A figure moves past a brightly lit glass building, its modern facade glowing with cool fluorescent light. Above, tree branches are draped with amber string lights that create a warm counterpoint to the architectural coldness below. The pathway catches hints of both light sources, creating a subtle gradient from warm to cool across the frame.
The Olympus OM-1 paired with Cartenz 200 film handles this night scene with the characteristic warmth that makes film photography so appealing for after-dark shooting. The film stock adds a subtle color shift that enhances the warmth of the decorative lights while maintaining good detail in the brightly lit building. There's a softness to the exposure that digital can struggle to replicate—highlights bloom gently rather than clip harshly.
This scene captures the intersection of nature, decoration, and modern architecture, all filtered through the romantic lens of analog film.
