Winter in Minnesota with a Zenit 11
January 3, 2007
Over the gloriously long holiday break I managed to snap a roll of film with my Zenit 11. Zenit is a Russian/Soviet camera with a long and storied history that began with the manufacture of the original Zenit in 1952 at the KMZ factory near Moscow. While my model has some less-than-intuitive characteristics, it’s proven to be a simple, near-bulletproof 35mm SLR.
Holidays up north
While at the in-laws’ house on the lake, the wife and I took a quick snowmobile ride across the frozen surface at night. We managed to snap a handful of night shots at this cozy cluster of ice houses before the cold started to numb our extremities.
Back home
We hadn’t experienced a decent snowstorm yet this year, but that was quickly remedied after our return home. We stayed indoors for an entire day while a blizzard raged outside, then emerged the following afternoon to enjoy the near-virginal piles of new-fallen snow.
I love the streaking of the stars on the long night exposures. Gib seems to really enjoy the snow. I hope it hangs around for a while.
Comment by Marietta Keenan — January 4, 2007 @ 12:53 pm
Beautiful pictures!
Comment by Sarah — February 7, 2007 @ 8:48 am
Hi Little Bro,
How are you? Looked at all your pics. They are great! You’ll have to tell me more about this great camera and how you took the shots!
Comment by Anita — April 12, 2007 @ 10:42 am
Oh - lovely pics! Just came across your page as I was looking up the history of the Zenit 11 - I have one too :o)
Do you use a flash?
Comment by Sarbjit — June 8, 2007 @ 9:28 am
Nope, no flash. It is a great camera though–I should really think of investing in a few more accessories!
Comment by jerry — June 8, 2007 @ 1:30 pm