Large Format Landscapes

[Holdenrichards]

Ilford Delta 8x10 and fuji 300mm f/5.6

I've realized that using a public scanner isn't really that sweet. I'll have to endure the hardship until I can afford something on my own. Until then I'll use it for proof scanning negatives that I want to contact print. Is the contrast a bit too much in this image btw?

This is really excellent. Will yield a nice print.

[William Whitaker]

Ilford Delta 8x10 and fuji 300mm f/5.6s the contrast a bit too much in this image btw?

The contrast I'm seeing looks fine. Take a look at the landscapes of Morley Baer, particularly those in his book Stones of the Sur. Morley printed with bit of a heavy hand. But his images are stunning.

[Fredrick]

Thanks everyone. I'll get it printed when I get back from my trip. My darkroom skills are not as "good" as my digital editing skills, but I'll be sure to practice this summer.

[Ken Lee]

Massachusetts, March 2013
Sinar P, 300mm Fujinon A
5x7 HP5+, Divided Pyrocat HDC

[Fredrick]

I like the soft and subtle tones. It's sort of like looking through a scope and into a dream.

[Ken Lee]

I like the soft and subtle tones. It's sort of like looking through a scope and into a dream.

Yes - we sense these nuances in the field, and wonder if they can be photographed. One reason I like shooting with film is the delay: we can't know for sure until after a positive image has been made. Sometimes we get lucky and the feeling comes through.

[Jehu]

Cypress grove near Pacifica from my trip to the coast on Memorial Day weekend:

[203Ektar]

Cypress grove near Pacifica from my trip to the coast on Memorial Day weekend:

Hi Jonathan,

I like this. I grew up in Pacifica, but I'm having trouble placing this. Where did you shoot it?

Thanks,

Mike Sullivan

[premortho]

Contrast is fine, fits the subject really well. I also admire your use of portrait orientation (vertical). Is that a thumb-print in the lower left corner? If it was mine, I'd be tempted to try holding the sky back a little bit on the wet print.

Ilford Delta 8x10 and fuji 300mm f/5.6



I've realized that using a public scanner isn't really that sweet. I'll have to endure the hardship until I can afford something on my own. Until then I'll use it for proof scanning negatives that I want to contact print. Is the contrast a bit too much in this image btw?

[Fredrick]

Contrast is fine, fits the subject really well. I also admire your use of portrait orientation (vertical). Is that a thumb-print in the lower left corner? If it was mine, I'd be tempted to try holding the sky back a little bit on the wet print.

Thanks!

I think it is a pinhole leak or a leak from the film holder. I've patched the bellows with tape in every corner now, and checked for pinholes. There are none. What do you mean by holding the sky back? Lighter or darker? I've thinking about dodging the top of the sky a little bit, to add a little brightness. I'll see when my contact printing frame arrives.