Above: Fisheye images from a Lomo; Right: Lomography Diana F+ camera

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Lomography

Surveying the pictures and cameras from the Lomographic scene

>>> colours and ad-hoc compositions only add to their appeal. The Lomography motto of "don't think, just shoot" has spawned an enthralling body of work assembled by enthusiasts who enjoy capturing "happy accidents".



But the world of Lomography is not without its contradictions. The analogue scene thrives in the most digital of all mediums: the internet. Aside from exhibitions, the best places to find these imaginative images are on sites like Flickr and the Lomographic Society International. In another paradox, high-tech photographers who want to mimic the quirky output of Lomo cameras can do so using desktop apps such as GIMP or Photoshop. It's a curious case of digital life imitating analogue art 
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Info

New York's Lomography Gallery Store, 41 W 8th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Tel: (212) 529 4353

Websites
Lomographic Society International
Lomography on Flickr



Video

Jerad Sloan's mock advert on "The 10 Golden Rules Of Lomography"

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