Frugal Film Project December Roll, Mid Town Toronto

 Just like that we reached to the 12th roll of Kentmere 400 for the Frugal Film Project for 2023. I had to switch to my 2024 camera early subbing out the Nikkormat FTn for the Nikkormat FT3 back in October, that's ok. I do plan to switch up the film stock next year to Fomapan 400. 

The December roll took place during the photo walk (aka The Holiday Special) with the Toronto Film Shooters. We wandered around midtown doing a variation of a route we did two years ago, down Yonge St. to the Kay Gardiner Beltline Trail and then back up Mt. Pleasant to The Granite Brewery. 

Sadly no snow this December so it really doesn't feel all that Christmasy this year, but then, it's been a very weird year. I hope everyone has a great holiday season. 

Camera: NIkkormat FT3, Nikkor Ai lenses. 

Film: Kentmere 400, Ilfotec HC 1+31. 


Crossing Yonge by Construction Dec 2023 The North Toronto Health Station Yonge and Broadway Dec 2023 Crossing at Duke of Kent Dec 2023 Yonge Eglington Chaos 2,Dec 203 Yonge South of Eglington Condo Tower Yonge South of Eglington Condo Block Balconies Yonge Walkup Apartment and Retail_ Yonge at Manor Road East 2 Yonge at Manor Road East Dec 2023 Imperial Road House Looking Towards Yonge Eglington Towers Dec 2023 North Side of Davisville Station Two Dec 2023 Davisville Carhouse Dec 2023 Davisville Yard Work Trains Dec 2023 Line 1 Work Train Dec 2023 Line 1 Toward St. Clair Station Yonge St At Merton Looking North Yonge St. South To St. Clair and Deer Park Merton Office Space Red Lantern on Merton Closed Neighbourhood Grocery Davisville Houses Through June Rowlands Park Falcon Building Dec 2023 Mt. Pleasant Mural Dec 2023 The Regent Theatre Space and Not a Condo Development

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