"All things are photographable" thread

[jcoldslabs]

Wow. I thought that was a flame at first. Interesting how that happens. Then there is the further investigation as to what it really is. Then you discover just what it is. Then you get to look around and see the rest.

Scott, I'm glad to hear you had that reaction. Thanks for taking the time to mention it. (I like there to be a little mystery in my photos when possible.) This one turned out surprisingly underexposed, unfortunately. The light source was an open window above the sink, and I rated the paper at EI 20 as I usually do for natural light. I spot metered the wall behind the faucet and placed it on Zone III, but it looks more like Zone II. But truth be told I kind of like the murky atmosphere. I just wish my scanner were cooperating. It's producing varying bands of light and dark across the scanning bed because the light source is somehow compromised (dying maybe?). I had to crop this down significantly to edit out the really bad blotchy parts.

Jonathan

[Scott Schroeder]

I just went back over the whole thread and it was a joy to see all those photographs again.
I'm sure I posted this in the leaf thread but I took it to see what this particular clump of leaves would look like as a photograph.
I remember having my camera pointing straight down....challenging my tripod to stay still ;-)

[Scott Schroeder]

Here's one I took for no reason at all! Just a combination of textures I wanted to see on a plate...

[jcoldslabs]

Here's one I took for no reason at all! Just a combination of textures I wanted to see on a plate.

I can totally relate. My "reasons" for taking pictures most often have to do with the notion of, "Hey, that might look neat on film."

Jonathan

[Ari]

Wow. I thought that was a flame at first. Interesting how that happens. Then there is the further investigation as to what it really is. Then you discover just what it is. Then you get to look around and see the rest.

Which is exactly the spirit of this thread; nice one, Jonathan!

[jcoldslabs]

Thanks, Ari. I'd say 90% of my photography is covered by either this one or the "Around the House" thread.

Jonathan

[jcoldslabs]

A little color for a change.

Toyo 45A, 210mm Sironar-N, Provia 100F.




Jonathan

[Christo.Stankulov]

Sinar F2/Emil Busch 120 petzval lens/APX100

[jcoldslabs]

A sterling silver water pitcher that belonged to my grandmother.

Pacemaker Speed Graphic, 6.5" B&L Cinephor projection Petzval, Kodak Aerographic Duplicating Film (2421).




Jonathan

[sly]

JC, I am in awe of your creative drive, and ability to find unique beauty in your immediate environment. Seeing your name on a recent post means I click there first. Thanks for the inspiration.
Gorgeous jug.