I Shoot Film : Ladbrokes by phil_howcroft

I Shoot Film : Ladbrokes

Another streetie shot from my 35mm film project.

Cinestil 50D fine grain film excels in bright sunny conditions. Judge for yourself whether it has.

This is Ladbrokes the bookmakers in Arnold, Nottingham. Another punter (slang for a person who gambles, places a bet, or makes a risky investment) leaves the building.

All of us know the bookmaker always wins, they set the odds to ensure that. The high street betting shop is still very much part of the UK betting economy as too is the "elephant in the room" the bombardment of adverts on radio , social media and TV, enticing you into invisible and dangerous world of online betting

Was that a bit of a rant?

Camera : Olympus OM20 SLR
Lens : Zuiko 50mm f1.8
Film : cinestill50D

Great capture
January 4th, 2023  
Very nice! Are you scanning the prints or are they digitizing your negatives?
January 4th, 2023  
@marlboromaam mags the lab scans the negs for me and sends me the files . I could scan the negs myself with a DIY setup... photographing the negs on a lightpad, but the lab has hig end scanners so I pay as extra for that service
January 4th, 2023  
@bkbinthecity cheers brian
January 4th, 2023  
@phil_howcroft You're lucky. I would have to mail my film off somewhere to get it developed and processed.
January 4th, 2023  
I do like the colour intensity of the sign, and how clearly the detail in the brick comes put.
January 5th, 2023  
Super bright sunny capture. Love the content too.
January 5th, 2023  
Reminded me of my late father. He was partial to a little flutter as a hobby but never let it get the better of him. At least that’s how I remember it!
January 5th, 2023  
In betting you are always the loser. Most of those who spend money on betting know that and still continue to throw away their hard-earned money. Beautiful street shot and timing. Feeling sorry for the guy.
January 5th, 2023  
Nice street shot, but as my Dad always said “ a mugs game”!
January 5th, 2023  
A very dangerous world Phil…….the road to nowhere! A good street capture!
January 5th, 2023  
Yes, a rant, but well said Phil
January 5th, 2023  
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