Feb. Portraits

[eddie]

some unsuspecting house guests.

8x10 aluminum. cooke 15 inch f8 2 sec

[jb7]

Gary, what length lens did you use for that one?
(if you don't mind me asking?)

Eddie, you're unstoppable-
I like that middle one-
is the last solarized, or something?

[Gary Samson]

Hi Joseph,
The portrait was made with a 355 G Claron lens on a Wisner 12x20 camera. The film was Efke PL100 developed in Pyrocat MC and the exposure was 5 seconds compensating for reciprocity. I think the f stop was 22.5. The final print was made on Agfa MC Classic. I hope this helps.

[jb7]

Thank you Gary, yes it helps a lot-
your artist friend has managed to look quite relaxed in his pose,
and I wouldn't have guessed 5 seconds-
Great to get such cooperation, but I suppose the extra presence of your camera helps-

I've done 6 seconds up close on 4x5, but the model was leaning against something-
don't think I could have done without a prop-

I love that format, I think I might have to investigate it more-
How many darkslides do you take with you usually?

I could probably get a camera easier than the darkslides...

Thanks for the reply-

j

[Gary Samson]

Thank you Gary, yes it helps a lot-
your artist friend has managed to look quite relaxed in his pose,
and I wouldn't have guessed 5 seconds-
Great to get such cooperation, but I suppose the extra presence of your camera helps-

I've done 6 seconds up close on 4x5, but the model was leaning against something-
don't think I could have done without a prop-

I love that format, I think I might have to investigate it more-
How many darkslides do you take with you usually?

I could probably get a camera easier than the darkslides...

Thanks for the reply-

j

Joseph,
I usually take three film holders (darkslides) with me for a session although I only shot two holders for this portrait. I too was amazed that the artist could hold still that long while standing. He did brace himself against the table to help.

[jb7]

Thanks Gary-

[eddie]

Eddie, you're unstoppable-
I like that middle one-
is the last solarized, or something?

yeah, i am loving this process. i wish i did not have to go to work.

it is a bit overexposed. i should have shot it a 1/2-1 second less. the plate looks cool but the scan did not show it so well.

more to come....

eddie

[seven]

eddie you go to work AND shoot all these ? respect, man !

[seven]

first portrait for this month -



Dallmeyer-Bergheim No.2, 8x10 Berger 200, pyrocat

[eddie]

eddie you go to work AND shoot all these ? respect, man !

thanks seven,

i wish i could play photography all day.

i see you are playing with that new lens....keep em coming. looks like a sweet one!

eddie