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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    I like the shot, and I definitely like the BTS shot of the table topped 8x10!
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    Re: May 2012 Portraits

    Thanks! I wish I had tried it sooner. I was worried about the low iso, alleged low contrast, and something new. For the iso, I didn't even meter; the sunny 16 rule was good enough. (And I'd...
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    Re: Paper negatives

    I'd been meaning to try out the paper negative process for awhile now. I met this gentlemen while I was trying out my new-to-me Shen-Hao 6x12 back. When I mentioned paper negatives, he said he'd...
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    Re: May 2012 Portraits

    I wish I could contribute to the pretty lady side of the thread, but alas... Here's a scan of a print from one of my first paper negatives.
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  5. Re: Looking for some recommendations, portraits and 1:1 macros

    Howdy okcomputer!

    I'm still pretty new to LF photography, so take my words with a grain of salt... I'd say that you can't go too wrong with a get a Sinar F or two and a lens in the 120-210...
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    Yeah, I'm with you there. I've only just started to print, and I like my silver gelatin prints way more than scans or inkjet prints...
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    Rince, I'd say you did just fine. I love waterdrops on flowers;) I'm no expert yet, but it seems like digitizing negatives is like printing in a darkroom...
  8. Re: Removing stuck filters or step up adapter

    I dropped a dslr and busted the haze filter that I had on it. The glass broke, and the ring wouldn't come off... I asked around and someone mentioned that you can push the lens against your shoe to...
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    Thanks David! I'm finally finding some time to play around in the studio, and flowers are my first order of business;)
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    Thanks Richard! It is indeed Arista.EDU 100. The lens might cover 8x10 if you're interested in playing with it at some point.
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    Re: post your Architecture photographs!

    Thanks! Mr. Jefferson's University has lots of great architecture, so it isn't too hard to find something worthwhile to photograph!
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    Re: post your Architecture photographs!

    Here's a quick shot from the University of Virginia. This is a walkway leading up to the Rotunda.

    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7117662773_7fa11c7000_c.jpg

    Let me know what you think!
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    I just got a new-to-me B&L Projection Lens. I think it's somewhere in the 12-14 inch range. The diameter is 3.5 inches, so I guessed that it's a f/4 and shot these...
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    Re: Mountains of Equipment

    I wish I could help with going through the stuff, but also too far south. If there are 8x10 and larger cameras which might go for cheap, I could be interested as well...
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    ... Don't forget to factor in your bellow draws since you're taking a macro shot of a penny. And then...?!
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    Re: April 2012 Portraits

    Thanks Frank and Richard!



    Richard, I'll definitely have to try out that brass lens. Hopefully your workshop goes well! I might have some free time this weekend if things are calming down...
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    Re: April 2012 Portraits

    Hi all, here's one from my new-to-me Sinar F shot on Arista.EDU 100.

    http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/7086180801_ba22f7494a_z.jpg

    Since I don't have any groovy brass glass or an Aero-Ektar,...
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    Re: Just Leaves

    Here's a shot from a few weeks ago... It's from my first batch of Arista.EDU 100 4x5 rolled BTZS style in Dektol 1:1.

    http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6940108636_37abe1eb0c_z.jpg
    I definitely...
  19. Re: 2011/2012 Print Exchange Call for Entries !!!

    Thanks darr! I'm already hooked on big negatives. Well, at least 4x5;) I don't know how working with 8x10 or bigger would be;)
  20. Re: 2011/2012 Print Exchange Call for Entries !!!

    If you're fine with newbies, I'm in! This sounds like a great idea. Thanks for organizing (again).
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    Re: Just Leaves

    Thanks for the suggestion. I definitely need to try out photographing the same scene repeatedly to see how it works out. I'm not sure if leaves will be my first repeat subject though;) I live in...
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    Re: November portraits

    Thanks Armin! The best part of doing this shot was that I didn't need a studio. We were outside on a dark night;) Next time I'll watch the ears more!
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    Re: Just Leaves

    Thanks h2oman. I'm definitely looking to improve my compositional skills, and I certainly agree this one could be much stronger. It seems that some folks can reach into a pile of leaves and find a...
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    Re: Just Leaves

    Hi all. I'm still new to LF photography, but I figured I'd give the leaves a try. This is from a walk this past Sunday. I'd appreciate any feedback or suggestions on photographing subjects like...
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    Re: November portraits

    Hi all, here's my first image on the forums. I was trying out lighting with a 4x5 and some small strobes. Here's my motivation. ...
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    Re: Selenium Toning Suggestions

    Thanks all! I appreciate all the suggestions. I'm liking the idea of toning various papers for different times to show the difference in papers and toning times. By the way, my professor ordered...
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    Selenium Toning Suggestions

    Hi all, I'm a mathematician taking a photography class at the school I work at. This is my first semester shooting 4x5 and printing in a darkroom. As the semester winds down, the photography...
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