MF (6x4.5,6x6,6x7,6x9,6x12) B&W film images sharing

[paulbarden]

Lovely, Paul!
Beautiful light.

Thanks very much!

I like both. The first one has a clear structure at first sight. The second one requires a moment of attention, to appreciate both the silvery tones and the composition, which is more complex than the first.

Congratulations.

Thank you Bernard. Unfortunately the compression of both images when viewed online means both sacrifice some detail and luminosity. Some days, its a miracle that images translate at all on the web.

[Martin Aislabie]

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The beckoning of exploration by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr

Fabulous
Martin

[gimenosaiz]

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The beckoning of exploration by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr

Hi!

Beautifully composed !! Wonderful BW.

Antonio

[FishyFishArcade]

Hi!

Beautifully composed !! Wonderful BW.

Antonio

Thanks Antonio.

[FishyFishArcade]

Fabulous
Martin

Thanks Martin.

[FishyFishArcade]

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The road to Elsecar by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr

[paulbarden]

Another trek into a different section of the MacDonald Forest north of town.

Made with the new Adox 120 format CHS 100 II, rated at 32 ASA and developed with the Thornton 2-Bath process: 5 + 4.5 min.
The CHS100 II is a classic grain type film, so for a 100 speed film it's quite grainy. But it's also very sharp and the tonal scale/separation is fantastic. I recommend the film highly. Just be sure to give it ample exposure (more than you'd think)

[Bernard_L]

Another trek into a different section of the MacDonald Forest north of town.

Made with the new Adox 120 format CHS 100 II, rated at 32 ASA and developed with the Thornton 2-Bath process: 5 + 4.5 min.
The CHS100 II is a classic grain type film, so for a 100 speed film it's quite grainy. But it's also very sharp and the tonal scale/separation is fantastic. I recommend the film highly. Just be sure to give it ample exposure (more than you'd think)

As for your previous posting in MacDonald forest (second pic) I admire the silvery highlights. What is, according to you, the main factors in achieving this look? Choice of film? Generous exposure --indeed the shadows are "open". Compensating development? The scene itself --must have been quite dark, and maybe that is one case where photo recording reveals more than the naked eye? Would you concur that this superb combination would not be suitable for a sunny scene?

Irrespective of discussions, congratulations!

[John Layton]

Paul thats wonderful...reminds me of the forests I'd hiked through with my daughter and her husband, north of their home in Ridgefield, Washington. (Did not have my camera along on that short visit - but next time I'll be sure to bring it!)

The slight darkening along the edges of your print (looks like you'd edge-burned just a bit?) I find very effective in enhancing the depth and "three-dimensional feel" of this photo - as does the fact that its a square image.

I've had such an on-again, off-again relationship with the square format - but images like this one inspire me to give this format yet another chance. Thank you!

[Bob Kerner]

Paul....that's lovely!