In this edition of experiments in film photography, I shot a roll of
Lomochrome turquoise 35mm film. I used my Minolta Maxxum 50, a camera I use often, and shot in familiar locations so I could casually compare the results with previous experiments.
This film took me on a wild ride. I was perplexed, or perhaps bemused, but also entertained by the results.
The turquoise is a lovely hue, but the amount of it varies considerable from shot to shot. In some it's just highlights, in others it's basically monochromatic.
The film is also very grainy in my experience, and while this is quite possibly operator error, and I do like a bit of retro grain, the extent of it combined with some prominent vertical lines is something I'm having to work on appreciating.
That being said, there are a few standout images where I really love the effect.
Those pops of turquoise trees here and there are a delight.
There's a fair amount of complementary orange/rust tones in some of the images, which works well.
I like this horse of a different color and the moody atmosphere of this one.
I see online some marvelous results other photographers have achieved with this aesthetic. I feel like I would need to experiment more rigorously to better my chances with this film, and I'm not invested enough in the outcome to dive deeper. I'm glad I tried it but I'm moving on, while emphasizing how grateful I am that Lomo is giving us these fun films to play with.
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