Monday, March 11, 2024

Frugal Film Project 2024 - February

I found myself in the Bavarian city of Memmingen in the last week of February, a perfect opportunity to shoot some film for the Frugal Film Project. For those new to the project, the aim is to show that you don't need fancy photo gear to get great photos so in order to participate you select a camera-lens combo under $ 75, some cheap, well, make that less expensive film and shoot a roll every month for a year. I've opted for a Canon EOS 1000N with a 24-85mm lens and Agfaphoto APX 100/36. I also develop the film at home using Adonal developer.

The Memminger City Hall dates from the 1500s

The city

Memmingen can trace its roots to Roman times and has been a Free Imperial City (Reichsstadt) since 1286. It remained so until the Holy Roman Empire was dissolved in 1803-1806 and the city was annexed by Bavaria in 1803. The Memminger old town (Altstadt) has been beautifully preserved and is a joy to behold.

The images

Below you'll find a small impression of Memmingen. Enjoy!


House Zum Widder was the seat of the Stubert family in the 1600s-1700s



Fellow photographer Pedro Stubert at the Memminger Train Station


The Old Cemetery

The tower of the Kreuzherren monestary

Storks nesting at Zum Storchennest

A memorial to the Franco-German war of 1870-1871

Detail of a facade

The Seven-roof house (Siebendächerhaus)




2 comments:

  1. Loooove the photograph with the cobweb you took at the cemetery. The opening photograph with the beautifully lit facade and the interesting shadow by the buildings across the street is another classic. Well balanced series, it looks like you had fun, and good weather!

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  2. Oh yes! Thanks Joeri, these were shot on a quiet and sunny Sunday morning. Very relaxing ;-)

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