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    In a Holga-day mood

    Feb 27, 2018 5 minutes
    Source:   Umbrella, Shexian, Anhui, China, 2007. Kenna is widely travelled but is able to find inspiration in everyday objects  

    White Bird Flying, Paris 2007. Perfectly timed, considering the Holga's limitations, and great framing

    Simtai Great Wall, Study 2, Beijing, China 2007. A unique Kenna twist on one of the most photographed edifices in the world

    Pavilion Building, Summer Palace, Beijing, China, 2007. The tree ‘fringing' makes the image, along with another lovely vignette

    ‘There is no instant gratification, and it is impossible to foresee results with any great accuracy’

    Not everyone will know Michael Kenna’s name, but they’ll probably know his style, which, in recent years, has been massively influential, and massively copied. While he never claimed to have invented this look, Kenna’s preference for beautifully toned, square-format prints; peaceful, Zen-flavoured scenes; and long-exposure water has made him one of the world’s most recognisable photographers. He’s just brought out a wonderful new collection of images taken with cheap Holga film cameras, so AP found out the whys and wherefores.

    ‘I began to photograph

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