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there is something deeply calming about a thunderstorm at 2am when you have nowhere to be.
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First roll of Kodak Portra 400 — completely hooked
Shot this on a borrowed Canon AE-1. I forgot what it felt like to slow down and compose a shot.
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First roll of Kodak Portra 400 — completely hooked
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