March 2011 Portraits

[Hugo Zhang]

Deardorff 8x10 w/5x7 back
Caltar II-N 240/5.6
Ilford HP5 Plus / Rodinal 1+50
(Slightly cropped to 2:3 aspect ratio)[/QUOTE]


Charming!

[cowanw]

Deardorff 8x10 w/5x7 back
Caltar II-N 240/5.6
Ilford HP5 Plus / Rodinal 1+50
(Slightly cropped to 2:3 aspect ratio)

She is like a bouquet of flowers. I find myself wishing desparately you had done this with a bit of tilt, to keep her whole body in focus, but take no criticism if that is not what you intended.

[benrains]

She is like a bouquet of flowers. I find myself wishing desparately you had done this with a bit of tilt, to keep her whole body in focus, but take no criticism if that is not what you intended.

Thanks! And no worries about the observation. I used a bit of front fall to keep my viewpoint pleasing for a portrait, and combined that with a bit of front tilt to deliberately place the lower part of her body out of focus. But that said, for this series I usually have my aperture set at f/8, but it was a slightly overcast day so I ended up shooting at f/5.6. The out of focus effect is more pronounced than I'd have liked.

[Roger Cole]

Deardorff 8x10 w/5x7 back
Caltar II-N 240/5.6
Ilford HP5 Plus / Rodinal 1+50
(Slightly cropped to 2:3 aspect ratio)

Very nice Ben, love the way the focus fades

Beautiful image of a beautiful lady!

Thanks! And no worries about the observation. I used a bit of front fall to keep my viewpoint pleasing for a portrait, and combined that with a bit of front tilt to deliberately place the lower part of her body out of focus. But that said, for this series I usually have my aperture set at f/8, but it was a slightly overcast day so I ended up shooting at f/5.6. The out of focus effect is more pronounced than I'd have liked.

Humm, not sure if a bit less would have been better or not, but I think it's wonderful as it is.

[Riccis]

Hah, thats just an awesome portrait of your(?) dog. And a very nice image, if I must say so ! =) Cool.

Yes, she is my doggie.

Thanks!

[Riccis]

Fantastic shot! And what a great dog sitting and posing long enough

She is pretty special.

Thanks!

[Riccis]

How long you take to keep those subjects still with large format? I feel to focus until loading the film in holder and take the shot the subject will not be there waiting, mostly that dog.

I got lucky, like I said I was messing around trying to do a test shot when I asked her to sit still (she is a great listener and, while usually very mellow, she was extremely relaxed this day). Since my tripod is not here yet, I put the camera on a counter that faces the location she is sitting and was lucky to be at a decent distance (height-wise). I quickly composed and set the camera without even reading the light (Tri-X, 1/30s, f/8)... As I got ready to snap the shutter my son comes over and puts the lifesaver around her neck and I made the shot.

Again, this was all luck and a little help from the LF gods Maybe my background in documenting hectic situations (weddings) helped me a little.

Cheers!

[Riccis]

har har har. normally i hate pet photos....but this one i love. great shot.

no need for a dark cloth but a tripod you may find helpful....

Thanks, Eddie... This is from the Deardorff you sold me... Thanks again!

[Tri Tran]

Not intend to drive the lens price like the gold price but here is a 19 in Bazuka on 8x10.

[szadow]

TT that portrait is fantastic!!! Well done!