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  1. Thread: post your trees!

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    Re: post your trees!

    That's weird - I've never been disappointed in my lens.
    This was shot at f/32 and the image is uncropped.
  2. Thread: post your trees!

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    Re: post your trees!

    Thanks guys! I agree that it will make a nice print, I'm thinking 16x20 will be a good size.
    TheToadMen - Thanks for the identification!
  3. Thread: post your trees!

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    Re: post your trees!

    I photographed this from inside a tree on the grounds of Glamis Castle in Scotland. You can see the branches going into and back out of the ground. I'm not sure what species it is, but it sure is...
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    Re: How do you deal with snow / inclement weather?

    I always give my camera some time to cool off in the porch or the car before going out. I made a mistake once by taking a room temperature camera out in a snow storm, the flakes melted on the surface...
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    Re: December 2013 Portraits

    Thanks guys!
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    Re: December 2013 Portraits

    My nieces wanted to to a photo shoot this weekend. Despite the cold, we had a lot of fun.


    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/11163838345_d931a7d721_o.jpg
    Minna...
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    Re: Special order Eastman Double-X in 4x5 sheets.

    I just committed to 2 boxes.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    I've been wanting to try a multiple shot panorama for a while. Unfortunately, I screwed up my metering and blocked-up the shadows pretty good.
    Should have double checked my settings - oh well.
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    Re: Alien Skin Exposure- Photoshop Plugin

    I don't know about that particular plug-in, but not having prior knowledge of film, it seems like a logical starting point. I'm sure you've scoured Flickr too, looking at images actually shot on the...
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    Re: New record for "Most users ever online"

    It's also a good opportunity to say Thanks to QT and the moderators who makes this forum such a great place to discuss and find new information about LF photography. Check out who operates the forum...
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    New record for "Most users ever online"

    I've been keeping an eye on the "Most users ever online" number at the bottom of the main page. I had a feeling the record was going to broken soon, as that number was regularly showing 800-900...
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    That's beautiful, Dan. Nice work.
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    Re: Soft focus solutions?????

    Pick up one of these:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pictorial-Control-Variable-Soft-Focus-Lens-for-Enlarger-/330875191421?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d09b2c07d

    Can't go wrong for $10 bucks! I have...
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    Re: February 2013 portraits

    Thanks, guys.
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    Re: February 2013 portraits

    I'm not much of a portrait photographer, but I liked this photo of my niece from last weekend and thought I'd share.
    She's always goofing around - wearing a huge smile, so I thought I'd try for a...
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    Man, this winter is getting loooong - and another snow storm is on the way.
    I guess these could also go in the 'post your trees' thread, but I like this thread better.

    Pacemaker Speed Graphic,...
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    A white pine. My father-in-law calls them the King of the Forest.

    http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8493383763_3c0bdbc1ab_z.jpg
    scanned neg
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    Re: Bill Schwabs Kickstarter Project

    Chipped in!
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    I agree with Marko - the last one is very beautiful, Ramiro.
    The last one feels like it's sharp and soft in just the right spots. Nice work!
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    Thanks again, everyone!
    gbogatko - Yes, the screw was removed when I got the lens. If I remember right, it can go to about "25" before the front element comes completely off.

    Adam
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    The lack of snow around here is kind of disappointing.
    Here is a soft focus photo from a few days ago. It's an old fishing shack on the north shore of Lake Superior.
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    Thanks to you both!

    Jim - I'd like to try photographing in the desert some time, never been to that part of the country.
    JP - Yep, same lens / camera. I have more to post, just need to get the...
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    Here's another image I took from the same area. A long time ago, this was part of a sandstone quarry.

    http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8336818794_9a2ae1d1d9_c.jpg
    scanned neg
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    Thanks everyone!
    Although it's quite a deviation from my usual image-making, I have been really enjoying working in this style.
    This is my new favorite Image Sharing thread, Anybody have some to...
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    Re: soft focus landscape

    I shot this one back in September. Wolf Creek in Banning State Park, MN. It was taken with my Speed Graphic and Velostigmat Series II, the soft focus ring set to "15".
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    Re: Speed graphic shutter slider not movable?

    It looks like its in the "front" position. Try to push in and up to get it to the center position (the "back" position). You might have to use 2 hands, one wiggling the fp advance winder thing to get...
  27. Re: Suggestions for 100% cotton rag paper for alternative processes (Van Dyke, etc.)

    +1 on the Lana Aquarelle HP for VanDyke brown prints.
    I give it a precoat of oxalic acid and get very consistant results with it.
  28. Thread: Miscl. Meniscii

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    Re: Miscl. Meniscii

    Thanks guys! It means a lot coming from you.
  29. Thread: Miscl. Meniscii

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    Re: Miscl. Meniscii

    Here is another one from yesterday evening. I used my "aperture box" with a yellow filter.
    I have yet to print any of these, I'm wondering if they'll lose their appeal without the backlighting of...
  30. Thread: Miscl. Meniscii

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    Re: Miscl. Meniscii

    "Aperture box", I like it!
    I couldn't think of a good name for this thing, but that's perfect. Thanks Chris.
  31. Thread: Miscl. Meniscii

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    Re: Miscl. Meniscii

    Darryl ,

    Here's the info from my invoice:
    SKU: L7135 Lens: PMN, Dia: 46.8, Focal: 250, Coated, $4

    It took a few attempts to come up with a design that works well, and I was looking for a lens...
  32. Thread: Miscl. Meniscii

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    Re: Miscl. Meniscii

    Thanks Mark!
  33. Thread: Miscl. Meniscii

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    Re: Miscl. Meniscii

    I picked up a few meniscus lenses from Surplus Shed and stuck them on the front of my Speed Graphic using a contraption made from plywood, wood glue, and black paint. These are from the 250mm. Both...
  34. Re: Proper shutter for 9 1/2 inch Wollensak Velostigmat series 2?

    Crap, it's going to be more difficult than I had hoped. My front and rear diameters are different, the front being about 60mm and rear about 58.5mm. Thanks for the replies, I'll try contacting SK...
  35. Proper shutter for 9 1/2 inch Wollensak Velostigmat series 2?

    I am the proud new owner of a 9 1/2 inch Wollensak Velostigmat series 2, with a SF adjustment ring. The only thing missing is the shutter, I'm continuing this search started for a replacement by John...
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    Re: 2011/2012 Print Exchange Call for Entries !!!

    My apologies, but I won't be able to make the exchange this year. Things have gotten really busy around the house and I just can't make the time. I enjoyed the last exchange, and hope to partake next...
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    Re: What did you compose at Water’s Edge?

    Nice one, Kip.
    I enjoy your work, Thad.

    This is from a recent trip to Washington, Sultan River.
    Speed Graphic, 135mm Optar, Tri-x 320. f/32 @ 1min or so...
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    Re: What did you compose at Water’s Edge?

    Thanks, h2oman and ImSoNegative!
    :)
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    Re: What did you compose at Water’s Edge?

    This is the Hovland Dock in Hovland, Mn. Lake Supierior near the Canadian border.
    There is a little box nearby where you can drop money to help fix it. I don't know much of the history, but it's...
  40. Thread: Bridges

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    Re: Bridges

    This one is from last summer. It's at Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior - the first and oldest resort in Minnesota.
    Taken with my Speed Graphic, barrel lens, Arista 400.
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