I got a Nikon camera
I love to take a photograph
So mama don't take my Kodachrome away
- Paul Simon
Well, Kodak has made the announcement. The reign of Kodachrome is ending. You can read more about it here.
It is a sad day indeed. Granted, I have never shot a roll of Kodachrome. But it always makes me sad to see film disappear. Especially one with such a history. I have always had a fondness for film. There is just something magical about it that I don't feel with digital photography, but that being said, I don't shoot alot of film anymore, simply because my DSLR is always with me and ready to go. It's day's like today though when I hear about the announcement from Kodak that makes me realize that I am one of the reasons films are being discontinued. I need to shoot more film. Photographs taken on film, many of which were shot with Kodachrome, (ie Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl) were the inspiration for me picking up a camera. Time to dust off my film cameras and go shoot some film. There's just something about holding a roll in your hand. RIP Kodachrome.
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