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    Re: post your trees!

    Sycamore Abstract. Edwin Warner Park on the Little Harpeth River. 2023

    This photo is really about time passing. I originally photographed this tree in life about 15 years ago. It lived it's life...
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    Re: Ansels The Negative

    Drew and Michael, I agree. I think a more nuanced description of compressing the scene is needed. This approach, overexposure and under development with a high contrast scene, can result in a...
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    Re: Ansels The Negative

    In my experience, digital has been helpful. The instant feedback and the ability to adjust exposure instantly has been a great learning tool. I've applied this thinking to making black and white...
  4. Re: Just bought a Fujinon 135/5.6 W ( first type )

    This my primary 4x5 lens. I have had 2 copies and now shoot with a newer version with the lettering on the outside and larger front filter ring.

    It may be in my head but I like the newer version...
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    Re: Films in Fridge, where to put!

    I store large amounts of film frozen. You just never know and I want to be able to shoot what I want to shoot.

    I use a small chest freezer, fairly new, with no defrost cycle. I store in silicone...
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    Re: 40 or 42 inch rolls of silver fibre paper

    John, that is one hell of a setup. Do you have plans on that single tray processor or could you post more photos?

    Jim, vertical bandsaw would work well I think. You would probably want new to not...
  7. Re: Anyone know Will Wilson (Tintypes, not me)

    Ha! Totally get it. I grabbed willwilson.com way...back (should of bought Amazon or bitcoin instead).

    This is the Will I seek, https://willwilson.photoshelter.com/index/G0000n_hiXQrBXNw
  8. Anyone know Will Wilson (Tintypes, not me)

    Curious if anyone knows Will. I've known about him for a while and recently saw some of his work at the De Young. I'd love to connect with him. Thanks.
  9. Re: What to Print - How do you edit your photos?

    Maris, thank you for sharing your process. Agreed, you need to commit, one way or another.

    Vaughn, I have never edited others work. I'm sure that was an interesting experience.

    Tim, yes! Fun...
  10. What to Print - How do you edit your photos?

    Time marches on and as it marches I find myself with less and less darkroom time. I used to not even think about this question. I could hop right in to the darkroom after photo taking session and...
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    Re: Spotmeter for Zone System

    This thread inspired me to purchase a backup Pentax digi. I started out with a Soligor spot sensor II (which is my current backup). No comparison between the two, especially for metering very dark...
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    Re: Montgomery Photo Festival Exhibition

    Thom, that is great, congrats. Are these contacts?
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    Re: Lightest tripod/head for Chamonix?

    For ball heads it's all about the size of ball. I have gotten away with a hi quality 25, like the bh-25 for light weight 4x5 setup.

    https://reallyrightstuff.com/bh-25-ball-head/

    I usually go...
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    Re: Wide Angle Lens, technique and gear

    Can you explain in more detail? What is your setup?

    -=Will
    www.willwilson.com
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    Re: Wide Angle Lens, technique and gear

    Good thread. That may be an option to try. Is that what you use for wide and ultra wide mhayashi?

    -=Will
    www.willwilson.com
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    Re: Wide Angle Lens, technique and gear

    Good question, tried lots. I haven't seen a big difference for wide angle work though, YMMV. Currently using a Rodenstock 4x.

    -=Will
    www.willwilson.com
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    Wide Angle Lens, technique and gear

    Am I asking too much for an easy to focus wide angle for 4x5, not 90mm but 75mm or more? I have tried several variations of camera and lens. I always find myself guessing about corners or dark areas...
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    Re: Oxygen removal

    Hi John, yes disposable coated paper seals. I have an extra box of jars as they age. Darkroom work is often not the best for the planet. They have been fine for the last few years though. There were...
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    Re: Oxygen removal

    I use 5oz 150ml brown glass jars for storing xtol. Fill all the way up, so no air. Then use the jar for measuring your water. I have enough for a whole batch of xtol.

    I use dust-off spray for fix...
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    Re: testing for film speed (again)

    Hi Luigi,

    I just got done dusting off a page on my website about film dev testing. It is a method I use with a densitometer that works pretty well. It is based on an article written by Gerry...
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    Re: Lets See Your Darkroom

    Guillaume, so jealous of your paper stash and square footage.

    -=Will
    www.willwilson.com
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    Re: Lets See Your Darkroom

    What is the thing with the digital temp readout?

    -=Will
    www.willwilson.com
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    Re: Lets See Your Darkroom

    Nice. So your wet area is in another room?

    You have plans for your next darkroom yet?

    -=Will
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    Here is the rescan. That first one really did look like garbage.
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    So interesting! Thanks for the comments and discussion.

    Sergey, well said. This may be the worst camera phone photo of this print ever. I will post an upgrade, and would appreciate your feedback....
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    Re: Why is 8x10 so expensive over 4x5 ?

    Paul, I disagree. 8x10 can also be simply joyful. It is more challenging and requires me to think more carefully about not just process but all aspects of photo making. Assembling and building the...
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    Re: Scanning with pixel shift?

    Dang. Good info Oren. Thanks.
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    Scanning with pixel shift?

    Anyone played around with digital camera scanning with pixel shift? I'd love to upgrade to a single shot for 4x5. I'm still back in the dark ages scanning with a 5dsr. Can you match a 4 or 6 shot...
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    Re: Pre-wash of film - good or bad???

    No pre-wet here, several thousand sheets of 4x5 and 8x10 Delta 100 processed. HP5 in lower volume, also fine. Most on unicolor drum with roller base, then jobo expert drums on a CPA.

    I have been...
  30. Re: What is the best grain focusing loupe (for under the enlarger) ever made by man?

    They are also called Omega Micromega Critical Focuser. Same thing I think. I recently started using one of these and it is FAR superior to the regular Peak focusers. The normal Peak focuser works...
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    Re: Favorite Lens

    Fuji 135mm NW. Small, light, sharp, and cheap. It is multicoated with the 52mm filter thread. Great little lens, definitely my go to.

    I have a CM-W too but really no difference between them...
  32. Re: 8x10 contact prints compared to 4x5 enlargements?

    Michael, I was thinking the same thing. Drew? Anyone? Thoughts?
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    Re: Post Your Photos Made At Close Distance

    Kevin, well done. Nice tones and textures. Abstract but still literal. Nice work on your website as well.
  34. Re: 8x10 contact prints compared to 4x5 enlargements?

    It's better but subjective. They have a feel which is different than an enlargement. You do cut out all the fudge factor, no lens, no alignment, less dust. I think a 4x5 contact can show some of...
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    Re: Ben Horne Feb 2023 8X10 Death Valley

    Ben,

    Thanks for your contributions here and on youtube. Appreciate you putting your creative process out there. It is inspiring.

    All the best,
  36. Re: Artist Refuses Prize After His AI Image Wins at Top Photo Contest

    AI will soon dominate all the large data tasks, like coding, translation and even general imagery. If it takes years to learn it and basically anyone can become an advanced or mediocre professional,...
  37. Fujinon 210mm CM-W - Will it cover 8x10?

    Anyone own this lens and try it on 8x10? Does it cover? Thanks, Will
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    Re: Fire by Loupe?

    https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?171867-Focusing-loupe-which-one-do-you-recommend&p=1669930#post1669930
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

    Dying Tulip. Photo of the print. This one is tough to print, the background has too much density. Too much density! You don't hear us say that too often about shadows.

    I used to call this bent...
  40. Thread: Nude

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    Re: Nude

    Merg, you inspired me to dig this one out. It was taken in the early 2000s. Great minds think alike.

    It was from a series I did inspired by Mapplethorpe. He did some painted nudes and I just...
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