Dublin in 2014 – An Archival Journey Through the City in Black and White | Olympus Trip 35 and Kodak T-Max 400

Dublin in 2014 – An Archival Journey Through the City in Black and White | Olympus Trip 35 and Kodak T-Max 400

The year 2014 was a time of experimentation with analog photography for me, and I discovered the beauty of capturing scenes in black and white. This time, I took out my Olympus Trip 35 and loaded it with Kodak T-Max 400, a film perfect for highlighting details and contrasts. The result was a series of archival photographs showcasing Dublin in a timeless, monochrome perspective.

 Victorian Buildings and City Architecture
Dublin, with its rich history, has always fascinated me with its architecture. In black-and-white photography, the old Victorian buildings took on an even more striking appearance. The stone facades, ornate windows, and narrow streets seem to tell the story of bygone eras. Each photograph presents Dublin as a city where the past meets the present. Kodak T-Max 400 captured the beauty of these details, emphasizing textures and contrasts that might have been lost in color photography.

 Bull Island
Bull Island is a unique spot on Dublin's map, always drawing me in with its raw landscape. The beach, which at first glance may seem a bit desolate, took on an air of mystery and serenity in black and white. A few shots I captured reveal this special atmosphere—vast, empty spaces, gentle ripples in the sand, and the soft line of the horizon blending into the sky. These photographs capture the true essence of Ireland—a landscape that lives in harmony with the city.

Black-and-white photography allowed me to view Dublin from an entirely different perspective. The Olympus Trip 35 and Kodak T-Max 400 worked perfectly together, creating images full of depth and raw beauty. The city, which buzzes with life every day, in my frames paused for a moment, revealing its quieter, more nostalgic side.