Large Format Landscapes

[Tin Can]

Randy: The large red bold letters don't apply in this case. Or to be more precise, Corran said he was interested in critiques.

Yes they do. Many ignore the Mod's admonition.

Bryan did not ask for critique in his first post. http://www.largeformatphotography.in...=1#post1350746

[Corran]

Let me first say that I do not bear Arkasha any ill will. My original response pages back was a bit sarcastic because I felt the response was somewhat curt. After reflection there was the issue of a possible language/culture barrier (though I don't want to assume - there are plenty of multilingual posters here). Regardless, I will readily admit the image is not strong. Some folks may only post their absolute best work here but I think posting less strong work (and gauging reaction) can be a helpful learning tool. I know I often pre-visualize a scene but don't necessarily achieve that vision. This is a weakness of mine and I continue to work on it. His second post is certainly much more constructive though.

Also, I think the topic engendered some good discussion, which is positive. Also, I apologize for not remembering to post that I always welcome thoughtful comments and critiques.

Moving on - thanks also for your comments, Peter and Marty, on the previous images. The interesting thing about the mountains is you can have wonderful light at one part of the trail and then crest a hill and the light is gone and it's just drab flat light. Both the back-lit forest scene and the top of the mountain scene was around the same part of the day. Looking at the previous image again, I think I will try a square crop, placing the clear line of light and dark dead center. I think that might give it more visual interest.

[baro-nite]

I certainly wasted some film during this session, forgetting to change my meter to the correct ISO for the first two shots. For that and other reasons, I've decided it's not a good idea for me to work with more than one camera at a time (I had a 645 camera with me as well). Fortunately I noticed the error and got an exposure I'm happy with:


Firelight by Jeff, on Flickr

4x5, 300mm, Provia + 81A

[Chris7521]

Monashka Bay, Kodiak, AK
[url=https://flic.kr/p/LqzrHp]
Chamonix 045n2,
Schneider Super-Angulon 90mm f/8 SC.w/3stp GND and #25 red filter
Delta 100, XTOL

[Peter Lewin]

Chris7521: Wow! That landscape/weather photo stopped me in my tracks. Can you or anyone explain what sort of weather phenomenon is at work, or is it just the difference between NJ and Alaska weather? (Incidentally, I'm impressed by your understanding of how to combine the GND and red filters, i.e. its one thing to see an image, another to capture that vision.)

[Chris7521]

Chris7521: Wow! That landscape/weather photo stopped me in my tracks. Can you or anyone explain what sort of weather phenomenon is at work, or is it just the difference between NJ and Alaska weather? (Incidentally, I'm impressed by your understanding of how to combine the GND and red filters, i.e. its one thing to see an image, another to capture that vision.)

Thanks for the compliment. I thinks it's just the edge of a weather front. The clouds taking over from the south. You can see that anywhere from time to time. As far as any technique with filters...I am still learning. Sometimes, it works out😊

[orgraph]

Buki canyon, Ukraine. Nagaoka 4x5, Fujinon 180/9 @ 22, Foma 100 in XTOL 1: 2, 8:30 min.
Yuriy Sanin, Kiev, Ukraine.

Буки 4 by Yuriy Sanin, on Flickr

[orgraph]

Buki canyon, Ukraine. Nagaoka 4x5, Fujinon 180/9 @ 22, Foma 100 in XTOL 1: 2, 8:30 min.
Yuriy Sanin, Kiev, Ukraine.

Буки 3 by Yuriy Sanin, on Flickr

[orgraph]

Buki canyon, Ukraine. Nagaoka 4x5, Symmar1350/5.6 @ 22, Foma 100 in XTOL 1: 2, 8:30 min.
Yuriy Sanin, Kiev, Ukraine.

Буки 6 by Yuriy Sanin, on Flickr

[Rory_5244]

Lovely, Chris!