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4 Rolls 3 Days 2 Colors 1 City

4, 3, 2, 1
Counting film rolls, days, colors and cities.
These are views I documented while visiting St. Petersburg, the former capital city of Russia and one of the most beautiful metropolises I know. I have previously visited there over ten times since my childhood and got familiar with the spirit around there. At the same time the city is astonishingly big and almighty, but feels vulnerable and dependent on its citizens as well. The contrast between peoples' standards of living is also very visible everywhere in the city. The family I visited have a hard time living as the old man had to go through World War 2 and the son they have with his companion suffered in youth from a stroke. This led to a partial paralysis and incapability of living on his own. Despite the unfortunates, they keep smiling and are grateful for what they have.

Julius Koivistoinen, 2010

Hasselblad 503, type 120 b&w roll film, Carl Zeiss 50mm & 80mm
Recordings done in five different locations in Saint Petersburg
4 Rolls 3 Days 2 Colors 1 City
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4 Rolls 3 Days 2 Colors 1 City

These are views I documented while visiting St. Petersburg, the former capital city of Russia and one of the most beautiful metropolises I know. Read More

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