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A Trip to Buenos Aires With My Mom
written by iaki on 2012-01-30To take out the person who cares for us and gives us love always...is priceless. Almost a year ago, I asked my mom to go on a vacation with me to Buenos Aires. Read about our trip after the jump!
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Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires, Argentina
written by iaki on 2011-09-23 #placesCasa Rosada (Pink House) is considered as one of Buenos Aires's most emblematic structures.
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Caminito, Buenos Aires, Argentina
written by iaki on 2011-09-22 #placesCaminito is one of the typical postcard scenery in Buenos Aires, it's impossible to miss when you go on vacation in Argentina's capital.
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Galileo Galilei Planetarium in Buenos Aires
written by iaki on 2011-09-21 #placesI've always wanted to know more about this place since 1996. Soda Stereo was the reason.
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Choosing Cameras to Travel With
written by iaki on 2011-09-15The sadness of having to leave some, and not being able to take them all!
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My Friends and Their Cameras
written by iaki on 2011-09-13My fetish: To go out for a stroll with my friends and photograph them with their cameras.
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Lomography Embassy New York
written by iaki on 2011-09-08 #placesA place we would all like to know.
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Ode to the Wheels!
written by iaki on 2011-07-07I have a big obsession with ferris wheels. I try to check out every kind of ferris wheel wherever I may be.. and I want to share with you!!
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Jump, Jump, Jump and Jump!
written by iaki on 2011-06-06 #gear #tutorialsA very easy trick which sometimes we tend to forget...
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Actionsampler, the mother of the sequential cameras
written by iaki on 2011-06-04 #gearIf plastic cameras is what we are talking about, one of the princesses is the Actionsampler. The simplicity turned into amusement.
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My Father's Trips: Rome 1971
written by iaki on 2011-05-26In an old box, I found several negatives, with some fungus and in bad condition ... but with the most beautiful memories of one of the many trips of my father.
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LC-A Keep: Lomo LC-A Refurbished
written by iaki on 2011-05-25 #gearOh lovely vintage LC-A, how I want you!
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LomoPeople: Alicia Elgueta
written by iaki on 2011-05-21Alicia Elgueta is a Chilean girl, who loves makes pinhole photos.A few years ago I met to Alice through Flickr. Her work with Lomo cameras was the first made me follow her photos. But then, the most interesting was her passion for the simplicity of Pinhole Cameras.
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Parkour in a Fisheye No. 2
written by iaki on 2011-05-18Jumping around street obstacles with a Fisheye 2! A friend invited me to see how she and her friends practiced their passion..Parkour, discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one's path by adapting one's movements to the environment.
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Leave prejudices behind- Sprocket Rocket
written by iaki on 2011-04-28 #gearI didn`t trust the camera, but it changed my mind after the first roll of film! Sincerely speaking, I was never very interested in the "Sprocket Rocket", I only thought it was very pretty. I recall the weeks before its launch, where the clues shown where pictures of its parts.
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Requested Tipster: I love the contrast...I love to push!
written by iaki on 2011-04-27 #gear #tutorialsDo you want get a great contrast and grain??....So PUSH IT!
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Kodak ProImage, Simplicity in Negative
written by iaki on 2011-03-21 #gearIf negatives are what you want to talk about , then by far one of the most faithful is the Kodak ProImage.
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Filmswap - Doubles for Sharing
written by iaki on 2011-03-14 #gear #tutorialsHow to achieve accurate filmswaps, to share a roll with any lomofriend.
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Kodak BW400CN - Black and White
written by iaki on 2011-03-14 #gearOne of the best inventions is the Kodak BW400CN (Black and White film). On one hand, its definition is completely clear and its ISO is perfect for every lighting situation.
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Fisheye with Explosive Colors
written by iaki on 2011-02-27 #gearAn accessory that can be used with the Fisheye 2 is the Colorpslash Flash!
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Fuji Sensia Xpro - Life In Pink
written by iaki on 2011-02-24 #gearLa Vie en Rose is not just a movie, it’s what happens when you cross-process Fuji Sensia.
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Fujichrome MS Xpro (100-1000) - Life with yellow
written by iaki on 2011-02-23 #gearA slide film that brings nice surprises in yellow when the cross-processed.
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Photos from the Memories Box.
written by iaki on 2011-02-18 #gear #tutorialsOld photos were in the negative. These photos look like taken from the 80´s. Why is that?
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Map It and Tag It Rumble: Viña del Mar - Chile
written by iaki on 2011-02-16 #placesViña del Mar is a city that you will instantly fall in love with. Its beaches, pure air, nice people, and important landmarks make a visit to Viña del Mar very worthwhile while you are in Chile. Let me take you on a tour of Viña del Mar, my hometown.
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Map It and Tag It Rumble: Wonder Wheel - Coney Island
written by iaki on 2011-02-16 #placesI have a big obsession with ferris wheels. I try to check out every kind of ferris wheel wherever I may be but one of the most amazing is the Wonder Wheel in Coney Island.
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Map It and Tag It Rumble: Pisco Elqui - Chile
written by iaki on 2011-02-15 #placesPisco Elqui is a location in Coquimbo, Chile, near the city of La Serena. It is characterized by its quiet and natural life surrounded by beautiful valleys and the Elqui River.
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Map It and Tag It Rumble: Quintay - Chile
written by iaki on 2011-02-13 #placesDo you like diving into the deep blue? Then you must to come to Quintay! It is a small creek located on the route between two of the biggest cities of Chile, Santiago, and Valparaiso.
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Analogue in Media: Matthew Fox - A Lost Lomolover
written by iaki on 2011-02-03 #newsStar Matthew Fox decided to document the filming of Lost through a series of still photographs.
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Portrait Bokeh
written by iaki on 2011-02-02 #gear #tutorialsThe best way to define a person's face is through a bokeh. Being able to make the people you love pop out in the foreground is the best thing ever!
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Beirette VSN... Family History
written by iaki on 2011-01-14 #gearThe camera of my mother. She used this when she was an unmarried youngster.
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My Favorite Photolab: FotoPrisma
written by iaki on 2010-12-30 #gear #tutorialsNear at home, nice people, a family business. Foto Prisma is one of my favorite photolab!
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Make your Colorsplash Camera an MX Camera
written by iaki on 2010-12-17 #gear #tutorialsSince I haven't seen a Tipster for this one, but now you can learn it!
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Fisheye and an Explosion of Colours
written by iaki on 2010-12-12 #gearOne accessory Fisheye 2 owners can't do without is the Colorsplash Flash!
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The Dakota Building
written by iaki on 2010-12-04 #placesA glamorous yet historical building in New York City and one of my "must-sees" during my New York trip was the Dakota Building. It was actually one of my first stops. Like I said in my Strawberry Fields article, being a huge fan of The Beatles, the Dakota Building is quite important to me.
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The Brooklyn Bridge, New York
written by iaki on 2010-11-25 #placesOne of the most well-known sites in the Big Apple, it is actually one of the "must-sees" in my New York itinerary. During my visit, I was staying in one of the boroughs in Brooklyn and this popular landmark served as my link to the fast-paced city of Manhattan.
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Agfa APX
written by iaki on 2010-11-24 #gearA great film with high definition and nice range of tones
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Requested Location: Wall Street - The Heart of Business
written by iaki on 2010-11-23 #placesThe true heart of business coupled with a little history. A place known the world over, Wall Street even served as the inspiration for Michael Douglas' hit movie - and its sequel, as well as various books, songs, and TV shows. Here are some photographs taken during an afternoon stroll that I took in this famous location.
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Requested Location: Times Square - The Kiss Place
written by iaki on 2010-11-19 #placesWorld War II is over - let´s kiss! To commemorate the iconic "kissing" photograph at Times Square, two statues - an American Marine and a nurse have been put up in one of New York City's busiest locations, Times Square. It marks an important part of history that has changed so many lives.
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Frames for Your Mini Instax!
written by iaki on 2010-11-19 #gear #tutorialsA simple way to recycle and have wonderful frames!
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Strawberry Fields in Central Park
written by iaki on 2010-11-09 #placesOne of my dreams since childhood has been to go to England, not only because it´s a beautiful country, but it's also the birthplace of one of my favorite bands, The Beatles. While I've yet to visit England, a recent vacation to New York led me to a place that every Beatles fan must visit. Strawberry Fields is a can't miss destination for someone like me.
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The Brooklyn Bridge, New York
written by iaki on 2010-10-04 #placesOne of the places most beautiful in the Big Apple and certainly one of the most photogenic. The Brooklyn Bridge has stood witness to countless events and moments, both real and theatrical. Read all about my day at this important monument!
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Valparaíso, Chile - The Jewel of the Pacific
written by iaki on 2010-08-01 #placesI've been living in Valparaíso for 27 years already and this city doesn't ever stop surprising me. It's like everyday I am a tourist. Don't get me wrong though. This is great and I am thankful that I've been able to experience the wonders of Valparaiso.
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Lago Peñuelas National Reserve - A Chilean artificial Lake
written by iaki on 2010-07-21 #placesA special place for a great rest and a good roast with friends - Lago Peñuelas is an artificial reservoir built between 1895 and 1900. It´s located on the route between the cities of Santiago de Chile and Valparaiso/Viña del Mar, to 20 kms. from Valparaíso (only half an hour from the city).
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Memories of a Lomocube at The End of World
written by iaki on 2010-07-20 #newsTwo years ago I lived a wonderful experience being part of a group of people that made a big cube, covered on each side of a giant lomowall...In August 2008, Lomo Embassy Chile made an invitation to send photos to make a Lomowall Cube and I participated .
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Barbie 110 Camera
written by iaki on 2010-07-05 #gearMy first camera, rediscovered and now, I am using it again!
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The Simple Negative: Kodak Pro Image (35mm, 100 iso) User-Review
written by iaki on 2010-06-15 #gearIf we talk about negative film, one of the most faithful is the Kodak ProImage
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My Great LC-A Race While an Earthquake Lasted
written by iaki on 2010-06-05 #newsThe travelling camera who survived an earthquake - an update on the South American team of the Great LC-A Race!
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Doubles with You: Cheriesu and Iaki
written by iaki on 2010-05-02 #newsFrom Taiwan and Chile, with love!
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Colorsplash - The (not) Double Exposure and Party Camera
written by iaki on 2010-03-10 #gearThere are two reasons why I and you should love the Colorsplash Camera
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