A high-contrast, two-tone graphic image in stark black and pale cream. The central focus is an ancient, arched stone doorway set into a weathered brick and flint wall. The door itself features intricate, gothic-style arched window tracery on its upper half. Dark, tangled foliage and tall grasses fill the foreground, while the top of the image is dominated by a flat, cream-colored sky. The heavy thresholding effect creates a gritty, lo-fi aesthetic, emphasizing the rough textures of the masonry and the shadows of the overgrowth, reminiscent of a DIY punk zine or a dark folk album cover.
The Chroma Camera 24mm f/11 is going to be a great walk around lens. Going to have to get an S9 to pair with it for the "perfect" pocket camera.
#StaringAtWalls #fauxcharmera #photography
07.03.2026 21:55
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An eye-level, vertical shot features a weathered, red-brick wall weathered by age. A central brick buttress, topped with a lichen-covered stone cap, juts out from the wall. Patches of green moss and white mineral deposits cling to the bricks, particularly near the top and base. Below, a patch of green grass meets a dark, paved foreground. A small, dark, shield-shaped sign is planted in the grass, though its text is illegible. The image utilizes a shallow depth of field, blurring the top and bottom edges, while the overcast sky creates a soft, flat light across the scene.
Got me one of them Chroma Camera 24mm f/11 lenses. Stuck it on the Panasonic S5 and went for wander. Nice...
#StaringAtWalls #Photography
07.03.2026 20:24
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Totally in love with that!
07.03.2026 11:59
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Interesting. I think Ravillious did this kind of work better.
07.03.2026 09:29
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A high-contrast, stylized image with a posterized, two-tone effect in black and pale cream. On the right, a large, textured tree with bare, spindly branches dominates the foreground, its shadow bleeding into a dark silhouette against a stark wall. To the left sits a dark, silhouetted bus shelter featuring rectangular window panes and posted notices. The ground is divided by a sharp diagonal line between deep black shadow and a grainy, sunlit pavement. The overall atmosphere is gritty and minimalist, emphasizing stark geometric shapes and the organic texture of the tree bark.
Vignettes of Ipswich
Princes Street
#fauxcharmera #photography
06.03.2026 13:05
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The House of Lords Digital & Communications Committee just published their report on AI, copyright & the creative industries, and their conclusions could not be clearer.
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06.03.2026 08:53
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Quietly, calmly and forensically, BBC just dismantled the Trump communications shitshow on Iran.
No hyperbole, just laying out an unprecedented military, diplomatic and reputational shambles.
Worth a watch.
(π₯ BBC News/BBC Verify)
05.03.2026 08:46
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Call me Mr Bastard, but might I suggest a prison sentence would be more of a deterrent than a fine the consumers will end up paying?
05.03.2026 13:04
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Quarter? Whatever it is keep it. This'll do nicely π
03.03.2026 21:05
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An abstract pen plot of many tessellated triangles each shaded with hatch marks of overlapping CMY strokes creating a myriad of other colors.
Detail from an abstract pen plot of many tessellated triangles each shaded with hatch marks of overlapping CMY strokes creating a myriad of other colors. The detail shows the individual hatch marks of cyan, yellow, and magenta pen strokes.
Detail from an abstract pen plot of many tessellated triangles each shaded with hatch marks of overlapping CMY strokes creating a myriad of other colors. The detail shows the individual hatch marks of cyan, yellow, and magenta pen strokes.
Hatched CMY Delaunay triangulation. I call these βumbrellasβ because they remind me of the view above of a crowded beach.
CMY archival inks on 11x15 watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter with Python.
Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcards/
#PenPlotter
26.02.2026 17:45
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A high-contrast, two-tone graphic image in pale yellow and black depicts an urban storefront. The architectural style features a large arched window and a narrow side door, both set into a textured, stone-blocked facade.
The central window is heavily plastered with a grid of flyers and posters, creating a dense mosaic of illegible text and small images against the dark interior. To the right, a smaller door contains more posters behind a glass pane. Below, the checkered pavement catches a harsh, stylized light, while deep black shadows anchor the base of the building, evoking a gritty, punk-aesthetic street scene.
Vignettes of Ipswich
Shakeaway, Buttermarket
#fauxcharmera #photography
03.03.2026 18:10
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ββ¦ MADE IN USA β¦β
#typewriter #poetry #washingtonbullets
03.03.2026 16:53
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Is your Dad Ansel Adams? That 2nd image is uncanny. Explains a few things π
03.03.2026 13:52
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Such a brilliant photographer. So many great projects.
03.03.2026 13:51
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If it makes money to fund continued research all good.
03.03.2026 10:28
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Harman going Lomo?
03.03.2026 08:35
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A high-contrast, two-tone image in stark black and pale yellow depicts a weathered brick building with a central door. The lighting is extremely overexposed, with a brilliant, blooming light source radiating from above the doorway, obscuring the upper details in a "glow." To the left of the door, white graffiti resembling a stylized mushroom is spray-painted on the bricks, while abstract black tags appear on the right. Dense, dark foliage and debris clutter the foreground, and a tombstone-shaped object sits to the right of the path. The aesthetic is gritty, reminiscent of a photocopied punk zine.
Vignettes of Ipswich
St Clements Church Lane
#fauxcharmera #photography
02.03.2026 19:26
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A high-contrast, threshold-style photograph of a weathered two-story urban building, rendered in stark black and pale cream. The perspective is from a low angle, emphasizing the buildingβs sharp, angular geometry against a blank sky.
The upper floor features four tall, recessed windows framed by classical pilasters, while the ground floor appears derelict with boarded-up sections and heavy shadows. To the left, a dark brick wall shows signs of overgrowth. In the upper right, two birds in flight add a sense of movement to the otherwise desolate, gritty architectural scene.
Vignettes of Ipswich
Arcade Street
#fauxcharmera #photography
02.03.2026 09:25
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A high-contrast, two-tone graphic image in pale yellow and black features a doorway cluttered with discarded items. The scene is heavily thresholded, creating a gritty, noir-inspired aesthetic.
Large, jagged cardboard boxes lean haphazardly against a glass door, one bearing a "GOLD" label. To the right, a crumpled bag or fabric sits atop the pile. The surrounding walls are dark brick, with a "BOS Fire & Security" alarm box visible in the upper left. A glowing light above the door casts a stark, circular halo against the deep black shadows, emphasizing a sense of urban decay.
Vignettes of Ipswich
St Matthew's Street
#fauxcharmera #photography
01.03.2026 14:11
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01.03.2026 13:58
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TRUTH
YOUR AIR IS TOXIC
YOUR FOOD IS POISONED
YOUR MONEY IS WORTHLESS
YOUR WATER IS CONTAMINATED
YOUR POLITICIANS ARE CRIMINALS
YOUR POLICE ARE GANG MEMBERS
YOUR SOLDIERS ARE POLITICAL PAWNS
YOUR GOVERNMENT CREATES TERRORISTS
AND YOUR MEDIA IS CONDITIONING YOU
TO BLINDLY ACCEPT ALL OF IT AS 'NORMAL
01.03.2026 09:04
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28.02.2026 15:02
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Oh boy!!!!
28.02.2026 14:30
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This high-contrast, stylized image uses a duotone yellow and black palette to depict a brutalist brick building under harsh light. The architecture features sharp, geometric lines, flat roofs, and varying block heights typical of mid-century design.
A wide paved foreground leads to a set of stairs on the left, while a small sign lies flat on the ground in the center. To the right, mature leafy trees cast deep shadows against the brickwork. The heavy ink-like shadows and blown-out highlights create a dramatic, graphic atmosphere, emphasizing the building's solid, imposing form.
Vignettes of Ipswich
Old Crown Court, Civic Drive
#fauxcharmera #photography #postphotography
28.02.2026 14:23
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Cheers Gerry
28.02.2026 14:20
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I concur
28.02.2026 11:24
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High-contrast, two-tone image in stark black and pale yellow, styled like a graphic print or lithograph. In the foreground, the massive, textured trunk of a gnarled tree dominates the left side, its bare, skeletal branches reaching upward against a blank sky. To the right, a white British road sign stands on a paved sidewalk, depicting a roundabout with exits for Felixstowe, Colchester, and Hadleigh. The ground is composed of cracked paving slabs with heavy shadows. The overall aesthetic is gritty and atmospheric, emphasizing sharp silhouettes and urban decay amidst nature.
Vignettes of Ipswich
Civic Drive
#fauxcharmera #photography
28.02.2026 10:10
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Oh fiddle. Sorry to hear that.
27.02.2026 22:04
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