January 2018 Portraits

[Rick50]

Two images from my Cambo 4x5 with Schneider 210mm lens. Both at F/22, 1/30s using two strobes. I have a new 4x5 on order and am interested in testing some films. Mainly Portra 160.
I used my digital camera to verify light power.

This is on Ilford HP5 400 speed.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/27575897579_68a0dbe34d.jpg

And Kodak Portra 160.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4730/39391998851_77771fff6a.jpg

[thicktheo]

Rick, lovely colors on that Portra. How did you develop it, which C-41 kit did you use?

Here's a shot from late October that I only now got to properly scan:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4680/24686780527_07b7300a0f.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DBucM2)

Shot with the Omega View 45D & the Xenar 150mm/f5.6, on Fomapan 400. This was my first development with the Stearman Press SP-445 tank, and I didn't properly align the film in the holder, thus the developing marks. :confused: :o

[Rick50]

I used the Unicolor C-41 kit in a Patterson tank. My 1st time with it and I was sure I screwed it up but they came out anyway. :-) I look forward to shooting a lot more Portra as well as Ilford HP5. I like the single light on your shot (gotta have shadows).

[Mad Kiwi]

Porta is such a great portrait film.

[Stephane]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4681/39554436221_3a9d7665a5_b.jpg

[chassis]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4681/39554436221_3a9d7665a5_b.jpg

Congratulations on getting the studio back in operation! Nice portrait, Stephane.

[ericantonio]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4681/39554436221_3a9d7665a5_b.jpg

That is just lovely. Does every on this forum own a petzval? Dang! Or are you guys just passing one around to use. Amazing quality of these lenses.

[TroyG]

I just got into shooting wet plate and here is my second wet plate:
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Clearly I have a LONG way to go with getting the plates to look better but this is my humble submission!

[gsinico]

173485

[chassis]

173485

Impactful.

[Robin_SUN]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/24626846287_3b2d3e1f71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4)Mum (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr

Portrait of my Mum

Speed graphic
Kodak Aero ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100
Kodak HC-110B

[ericantonio]

173485

Like a renaissance painting!

[ericantonio]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/24626846287_3b2d3e1f71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4)Mum (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr

Portrait of my Mum

Speed graphic
Kodak Aero ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100
Kodak HC-110B

Such a nice quality

[alanbutler57]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/24626846287_3b2d3e1f71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4)Mum (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr

Portrait of my Mum

Speed graphic
Kodak Aero ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100
Kodak HC-110B

Excellent portrait of a lovely lady.

[AlexM]

Toyo VX125
Fujinon W 135mm F/5.6 @5.6
Ilford FP4+
173564

[chassis]

Toyo VX125
Fujinon W 135mm F/5.6 @5.6
Ilford FP4+
173564

Great, Alex!

[ericantonio]

Toyo VX125
Fujinon W 135mm F/5.6 @5.6
Ilford FP4+
173564

That's really nice!

[EdWorkman]

I am impressed by the use of depth of focus. I didn't even notice the bright light above her head until I had appreciated the image
Thanks for the lesson
regards
Ed

[giovanni.sinico]

Like a renaissance painting!Sure ?

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[giovanni.sinico]

Impactful.Yes, agree.

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[Petzval Paul]

Very nice portrait, Stephane! I love the rich sepia tone, too.

[Vogel]

This is really a beautiful portray - human and technically!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/24626846287_3b2d3e1f71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4)Mum (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr

Portrait of my Mum

Speed graphic
Kodak Aero ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100
Kodak HC-110B

[Mad Kiwi]

It took half a year to move and get the studio/dark room going again! Pfew!
Daniel through a Hermagis petzval.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4681/39554436221_3a9d7665a5_b.jpg

Superb portrait, great tones provide a classic feel.

[K. Praslowicz]

https://c41.kpraslowicz.com/photo/full/2018-01-13/bud-dog.jpg?v=1.0.0

Stranger and his dog I met while shooting in Canada last fall. 250 Fuji/8x10 Portra 400.

[ericantonio]

My last shot of 2017. Processed in jan. Daughter in town in between semesters and I always try to get both of them together. Kodak 300mm Ektar, Vivitar 283 on a softbox about 2 feet on top of camera on a windy day, next time, I should just have no softbox. I had to butt the lightstand on the camera to keep it from falling. Sun just behind them (had to move them to cover the sun).

HP5+, PMK for 19minute'ish, 1/25 @ f6.3

Not sure why there is a thumbnail on this post.

http://www.ihave3thumbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sophieandtony12312017_800px.jpg

[SoulfulRecover]

My father and daughter

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4769/24881957087_c6e5a7fef5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DUJwY8)

[chassis]

My father and daughter

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4769/24881957087_c6e5a7fef5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DUJwY8)

Great portrait! Your dad looks happy.

[jesse]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/24626846287_3b2d3e1f71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4)Mum (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr

Portrait of my Mum

Speed graphic
Kodak Aero ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100
Kodak HC-110B

Very nice Robin!

[SoulfulRecover]

Great portrait! Your dad looks happy.

Thanks! It was the first time my daughter let him hold her for more than 5 minutes without getting fussy. They walked around for about an hour and they both were loving it

[-88-]

Heidosmat 150/2.8 + speed graflex. Foma 100.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4649/27980049889_c094cd88e9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JCv52g)2018-01-18-0001 (https://flic.kr/p/JCv52g) by Jukka (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jalakanen/), on Flickr

[Clickma]

My first usable picture in 8x10"

Portrait Angelika 17-810-1

Scan from Negative Ilford FP4+
Sinar c 8x10"
E. Suter Basel "STELLA" 36cm at f 22

173871

[Rick50]

Clickma - Very nicely done. Looks great!

[fj55mike]

My first people picture on 8x10. I learned just how shallow the DOF is at f/11 on 8x10, and I gained a newfound respect for those of you who regulary do portraits.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4745/24915722837_24810665a3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DXHAme)
Mom and Dad, 8x10 (https://flic.kr/p/DXHAme) by Mike Boudreaux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wetpossum/), on Flickr

[ericantonio]

My first people picture on 8x10. I learned just how shallow the DOF is at f/11 on 8x10, and I gained a newfound respect for those of you who regulary do portraits.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4745/24915722837_24810665a3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DXHAme)
Mom and Dad, 8x10 (https://flic.kr/p/DXHAme) by Mike Boudreaux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wetpossum/), on Flickr

Very nice! The lines are perfect.

[ericantonio]

Another last shot of December. Just getting around to editing.

Ektar 300mm,
HP5+
PMK

http://www.ihave3thumbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sophieontruck12292017_sm_forEvernote.jpg

[chassis]

My first people picture on 8x10. I learned just how shallow the DOF is at f/11 on 8x10, and I gained a newfound respect for those of you who regulary do portraits.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4745/24915722837_24810665a3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DXHAme)
Mom and Dad, 8x10 (https://flic.kr/p/DXHAme) by Mike Boudreaux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wetpossum/), on Flickr

Great everything.

[chassis]

Another last shot of December. Just getting around to editing.

Ektar 300mm,
HP5+
PMK

http://www.ihave3thumbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sophieontruck12292017_sm_forEvernote.jpg

Strong pose and composition, helped by the snappy rendering.

[eabartel]

wonderful!


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/24626846287_3b2d3e1f71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4)Mum (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr

Portrait of my Mum

Speed graphic
Kodak Aero ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100
Kodak HC-110B

[Stephane]

Fredrik through a Pinkham and Smith Semi-Achromatic.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4655/24947652067_0bb608cbd0_b.jpg

[Corran]

Stranger and his dog I met while shooting in Canada last fall. 250 Fuji/8x10 Portra 400.

Love this! Looks like a Soth image.

[Corran]

Haven't shot any portraits in a while, but I figured I would share this "test" of the new dry plates being made by user Nodda Duma (check out the New Products subforum).

One plate each of my niece and nephew. Shot handheld with my Linhof MT and 150mm f/2.8 Xenotar wide-open.

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/glassplate-9168-9-2.jpg

[SoulfulRecover]

My wife would probably kill me for sharing this but I think its cute. Probably wont get it scanned since she doesn't like it so its just a phone photo of the negative and inverted

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[OMU]

I just got into shooting wet plate and here is my second wet plate:
173477
Clearly I have a LONG way to go with getting the plates to look better but this is my humble submission!

Love it, as it is!

[OMU]

My first usable picture in 8x10"

Portrait Angelika 17-45-1

Scan from Negative Ilford FP4+
Sinar c 8x10"
E. Suter Basel "STELLA" 36cm at f 22

173871

A beautiful portrait :-)

[Robin_SUN]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4678/28074727019_bd9ba0cdf1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JLSjez)Agnes @Forbidden City (https://flic.kr/p/JLSjez) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr


Graflex Speed Graphic
Kodak Aero Ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100 4x5 sheet
Ilford DDX

Thanks for your inspiration! @ ericantonio @ alanbutler57 @ Vogel @ jesse @ eabartel

[Emil Schildt]

"Salome" (5x7 paper neg)

well...

Today I made a portrait of one of my students - "unfortunately" he closed his eyes so that's the first mistake..

But when I developed I noticed a strange thing: A half naked girl behind him..!

Realized it was of a young girl I have had as guest in Christmas time - photographed her, and forgot about this cassette....

BUT how lucky can one be?

I see Salome with John the Babtist's (beheaded )head - blood running from his nose - semi closed "dead" eyes... and a hint of vail...

THIs one is going to be printed BIG!!

[paulbarden]

"Salome" (5x7 paper neg)

well...

Today I made a portrait of one of my students - "unfortunately" he closed his eyes so that's the first mistake..

But when I developed I noticed a strange thing: A half naked girl behind him..!

Realized it was of a young girl I have had as guest in Christmas time - photographed her, and forgot about this cassette....

BUT how lucky can one be?

I see Salome with John the Babtist's (beheaded )head - blood running from his nose - semi closed "dead" eyes... and a hint of vail...

THIs one is going to be printed BIG!!

Its wonderful!
But I have to admit, I am glad his eye didn't land where her nipple is ;-)

[Emil Schildt]

Its wonderful!
But I have to admit, I am glad his eye didn't land where her nipple is ;-)

indeed :D

[Nodda Duma]

Haven't shot any portraits in a while, but I figured I would share this "test" of the new dry plates being made by user Nodda Duma (check out the New Products subforum).

One plate each of my niece and nephew. Shot handheld with my Linhof MT and 150mm f/2.8 Xenotar wide-open.

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/glassplate-9168-9-2.jpg

Those came out really nice!

[johnmsanderson]

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ramonfull_web.jpg.

Ramón, Carbon County, Wyoming

Fujinon 450C / 8x10" E100G (one of my last sheets)

[Amfooty]

Brandon

174033

Foma 100, 300mm.

[chassis]

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ramonfull_web.jpg.

Ramón, Carbon County, Wyoming

Fujinon 450C / 8x10" E100G (one of my last sheets)

John this is great. The palette, pose, wardrobe and set/staging are excellent.

[Bill Poole]

Oh boy, oh boy, that's beautiful, John. Love the boots and the belt with the cross of it.

[Jim Galli]

Fredrik through a Pinkham and Smith Semi-Achromatic.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4655/24947652067_0bb608cbd0_b.jpg

Dynamite. This sings.

[William Whitaker]

"Salome" (5x7 paper neg)

...

I simply MUST get to Denmark sometime!

[Emil Schildt]

I simply MUST get to Denmark sometime!

you should be very welcome!

[cuypers1807]

From a Polar Plunge on Jan. 1. Contestants were encouraged to wear costumes. Temp was around 26 degrees (F) and the water was a balmy 33.
Yes... He is dressed as bacon.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4668/38703456665_6c768cb2b6_c.jpg
Chamonix 8x10
300mm
Delta 100

[johnmsanderson]

John this is great. The palette, pose, wardrobe and set/staging are excellent.


Oh boy, oh boy, that's beautiful, John. Love the boots and the belt with the cross of it.

Thanks Bill & Chassis!

[pau3]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4653/28144155899_37a17b9191_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JT1a2e)Y. (https://flic.kr/p/JT1a2e)
by Pau Martín (https://www.flickr.com/photos/27566883@N06/), on Flickr

Palladium print on gampi paper, from a 8x10 negative. The waves of the paper,
exaggerated by the scanner, are not as obvious as it seems. I hate scanners.
I'm anumerical :-)

[chassis]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4653/28144155899_37a17b9191_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JT1a2e)Y. (https://flic.kr/p/JT1a2e)
by Pau Martín (https://www.flickr.com/photos/27566883@N06/), on Flickr

Palladium print on gampi paper, from a 8x10 negative. The waves of the paper,
exaggerated by the scanner, are not as obvious as it seems. I hate scanners.
I'm anumerical :-)

Nice portrait pau. The lighting and pose are nice.

[Tri Tran]

Sheila
In memory of Phillip Charis

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/JC1Tv4.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poJC1Tv4j)

[chassis]

Sheila
In memory of Phillip Charis

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/JC1Tv4.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poJC1Tv4j)

Stunning portrait Tri.

[Petzval Paul]

Wow, that's stunning!

[jon.oman]

Wonderful image Tri!

[Jeff T]

A beautiful model in a traditional Vietnamese costume. I love soft focus

[Hugo Zhang]

Tri,

Really nice! Pinkham Bi-Quality lens?

[Tri Tran]

Thanks Gents.
@Hugo. Yes, you have a keen eye :)

[Tri Tran]

Sheila #2

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/GZH0o1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnGZH0o1j)

[Tri Tran]

Another look :)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/Upaqto.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poUpaqtoj)

Enjoy !

[johnmsanderson]

Great work, tri!

[bloodhoundbob]

Great work, tri!

Outstanding, Tri. I have fond memories of the beautiful Vietnamese ladies from my year there. My son is there at the moment, so I look forward to his images upon his return. Stunning lady and such nice work by you. Congratulations!

Bob

[Ootsk]

Beautiful photos Tri.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Tri, I'm speechless and I know the details my friend. Bravo!

[Ironage]

Here is a ziatype from a 5x7 negative. Natural lighting.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/39985115981_904e339097_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23VmaVp)Aretta (https://flic.kr/p/23VmaVp) by Timothy Gordish (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125171332@N02/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

#1 Mirror Selfie shot with that camera, HP5 200 ISO as it was in my holders

#2 I scan in color and always like the results

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4712/39276154024_dacd5776b0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22QGyeo)PSFSBWSelfie (https://flic.kr/p/22QGyeo) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/39986387971_c57df1f1fa.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23VsG3g)Color selfie (https://flic.kr/p/23VsG3g) by moe.randy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Mark Sawyer]

Now, THAT'S a tripod!

[Tin Can]

Now, THAT'S a tripod!

It is, and on the matching dolly, it works well now that I have the studio space. My 'living' room.

It's the only setup that handles the 8X10 Linhof Kardan Color.

A camera so heavy I have to dismantle it to take it off the tripod.

[chassis]

Postprocessed in January 2018, captured last summer.

http://www.wilmarcoimaging.com/img/s2/v4/p2731790425-4.jpg (http://www.wilmarcoimaging.com/p980119006/ea2d3d059)
Will and Fiona
Nikkor W 150/5.6
Portra 160

[Stephane]

Åsne through an Hermagis Eidoscope #2.
Been a while since I used this lens, I really like it, softness and FL...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4648/24947802417_c0bc78b51e_b.jpg

[otto.f]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/24626846287_3b2d3e1f71_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4)Mum (https://flic.kr/p/Dwc2q4) by Robin-SUN (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24166752@N02/), 於 Flickr

Portrait of my Mum



Speed graphic
Kodak Aero ektar 178mm/f2.5
Fomapan 100
Kodak HC-110B

This is really beautiful, this portraits speaks so much humanity and serenity, it feels almost inappropriate to speak about it

[Martin Aislabie]

Åsne through an Hermagis Eidoscope #2.
Been a while since I used this lens, I really like it, softness and FL...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4648/24947802417_c0bc78b51e_b.jpg

This is lovely

Martin

[Jason Turvey]

From my first set of pictures from a 4x5 Camera;

Intrepid 4x5,
Ilford FP4 Plus,
Nikon Nikkor-W 180mm

https://photos.smugmug.com/Models/Luna-Black-20012018/n-pjL2sr/i-pcpbSC7/0/6271f1cf/X2/i-pcpbSC7-X2.jpg