successful photos. I was looking forward to picking up my last roll of film today and being able to post some successful photos to inspire you all but instead I'm going to post some of my favourite photos taken by myself using my Diana Mini and also some of my favourite shots by others using the Diana F+.


Diana Mini photos - photo credit: me


Diana F+ photos - photo credit: 1, 2, 3, 4

The challenge ends at midnight on Tuesday. I'm not sure if I've lost all chances of winning the Lomo LC A now, but incase there's still a glimmer of hope that I'm still involved in the challenge then I'd really appreciate it if you could leave a comment or even just click the 'like' button below.

EDITED: Had to add a 'love' button also as every time I got to 170 likes it deleted them and went back to 140. :( Please click 'love' instead.
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  1. SHELL!27 February 2011 at 18:41

    i bid you good luck. :)

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  2. Gem27 February 2011 at 18:44

    I think that's kind of their charm. You get mixed results and you never know what you will get. Digital photograhpy is far less exciting when you can see the picture you have taken on the screen instantly. Glad it hasn't put you off, keep at it because your Diana mini photos are lovely!
    xx

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  3. Adele @ THOMASSENLAND27 February 2011 at 18:45

    LIKED. good luck x

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  4. Unknown27 February 2011 at 18:46

    Good Luck :)

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  5. Teresa27 February 2011 at 18:58

    Good luck!

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  6. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 18:59

    Argh! How horrible ~ that is the joy & despair of film.

    Do particularly like the bottom right of your 4, the multi exposed girls having fun is just making me smile :)

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  7. Ife27 February 2011 at 19:06

    The pictures you took are gorgeous, and i hope you still have a chance to win :)
    i liked the post,
    xx

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  8. kkelly27 February 2011 at 19:08

    Good luck stranger ;p

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  9. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 19:08

    Good luck sis :)

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  10. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 19:08

    brilliant photos :) good luck x

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  11. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 19:13

    awesome!

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  12. Sophie27 February 2011 at 19:15

    these photo's are sooo dreamy, good luck!!xx

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  13. Carol27 February 2011 at 19:16

    It's a shame the photos didn't come out but your other photos look great! Good luck in the challenge. I hope you still have a chance of winning.

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  14. Rachel, Cold Knees27 February 2011 at 19:24

    Good luck!! I know how frustrating it can be, having had various rolls on the Diana Mini where most are all dark and blurry.. Hope you get some good ones before the deadline! :) Love your shots, the sparkler one is great xx

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  15. Rachel27 February 2011 at 19:29

    I screwed almost an entire roll doing that! Do you have the ability to do prints in the dark room yourself? Because in the dark room you may be able to get something out you can't see with the naked eye... I did!

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  16. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 19:33

    I love it! Great photos. I must try a Lomo soon.

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  17. cowbiscuits27 February 2011 at 19:35

    love the pics! good luck! xx

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  18. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 19:42

    How rottenly unlucky! I don't fondly remember the days of film - easier to see if you've taken a clunker with digital.

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  19. Unknown27 February 2011 at 19:54

    i love these photos. good luck! x

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  20. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 19:58

    good luck! <3

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  21. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 20:10

    Good luck - these photos are great!

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  22. Mandi27 February 2011 at 20:12

    awch that sucks,im dreading getting my first roll developed got a feeling it's gonna be a complete failure and I already know for a fact 2 of my pics wont turn out caus I left the lens cap on good start lol.

    Your daina mini ones are really good lol at Andrews face.

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  23. Shaun Campbell27 February 2011 at 20:15

    Good Luk :-)

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  24. FromGemWithLove27 February 2011 at 20:27

    Good Luck hun, I need to get my Diana film developed i can't wait to see what they look like xx

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  25. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 20:32

    love them! I'm regretting selling my fisheye now. Good luck

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  26. KLEE27 February 2011 at 20:34

    aw babe i know how gutted you must be but keep going! you always take beautiful pictures, you can do it :) like! xo

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  27. Alice Slater27 February 2011 at 21:03

    I love lomo, but she's a slippery vixen to control. My Diana and I wasted five rolls before I got the swing of it, and even now the results are pretty wonky.

    Best of luck in the competition!

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  28. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 21:10

    Good luck bb x

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  29. Helen27 February 2011 at 21:20

    good luck! i have a lomo lca but it's properly bust, i really need to get it fixed. it's so temperamental but i think that's part of the joy! not like with digital cameras where you can take millions and millions of photos and they all turn out.

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  30. ♥Music Fashion Clutter ♥27 February 2011 at 21:33

    That's the joy of taking a photo.. not knowing until you get it developed not like nowadays eh!

    These pics are great, good luck

    Joanne xx

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  31. Alex27 February 2011 at 21:53

    Best of luck with your last roll! Fingers crossed you get some beautiful photos :)
    xxx

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  32. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 21:58

    good luck char xxxx

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  33. Michelle / Daisybutter27 February 2011 at 22:03

    I love your photos so much! Good luck in the challenge sweet (:

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  34. The Drew27 February 2011 at 22:12

    Who's the handsome guy on the photo to the top right ?

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  35. Lucy27 February 2011 at 22:14

    Good luck lovely :) xx

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  36. Charlene | Dainty Dresses27 February 2011 at 22:20

    The guy in the photo on the top right is a friend of mine - he has big guns or so he thinks! ;) Hahaha!

    Thank you for all the comments and likes so far xxx

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  37. Mark27 February 2011 at 22:39

    Good Luck Charlene!

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  38. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 23:19

    Good luck!! ^_^

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  39. Sarah27 February 2011 at 23:29

    Good luck lovely :) xx

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  40. ♥Forever the ugly duckling ♥28 February 2011 at 00:09

    Like button clicked- good luck :)

    Hello from a fellow Glasgow blogger and new follower to your blog xo

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  41. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 01:53

    great pics!!

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  42. Dany davito28 February 2011 at 02:21

    this is totally awesome Charlene... i am utterly impressed!!! keep up the good work!

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  43. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 02:46

    Thank you for the e-mail. These are lovely photographs, you are very talented. Keeping my fingers crossed for you Charlene!!!

    Anne

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  44. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 02:49

    phenomenal!!!!

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  45. James Kingsley28 February 2011 at 02:49

    wow, Just wow!

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  46. j3nhow28 February 2011 at 03:11

    love ur blouse!!!!

    xoxo jenna
    http://thepetiteblog.blogspot.com

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  47. Andrew28 February 2011 at 07:21

    It may well have gone wrong, but life wouldn't be fun if everything went to plan.

    Good luck for the competition :)

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  48. Unknown28 February 2011 at 08:42

    GOOD LUCK x

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  49. Kitschy Coo28 February 2011 at 09:37

    Your pictures are beautiful, good luck!

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  50. Lisa Ashworth28 February 2011 at 10:11

    Omg! Charlene these are amazing!

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  51. Lesley Mckay28 February 2011 at 10:14

    dead brill!

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  52. Keri Vegas28 February 2011 at 10:37

    This is brilliant!! Good luck!!

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  53. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 10:39

    Are you sure you removed the lens cap? This is a common reason for photos coming out blank. Either way, good luck.

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  54. Ming Chao28 February 2011 at 11:04

    Hi charlene your work looks great and I hope that you win! Good Luck :)
    Ming Chao

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  55. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 11:10

    pretty!

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  56. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 11:38

    What a shame you had such problems, your other photos are lovely

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  57. Alan28 February 2011 at 11:59

    Good luck! heres hoping!! *crosses fingers*

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  58. Scott28 February 2011 at 12:01

    i know this girl, and she well dererves it(H)

    if no one believes me then check out her gear and u will be AMAZED!

    or else...

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  59. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 14:04

    good luck charlene!

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  60. Liam28 February 2011 at 14:12

    That sucks, good luck though

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  61. Filipa28 February 2011 at 14:25

    Oh I'm sorry it came out underexposed :( The good part is you still have some time and you love lomography :)

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  62. Zoey - Daisy Gin28 February 2011 at 14:54

    Aww well fingers crossed anyway.

    I love all the photos :)

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  63. Lisa28 February 2011 at 15:09

    Good luck! The photos look great!

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  64. Shona Lawrence28 February 2011 at 15:58

    I love the first one.. is it sparklers. i remember trying to do this kind of thing with them as a child and often thought it would be great if you could capture it in a photo. And here you have.
    Best of luck with the competition.

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  65. Unknown28 February 2011 at 16:36

    All the best little cuz xx

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  66. Unknown28 February 2011 at 17:14

    Gorgeous photos as always. Can't wait till I get mine hehe! Good luck! x

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  67. Laura McCabe28 February 2011 at 17:54

    loves it !!

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  68. John28 February 2011 at 18:37

    good luck!!

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  69. Jenna Sweeney28 February 2011 at 18:43

    Love it Charlene :) Your doing soo well :) but I want my pic up there with you too :P xxx

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  70. Pauline28 February 2011 at 18:47

    Hi Charlene. Your Mum gave me your link at work today. Lovely blog, keep up the good work and good luck. :-)

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  71. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 19:08

    sux they didnt work i feel for ya :(

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  72. Rani from Cupcake Couture28 February 2011 at 19:19

    love your pics pet!

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  73. Unknown28 February 2011 at 19:31

    Just tweeted you but want to comment and like it too! I want you to win! Your Diana Mini photos are lovely, I think I might buy myself one!
    xxx

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  74. Lynzi28 February 2011 at 19:50

    good luck charlene!

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  75. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 21:08

    Good luck in the competition. Shame some of your photos didn't turn out, the ones you have a really cool. I especially love the sparkler one

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  76. christopher mcalinden28 February 2011 at 21:45

    cool photos!!!!! good luck!

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  77. LJC28 February 2011 at 21:46

    :)

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  78. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 22:01

    good luck!

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  79. Kat28 February 2011 at 22:23

    Good luck! :)

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  80. Unknown28 February 2011 at 22:29

    Good luck lovely, you deserve it!

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  81. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 22:39

    good luckkkk x

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  82. Scott O28 February 2011 at 22:39

    hope you win! good luck!!

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  83. Anonymous28 February 2011 at 22:47

    GOOD LUCK!! lots of love uncle mark xx

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  84. tagne1 March 2011 at 03:43

    Good luck! Your photos are gorgeous, really lively and vibrant. I hope you win!

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  85. liketreasure1 March 2011 at 10:46

    good luck :) they're lovely anyway! x

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  86. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 10:47

    hope you win mate :)

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  87. paul1 March 2011 at 11:28

    good luck charlene

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  88. KEV1 March 2011 at 11:35

    GO CHARLENE!!

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  89. Sarah1 March 2011 at 12:14

    Gorgeous photos :)

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  90. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 12:57

    I don't understand why you need the likes if you said there were no pictures :/

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  91. Charlene | Dainty Dresses1 March 2011 at 14:48

    because i'd still like to win and i'm still entered into the contest. thanks for commenting and giving me another entry :)

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  92. Katie1 March 2011 at 15:01

    Good luck! All your Diana Mini photos are amazing, hope you win the Lomo LC A :) xoxo

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  93. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 15:03

    Such a shame they never developed. Good luck anyway!

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  94. Teen.1 March 2011 at 17:09

    I love that im in one of them, twice!! only a lomo.... :) awesome.

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  95. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 17:10

    The last one is my favourite <3

    where is it?
    Largs???
    and where did you find the cows?

    can't wait to get my Rome photos developed!!!

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  96. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 17:15

    Haha just read the blog bit about the diana F+ pics, got over excited looking at lomo pics:) Anyway you deserve a win, youd appreciate and adore an amazing lomo! See you sooooon. XxX

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  97. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 20:53

    I love the necklace in your film photo :)

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  98. ryuhei hotoke7 March 2011 at 11:14

    im loving your shots :)!!!!!

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