March 2016 Portraits [Archive] - Large Format Photography Forum

Tim Meisburger

1-Mar-2016, 03:04

Here are a few from me to start the month. When I'm bored I take selfies. This is (I think) the 300mm Universal Heliar lit with my new fresnel on 4x5.

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/Tim_Meisburger/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/passports006a_zps0vha1l0s.jpg (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/Tim_Meisburger/media/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/passports006a_zps0vha1l0s.jpg.html)

and here is a dusty scan of an already varnished half-plate, shot on the Dallmeyer 3b, wide open I think.

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/Tim_Meisburger/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/2016-3%20IFF%205_zpslzk6jj58.jpg (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/Tim_Meisburger/media/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/2016-3%20IFF%205_zpslzk6jj58.jpg.html)

Tim Meisburger

1-Mar-2016, 03:10

Here are some Indonesian girls cooking sate on my barbecue. This was shot in 8x10 on the Dallmeyer 3b stopped down to f/16. But the 3b doesn't cover 8x10 (doh!), so I eliminated the vignette by printing in cyanotype. This is actually the worst print I made, but my wife gave away the others before I had a chance to scan.

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/Tim_Meisburger/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/2016-3%20IFF%203_zpshbaerfc4.jpg (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/Tim_Meisburger/media/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/2016-3%20IFF%203_zpshbaerfc4.jpg.html)

Finally, here is a little portrait of my little grandniece Emily, who lives high in the mountains in Tembagapura, Papua, Indonesia. This was shot on 4x5, and I must say it is very difficult to get focus, then ensure a toddler doesn't wiggle before the film is inserted and shot taken. Still, this is my favorite out of focus shot I've ever made, and the first time I've seen "out-of-focus" as perhaps a useful method of soft-focus.

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l496/Tim_Meisburger/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/2016-2%20Papua%204x5012a_zpsmmg0hnm0.jpg (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/Tim_Meisburger/media/2016-2%20Papua%20and%20IFF/2016-2%20Papua%204x5012a_zpsmmg0hnm0.jpg.html)

Amfooty

1-Mar-2016, 10:07

AGagnon

2-Mar-2016, 18:04

Antoine, my son.
Chamonix 45F1
Zeiss Tessar 150mm F4.5 from circa 1930 (wide open)
Delta 100 developped in Xtol (1+1)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3nO_3hFJOtGbuQd_5XoUArEYwrGE-dJLk6bIV7pv_Ul4jPc_02vM9nEoQ1kxTsHvewjDMBWgUuc_GBQMSHiMDrXtlMEzrLrgcQvjmbN2KUm9AnGJf-Rlgp-uDBvSL1amfDhFtG5Rown9FuBeeaz6CylIfRYXb8AqW9O-tVnw_0DyKKqvL3OA88TrPLxKlAQUKTteoM_Kd7p56SefXjs0QRwIKUisKrA38CJC9EpecHp4Nw1GCliJqlEywhpW_T0HkGTlQtbXre5dkicMak_YDNMVWsxmV4YW5hQ8TCbqWKid_rCoJSOJ6IXfKJ417aNsJf0feNH_jDqlLt3-pInsyFYhcxHOou2W0sdLtblrMhJgfAiT5EXevujTE5WDOOT9jR70VhCIRWUiqnrmPpHZRSgL3Okzp3Hf4Row531GM7XZ4LlW2MMkmpRPyZOMdBy9KRL7X1IpSSmRR8Y-yDN6u75Fmm-C0KSVPY_pgl28VxEZs0zHq8K6AtqWjgFpMxUTOQYnj5UvfVhgxtyHGMctpQjyR8rMxK4WHf_o0lcuwR0f_i0FZq6hYXSrhwMGhxMIqsFC=w737-h927-no

Noah A

2-Mar-2016, 20:16

Technikardan 45S, 210 Apo-Symmar, Portra 160

http://56.media.tumblr.com/a63b121f8281fa0d25e581d160c960a9/tumblr_o2wzcnagK71uh9blro1_1280.jpg

Geary Lyons

2-Mar-2016, 21:37

Antoine, my son.
Chamonix 45F1
Zeiss Tessar 150mm F4.5 from circa 1930 (wide open)
Delta 100 developped in Xtol (1+1)

Very nicely done!! Antoine is a handsome model!!! Did you focus on his nose?

Cheers,
Geary

alastairbird

2-Mar-2016, 22:03

Love this, Noah.

alastairbird

2-Mar-2016, 22:06

I was shooting some old (and I mean OLD) Type 79 a couple of weeks ago. Technikardin 45; Xenotar 150 F2.8, wide open, of course.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13668979/2016-02-05-0013.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13668979/2016-02-05-0002.jpg

AGagnon

2-Mar-2016, 22:45

Very nicely done!! Antoine is a handsome model!!! Did you focus on his nose?

Cheers,
Geary

Thanks for the nice words! The focus on the nose wasn't on purpose - the subject moved a bit before the exposure.

MDR

2-Mar-2016, 23:19

AGagnon

3-Mar-2016, 07:41

Looks like there is a problem with my previous image - I can only see it with Safari on my laptop. It doesn't show on my phone or with Firefox.

Sorry for the double post.

Antoine, my son.
Chamonix 45F1
Zeiss Tessar 150mm F4.5 from circa 1930 (wide open)
Delta 100 developped in Xtol (1+1)

147467

alastairbird

3-Mar-2016, 09:22

Amfooty

3-Mar-2016, 09:55

Not your typical LF Portrait this looks very casual and natural more like a Portrait done with a 35mm camera in the course of a reportage or family outing. Very nice.

Thanks! There is actually a bit of front swing and fall involved but it doesn't stand out much. I got lucky with the timing since they were both pretty engrossed in their painting and moving quite a bit.

richardman

3-Mar-2016, 11:25

Death Valley images: This is from across the valley, across is the "Dante's View". Below is what Dante's View views. I hope that makes sense :-)

http://richardmanphoto.com/PICS/20160303-Scanned-1460.jpg

SoulfulRecover

3-Mar-2016, 11:25

Technikardan 45S, 210 Apo-Symmar, Portra 160

http://56.media.tumblr.com/a63b121f8281fa0d25e581d160c960a9/tumblr_o2wzcnagK71uh9blro1_1280.jpg

Makes me wish I could shoot some Portra. Nice work

gsinico

3-Mar-2016, 14:06

147504
Cristina and Alessandro Bocchi.

fuji 250 N @1/15 f/8
film wepota22 at 80 ISO souped in HC110

bracan

3-Mar-2016, 15:04

Strahinja

Polaroid 55 expired 4x5 negative on Speed Graphic and Aero Ektar wide open.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1615/24961629740_f70acce00a_c.jpg

bracan

3-Mar-2016, 15:11

Tatjana

Sinar P8x10, Heliar 300mm f4,5 wide open, 80B blue filter, expired Polaroid 809.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1633/24889497039_a82c0d82f5_c.jpg

Tobias Key

4-Mar-2016, 06:53

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1450/24868040814_67d5ff32a4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DTvd9o)Angel (https://flic.kr/p/DTvd9o) by Toby Key (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tobykey/), on Flickr

Shot with a 210mm APO Symmar @F22 and Iford FP4 pulled 1 stop.

I used a cheap muslin backdrop I bought off of amazon - be warned it is a bit thin and I have to clamp it some black colorama to stop whatever is behind it from showing through!

alexmuir

4-Mar-2016, 07:24

Calumet C1 with reducing back, 300mm Symmar-S, expired Plus-X 125

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1586/25026696099_f4c76bfc0d_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E8wmQk)Painters (https://flic.kr/p/E8wmQk) by Alex C (https://www.flickr.com/photos/104349761@N02/), on Flickr

I am very impressed with this image. The girl's pose and expression is excellent, and the interaction between the subjects has been caught perfectly. The placement of the boy's left arm provides a strong edge to the composition directing attention back into the frame, and to the activity he is involved in. I would be very pleased to have made such a beautiful picture!
Alex

D-tach

4-Mar-2016, 09:04

http://Tomkeymeulen.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v47/p1668026021-5.jpg

Deardorff - Cooke PS945 - HP5+ 5x7" @200 - Pyrocat HD

SergeiR

4-Mar-2016, 11:41

Deardorff - Cooke PS945 - HP5+ 5x7" @200 - Pyrocat HD
This is awesome

Ari

4-Mar-2016, 11:47

Deardorff - Cooke PS945 - HP5+ 5x7" @200 - Pyrocat HD

I'm with Sergei; really sweet, Tom.
I'm not one for SF, but I've always been impressed by most images I've seen shot with the PS945.
I only wish there were less expensive alternatives to try out, but these days many good SF lenses command a premium.

D-tach

4-Mar-2016, 13:04

This is awesome

I'm with Sergei; really sweet, Tom.
I'm not one for SF, but I've always been impressed by most images I've seen shot with the PS945.
I only wish there were less expensive alternatives to try out, but these days many good SF lenses command a premium.

Thank you Sergei and Ari - it was more a test between XTOL and Pyrocat HD shooting against a window. I think the PS945 is much less Soft focus then an Imagon or Verito wide open. I like the out of focus areas.

ScottPhotoCo

4-Mar-2016, 14:00

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/25415319691_da5e5dc25a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EHSa66)Halszka 2016 Large Format Film (https://flic.kr/p/EHSa66) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

Halszka
Graflex SLR + Heliar + Tri-X + XTOL 1:1

Peter De Smidt

4-Mar-2016, 15:33

Deardorff - Cooke PS945 - HP5+ 5x7" @200 - Pyrocat HD

That's a beautiful image, Tom. The tonal rendering is exquisite.

djdister

4-Mar-2016, 15:48

147504
Cristina and Alessandro Bocchi.

fuji 250 N @1/15 f/8
film wepota22 at 80 ISO souped in HC110

Italian Gothic, I love it!

D-tach

4-Mar-2016, 15:52

That's a beautiful image, Tom. The tonal rendering is exquisite.

Thanks Peter!

Amfooty

4-Mar-2016, 19:48

I am very impressed with this image. The girl's pose and expression is excellent, and the interaction between the subjects has been caught perfectly. The placement of the boy's left arm provides a strong edge to the composition directing attention back into the frame, and to the activity he is involved in. I would be very pleased to have made such a beautiful picture!
Alex

Thanks! I got pretty lucky, she had made eye contact a second or so before in that "what are you doing" kind of way--with myself just standing next to the camera with the cable release in hand and dark slide out. Another version a minute or so earlier. 147564

ghostcount

4-Mar-2016, 20:33

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https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/25415319691_da5e5dc25a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EHSa66)Halszka 2016 Large Format Film (https://flic.kr/p/EHSa66) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

Halszka
Graflex SLR + Heliar + Tri-X + XTOL 1:1

Bravo Tim!

Tri Tran

4-Mar-2016, 20:50

Great Hi Key Portrait Tim. Love it.

Tri Tran

4-Mar-2016, 20:52

Title : Sabrina
Xray Film : 8x10 in
Process : Archival Pigment Print
Lens : 18in Hermagis Portrait lens.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/923/BIX3HL.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnBIX3HLj)

OMU

4-Mar-2016, 23:24

http://Tomkeymeulen.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v47/p1668026021-5.jpg

Deardorff - Cooke PS945 - HP5+ 5x7" @200 - Pyrocat HD

Love the DOF and the lightning.

OMU

4-Mar-2016, 23:28

[QUOTE=ScottPhotoCo;1314268]https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1441/25415319691_da5e5dc25a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EHSa66)Halszka 2016 Large Format Film (https://flic.kr/p/EHSa66) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

So "quiet" and delicate, well done.

D-tach

5-Mar-2016, 08:17

Love the DOF and the lightning.

Thanks!

Windhand

6-Mar-2016, 13:09

http://36.media.tumblr.com/5479b00d5b17670f8448a676e53e9d71/tumblr_nzohnhAMy21uqox1ao1_1280.jpg

Shen Hao 4x5 + rodenstock sironar n 210mm on fp100c

baronvonaaron

7-Mar-2016, 00:28

My partner Rachael adopted a dog about a week ago. I set the camera and the lights up to commemorate Ru coming to her forever home.
4x5 ektar 100. tray developed.
147900

iRoland

7-Mar-2016, 01:09

http://Tomkeymeulen.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v47/p1668026021-5.jpg

Deardorff - Cooke PS945 - HP5+ 5x7" @200 - Pyrocat HD

Nice contre-jour, nice picture.

plaubel

7-Mar-2016, 04:21

http://36.media.tumblr.com/5479b00d5b17670f8448a676e53e9d71/tumblr_nzohnhAMy21uqox1ao1_1280.jpg

Shen Hao 4x5 + rodenstock sironar n 210mm on fp100c

I'm a little confused, because I remember this picture (Emely with new short hair) as shot from Mr. S. ??

Ritchie

D-tach

7-Mar-2016, 07:04

Nice contre-jour, nice picture.

Thanks!

AlexGard

7-Mar-2016, 07:37

http://36.media.tumblr.com/5479b00d5b17670f8448a676e53e9d71/tumblr_nzohnhAMy21uqox1ao1_1280.jpg

Shen Hao 4x5 + rodenstock sironar n 210mm on fp100c

Damn that is good

Scott --

7-Mar-2016, 15:04

Got her braces off today. Happy kid.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1486/24970562203_14ae6c2761_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E3yEbx)img482a (https://flic.kr/p/E3yEbx) by Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/scott--/), on Flickr

Nikkor-W 150/5.6, Arista.EDU in Adonal 1:100

BrianShaw

7-Mar-2016, 15:09

Got her braces off today. Happy kid.

Congratulations to both of you. I remember that happy day... many, many years ago for me. Indeed, "Life is good"!

Michael E

7-Mar-2016, 19:32

My partner Rachael adopted a dog about a week ago. (...)
4x5 ektar 100. tray developed.
147900

Tray developed? Your colors may be off. Well, maybe not :-)

SergeiR

7-Mar-2016, 20:17

8x10, 300mm convertible Symmar

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1674/25483973702_91fe59b0e3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EPW2wW)Scan-160307-0002www (https://flic.kr/p/EPW2wW) by Sergei Rodionov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sergeistudio/), on Flickr

Mkillmer

8-Mar-2016, 02:26

Test portrait with the home made camera plus the new extension board.
Lens is a Apo-ronar 360mm @ f11
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1523/25582913956_0d9bf54924_z_d.jpg

SergeiR

8-Mar-2016, 06:48

Test portrait with the home made camera plus the new extension board.
Lens is a Apo-ronar 360mm @ f11

Nice result.

(also as my wife tells me always on portraits - stop pressing lips together ;))

appletree

8-Mar-2016, 08:36

http://36.media.tumblr.com/5479b00d5b17670f8448a676e53e9d71/tumblr_nzohnhAMy21uqox1ao1_1280.jpg

Shen Hao 4x5 + rodenstock sironar n 210mm on fp100c

Damn that is good
What Alex said.

Stephane

8-Mar-2016, 12:09

Mathias, through a Plasticca 400 f/4

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1666/25252829899_ff3b745578_b.jpg

Bill Christian

8-Mar-2016, 17:07

http://largesense.com/files/8714/5748/1716/160307_Tobie-Colander-Spaghetti-Head-sharpened_1-1_Crop_16x20_1024.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EUnYq8)

Tobie with Spaghetti and Colander on Head
Camera: LargeSense LS911-3a Pre Production Camera.
Large format digital camera (single shot sensor, size bigger than 8x10 inch).
Lens: Schneider Kreuznach G-Claron 9/305 at f/45.
Paul Buff Flash Units.
Photo Taken: March 7, 2016.
Copyright LargeSense LLC
largesense.com (http://largesense.com)
All rights reserved

I cropped the image for a better effect but lost half the pixels. The full sized image is here: http://largesense.com/files/4114/5748/1066/160307_Tobie-Colander-Spaghetti-Head-sharpened_Full-size-1-1.jpg

It is hard for people to sit still, and at f/45 the DOF still isn't too great. People were complaining about the bright flashes so I didn't want to go f/90.

The noodles didn't stick well, and he didn't want sauce since he thought it might require a bath later, though he got a bath anyway. Two Paul Buff flash units.

ScottPhotoCo

8-Mar-2016, 18:37

While I don't shoot digital I do still appreciate a little instant gratification now and then. This was photographed using a 4x5 Auto Graflex and Fiji's now discontinued 3000b. I will miss this film for its ease of use, beauty and wonderful tonality even when overexposed as this photograph is.

This is actor and model Halszka K. photographed in late February 2106.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1581/24998459444_43bf81ba20_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E62D4s)Halszka_2016_IF_ScottPhotoCo_1_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/E62D4s) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

Robin_SUN

8-Mar-2016, 18:39

this is my first 8X10 shot
Deardorff V8
Heliar 240mm/f4.5
Kodak trix 320
Kodak HC110-B148026

ScottPhotoCo

8-Mar-2016, 18:40

this is my first 8X10 shot
Deardorff V8
Heliar 240mm/f4.5
Kodak trix 320
Kodak HC110-B148026

And it's a good one!

Robin_SUN

8-Mar-2016, 18:53

And it's a good one!

thank Scott, this is encouraging!

Dave Wooten

8-Mar-2016, 20:08

lovely, how did you get the nice soft effect with the Sironar?

Dave Wooten

8-Mar-2016, 20:11

http://36.media.tumblr.com/5479b00d5b17670f8448a676e53e9d71/tumblr_nzohnhAMy21uqox1ao1_1280.jpg

Shen Hao 4x5 + rodenstock sironar n 210mm on fp100c

lovely, how did you get the great soft effect with the Sironar?

Windhand

9-Mar-2016, 03:19

lovely, how did you get the great soft effect with the Sironar?
Thanks alot! i used a large octa (170cm) and applied shift to the front standard... somehow this Sironar is soft.. dont know why :) will post more!

jannok

9-Mar-2016, 08:26

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1714/25598469355_560289968b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F13R6V)

18x24 cm (7x9.5") wooden tailboard plate camera from ~1900
EL-Nikkor 300mm F5.6 @F11
Fomapan 100
Foma R09 1+50

First time to use photographic film with this camera. I'm amazed how much detail that big negative can capture (check full res photo in flickr)

dpn

9-Mar-2016, 10:27

http://i.imgur.com/rwYHEqvm.jpg (http://imgur.com/rwYHEqv)

My badass friend Channa. Intense, definitely. Too intense?

Calumet 4x5 View Camera
210mm f/5.6 Fujinon-NW; 1/8s @ f/32
Ilford HP5+ in stock ID-11

D-tach

9-Mar-2016, 13:37

Nice Windhand!

http://Tomkeymeulen.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v95/p1825250959-5.jpg

Pacemaker Speed Graphic - Dallmeyer Pentac 8" F2.9 - HP5+ - XTOL

appletree

9-Mar-2016, 14:15

Wow. Beautiful DOF and softness.

ImSoNegative

9-Mar-2016, 15:18

And it's a good one!

+1

Ootsk

9-Mar-2016, 15:21

My first shot with a wollensak 360 5.6 on a Speed Graphic.
Tri-X 320 in Rodinal.
148080

D-tach

9-Mar-2016, 15:49

Wow. Beautiful DOF and softness.

Thank you!

alastairbird

9-Mar-2016, 16:13

Nice Windhand!

http://Tomkeymeulen.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v95/p1825250959-5.jpg

Pacemaker Speed Graphic - Dallmeyer Pentac 8" F2.9 - HP5+ - XTOL

Fantastic! Love this shot.

SergeiR

9-Mar-2016, 22:34

Nice Windhand!

Pacemaker Speed Graphic - Dallmeyer Pentac 8" F2.9 - HP5+ - XTOL

Very nice

D-tach

9-Mar-2016, 23:41

Fantastic! Love this shot.

Very nice

Thanks gentlemen!

Windhand

10-Mar-2016, 08:13

woow! never imagined the Pentac being soo sharp and not glowy
Nice Windhand!

http://Tomkeymeulen.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v95/p1825250959-5.jpg

Pacemaker Speed Graphic - Dallmeyer Pentac 8" F2.9 - HP5+ - XTOL

SoulfulRecover

10-Mar-2016, 19:53

Light leak

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1521/25661650776_566318cdf7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F6CEJL)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/F6CEJL) by Shutter_Inc. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coltonstark/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1588/25569118692_5b690e12d3_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EXsqb1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EXsqb1) by Shutter_Inc. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/coltonstark/), on Flickr

D-tach

11-Mar-2016, 05:04

woow! never imagined the Pentac being soo sharp and not glowy

Yes - it is sharp but very low contrast and prone to flair. I need to figure out a lens shade for it!

EdSawyer

12-Mar-2016, 11:41

I made a DIY hood for my Pentac out of a round plastic container and some black flocking paper. Works great. The filter thread seems to be nonstandard , like 76mm or so.

chrism

12-Mar-2016, 13:38

My first try with Galaxy paper. I metered it as ISO125, allowed for a third of a stop of bellows compensation—my 450mm lens was extended to 600mm to focus this close—and it came out just right. My only problem is that when looked at 100% magnification there are all sorts of black speckles on the image. I don't think these are from my water supply.

Chamonix 10x8, Nikkor 450mm/f9, Galaxy paper negative, Ilford Multigrade developer, Epson V850 scan:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1589/25639534411_97c5f0bc22_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F4Fjj8)
Pippa 2016 #3 (https://flic.kr/p/F4Fjj8) by chrism229 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrism229/), on Flickr

Chris

Edit: Forgot to add, I did pre-flash in my usual way (1/3 of final exposure through a sheet of white paper) and I did load the film holders and develop under a red Paterson safelight with no obvious fogging.

D-tach

13-Mar-2016, 07:45

I made a DIY hood for my Pentac out of a round plastic container and some black flocking paper. Works great. The filter thread seems to be nonstandard , like 76mm or so.

Thanks for the tip Ed - I read somewhere about fitting a rubber Mamiya lenshood to it but it is indeed 77mm that lenshood and the Pentac not :-/

ScottPhotoCo

15-Mar-2016, 11:45

Peter De Smidt

15-Mar-2016, 11:58

"Just a simple portrait."

Simple but effective!

matthew blais

15-Mar-2016, 12:00

Nicely done Tim

Amfooty

15-Mar-2016, 12:44

Back in the studio with the 8x10 and 480mm APO-Ronar.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1490/25167299063_b950115164_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EkWZcn)Tyler (https://flic.kr/p/EkWZcn) by Alex C (https://www.flickr.com/photos/104349761@N02/), on Flickr

Peter Lewin

15-Mar-2016, 12:44

Scott: If I remember a children's book I read to my daughters, the catch line was "Simple things are best!" Beautiful work!

cowanw

15-Mar-2016, 13:02

This is actor and model Halszka K. photographed in late February 2106.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1581/24998459444_43bf81ba20_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E62D4s)Halszka_2016_IF_ScottPhotoCo_1_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/E62D4s) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr
One of them thar cameras of the future. Good to see portraiture won't change much in 90 years. :)

SergeiR

15-Mar-2016, 21:08

8x10, xray, 360mm Heliar

quick headshot

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1683/25799411056_ac05cf8d1b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FiNJ51)Lana (https://flic.kr/p/FiNJ51) by Sergei Rodionov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sergeistudio/), on Flickr

dpn

15-Mar-2016, 21:27

http://i.imgur.com/pfNSbOZl.jpg (http://imgur.com/pfNSbOZ)

My badass friend still being a badass.

Fujinon-NW 210mm f/5.6; 1/8s @ f/11; Ilford HP5+ in ID-11; Dust, levels, and a vignette in Photoshop.

OMU

16-Mar-2016, 22:01

Just a simple portrait.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1495/25789051756_afc12cbfca_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FhTCBo)Halszka 2016 (https://flic.kr/p/FhTCBo) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

Deardorff V8 + 12" Dagor + Ilford HP5 + XTOL 1:1

This is so beautiful :-)

OMU

16-Mar-2016, 22:05

Amfooty, you have made a very strong portrait here :-)

ScottPhotoCo

16-Mar-2016, 22:54

One of them thar cameras of the future. Good to see portraiture won't change much in 90 years. :)

Yep. I'm just a forward thinking photographer! [emoji41]

Roger Cole

16-Mar-2016, 23:52

Yep. I'm just a forward thinking photographer! [emoji41]

Heck, I'm REALLY glad to know FP-3000b will keep well for that long!

Now if you'll just share your time travel technique I ..er, we, can go back before it was discontinued and stock up on a hundred or two boxes at eight bucks each. :D

Lovely high key portrait, BTW. I have two or three boxes of FP-3000b in my fridge, and since it's still available albeit at inflated prices I'm tempted to grab a few more.

SergeiR

17-Mar-2016, 20:05

Dug out 100mm/2.8 Technikon for quick spin tonight :)

4x5, Ilford Delta 100, 100mm /2.8 Technikon

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1501/25778350491_5c1e5c801a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FgWMuP)Backyard portrait (https://flic.kr/p/FgWMuP) by Sergei Rodionov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sergeistudio/), on Flickr

barnacle

18-Mar-2016, 13:35

Sergei, I am not one for portraits but I have enjoyed every one of yours.

Thanks,

Neil

JeRuFo

18-Mar-2016, 13:47

Corran

20-Mar-2016, 22:08

Local group working for watershed conservation (they also do paddling trips, like today). I didn't paddle but I photographed around the river.

Wehman 8x10, Fujinar 250mm f/4.7, Delta 100, FX-39

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/langdale-3047ss.jpg

Tobias Key

21-Mar-2016, 07:48

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1574/25332535783_e71bf6f8a4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EAxSjk)Arielle Fox (https://flic.kr/p/EAxSjk) by Toby Key (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tobykey/), on Flickr

Arielle Fox. Shot with My Toyo 45c and a Schneider 210mm APO Symmar. Rather than trying to struggle with a wafer thin depth of field I've started shooting my portraits at F22 and found it much easier to be creative rather than worrying about getting the eyes in focus!

Flickr's magic makes this a bit oversharpened, it's much smoother in it's original form.

SergeiR

21-Mar-2016, 16:20

Sergei, I am not one for portraits but I have enjoyed every one of yours.

Thanks,

Neil
Thank you, Neil :)

Bill Christian

21-Mar-2016, 17:10

http://largesense.com/files/7414/5836/5691/160303_Z-close-up-wide-angle-f32-sharpened-8bit_x1024.jpg (http://largesense.com/blog/2016/03/close-portrait-and-image-upsizing/)

Camera: LargeSense LS911 Pre Production Camera.
Large format digital camera (single shot sensor, size bigger than 8x10 inch)
Taylor-Hobson Cooke 8.25 inch 4.5 Series II Aviar Lens at f/32
Paul Buff Flash Units
Photo Taken: March 3, 2016
Copyright LargeSense LLC
All rights reserved

Peter De Smidt

21-Mar-2016, 17:23

Bill, that looks almost infrared.

Wayne

21-Mar-2016, 17:38

Very striking!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1574/25332535783_e71bf6f8a4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EAxSjk)Arielle Fox (https://flic.kr/p/EAxSjk) by Toby Key (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tobykey/), on Flickr

Arielle Fox. Shot with My Toyo 45c and a Schneider 210mm APO Symmar. Rather than trying to struggle with a wafer thin depth of field I've started shooting my portraits at F22 and found it much easier to be creative rather than worrying about getting the eyes in focus!

Flickr's magic makes this a bit oversharpened, it's much smoother in it's original form.

OMU

21-Mar-2016, 23:33

Wayne,
Beautiful portrait, love the eye contact and the way you uses the light.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the f. stop.

Wayne

22-Mar-2016, 04:57

Wayne,
Beautiful portrait, love the eye contact and the way you uses the light.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the f. stop.

Thank you but the credit goes to Tobias.

Bill Christian

22-Mar-2016, 06:34

It might be a bit infrared. I didn't use any IR blocking filters. Flash doesn't make IR, but I might have had the modeling lights on.

Bill

Bill, that looks almost infrared.

Christo.Stankulov

22-Mar-2016, 10:33

Very nice

Daniel.E

22-Mar-2016, 23:43

My growing family. First shot on my new Shen-Hao 4x5 on a 90mm

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1652/25975980546_11d0237d89_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FzpG2y)
Film-Scan-186 (https://flic.kr/p/FzpG2y) by Daniel Rois (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95296802@N03/), on Flickr

gsinico

23-Mar-2016, 03:00

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Padua, Italy, Merle.
Hp5 4x5' in Pirocat HD.
Fujinon 250W.

OMU

23-Mar-2016, 06:14

Thank you but the credit goes to Tobias.

Obssss.... sorry Tobias

windij

24-Mar-2016, 23:22

148793

Dusting off the 8x10 after a one year hiatus.

14" Comm Ektar
8x10 HP5+
Pyrocat HD

EdSawyer

25-Mar-2016, 05:39

Nice picture of the little fella!

billie williams

25-Mar-2016, 07:59

SergeiR

25-Mar-2016, 11:35

This image is so graceful and emotive. Lovely work, Sergei.

Thank you

Marbrog

26-Mar-2016, 14:11

My first attempt at shooting color 8x10, and processing E6. 300mm Symmar-S and -93 expired Ektachrome 100+. 1s@f/8.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1713/26033028495_9ed0aa8248_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FEs5oT)

My first E6 (https://flic.kr/p/FEs5oT) by Marcus Brogeby (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130740533@N03/), on Flickr

njrfoto

26-Mar-2016, 18:25

njrfoto

26-Mar-2016, 18:26

This image is so graceful and emotive. Lovely work, Sergei.

Completely agree! Great shot

Jim Graves

26-Mar-2016, 19:44

148793

Dusting off the 8x10 after a one year hiatus.

14" Comm Ektar
8x10 HP5+
Pyrocat HD

Fabulous composition ... complementary angles, contrasting equal spaces (almost yin/yang like) and the toes and arms pointing to the reflection. Everything but his body is slightly akimbo adding to the interest ... and what a great subject.

Really nice photo!

windij

26-Mar-2016, 20:48

Fabulous composition ... complementary angles, contrasting equal spaces (almost yin/yang like) and the toes and arms pointing to the reflection. Everything but his body is slightly akimbo adding to the interest ... and what a great subject.

Really nice photo!

Thanks Jim!

SoulfulRecover

1-Apr-2016, 08:17

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1604/25556764654_dd93b094ce.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EWn6Km)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1480/25556763144_5626be952b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EWn6ij)

AlexGard

1-Apr-2016, 20:56

11x11 inch

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1475/26180831805_50998c4b06_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FTvBaP)

Hugo Zhang

1-Apr-2016, 22:18

Wow, that is a good one！ Did you use the 7a Euryscope at wide open?

AlexGard

1-Apr-2016, 22:36

No Hugo that one was shot with a Fujinon-L 420mm @ f/8.

I did an 11x14 inch plate after this one with the Voigtländer 18" but it was the end of my chemicals and I did not have enough developer to fully cover the plate :( A real shame because it would have been a much better image. The bokeh from the Voigtländer is incredible. I think I will only be using this lens on that camera from now on!

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Thanks again for the camera it is really superb and a joy to use.

Corran

2-Apr-2016, 20:46

Killer stuff Alex. That's a big plate! I've only seen/shot whole-plate size, with a friend though so I didn't do much but assist. We are still planning some ULF plates soon.

I took this weeks ago and forgot about it. This is from an annual festival, and the city was taking Instagram photos of people with this little frame/chalkboard. I saw this and grabbed this shot - the camera was pre-focused and I just lined up the aux. rangefinder by moving myself.

Wanderlust Travelwide, 90mm Angulon, Kodak Portra 160VC:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/azaleafest-3026ss.jpg

Serge S

5-Apr-2016, 14:02

You wrote <<Rather than trying to struggle with a wafer thin depth of field I've started shooting my portraits at F22 and found it much easier to be creative rather than worrying about getting the eyes in focus!>>

Yes, I'm discovering that as well:)

Elegant photograph.
https://flic.kr/p/EAxSjk