January 2018 Portraits

[Rick50]

Two images from my Cambo 4x5 with Schneider 210mm lens. Both at F/22, 1/30s using two strobes. I have a new 4x5 on order and am interested in testing some films. Mainly Portra 160.
I used my digital camera to verify light power.

This is on Ilford HP5 400 speed.


And Kodak Portra 160.

[thicktheo]

Rick, lovely colors on that Portra. How did you develop it, which C-41 kit did you use?

Here's a shot from late October that I only now got to properly scan:



Shot with the Omega View 45D & the Xenar 150mm/f5.6, on Fomapan 400. This was my first development with the Stearman Press SP-445 tank, and I didn't properly align the film in the holder, thus the developing marks.

[Rick50]

I used the Unicolor C-41 kit in a Patterson tank. My 1st time with it and I was sure I screwed it up but they came out anyway. :-) I look forward to shooting a lot more Portra as well as Ilford HP5. I like the single light on your shot (gotta have shadows).

[Mad Kiwi]

Porta is such a great portrait film.

[Stephane]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.

[chassis]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.

Congratulations on getting the studio back in operation! Nice portrait, Stephane.

[ericantonio]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.

That is just lovely. Does every on this forum own a petzval? Dang! Or are you guys just passing one around to use. Amazing quality of these lenses.

[Petzval Paul]

Very nice portrait, Stephane! I love the rich sepia tone, too.

[Mad Kiwi]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.

Superb portrait, great tones provide a classic feel.

[TroyG]

I just got into shooting wet plate and here is my second wet plate:

Clearly I have a LONG way to go with getting the plates to look better but this is my humble submission!