{"id":324,"date":"2013-07-04T21:38:08","date_gmt":"2013-07-04T21:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/?p=324"},"modified":"2025-03-30T08:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T08:09:43","slug":"bottle-rockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/2013\/bottle-rockets\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottle Rockets: July 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/shot-with\/35mm-film\/\">35mm film &#8211; Petri camera<\/a>, 4th of July celebrations in the year 2013.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_323\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-026A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-323\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-323\" class=\"topimage wp-image-323 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-026A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A 35mm film portrait shot with a vintage Petri SLR on the Fourth of July, 2013, showing a young man named Alex outdoors in West Town, Chicago. He\u2019s smiling brightly with deep dimples, wearing black-rimmed glasses, a navy blue baseball cap, and a yellow T-shirt printed with a giant hotdog\u2014perfectly kitschy Americana. The background is softly out of focus, showing a residential building and a parked car, all bathed in a teal-blue film tint. The bokeh effect and shallow depth of field make Alex pop warmly from the background, with a casual joy that captures the laid-back summer holiday vibe.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-026A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-026A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-026A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">alex<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_326\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-027A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-326\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-326\" class=\"wp-image-326 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-027A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A dynamic street photo taken on 35mm film with a Petri SLR, showing Lauren in mid-movement on a West Town sidewalk just after lighting a bottle rocket. She\u2019s turned slightly away, beginning to run as the firework smokes and hisses behind her, visible near her heels on the concrete. Lauren wears a red plaid shirt and sneakers, her long hair split-dyed\u2014though here only the brunette side is visible from the camera angle. She looks beautiful, caught in motion, with a tree-lined street of cars and modern apartment buildings in the background. The color has a distinct cool cast from the film stock, adding a timeless and slightly dreamy atmosphere.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-027A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-027A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-027A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">lauren<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-028A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-327\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-327 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-028A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A 35mm film photo capturing Alex and Lauren walking back down the same Chicago sidewalk toward the photographer. Alex wears his yellow hotdog shirt and shorts, while Lauren\u2014walking beside him\u2014is effortlessly stunning in her plaid shirt and short shorts. She\u2019s smiling slightly, framed by the trees overhead. In the blurred foreground at the far left, part of another person\u2019s torso and arm are visible, giving the image a candid, slightly voyeuristic energy. A row of parked cars and multi-unit buildings line the quiet neighborhood block, giving the setting a chill, residential summer feel.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-028A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-028A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-028A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_328\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-029A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-328\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-328\" class=\"wp-image-328 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-029A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A creative close-up photo shot on 35mm film showing a single outstretched arm pouring out a glass bottle of Jarritos soda. Though the bottle appears to be pouring, it\u2019s actually releasing smoke or ash from a recently lit firework\u2014though the smoke itself is faint and not easily visible in the image. The background is blurred but shows grass and parked cars along a residential street. The person's skin is light-toned, and there\u2019s a subtle tattoo on their arm. The soft focus and blue film cast give the image a dreamy, ambiguous feel\u2014equal parts suburban mischief and filmic texture.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-029A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-029A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-029A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">smoke billowing from the bottle<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_329\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-030A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-329\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-329\" class=\"wp-image-329 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-030A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A warmly lit indoor snapshot taken on 35mm film showing a group of friends during a Fourth of July house hangout in West Town. From left to right: Lauren (visible with the blonde side of her split-dyed hair, sitting with her legs curled up, looking serene and beautiful), Alex (behind her, wearing the yellow hotdog shirt), Justyn (sitting cross-legged on the floor in a blue shirt, smiling slightly), Darcy the gray tabby cat lounging lazily on a carpeted cat tree in the background, and Amanda on the far right, mid-conversation and focused on making Jello shots. In the foreground, snack bags, bottles, and plastic cups cover the table, adding to the cozy, casual party vibe.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-030A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-030A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-030A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">lauren + alex+ justyn + darcy + amanda<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_330\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-031A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-330\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-330\" class=\"wp-image-330 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-031A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"An indoor 35mm film photo focused on Caitlin, seated on a couch, smiling as she holds up a hand mid-gesture. She has long dark hair with bangs and wears a bold white necklace and a sleeveless coral top. The shot has a soft yellow warmth typical of indoor film lighting. To the lower left edge, only the top of Elliott\u2019s head and part of his face are visible as he lies sideways out of focus, grinning playfully. Behind Caitlin, a beige couch and wall details\u2014like a shelf and a small piece of hanging art\u2014create a cozy, personal domestic backdrop.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-031A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-031A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-031A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">elliott + caitlin<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_331\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-032A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-331\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-331\" class=\"wp-image-331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-032A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A warm, candid indoor portrait shot on 35mm film with a vintage Petri SLR, showing Ethan (me!) sitting on a couch inside a West Town apartment on the Fourth of July, 2013. I'm wearing a sleeveless white tank top and smiling directly at the camera. My short brown hair is gently tousled, and the golden film lighting softens my features. In the background, slightly out of focus, Lauren sits beside me, turned away in conversation with someone off-frame. Her long blonde hair (the blonde side of her split-dye) is visible, and she wears a red plaid shirt. Behind us, a refrigerator with magnets and a wood-paneled kitchen add cozy context to the holiday hangout. Caitlin took this photo.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-032A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-032A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-032A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">myself + lauren<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_332\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-033A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-332\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-332\" class=\"wp-image-332 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-033A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A soft-focus film photo of Darcy, a light gray tabby cat with subtle stripes, lying curled up on a beige carpeted cat perch mounted to a post. She\u2019s facing slightly down and to the left, with wide, relaxed eyes and her ears perked gently. A hand\u2014Amanda\u2019s\u2014reaches in from the side, resting affectionately on Darcy\u2019s back mid-pet. The background is dim and warmly lit, with golden tones from the film adding to the cozy, domestic atmosphere. Darcy's fur catches the light softly, and the image feels intimate and quiet, a little moment of peace amid the evening gathering.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-033A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-033A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-033A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">darcy<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_333\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-034A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-333\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-333\" class=\"wp-image-333 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-034A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A candid and energetic photo taken indoors on 35mm film, showing Amanda at the center of the frame, holding a Jello shot in both hands and reacting dramatically. She wears a loose, semi-sheer black-and-white off-the-shoulder top, glasses, and has her hair pulled into a braid over one shoulder. Behind her, Justyn lounges casually in a blue shirt, partially visible. The far wall is covered by a large projected image\u2014from a home projector\u2014showing a boating or water scene, adding a fun backdrop to the party moment. The film grain adds a charming softness to the motion and expression.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-034A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-034A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-034A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">amanda<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_334\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-035A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-334\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-334\" class=\"wp-image-334 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-035A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A tight 35mm film close-up of Elliott indoors, wearing reflective, mirrored sunglasses with orange-red tints that dominate the photo. The reflections are chaotic and vivid, distorting the room and making his gaze mysterious. Elliott is slightly out of focus, adding a dreamy or dazed quality, and wears a blue tank top with white stripes. In the background, Lauren is blurred but visible, her blonde hair catching the warm light. The composition is tight and slightly chaotic, making it feel like a spontaneous flash of memory during a rowdy holiday evening.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-035A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-035A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-035A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">elliott + lauren<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_335\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-036A.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-335\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-335\" class=\"bottomimage wp-image-335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-036A-900x608.jpg\" alt=\"A daytime 35mm film photo of the front fa\u00e7ade of 917 S Racine Avenue in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago. The building is a classic Chicago brownstone-style apartment with a large central arched entranceway framed by light stonework. The door is deep red with a small semicircular window at the top, flanked by intercoms. Above the arch are three tall windows, and additional bay windows on both sides jut outward with large panes and curtains visible inside. Parked in front are three cars\u2014a teal Toyota Corolla, a silver Honda Civic, and a red sedan\u2014lined up on the gray asphalt of the street. The sunlight is harsh and direct, creating strong shadows and giving the image a punchy blue cast from the film stock.\" width=\"900\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-036A-900x608.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-036A-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/R1-04313-036A.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">new home<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>35mm film &#8211; Petri camera, 4th of July celebrations in the year 2013.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":336,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-35mm-film"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=324"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1892,"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/324\/revisions\/1892"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ethanjhulbert.org\/photo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}