Just Portraits, Without Rules or Date [Archive] - Large Format Photography Forum

RSalles

24-Nov-2016, 10:54

K. Praslowicz

24-Nov-2016, 11:14

https://c41.kpraslowicz.com/photo/full/2016-10-19/jeffrey.jpg?v=1.0.5 (https://www.kpraslowicz.com/jeffrey-1018)

8x10 Deardorff. 250mm Fuji. Probably Portra 400.

mathieu Bauwens

24-Nov-2016, 12:01

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5746/23396331013_77a942e056_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BDsj6t)Moi-aussi,-j'ai-un-bébé (https://flic.kr/p/BDsj6t) by Mathieu Bauwens (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathieubauwens/), sur Flickr

8x10
300mm Fuji, Bergger Pancro 400

RSalles

24-Nov-2016, 12:04

Old, but unseen here,

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8779/17099970036_19e1c56647_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s44PkA)7351-Pes-2015 (https://flic.kr/p/s44PkA) by Renato Salles (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sallesrenato/), no Flickr

Cheers,

Renato

Nana Sousa Dias

24-Nov-2016, 12:07

Nice!

Thanks

Nana Sousa Dias

24-Nov-2016, 12:12

Beautiful work Nana.

Thank you, Pali

Nana Sousa Dias

24-Nov-2016, 12:17

Superb, I like both shots.
What I have also noted is that it was made with an everyday lens, not a super powered Cooke, or Voigtlander, or whatever. So, the merit is - as we use to forget - to the person behind the camera - more even possible with controlled environment and light.

Cheers,

Renato

Thank you, Renato, as far as I know, there aren't any really bad modern lenses for LF (by modern, I mean in the last 50 years). This lens is fantastic, I have it for about 15 years and I have done many photos with it. I will not change this lens for any other.

Vaughn

24-Nov-2016, 14:09

Elaine with her 4x5 in Joshua Tree National Monument.
5x7 contact silver gelatin print

And just added another:

Elaine without her 4x5 in Joshua Tree National Monument.
5x7 carbon print

HiHoSilver

24-Nov-2016, 18:29

Dang, these are good.

Jim Fitzgerald

24-Nov-2016, 21:47

A simple portrait by the window in Yosemite the day after I proposed to June. 285mm Hermagis with my 8x10. Carbon transfer print.

Scott Schroeder

29-Nov-2016, 15:23

Wet plate

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/15_RebelHaley001.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/15_DevvonMarch2011_001.jpg

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/15_DevvonFeb2011_002.jpg

Ootsk

29-Nov-2016, 16:11

Speed Graphic.
Buhl 3.2 279mm projection lens.

158079

Pfiltz

29-Nov-2016, 18:04

5x4

http://keepsakephotography.us/4x5/AlisonStem-4x5-2.jpg

williaty

29-Nov-2016, 18:15

Speed Graphic.
Buhl 3.2 279mm projection lens.
That's quite a nice image. Is the Buhl lens a modern LCD projector lens or an old slide projector lens?

5x4

http://keepsakephotography.us/4x5/AlisonStem-4x5-2.jpg

I like this quite a bit as well though I wish you'd swung the lens the other direction. The in-focus strip of barn behind her is distracting for me. Swinging the other way would have kept the in-focus are other than her out of the image.

Pali K

29-Nov-2016, 18:20

These images are so beautiful. I am going to take some time to share a few of my thoughts on the recent ones.

Renato: You captured such a beautiful moment in this one. I quite like the fact that they are not staring right into the lens which makes the moment you captured very authentic. Thanks for sharing!

Jim: That's a lovely picture and shows off the ring especially well. Love the story behind the picture as well.

Scott: Really love the 1st and the 3rd pictures in this set.

Ootsk: Gorgeous! Love the DOF.

Pfiltz: Stunning capture and very neat DOF effect which works perfectly in this image.

Regards,

Pali

RSalles

29-Nov-2016, 18:47

Thanks Pali, you're a gentleman - with eagle eyes!

Cheers,

Renato

Ootsk

30-Nov-2016, 01:49

I think Darlot, f4

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Jim Fitzgerald

30-Nov-2016, 04:16

Pali, thank you.

mathieu Bauwens

30-Nov-2016, 06:38

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7757/17332265838_1d4e7accce_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/spAoMC)Seb & Heide (https://flic.kr/p/spAoMC) by Mathieu Bauwens (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathieubauwens/), sur Flickr

Chamonix 045F1

gimenosaiz

30-Nov-2016, 07:13

https://s5.postimg.org/lgmkyh9zb/RT007.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/t9d8qgfyb/)screen shot on pc (https://postimage.org/app.php)

Wista 45 DXII (Cherry), Nikon W 210/5.6, Tmax 100
Amazing!!!
May we know which film did you use? Please !

Thank you!

mathieu Bauwens

30-Nov-2016, 11:42

Well, it is written Tmax 100, I guess so Nana used the Kodak Tmax 100 film...;)

Armin Seeholzer

30-Nov-2016, 11:55

You should better ask what light he used, could be a window or a very large Softbox as you can see in the eyes!

gimenosaiz

30-Nov-2016, 12:27

Well, it is written Tmax 100, I guess so Nana used the Kodak Tmax 100 film...;)
Jajajaja ... Ok ;-)

macolive

30-Nov-2016, 15:01

Wista 45 DXII (Cherry), Nikon W 210/5.6, Tmax 100

Beautiful!

Scott Schroeder

30-Nov-2016, 16:34

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/14_WetDay2010001.jpg

Scott Schroeder

30-Nov-2016, 16:41

http://www.schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/14_WetDay2010002.jpg

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mathieu Bauwens

1-Dec-2016, 03:24

Very nice portrait of mother & daughter, Scott

Vaughn

1-Dec-2016, 10:02

11x14 contact onto Silver Gelatin
Bryce

Tobias Key

1-Dec-2016, 10:26

11x14 contact onto Silver Gelatin
Bryce

Nice!!

Scott Schroeder

1-Dec-2016, 11:53

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/16_RebByWindow001.jpg

costin.teodorovici

2-Dec-2016, 02:16

Pfiltz

4-Dec-2016, 14:29

5x4

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/Carmen.jpg

cbk

5-Dec-2016, 11:28

158309
no name negative, chamonix 45N2, rodenstock 13,5cm/f4,5.

RSalles

5-Dec-2016, 11:50

cbk,

Fantastic! That's what I mean by historical simulation!

Cheers,

Renato

Vaughn

5-Dec-2016, 17:02

A few of my boys:
Outdoor Portrait on Redwood -- 8x10 negative and platinum print
Boys, Luffenholtz Beach, 11x14 on silver gelatin
Same 11x14 neg, but a platinum print (I should have gotten Alex's feet in!)

gimenosaiz

5-Dec-2016, 20:16

Hi!

My first shot with Chamonix F1 :-)

1.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5536/31442817185_9e9ac4cdc7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PUuE6F)

2.
https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5713/30621048644_56e206af62_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NDSSWy)

Chamonix F1, Symmar-S 210/5.6, HP5 with HC-110 (1+39)

Cheers!
Antonio

Jim Jones

5-Dec-2016, 21:27

Antonio -- Great start with the new camera!

Vaughn

5-Dec-2016, 22:10

Excellent, Antonio!

gimenosaiz

5-Dec-2016, 22:18

Antonio -- Great start with the new camera!

Thank you, Jim!! Great camera for a new start, hahaha!
Cheers ;-)

Excellent, Antonio!
Thank you, Vaughn!
Cheers :-)

hoffy

6-Dec-2016, 03:03

jaymus

6-Dec-2016, 08:42

Very nice! It's hard to capture kids with LF, too.

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5746/23396331013_77a942e056_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/BDsj6t)Moi-aussi,-j'ai-un-bébé (https://flic.kr/p/BDsj6t) by Mathieu Bauwens (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathieubauwens/), sur Flickr

8x10
300mm Fuji, Bergger Pancro 400

jaymus

6-Dec-2016, 08:43

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5574/31335869911_1f334600e4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PK3wpa)Michael (https://flic.kr/p/PK3wpa) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

Ari

6-Dec-2016, 09:44

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5574/31335869911_1f334600e4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PK3wpa)Michael (https://flic.kr/p/PK3wpa) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

Excellent, love the light and detail.

Emil Schildt

6-Dec-2016, 11:50

Somebody please explain the reason for this thread?

It feels like it has hijacked the "normal" portrait thread, and I don't understand the reason behind it...

jaymus

6-Dec-2016, 12:10

I took it to mean that rather than start a new portrait thread every month, there'll simply be only one.

Somebody please explain the reason for this thread?

It feels like it has hijacked the "normal" portrait thread, and I don't understand the reason behind it...

mathieu Bauwens

6-Dec-2016, 12:12

Thanks Jaymus, yours is good,too.

cbk

6-Dec-2016, 12:17

158336
noname negative, chamonix 45N2, Rodenstock Munchen 13,5cm/f4,5

williaty

6-Dec-2016, 13:19

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5516/30353837711_02b2162c28_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Nfgmrv)roll_03-12-21A.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Nfgmrv) by Ty Williams (https://www.flickr.com/photos/35468151137@N01/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8724/28781560401_6bbd218f72_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KRk2b2)20160723-bb&b2-0096.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KRk2b2) by Ty Williams (https://www.flickr.com/photos/35468151137@N01/), on Flickr

gimenosaiz

6-Dec-2016, 14:05

158336
noname negative, chamonix 45N2, Rodenstock Munchen 13,5cm/f4,5

Beautiful!!

Cheers ;)

gimenosaiz

6-Dec-2016, 14:06

gimenosaiz

6-Dec-2016, 14:11

This is a photo about sharing our failures over our successes:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5750/31078178571_bc6305e7b2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PmgMK2)Blurry Bianca (https://flic.kr/p/PmgMK2) by Ashley Hoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ashhoff/), on Flickr
OK, so I decide to shoot the last two frames from a day out - the first frame I completely screwed up, because I forgot to close the shutter before I took the darkslide out.

The second one (the one above) I knew I had to get right. I knew it was going to be a longish exposure (1/15th I think), so I told my daughter to make sure she stayed as still as she could. I focused, Closed then cocked the shutter, pulled the slide and took the picture. My mistake? Instead of taking the extra 30 seconds to get the cable release, I tripped the shutter with my fingers. As soon as I hit the lever I knew that I shook the camera pretty bad.

Such a shame as I think it would have made a fantastic (& only my 3rd LF) portrait......... Sigh

Good!!

In this one I tried to focus as close as possible but I didn't want to "cut" the chin or anything ... I was just too busy focusing that I forgot to check the frame ;-)
Well... hahaha, I neither could nail the focus !!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5473/30621038304_5aafea23ac_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NDSPSh)
Chamonix_HP5_HC_012_035 (Copy) (https://flic.kr/p/NDSPSh) by Antonio Test (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123541493@N02/), on Flickr

Chamonix F1, Symmar-S 210/5.6, HP5+

SoulfulRecover

6-Dec-2016, 16:10

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8338/28973397882_86350b0553_z.jpg

hoffy

7-Dec-2016, 20:02

Good!!

In this one I tried to focus as close as possible but I didn't want to "cut" the chin or anything ... I was just too busy focusing that I forgot to check the frame ;-)
Well... hahaha, I neither could nail the focus !!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5473/30621038304_5aafea23ac_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NDSPSh)
Chamonix_HP5_HC_012_035 (Copy) (https://flic.kr/p/NDSPSh) by Antonio Test (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123541493@N02/), on Flickr

Chamonix F1, Symmar-S 210/5.6, HP5+

Its an interesting dilemma! You want to get everything right, but (in my example at least), I have children that quickly get edgy or want to move on, so you end up rushing before they head to the next shiny thing!

Armin Seeholzer

8-Dec-2016, 10:43

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Sinar P 8x10 with Xenar 480mm at f 11 a bit of softening in PS! Delta 100 in XTOL!

Pfiltz

8-Dec-2016, 12:23

5x4

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/MaryM.jpg

kenj8246

8-Dec-2016, 14:00

Wow! That's very nice.

Jim Jones

8-Dec-2016, 17:17

Yes, indeed! It's the perfect example of how a photographer can't progress beyond routine text-book perfect photos without breaking a few rules.

Scott Schroeder

13-Dec-2016, 16:43

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/66_WP_131201_001.jpg

Raymond Bleesz

14-Dec-2016, 16:14

This is a portrait of "Nancy", a Peruvian sheepherder's wife, camp female who takes care of all the men & more in the high Rockies. This image was taken with a historic Scovill Albion field camera, 6.5 x 8.5--with 5x7 reducing film. The image was taken, not recorded with either an original Victor Rochester lens or a Kodak Extar 152mm. This is a whole new endeavor for me, working with this camera, 5x7 film, & lenses. More than likely it was the Extar 152mm.

Raymond158694

RSalles

15-Dec-2016, 08:28

Very nice portrait Raymomd, spontaneous, relaxed, but dangerous if needed,

Cheers,

Renato

jaymus

15-Dec-2016, 15:12

One of the few times I've been able to get my wife in front of the camera

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/665/30827448664_b1931d9576_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NY7JtA)Marnie (https://flic.kr/p/NY7JtA) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

hoffy

15-Dec-2016, 17:12

I love it Jay - I am assuming its posed/studio, but it has a casual feel. I like it a lot!

Oh and the colour rendition. Beautiful

Monty McCutchen

15-Dec-2016, 17:27

Jay that is one of the finest portraits I have seen in quite some time. Work harder at getting her in front of the camera. What a wonderful spirit presented here! Bravo

Monty

chassis

15-Dec-2016, 17:31

Jay great pose and color palette.

jaymus

16-Dec-2016, 21:20

Sort of posed. There were 30 or 40 digital shots (and a couple glasses of wine) before this to loosen her up. But she mostly did her own thing and I was quick on the shutter. Nice thing about studio lighting is you don't have to worry about the subject being too still, so long as they stay in frame, stay on plane and you pump enough light in the scene.

I love it Jay - I am assuming its posed/studio, but it has a casual feel. I like it a lot!

Oh and the colour rendition. Beautiful

jaymus

16-Dec-2016, 21:21

Thanks guys. More in the works.

Toyo

16-Dec-2016, 23:01

5x4

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/Carmen.jpg

Superb
T

Cameron Cornell

17-Dec-2016, 18:28

158840

1944 8x10 Ansco Studio No. 5 / Schneider Tele-Xenar 360mm

RSalles

17-Dec-2016, 20:34

Excellent, Cameron,

Cheers,

Scott Schroeder

18-Dec-2016, 17:55

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/66_WP_131201_002.jpg
Hardship

Stephane

2-Jan-2017, 02:18

My mum and my son through a plasticca 400/4
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/664/31652814120_eb36e90095_c.jpg

RSalles

2-Jan-2017, 13:09

Stephane,

Niiiice! What about this lens? New to me BTW, and wonderful results,

Cheers,

Renato

Stephane

2-Jan-2017, 14:16

Plasticca?
A meniscus lens wide open at f/4.
You can screw the glass in the back to get overall softness, or like here in the front for sharp center going crazy at the edges.
Small and easy to carry around!

pierre506

2-Jan-2017, 16:01

159362

Old 'Mack' with its old driver~

8x10

alanbutler57

2-Jan-2017, 18:27

Didn't really have enough light, so I did quiet a bit of post processing, call it "digital lemon aide".

Graflex Super D, Gundlach Portrait (Petzval), Ilford Ortho, divided Pyrocat Ft. Worth Stockyards this weekend.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/575/32003724626_504f2cc246_b.jpg

jaymus

2-Jan-2017, 22:08

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/761/31227266704_e17572944f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PzrUs5)J. Tindel (https://flic.kr/p/PzrUs5) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/317/31950921741_41cdda51ab_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QFoPT4)J. Tindel in Studio (https://flic.kr/p/QFoPT4) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

gimenosaiz

6-Jan-2017, 07:50

My mum and my son through a plasticca 400/4
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/664/31652814120_eb36e90095_c.jpg
Wonderful, awesome results. Excellent!!

Milonian

6-Jan-2017, 14:42

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161202/66e18925f3d992fe16ac8a9f91f7d8b9.jpg

A studio portrait I shot last week on 4x5 Ilford Delta 100 with my Plaubel Peco Junior and Fujinon 250/6.7 SW. Developed for one hour in Rodinal 1+100.

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Brilliant! So Rodinal stand development. Could you tell me no of agitations/frequency and temperature please as I'm thinking of trying stand.

costin.teodorovici

6-Jan-2017, 14:55

Brilliant! So Rodinal stand development. Could you tell me no of agitations/frequency and temperature please as I'm thinking of trying stand.

Thank you.

I am actually not that knowledgeable about all parameters of the process, so I usually use most of the time the same process which seems to work fine:

- I develop in a Paterson tank using the holder for up to 6 sheets;
- I use 1+100 dilution and a total of 1.2 liters to be sure the sheets are properly covered;
- No pre-soaking - I use mostly Ilford film and they seem not to recommend it;
- I agitate for 30 seconds but I don't do tank reversal - sheets tend to slip out of the holder if I do, leading to uneven development;
- I use tap water and mix cold with warm until I get to about 19.5 degrees Celsius (it usually warms up about one degree until finished);
- development time exactly 60 minutes;
- stop bath 1 minute - I use a vinegar solution;
- fixing in whatever fixer I have, I am not one to see any differences between various brands...

I am sure someone more experienced would certainly be able to improve the process, but as long as it seems to work...

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Milonian

6-Jan-2017, 16:46

Thank you.

I am actually not that knowledgeable about all parameters of the process, so I usually use most of the time the same process which seems to work fine:

- I develop in a Paterson tank using the holder for up to 6 sheets;
- I use 1+100 dilution and a total of 1.2 liters to be sure the sheets are properly covered;
- No pre-soaking - I use mostly Ilford film and they seem not to recommend it;
- I agitate for 30 seconds but I don't do tank reversal - sheets tend to slip out of the holder if I do, leading to uneven development;
- I use tap water and mix cold with warm until I get to about 19.5 degrees Celsius (it usually warms up about one degree until finished);
- development time exactly 60 minutes;
- stop bath 1 minute - I use a vinegar solution;
- fixing in whatever fixer I have, I am not one to see any differences between various brands...

I am sure someone more experienced would certainly be able to improve the process, but as long as it seems to work...

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Thanks for taking the time to do that. I've read a bit about it and your process seems to be roughly in line with what I read with maybe the exception of a mid-way gentle agitation. Living in Scotland the temperature here tends to drop by about 10 degrees over an hour 😀 So I might have to watch that!
Regards,
Gordon (Milonian)

costin.teodorovici

6-Jan-2017, 16:51

Thanks for taking the time to do that. I've read a bit about it and your process seems to be roughly in line with what I read with maybe the exception of a mid-way gentle agitation. Living in Scotland the temperature here tends to drop by about 10 degrees over an hour [emoji3] So I might have to watch that!
Regards,
Gordon (Milonian)

Gordon, you could fill a bathtub just enough that your tank won't float, make sure the water in it is roughly the same temperature as your solution and place the tank in - this should be getting you a fairly better temperature control. You could also similarly use one of those portable food containers - never tried thid myself, but I've seen someone recommending it.

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Milonian

6-Jan-2017, 16:54

5x4

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/MaryM.jpg

Just superb.

jaymus

7-Jan-2017, 20:41

https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/522/31364630063_bf674f8631_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PMzVMR)W. Grace (https://flic.kr/p/PMzVMR) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

Stephane

8-Jan-2017, 03:53

Varvara through a Ross cabinet petzval

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/405/31774519380_24e9acbaf0_b.jpg

blue4130

8-Jan-2017, 06:32

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/563/32035121792_e86e528462_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/438/31808484560_46a67fc9a0_b.jpg

A couple with my Nagaoka 4x5 and Rodenstock 210 on expired Era 100

SergeiR

8-Jan-2017, 16:32

5x4

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/MaryM.jpg

well done, man. Well done!

Peter De Smidt

8-Jan-2017, 18:41

Stephane, that's wonderful!

Stephane

12-Jan-2017, 00:32

Grisha through a Perscheid 480mm...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/696/31774520620_1bf0e45375_b.jpg

Jeffrey Arthur

12-Jan-2017, 01:02

Very nice Stephane!

Emil Schildt

12-Jan-2017, 14:19

Still trying to figure out the FO5 film....

this is Simone - 4x5 FO5 Gandolfi (Cooke 12.5" 3.5)

ChristopherB

17-Jan-2017, 01:56

Duncan on Hp5+320 in Pyrocat-HD, Linhof Technika, Symmar 210

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Stephane

25-Jan-2017, 01:16

Sindre through an Hermagis portrait petzval.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/752/32464648466_7bc0c8e441_b.jpg

Peter De Smidt

25-Jan-2017, 07:37

Outstanding, Stephane!

Scott Schroeder

26-Jan-2017, 09:51

Stephane that's badass.

Scott Schroeder

26-Jan-2017, 12:24

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/12_James2.jpg

jaymus

3-Feb-2017, 09:06

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/533/32533024402_ca96644370_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RyQfHQ)Pete (https://flic.kr/p/RyQfHQ) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

chassis

3-Feb-2017, 09:37

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/533/32533024402_ca96644370_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RyQfHQ)Pete (https://flic.kr/p/RyQfHQ) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

Great! Pose, lighting and palette all good!

SergeiR

3-Feb-2017, 10:22

4-Feb-2017, 20:35

Great work Jay and Stephane!

Here's my girls on a walk at the Plaisted Preserve in Owls Head ME. I have my trioplan with me for non-soft photos since I know it renders the forest and people well.
4x5 tmy2 in pyrocat hdc.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/417/32592353191_e69e4dc18d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RE5k6Z)
img498 (https://flic.kr/p/RE5k6Z) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Stephane

9-Feb-2017, 08:25

Thank you Peter and Scott!
Here is another one from the Russian series, still using a Nicola Perscheid 480...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/690/31914798723_a0538a9583_b.jpg

senderoaburrido

9-Feb-2017, 18:08

161043 Symmar-S 210mm, 1/15s @f/8 - repurposed old nightclub spot lighting

161045 SA 90mm, 1/15s @ f/11 - ditto

161046 SA 90mm, 1/15s @f/11 - ditto

161044 SAXL 58mm, 1/2s @ f/16 - daylight through window

I tried playing with movements and I'm not really happy with the results for the first three. Especially my friend Nate, in the first shot there. In the GG, I had thought the exaggerated body would look good. Turns out I was really wrong. The other two just have wonky focus and poor use of framing.

I'm just glad to learn. I've gotten fast enough with operating the camera that I can trust myself with focusing on composure.

RSalles

9-Feb-2017, 18:41

Stephane,

Superb portrait,

Sendero,

Me too, I liked the most the #3 shot, natural lightning helps a lot,

Renato

jaymus

12-Feb-2017, 15:24

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2039/32024352934_4f937233b2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QMTbq7)Jason S. (https://flic.kr/p/QMTbq7) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

chassis

12-Feb-2017, 16:08

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2039/32024352934_4f937233b2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QMTbq7)Jason S. (https://flic.kr/p/QMTbq7) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

Another good one Jay. Portra is working for you!

jaymus

12-Feb-2017, 16:53

Thank you! I think my process is coming together, or at least I'm starting to get repeatable results with lighting + exposure + development + scanning + post. There's a lot of things to work out!

Another good one Jay. Portra is working for you!

Spikon

12-Feb-2017, 17:50

Heliar 360 mm

Spikon

12-Feb-2017, 17:53

Heliar 360 mm, nice Nicola!
Tuck

Tuck161156

Shac

5-Mar-2017, 22:05

180 Nikkor-W
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/3735/U3735I1239579128.SEQ.0.jpg

gsinico

8-Mar-2017, 12:23

180 Nikkor-W
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/3735/U3735I1239579128.SEQ.0.jpg

I like this picture.

callmebrick

9-Mar-2017, 05:09

210mm Symmar-S

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Shac

9-Mar-2017, 18:46

Thank you gsinico

Scott Schroeder

9-Mar-2017, 19:30

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/15_DevPorch001.jpg

Spikon

11-Mar-2017, 03:37

Watch this

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-88-

11-Mar-2017, 17:49

45 fomapan100 Heidosmat 150/2.8

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/677/33155342711_20f189e782_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SvPNgR)Linda (https://flic.kr/p/SvPNgR) by Jukka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/14064287@N06/), on Flickr

john wood

14-Mar-2017, 11:10

162554
Pacemaker Speed Graphic
8" Dallmeyer Pentac f/2.9
Fuji Pro 160

pau3

14-Mar-2017, 13:57

Watch this

162412
Outstanding!

Best,
Pau

Spikon

15-Mar-2017, 00:02

Thanks Pau, Sinar Norma 8x10, Dagor 9,5",

Spikon

Spikon

15-Mar-2017, 14:57

Another portrait made with Heliar 360 and Packardshutter

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Tobias Key

15-Mar-2017, 16:05

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3825/33463558995_f2b32f1c3e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SZ4ueH)CH10 copy (https://flic.kr/p/SZ4ueH) by Toby Key (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tobykey/), on Flickr

I made this with a 210mm Apo Symmar and HP5+ and a #11 Green filter. I'm trying to get a look that's more like alternative processes, but with the convenience of shooting at 50-100 iso and not having to cut film or make plates.

Scott Schroeder

16-Mar-2017, 16:37

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/13_James6.jpg

chassis

16-Mar-2017, 19:46

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/13_James6.jpg

Great one Scott. The look of determination is great. Nice exposure and composition.

-88-

17-Mar-2017, 03:17

Heidosmat 150/2.8 4x5 fomapan 100. Rodinal 1+100 10 min

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3793/32532354103_c1dd07931d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RyLPsX)Iffy Empire (https://flic.kr/p/RyLPsX) by Jukka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/14064287@N06/), on Flickr

oldlincoln

17-Mar-2017, 10:38

88, your technical skill and artistry combined with the emotive power of your lovely model make this an extraordinary and compelling portrait. Everything is just spot on. Bravo!

Scott Schroeder

17-Mar-2017, 12:04

Neighborhood Girls

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/16_GirlsDay001.jpg

D-tach

17-Mar-2017, 16:22

Neighborhood Girls

Very nice Scott!

Shac

17-Mar-2017, 20:08

Neighborhood Girls

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/16_GirlsDay001.jpg

Love the mixed expressions and the rendering

Shac

17-Mar-2017, 20:09

Neighborhood Girls

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/16_GirlsDay001.jpg

Love the mixed expressions and the rendering of course

Scott Schroeder

18-Mar-2017, 17:03

Thanks.

Overlooking a fairy

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/15_15_DevRebPorch001_edited.jpg

EdSawyer

18-Mar-2017, 17:19

Neighborhood girls is great, reminds me of At Twelve by Sally Mann

Paul Cunningham

18-Mar-2017, 23:34

One of our own, Austin Granger.

Kodak x-ray film 18x24cm, rated ISO 80, expired 1990. HC-110 monobath.
Rodenstock APO-Ronar, 360mm, f/10, 1/2s.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3672/33391117661_dc05e559e1_c.jpg

chassis

19-Mar-2017, 06:35

Great one Paul! Nice to see Mr. Granger in person!

Peter De Smidt

19-Mar-2017, 06:55

Well done, Paul!

Peter Lewin

19-Mar-2017, 07:41

Scott, Paul: Very nice work. Skipping past the fact that both of you have the technical stuff nailed, in Scott's I enjoy the group work, the first with the four girls on the porch reminded me of Strand's famous group in Italy (too lazy to go and find its proper title), and the second image with two girls is equally appealing. And in Paul's picture of Austin, I'm struck by the lighting, the texture of the shirt, its simply a really nice portrait, and of course fun to see what Austin looks like!

hoffy

19-Mar-2017, 17:46

Neighborhood Girls

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/16_GirlsDay001.jpg

This is awesome!

Are you able to explain the technicals behind this one? (lens, in camera and print medium)

Cheers

Spikon

20-Mar-2017, 00:29

Girl with golden eyes,

Tuck
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Stephane

20-Mar-2017, 01:57

Tonje through a 18" Verito at f/4

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2910/32693135413_55780d088d_b.jpg

Scott Schroeder

20-Mar-2017, 08:06

This is awesome!

Are you able to explain the technicals behind this one? (lens, in camera and print medium)

Cheers
This is Wetplate collodion. I belive I used my century 10A or Korona 11x14. Lens was dallmeyer 4b and this was on aluminum.

Ootsk

21-Mar-2017, 13:49

Omega 45e with no-name petzval on a copal 3
Alien Bee with battery/inverter.
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hoffy

21-Mar-2017, 16:35

This is Wetplate collodion. I belive I used my century 10A or Korona 11x14. Lens was dallmeyer 4b and this was on aluminum.

Thanks - I thought so, just wasn't sure. Based on the texture, I thought it may have been a print on Art paper or similar. Very nice by the way. I really like it - a nice warm feeling to it.

Chris7521

21-Mar-2017, 19:41

Excellent

Omega 45e with no-name petzval on a copal 3
Alien Bee with battery/inverter.
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stawastawa

21-Mar-2017, 20:41

Excellent
Indeed. great location, nice balance of the wires, nice fill, strong imagery.
I'd prefer more even development. I love the two hills in the distance.

-88-

23-Mar-2017, 18:02

88, your technical skill and artistry combined with the emotive power of your lovely model make this an extraordinary and compelling portrait. Everything is just spot on. Bravo!

Thanks.

Scott Schroeder

24-Mar-2017, 07:19

Self portrait

http://schroederworks.com/files/gimgs/15_SelfPort001.jpg

Spikon

4-Apr-2017, 10:46

Perfect light for portraits is the sunset.
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alanbutler57

4-Apr-2017, 12:15

My first X-ray portrait. My wife's a good sport letting me practice with half speed blue x-ray film which is not flattering to mature ladies. Graflex Super D, Gundlach Petzval, Pyrocat HD. More details in the X-Ray thread in the darkroom and film section.

chassis

4-Apr-2017, 17:29

Spikon, well posed!

Perfect light for portraits is the sunset.
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HiHoSilver

4-Apr-2017, 19:40

Spikon & AlanButler - both beautifully done!

Spikon

5-Apr-2017, 00:25

Thanks a lot chassis!

Spikon

5-Apr-2017, 11:30

Thanks a lot HiHoSilver. Tachihara 8x10" Ektar 12", Vallentuna Sweden 1989.

Spikon

5-Apr-2017, 12:07

Another nice shot, same setup.

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alanbutler57

6-Apr-2017, 07:18

Thanks HiHoSilver! She is a sport for letting me take such an unflattering photo and post it. But after 31 years she's learned to adapt.

Tobias Key

6-Apr-2017, 07:31

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2831/32899866684_3dfdf1f04c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/S8fq9L)Chiara (https://flic.kr/p/S8fq9L) by Toby Key (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tobykey/), on Flickr

Chiara.

Toyo 45c, 210mm APO Symmar @f16, Ilford FP4+

johnmsanderson

6-Apr-2017, 12:48

Explorers, Egmont Key, Florida

http://www.oxfordamerican.org/media/k2/items/cache/753da7a1edb284e4c2d5ea8068e48c7c_XL.jpg

Kodak E100G
8x10"
Fujinon A 300mm

Cameron Cornell

6-Apr-2017, 13:12

163534

Last Summer at the Subdued Stringband Jamboree
1899 5x7 Rochester Optical & Camera Co. Pony Premo No. 6

Cameron Cornell
Washington State

jaymus

6-Apr-2017, 13:28

Nice shot, Cameron! I like how the man is holding his hat, it sort of centers the whole composition.

Last Summer at the Subdued Stringband Jamboree
1899 5x7 Rochester Optical & Camera Co. Pony Premo No. 6

Cameron Cornell
Washington State

Serge S

6-Apr-2017, 13:45

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2831/32899866684_3dfdf1f04c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/S8fq9L)Chiara (https://flic.kr/p/S8fq9L) by Toby Key (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tobykey/), on Flickr
Beautiful & Elegant Portrait. Well Done

Chiara.

Toyo 45c, 210mm APO Symmar @f16, Ilford FP4+

Cameron Cornell

6-Apr-2017, 13:49

Thank you. I really admire the portraits you shoot, so I especially appreciate your encouragement.

Jim Jones

6-Apr-2017, 14:45

I second Sergei's opinion on the fine portrait of Chiara.

D-tach

7-Apr-2017, 14:44

Explorers, Egmont Key, Florida

Kodak E100G
8x10"
Fujinon A 300mm

Very nice John!

Spikon

8-Apr-2017, 13:44

Latest shot; Dagor 9,5 F: 6,7, 1/5 sek. Sinar Norma 8x10. Foma 320 Retro

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stawastawa

8-Apr-2017, 14:38

That is lovely spikon. I enjoy the style. tones and lighting. very interesting pose too.

Spikon

9-Apr-2017, 01:00

Nice stawastawa!

senderoaburrido

9-Apr-2017, 18:22

163687 Symmar-S 210mm, x-ray with speedlight flash

163688 Ditto

And finally, my UV project. UV on top, normal on bottom. On xray too.

163690

Spikon

12-Apr-2017, 12:12

Portrait of Italian girl, Szabad 4x5", meniscus lens 150 mm, platina-palladium on Cranes Ecruwhite

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RSalles

12-Apr-2017, 21:23

Tobias,

Superb portrait, thanks for sharing,

Cheers,

Renato

RSalles

12-Apr-2017, 21:39

One of mine, almost 2 years ago, with Denise - my wife

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2924/33163153314_592e0f6043_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SwvQ6q)
45140020-vert (https://flic.kr/p/SwvQ6q) by Renato Salles (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sallesrenato/), on Flickr

Spikon

13-Apr-2017, 16:15

Daily portraits, Swedish lady, Dagor 9,5" weak bluefilter.

Happy Easter,
Spikon

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Jac@stafford.net

13-Apr-2017, 17:08

It has been several years since posting this. At that time it was roasted by a couple members. Trying again.

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Peter De Smidt

13-Apr-2017, 17:19

Jac, I think it's awesome!

Brian Bullen

13-Apr-2017, 17:34

Jac, I agree! Fantastic!!

Jim Jones

13-Apr-2017, 18:24

I agree.

alanbutler57

13-Apr-2017, 18:32

I'd call it iconic, a very art deco vibe. It reminds me of a the paintings of Tamara de Lampicka in a way, very angular and pleasing.

koraks

14-Apr-2017, 01:48

At that time it was roasted by a couple members.
Really!? I think it's a fantastic image.

Spikon

15-Apr-2017, 14:10

Daily portraits, Perry Stein artist,
photograph by Tomas Segebladh, Sweden

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jaymus

16-Apr-2017, 14:52

Jac, what were the criticisms last time? I'm having a hard time finding any.

It has been several years since posting this. At that time it was roasted by a couple members. Trying again.

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jaymus

16-Apr-2017, 14:53

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2884/34040450206_1e8dbf990a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TS3cTU)Gerald (https://flic.kr/p/TS3cTU) by Jay Musselwhite (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaymus/), on Flickr

Jac@stafford.net

16-Apr-2017, 14:59

Jac, what were the criticisms last time? I'm having a hard time finding any.

First, I have to say that I wish I could shave as artistically and accurately as your subject! Good photography, something of a milestone I think.

The criticism I can recall were that her hair at the rear where the strobe bloomed over unfocused high lights were objectionable, crappy.

costin.teodorovici

16-Apr-2017, 15:08

A beginner at LF, with less than 20 sheets shot so far. These are a couple friends and we were fooling around at the studio trying to figure out Martin Schoeller's style on digital MF, but I had a couple sheets already in a holder lying around so gave it a go. Unfortunately I got some overexposed areas in both shots... 4x5 Plaubel Peco Junior, Fujinon 250/6.7 SW, Ilford FP4+ 125, Rodinal 1+50, 15 minutes.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/1b9ead597019ef98ff87e26ea6606c63.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/c9449bab426a1d43f65f09bcfecc1263.jpg

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

jaymus

16-Apr-2017, 15:16

Thanks, Jac.

Small detail, her hair. The light on her face is superb.

Stephane

23-Apr-2017, 00:43

Through a Ross Cabinet Petzval #2

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2853/33254331104_a3995b8f57_b.jpg

SoulfulRecover

3-May-2017, 08:32

Finally had scans done of a few images:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/33576870044_9b32122018_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ta5eEu)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4185/33576882274_41b2b9f604_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ta5iim)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2815/34043342340_53023f4e4e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TSi2Ch)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/34268807972_60a4c052f9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UddAGL)

Much better than using my camera to photograph the negative haha

mathieu Bauwens

3-May-2017, 11:47

Really like the last one. Congrats.

mathieu Bauwens

3-May-2017, 11:53

My daugther for her 4 years anniversary ;

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2859/34226781171_3da1ef7199_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U9vcAK)Pauline_cerisier (https://flic.kr/p/U9vcAK) by Mathieu Bauwens (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mathieubauwens/), sur Flickr

Shac

3-May-2017, 16:48

Daily portraits, Swedish lady, Dagor 9,5" weak bluefilter.

Happy Easter,
Spikon

Nice portrait

HiHoSilver

3-May-2017, 21:20

Soulful - that last shot is sweet. 'Nicely done.

Mathieu - Really good. You'll thank yourself for that one for many years.

senderoaburrido

5-May-2017, 04:56

164449

Here's a UV portrait.

2s in midday sunlight, f/11

Here's what it looks like underexposed:
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hsandler

5-May-2017, 19:18

Expired Astia 4x5. Toyo-view 45 with Sironar 240mm f5.6
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4190/34052709010_463d5e7ef9_z_d.jpg

chassis

6-May-2017, 00:52

Well done hsandler.

Laurent L

6-May-2017, 04:58

hsandler

6-May-2017, 08:03

Yes indeed, great shot ! You managed to get a good exposure of your Astia. By the way I'd like to ask you how old was your sheet and if you exposed it considering its age or at nominal value.

Did you use a day colored light or used some filters ?

Would be glad to get an answer 'cause I've got a bunch of exired Astia 4x5 and 5x7 in my freezer...

The film expired in 2000. The seller claimed it was cold stored. I exposed as for EI 80. Looking at the slide, I think EI 50 would have been better. Shadows are completely gone and the brightest highlight--the sheen on her nose--still has room for a little more exposure. No filter. The lights were studio strobes. The original slide has a magenta cast, which could be due to film age or underexposure.

Laurent L

6-May-2017, 11:23

Thanks a lot for your precious answers, now I know what I have to do ! :cool:

When slides have some magenta casts it is often because of a bad storage.

Fridge is not enough to protect slides against the aging deterioration, the only proper way is to deep-freeze them in a chest freezer.

Spikon

6-May-2017, 23:16

Vericolor III, type S, expired 07/1996

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Jim Jones

7-May-2017, 06:36

Hsandler -- A striking photograph!.

Spikon -- The film may have yielded imperfect, but beautiful, results.

Emil Schildt

7-May-2017, 08:22

Spikon -- The film may have yielded imperfect, but beautiful, results.

..but hardly a portrait?

Spikon

7-May-2017, 12:33

No portrait, I´m sorry wrong thread!

stawastawa

7-May-2017, 12:44

flowers can have their portrait's done too, no?
OR perhaps this flower is the true form of some person?
Or perhaps we can use this definition of portrait: "a representation or impression of someone or something in language or on film."

No portrait, I´m sorry wrong thread!

But back to people portraits now I guess =)

Matthiew, I really enjoy how the tree seems to be reaching down in curiosity. http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?135084-Just-Portraits-Without-Rules-or-Date&p=1389008&viewfull=1#post1389008

Halide

9-May-2017, 07:32

This portrait was made using my 4x5 Linhof MT and a Rodenstock Linhof Select 150mm lens with Ilford FP4 and HC110. For public safety I minimized the scale of my posted image..... a full sized print shows a scary amount of detail!

SoulfulRecover

10-May-2017, 09:40

Some more recent scans. I don't think the lab did a very good job on this set. I feel like it was someone who doesn't really understand how to scan properly BUT its better than the photos I took of the negatives.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/33702346054_0c937faf6e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TmakiY)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/33702358934_d9a376b58d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Tmap93)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4182/34414692831_6ab4ecede2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ur7ibX)

hoffy

10-May-2017, 21:13

EdSawyer

11-May-2017, 06:00

Tilt

Spikon

11-May-2017, 22:00

What means DOF?

mono

12-May-2017, 00:39

Depth of field

SoulfulRecover

12-May-2017, 08:50

I'm not seeing too much wrong with them! Really like the point of focus and the DOF on the last one. I'm assuming it is done with the use of movements. Can I ask how this was achieved?

Thank you! Looking at the raw file up close, the scanner depth was off causing the image to be "soft". There was a lot of newton rings and an insane amount of dust. The dust is a quick fix though.

Anyway, I shot shallow, f/4.5, and used tilt on the front element. Then adjusted my focus till it was where I wanted it. The first image of my brother did not use tilt at all, just shot wide open. That was the first photo I took with my 4x5 so it was just a "hey stand there for a sec and let me see if this thing even works" shot. But its the only photo Ive ever taken of my brother so it holds a good deal of value to me personally.

hoffy

12-May-2017, 20:56

Thanks Colton!

Spikon

12-May-2017, 22:41

Thanks mono!

Scott Schroeder

13-May-2017, 10:32

http://schroederworks.com/Wetplate/DevvonWithBeer001.jpg

Stephane

18-May-2017, 04:15

Through a Plasticca 400
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/33900185253_612a5e3098_b.jpg

SoulfulRecover

19-May-2017, 08:19

My wife and daughter

4x5 Calumet Cambo, Ilford Delta 100, f/4.5, 1/10th

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/33902393064_791b032ab2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TDQCjm)

Johnny LaRue

19-May-2017, 08:45

My wife and daughter

4x5 Calumet Cambo, Ilford Delta 100, f/4.5, 1/10th

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/33902393064_791b032ab2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TDQCjm)

Congratulations! And lovely photo.

SoulfulRecover

22-May-2017, 16:33

Congratulations! And lovely photo.

Thank you!

alanbutler57

22-May-2017, 18:39

Through a Plasticca 400
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/33900185253_612a5e3098_b.jpg

An interesting concept and classic lens. I only wish the subject had practiced safe gun handling by keeping his finger outside the trigger guard.

bloodhoundbob

22-May-2017, 20:49

An interesting concept and classic lens. I only wish the subject had practiced safe gun handling by keeping his finger outside the trigger guard.

Amen, Alan. Cardinal Rule of firearm safety. Overall, an intriguing photo.

Stephane

22-May-2017, 23:31

It is a fake (airsoft) gun in plastic, but the wolf skin is real!

Otherwise this one is through a Petzval Hermagis using blue sensitive x-ray film.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34709629305_29354725a1_b.jpg

gimenosaiz

23-May-2017, 07:55

Hi!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4169/34419612730_d9f2f9bd3c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UrxvGN)
hermanas (https://flic.kr/p/UrxvGN) by Antonio Gimeno (https://www.flickr.com/photos/antoniogb/), on Flickr

Chamonix F1
Nikkor-W 150/5.6
Rollei Retro 100 : D-76

Cheers!
Antonio

chassis

23-May-2017, 09:08

gimenosaiz

24-May-2017, 01:44

Antonio, very nice composition and feeling of light.

Thank you, chassis :-)
Antonio

AlexGard

25-May-2017, 22:14

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/34898314595_67c262dca9_b.jpg

8x10 black glass ambrotype

Spikon

26-May-2017, 12:25

Nice pic really, love it!

Take care,
Tomas

Shailendra

14-Jun-2017, 13:10

Photo of my wife from two weeks ago, taken with the Aero Ektar Burnett combo. Ilford Delta 100 with Rodinal 1+25.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4209/35101755165_9bd452e0b7_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VtPETg)
Raman (https://flic.kr/p/VtPETg) by Shailendra Dhanoa (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jattitude/), on Flickr

EdSawyer

15-Jun-2017, 06:30

The AE bokeh smooths up a bit at f/4, I find it a bit busy @ f/2.5. Still plenty shallow at f/4 too. Give it a try if you get a chance.

Shailendra

15-Jun-2017, 20:56

The AE bokeh smooths up a bit at f/4, I find it a bit busy @ f/2.5. Still plenty shallow at f/4 too. Give it a try if you get a chance.

Thanks for the feedback Ed, will give it a try next time.

Charlotte

18-Sep-2017, 11:24

Beautiful.

Ariel Genton

18-Sep-2017, 18:23

Incredible look and skin tone! What beautiful contrats between light and shadow!

renditiont

18-Sep-2017, 21:43

Picture of my kid, made last year when she was two. Bausch and Lomb 152mm f/1.5, Anniversary Graphic 4x5, 1/1000th sec, HP5+

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5478/29893533811_d21a587254_c.jpg

BennehBoy

19-Sep-2017, 00:00

Here's a mixed bag from over the years, many technical inaccuracies, but that's all just character right? These are either 4x5 shot on a speed graphic hand held, or 8x10 shot on a P2. Mix of slide and print films, mostly expired, all self developed.

I've 50 sheets of E6 8x10 & 40 of 4x5 C41 sat undeveloped so I dare say there will be more to post before long.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/722/21628739156_32c750c6e0_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5700/21257994492_b2914e93a7_b.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/768/20991070682_efbe908e8b_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5677/20658357469_fab0fafa6e_b.jpg

BennehBoy

19-Sep-2017, 00:01

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/758/20224096283_6e4b3cf83d_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/14944126199_a3c3582750_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5557/14800760459_da676ab363_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/15040403685_952af12a0c_b.jpg

BennehBoy

19-Sep-2017, 00:01

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3903/14865371230_65853ac3ae_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2682/4332666121_3c12524285_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5130/5251490932_042e48ccb6_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5209/5249241381_68b735d339_b.jpg

BennehBoy

19-Sep-2017, 00:02

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4150/4976976889_2e9b41399c_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2737/4332560129_e55cc746f9_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3148/3098055560_ec48775e0c_b.jpg

Huub

19-Sep-2017, 04:04

These portraits are just so beautiful!

ndwgolf

19-Sep-2017, 04:45

Picture of my kid, made last year when she was two. Bausch and Lomb 152mm f/1.5, Anniversary Graphic 4x5, 1/1000th sec, HP5+

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5478/29893533811_d21a587254_c.jpg
Fantastic

Peter Lewin

19-Sep-2017, 05:18

BennehBoy: That's a great series! The portrait of the woman with blue eyes wearing the black cowl sweater is especially arresting because of her eyes, but I really enjoy being able to see your approach to portraiture via your posting of the series of images.

rrunnertexas

19-Sep-2017, 05:47

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4176/33896321493_b1a969b63e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TDivs6)Thornward Dandy Me Conley Sony (https://flic.kr/p/TDivs6) by rrunnertexas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18736302@N03/), on Flickr

Old and New - Captured with a 4x5 box camera - Thornward Dandy which I believe is a re-badged Gem Poco.

BennehBoy

19-Sep-2017, 06:08

These portraits are just so beautiful!

Thank you.

BennehBoy: That's a great series! The portrait of the woman with blue eyes wearing the black cowl sweater is especially arresting because of her eyes, but I really enjoy being able to see your approach to portraiture via your posting of the series of images.

Thanks Peter, they are part of a series which is simply about my family, friends, environ. One day it may even get finished up.

Mrportr8

19-Sep-2017, 08:20

169997
Jean
Korona 4x5
Fuij 210mm
Tri-X - Rodinal
Soft focus filter

chassis

19-Sep-2017, 09:05

169997
Jean
Korona 4x5
Fuij 210mm
Tri-X - Rodinal
Soft focus filter

Nice pose and lighting.

Mrportr8

19-Sep-2017, 14:16

Nice pose and lighting.

Thanks! I forgot to list also that this was printed on Ilfobrom Galerie and toned in selenium.

hoffy

20-Sep-2017, 19:55

169997
Jean
Korona 4x5
Fuij 210mm
Tri-X - Rodinal
Soft focus filter

Nice. Do you mind me asking how long ago this was taken?

Mrportr8

22-Sep-2017, 08:43

Nice. Do you mind me asking how long ago this was taken?

It was taken a few years ago, I did not record the date. The subject collects vintage clothing and she and I share an interest in early Hollywood style photography (i.e. George Hurrell). Lighting was achieved with a Smith-Victor photoflood equipped with barn doors to my left and a reflector to my right. We're getting together again soon to do more work in a similar theme with some of her newer finds. Our goal is not to re-create anything super-realistic which is why we didn't opt for trying to emulate a hairstyle from the period. But overall we wanted to create the "look" and I am pleased with the result.

Two23

22-Sep-2017, 14:27

Ole Anderson, Rosholt SD. Operating a c.1914 Rumley Oil Pull.

Chamonix 045n, 150mm Heliar (c.1922), Acros.

Kent in SD

hoffy

22-Sep-2017, 16:24

It was taken a few years ago, I did not record the date. The subject collects vintage clothing and she and I share an interest in early Hollywood style photography (i.e. George Hurrell). Lighting was achieved with a Smith-Victor photoflood equipped with barn doors to my left and a reflector to my right. We're getting together again soon to do more work in a similar theme with some of her newer finds. Our goal is not to re-create anything super-realistic which is why we didn't opt for trying to emulate a hairstyle from the period. But overall we wanted to create the "look" and I am pleased with the result.

Excellent. This is something I'd like to play with as well.