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Collected Item: “Photographer Develops Photos From 2020 East Asia Trip”

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Photographer Develops Photos From 2020 East Asia Trip

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Instagram

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I'm finally developing rolls of black and white 35mm film taken in January 2020. During this time, I solo backpacked through Japan, Hong Kong, and China -- this was just before COVID-19 was known to be spreading through East Asia.

Here is shot of me looking up from my hostel's (@wontonmeen_) patio.

Thanks to @drkrm_mpls + @brooklynn.kascel for teaching me the magic of developing film.

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photography, hostel, Japan, Hong Kong, China, East Asia, Covid-19, travel

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CK4IVXWFiN6/

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Drew Arrieta @itsdrw

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2021-02-04
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