7th Annual Large and Ultra Large Format Meet and Greet

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I've been asked to start a new thread with details about this event, so here you go. Tri Tran, Hugo Zhang and myself Jim Fitzgerald started this years ago with some success. This year it will be different than past years as it is more geared toward photographing. Models will be provided and I believe Tri will bring a dark tent for collodion work. Bring your gear to photograph.

We are not doing formal tables to show artwork and sell gear. As I said it is about photographing models, or in and around the park. If you want to sell something it is up to you but no tables are provided. Maybe the park has some picnic tables I'm not sure. I'll find out. This get together is more about hanging out and talking about our love of LF and ULF photography and catching up with one another. I will be coming down from Vancouver Washington for the event.

The meet and greet will be held at:

Thomas Riley Park. 30952 Oso Parkway Coto De Caza CA. 92679

Date: April 7, 2019 Sunday

Time: 9AM-6PM

What to bring: Bring your cameras, film, plates etc. Bring some food! We are not providing food for everyone. Please bring what you wish to drink (no Alcohol allowed) and what you wish to eat. It would be nice if everyone brought something to share. Nothing elaborate, snacks etc. It is all about sharing our passion for the medium and having a good time.

I will attach a link with the map of the location. Questions can be directed to me or Tri and one of us will get back to you. Either on this post or via pm whichever works. There should not be many questions but who knows?

Hope to see everyone soon!!

Link below.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Thomas+F.+Riley+Wilderness+Park/@33.5726422,-117.5929771,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2c33e50cbb8d6e97!8m2!3d33.5726422!4d-117.5929771

[Jim Noel]

JIm,
It is great to see that you are once again involved. I regret that as much as I have been wanting the group to resume, I will not be able to attend. Now that I am 90 my family does not like me to drive as far as Orange County, and Ken, with whom I have traveled for many years will be 3 treatments from the end of 45 days of radiation treatment for his cancer, and expects to be unable to drive any distance. SHould any of these change, you can bet we will be there. Good luck with the renewed event.
Jim Noel

[pepeguitarra]

JIm,
It is great to see that you are once again involved. I regret that as much as I have been wanting the group to resume, I will not be able to attend. Now that I am 90 my family does not like me to drive as far as Orange County, and Ken, with whom I have traveled for many years will be 3 treatments from the end of 45 days of radiation treatment for his cancer, and expects to be unable to drive any distance. SHould any of these change, you can bet we will be there. Good luck with the renewed event.
Jim Noel Jim, what county or city are you?

[pepeguitarra]

This is the Park address. It is located at the end of Oso Parkway, then left next to two entrances to the Coto de Caza community. I spoke with the ranger today and there is no problem. The picnic area if first come first served. So, whomever arrives at the park first, needs to make sure put a sign that says RESERVED for LFF. I will bring one in case I am the first one. I have to check with Mr. Tran and Mr. Hugo about the meeting time. There are portable toilets and some water fountains. However, it is better to bring your own water and snacks. There is nothing close by.
I will post pictures later. Here is the link to the Park (http://www.ocparks.com/parks/thomas/)'s website.
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Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park
30952 Oso Parkway
Coto De Caza, CA 92679
(949) 923-2265
RileyWildernessPark@ocparks.com
Park Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset.
Parking Fee: $3 daily. Machine accepts $1 bills and quarters or Visa/Master Card.
OC Parks Annual Parking Passes available for purchase at the ranger station. Please call ahead to confirm that the office is open -- (949) 923-2265.
Park may be closed for up to three days following rain.
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[Jim Fitzgerald]

JIm,
It is great to see that you are once again involved. I regret that as much as I have been wanting the group to resume, I will not be able to attend. Now that I am 90 my family does not like me to drive as far as Orange County, and Ken, with whom I have traveled for many years will be 3 treatments from the end of 45 days of radiation treatment for his cancer, and expects to be unable to drive any distance. SHould any of these change, you can bet we will be there. Good luck with the renewed event.
Jim Noel

Jim, sorry to hear of the issues with you and Ken. Give him my best and my best to you as well. I miss you both.

[Nodda Duma]

I wish I was near I’d make and bring some dry plates to try out.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Jim, what county or city are you?


I believe they are in the San Diego area? Not sure. Tri told me 9AM so that is what I posted. If someone close wants to get there earlier go ahead as that would be nice.

[pepeguitarra]

I can be there at 8 am with a sign to reserve the spot. It is Sunday, so a very popular day for families. Hopefully they will go after church. I will skip church.


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More photos: HERE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/albums/72157707303581245)

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Sounds good. Awesome job thanks.

[goamules]

Wish I could join you! Work's too busy right now.

[Hugo Zhang]

Can't wait to see everyone! I will bring some big and small cameras plus a few recent prints. I might arrive around 10am because have to take a cold dip in the ocean first .

[pepeguitarra]

Can't wait to see everyone! I will bring some big and small cameras plus a few recent prints. I might arrive around 10am because have to take a cold dip in the ocean first .
Are you bringing any 8x10 to look at , just in case?

[Tri Tran]

Thank you Jim F for the event details.
Thank you Pepeguitarra for all the info of the Park.
My best wishes to Jim and Ken for a good health.
I'm sure this event will be enjoyable and memorable .

Here's my 7x17 in shot. Thanks to Jim Noel for the opportunity for me to own this camera.

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[Hugo Zhang]

My 810 camera won't arrive this early as it will be an all black 810 Alpinist with a convertible back, but I will bring my 11x14 and 16x20 cameras as they are ULF cameras. If we are in the mood and the lighting is good, we might expose a few of negatives. I like the idea of 1:1 headshot.

Of course we can talk about Van Gogh as I read all his letters (over 900?) a few years ago.

[Jim Noel]

Ken and I are in San Diego. As much as I would like to see Jim, Tri and Hugo, I wouldn't go without him.
Nice Photo Tri. You did my old camera proud.

[neil poulsen]

I'd like to attend. But, it's just too far for me to drive from Portland. I kind of wonder, why not have some of these events in a location that's more centrally located?

I also notice that, if I'm not mistaken, there's no camping at the park?

Maybe another year.

[pepeguitarra]

Maybe next year will do it at O"Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon. Still in Orange County, but the park has camping for motorhomes and tents. But reservations must be done ahead of time. We will discuss this at the April 7 meet up.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I'd like to attend. But, it's just too far for me to drive from Portland. I kind of wonder, why not have some of these events in a location that's more centrally located?

I also notice that, if I'm not mistaken, there's no camping at the park?

Maybe another year.

Neil, maybe I’ll try to organize one up our way. Let me think about it.

[DrTang]

will try to make it.. kind of a longish haul for me (Santa Barbara)..if I do..I will have a couple cameras to offer and a few lenses anyway..so everyone bring lots of money!!!!

models you say???

might then bring a camera to shoot with I guess

[Hugo Zhang]

Yeah, bring anything you like, another model is better. Cameras, lenses and prints. It's a social event to meet old and make new LF friends. :)

[Tri Tran]

Please spread the words about this event .We love to see new LF faces.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Please remember that we are here to photograph and meet new people and old friends. If your sole purpose is to sell gear this is not the place. If you have one or two items that is fine, just remember you may be taking it back with you. Bring some prints if you wish to share but remember there are no easels. This is a very causal event.

[Tri Tran]

Jim is absolutely right. We just dont want to turn this event to a LF Swap meet.
The purpose of this is to share our passion .
I will bring the wet plate gear to shoot, along with 7x17 . Perhaps 20x24 .

[seabee1999]

I would love to join. Maybe next year though. A lot is happening for me at the present and I have to manage my days off accordingly. Otherwise, everyone who is planning to attend, I hope you have a great time.

V/R
Dave

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I would love to join. Maybe next year though. A lot is happening for me at the present and I have to manage my days off accordingly. Otherwise, everyone who is planning to attend, I hope you have a great time.

V/R
Dave

Dave, we will miss you. Send our best to you and the family in Oklahoma.

[DrTang]

Jim is absolutely right. We just dont want to turn this event to a LF Swap meet.
The purpose of this is to share our passion .
I will bring the wet plate gear to shoot, along with 7x17 . Perhaps 20x24 .

I'll just bring a couple things I have sitting around - no big sales table or anything..I figure these are the people who would be interested in them ..if anyone is
… and it's better to check things out in person than thru the mails

[seabee1999]

Dave, we will miss you. Send our best to you and the family in Oklahoma.

Thank you Jim. Will do.

R/
Dave

[Tri Tran]

Please confirm if you plan to come for the event so I can book the models. Thank you.
1 Tri Tran.

[Hugo Zhang]

1 Tri Tran
2 Hugo Zhang

[pepeguitarra]

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I'll be there.

[Tri Tran]

Just 4 of us? That's all we have? I would rather go to the bar.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Well if no one replies to this post then let's cancel this and do just that. I would not get any models Tri. That is just my .02 worth. I doubt if we will have more than ten people show up so my suggestion is that if there is no response by the end of the month we cancel this and go shoot on our own. Whenever you try to put something like this together it is amazing how now one responds to the posts and then when it is canceled everyone complains! So answer the question please!

[Michael Clark]

Sorry, was going to post, but yes I will be there, if that makes a difference, I'm sure their are others. If not I will buy the first round.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Sorry, was going to post, but yes I will be there, if that makes a difference, I'm sure their are others. If not I will buy the first round.

Michael, Thanks.

[Michael Clark]

For those interested in Alt large format processes this is an excellent opportunity to discuss the processes with the Artists first hand, and receive free advice.

[pepeguitarra]

I suspect there are lots of LF photographers in Orange County. So, this is a good chance to meet each other in person.

[MikeL]

Wish I could join, I’ll be down there a week late.

[Jim Noel]

As I have indicated previously, Ken and I would be there if physically possible. I understand and agree that canceling is the best policy at this time. Good luck to everyone. I hope to run into you soon.
Jim

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Jim, I miss you and Ken and wish you both the best. You are right. If there are only half a dozen or so of us then why do it. Just go shoot on our own. Pepe there may be some LF photographers in Orange County who are not on this forum but we know most of them in the area. The LA photographers and the ones from surrounding counties used to come. I came from Ventura County when I lived down there. Now I'm in Vancouver Washington and as much as I'd like to see everyone it is disappointing that more are not interested.... oh well.

[Matt Stage]

Count me in!

[pepeguitarra]

So far (March 24, 2019):

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald

[suti]

I'm going but I can only stay until noon or 1pm at the latest. Unfortunately, my son has a swim meet in the afternoon in Cerritos.

Suti Teeraniti

[pepeguitarra]

So far (April 1, 2019): ---updated----

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald
6. Suit Teeraniti
7. Mike Clark
8. joselsgil
9. Jeff T
10.Ken Wright
11.Jim Noel
12. Dan Dozer
13. James Michelson from San Diego (Maybe?)

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Add Mike Clark to the list as number 7.

[joselsgil]

Add my name to the list.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Up to 8. Bet we don't break 10. Prove me wrong somebody.

[Jeff T]

Hi Jim and Tri, I'll be number 9. Thanks for organizing.

[Jim Noel]

Ken Wright and I will put you over the goal.
Jim Noel

[Tri Tran]

Thank you all to spare some time to come to the event . I look forward to see you all next Sunday. BTW if you are in town please stop by my exhibition in collaboration with Hugo Zhang and Julayne Luu at:
Santa Ana Art Gallery Building
205 North Broadway. Santa Ana
Artist Opening night
Saturday 06, 2019
5 to 10PM
Jim F , Hugo and I will be there with our work.
Best,
TT

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[Jim Noel]

Sorry we can't make the exhibition. But we are Lucky that we are going to be able to make the Sunday gathering.
Jim

[Tri Tran]

I understand Jim. Take it easy and enjoy the weekend.

[Dan Dozer]

So far (March 29, 2019): ---updated----

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald
6. Suit Teeraniti
7. Mike Clark
8. joselsgil
9. Jeff T
10.Ken Wright
11.Jim Noel

OK - can confirm that I'll be there and maybe James Michelson from San Diego. A few of you might know him from the Per Joshua tree days.

Dan

[pepeguitarra]

Thank you all to spare some time to come to the event . I look forward to see you all next Sunday. BTW if you are in town please stop by my exhibition in collaboration with Hugo Zhang and Julayne Luu at:
Santa Ana Art Gallery Building
205 North Broadway. Santa Ana
Artist Opening night
Saturday 06, 2019
5 to 10PM
Jim F , Hugo and I will be there with our work.
Best,
TT
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Will you have some wine and cheese on Saturday? ;)

[pepeguitarra]

UPDATE AS OF April fools DAY!!

So far (April 1, 2019): ---updated----

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald
6. Suit Teeraniti
7. Mike Clark
8. joselsgil
9. Jeff T
10.Ken Wright
11.Jim Noel
12. Dan Dozer
13. James Michelson from San Diego (Maybe?)

[Tri Tran]

Will you have some wine and cheese on Saturday? ;)

I would love to but no alcohol allowed. Just cookies and soy milks :)

[pepeguitarra]

I will be there on Saturday, the exhibition looks promising.

[Hugo Zhang]

I think I will bring my 11x14 camera with its 810 back. I have 5 holders so that's 10 portraits. I am also going to bring my 5x7 as a backup so everyone will have a picture.

I need a vote for lenses:

I have 360mm, 420mm and 480mm Heliars and also a 19" Petzval (Voigtlander f/4.5, really swirly wide open and a 16" Dallmeyer 3A, much sharper lens than Voigtlander). Some other RR lenses are Goerz 480mm and 600mm f/6 lenses. I can also bring my 460mm Aero-Xenotar if you want to every facial hair you have there.

Let me know what lens you like for your portrait and if one negative if not enough ( you might blink and I might click my Packard shutter when you close your eyes), bring your own loaded 8x10 holder and take the exposed negative home. Develop and print them yourself.

[pepeguitarra]

I will bring 4 holders, that is 8 shots. Wow!! A portrait by the pros!!

[suti]

I think I will bring my 11x14 camera with its 810 back. I have 5 holders so that's 10 portraits. I am also going to bring my 5x7 as a backup so everyone will have a picture.

I need a vote for lenses:

I have 360mm, 420mm and 480mm Heliars and also a 19" Petzval (Voigtlander f/4.5, really swirly wide open and a 16" Dallmeyer 3A, much sharper lens than Voigtlander). Some other RR lenses are Goerz 480mm and 600mm f/6 lenses. I can also bring my 460mm Aero-Xenotar if you want to every facial hair you have there.

Let me know what lens you like for your portrait and if one negative if not enough ( you might blink and I might click my Packard shutter when you close your eyes), bring your own loaded 8x10 holder and take the exposed negative home. Develop and print them yourself.

I would love to see the Dallmeyer 3A in action.
Thanks!

[Tri Tran]

FYI: Please have your model release form and film holders loaded, I will have at least 2 models . Thank you.

[Jim Noel]

Are there, or will there be, directions from the entrance to the park? Perhaps directions to the park from both north and south would helpful.
Jim

[Tri Tran]

Are there, or will there be, directions from the entrance to the park? Perhaps directions to the park from both north and south would helpful.
Jim

5N exit Oso Parkway turn R. Go to the end about 5 miles then you will see the park entrance on the R. Follow the road then you will find the parking lot to your right. See you soon. TT

[Jim Noel]

Thanks Tri. See you there.
Jim

[pepeguitarra]

5N exit Oso Parkway turn R. Go to the end about 5 miles then you will see the park entrance on the R. Follow the road then you will find the parking lot to your right. See you soon. TT

I you don,t see the entrance (dirt kind of road with no sign), you will end up at the Coto de Caza gates (200 yards ahead). You can ask the guard and he will point out to you how to get there.

[gary892]

I wish I could make it but I have other obligations.
I will be there is spirit though.

189612

Gary

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I’ve landed in Orange County from Vancouver Washington. I brought several loose carbon prints for all to see. So if you have never seen a carbon print this will be a good time to see several.

[Hugo Zhang]

I have loaded up my holders and will bring some water and snacks for the party. Another two LF photographers Michael and Brett will join us as well.

[pepeguitarra]

UPDATE AS OF Friday, April 6!! The day before.....!

So far (April 6, 2019): ---updated----

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald
6. Suit Teeraniti
7. Mike Clark
8. joselsgil
9. Jeff T
10.Ken Wright
11.Jim Noel
12. Dan Dozer
13. James Michelson from San Diego (Maybe?)
14. Michael
15. Brett
16. Roberto Morfin

[Merg Ross]

Glad to see this finally came together. You all have the passion!

Best,
Merg

[Dan Dozer]

UPDATE AS OF Friday, April 5!!

So far (April 5, 2019): ---updated----

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald
6. Suit Teeraniti
7. Mike Clark
8. joselsgil
9. Jeff T
10.Ken Wright
11.Jim Noel
12. Dan Dozer
13. James Michelson from San Diego (Maybe?)
14. Michael
15. Brett

One more coming - Roberto Morfin. He's a friend of mine and a digital guy (very new to photography) but is very interested in seeing what all us old timers do.

[pepeguitarra]

Also, don't forget that tonight is the Tri Tran exhibition opening in Santa Ana, California.

Santa Ana Art Gallery Building
205 North Broadway. Santa Ana
Artist Opening night
Saturday 06, 2019
5 to 10PM


You will get to meet Jim F , Hugo and Try. I will be there. I personally would like to see their work, specially the carbon prints of Jim.

[Tri Tran]

it will be a fun and busy night so please come early .
Here are some candid shots last night of Jim and Julayne's work.
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Hope to see everyone at the gallery tonight.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

It was a fun night last night and I’m looking forward to viewing the work at the gallery. I’ll have the carbon prints on view as well. Looking forward to seeing some new faces.

[pepeguitarra]

Just a minor detail: Where do you park in order to get to the gallery? Santa Ana is kind of complicated because there is no parking in the buildings.

[Tri Tran]

Please park at the parking structure on 3rd and Broadway.

[FrancisF]

Please park at the parking structure on 3rd and Broadway.

Thanks for the preview shots..Look forward to lots more of the actual event. Thee is a lot of interest among those of us who can't make it. I am aiming for next year.

[pepeguitarra]

S U C C E SS ! ! ! ! MORE TO COME!! SOON!!

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[Hugo Zhang]

It was such a fun time to spend a few hours today with follow LF members, old and new friends. Talking and looking at the upside down images on the 8x10 ground glass and clicked the Packard shutter.

[Michael Clark]

Thomas Riley Park is a great place to meet up and use large format camera,s. Had a real good time there thanks Jim and Tri and Hugo and anyone else for setting this up.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

This was a wonderful event and very successful. Great company, models and several new friends. Looks like we will do this again next year. Next time I’ll drive down from Vancouver and bring my cameras. So nice for me to see my old and dear friends again. I’m sure Tri will post some images soon.

[Jeff T]

Hugo, thanks for bringing out the lenses. It was fun peeking at the the ground glass to see the quality of the swirly and butterly smooth bokeh of these lenses. Kinda like wine tasting without having to buy the wine bottle. We were so busy checking out the lenses and images on the ground glasses that we forgot the beautiful models were there. There was a Bi-quality, Heliar, TH Cook Portrait, Voigtlander Petzval, Kodak Portrait 305 and 405, Hermagis Eidoscope, and a few others. Thanks to Tri Tran for providing the models and food. Thanks to Jim Fitzgerald the carbon prints book. I am looking forward to the next meeting.

[Jim Noel]

This was a wonderful renewal of friendships. It is always so heartwarming to get together with photography friends and just hang out. So many of my friends are no longer with us, and time moves on there are fewer and fewer occasions like this, especially groups whose members are deeply immersed in film photography, and particularly ULF. I (we) ae indebted to Tri, Hugo and JimF. for bringing us together several years ago,and doing so once again. His trip from Vancouver WA clearly illustrates JIm's dedication to the group. It is he who first suggested yesterday that we meet again in 2020. With Ken's willingness to drive me there, and fate allowing me to continue to be on this earth,I plan to be there.
Jim

[suti]

It was a pleasure meeting everyone yesterday. I had a wonderful time getting to know and hanging out with you all. Thank you Tri, Hugo, Jim Fitzgerald, and Pepe for organizing this meet. I'm looking forward to next year meeting.
Suti

[pepeguitarra]

The Meet and Greet started the night before at the gallery in Santa Ana, California, where more than 300 people visited the gallery.

https://live.staticflickr.com/7862/40602888613_5436fc9a0d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24RWqcF)Carbon Print Guru Jim Fitzgerald (https://flic.kr/p/24RWqcF) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/7875/47568831881_ee46990850.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ftuGrP)ULF Portrait Guru & Chamonix USA Distributor Hugo Zhang (https://flic.kr/p/2ftuGrP) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

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[Jim Fitzgerald]

This was a wonderful renewal of friendships. It is always so heartwarming to get together with photography friends and just hang out. So many of my friends are no longer with us, and time moves on there are fewer and fewer occasions like this, especially groups whose members are deeply immersed in film photography, and particularly ULF. I (we) ae indebted to Tri, Hugo and JimF. for bringing us together several years ago,and doing so once again. His trip from Vancouver WA clearly illustrates JIm's dedication to the group. It is he who first suggested yesterday that we meet again in 2020. With Ken's willingness to drive me there, and fate allowing me to continue to be on this earth,I plan to be there.
Jim

I want to say a special thanks to Jim and Ken. Two of the finest friends I could ever have. The wealth of knowledge that these two have is amazing. I did not bring any cameras at all because I flew in but it was such a great time. One can learn so much from talking to and watching these dedicated artists work. I hope that I can be like Jim Noel when I am ninety years old and carry my 5x12 camera and tripod over my shoulder! We will get this together next year as well. So many to thank. Great weather, great friends. Join us all next year!

[Tri Tran]

Thanks everyone for coming out to our 7th annual Large Format Photography Meeting. Seeing everyone was awesome, and I really enjoyed all the memories we made. Thanks to those who contributed with food, drinks, and refreshments. It was a wonderful day, and I'm looking forward to meeting new members and seeing familiar faces in the future. Here are some photos for your enjoyment.

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https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/haok7I.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pohaok7Ij)

[Tri Tran]

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/zFjqZ9.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plzFjqZ9j)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/U5RdnS.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plU5RdnSj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/XOMg1e.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poXOMg1ej)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/etCKtg.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnetCKtgj)

[Tri Tran]

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/pgOZbt.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plpgOZbtj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/2YGv0l.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl2YGv0lj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/H3r1UT.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poH3r1UTj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/vFjaa7.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnvFjaa7j)

[Tri Tran]

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/juLB8d.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pojuLB8dj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/LgCXWT.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poLgCXWTj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/GtRTnX.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnGtRTnXj)

[Tri Tran]

My first two .

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/RW45NY.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnRW45NYj)

[Tri Tran]

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/p1jaiJ.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plp1jaiJj)

[pepeguitarra]

I did enjoy the meet and great, which I was waiting with grand expectation. I had the opportunity to put the faces to the names or nicknames and was very impressed by the humbleness and character of everyone. I felt like I have known everybody for ever. Great camaraderie, I am very proud to be part of this group. I had the opportunity to meet and discuss with Jim Fitzgerald, a photographer and a colleague woodworker, and a person that has no problem explaining what he does, and how he does it. Carbon printing is on my list to do next. Shooting besides Jim Noel was a privilege, by looking and following him, I was able to learn a very important lesson: You need not to walk a mile on a trail to try to find things to shoot. He walked several yards and found things, compositions, and anything else to shoot. Thank you Jim, Jim, Tri, Hugo, Jose, Suti, Frank, and so many others whose names I can't remember now.

Here are some of the shots I took:

https://live.staticflickr.com/7894/47516685562_2406f0d58e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2foTram)jpg-RileyPark1-Arista100Rodinal (https://flic.kr/p/2foTram) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/7895/32627111667_a38d6bf092.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RH9tA4)Another Fallen Tree (https://flic.kr/p/RH9tA4) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/7870/47516690142_bdb3d9a2a7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2foTswj)jpg-RileyPark3-Arista100Rodinal (https://flic.kr/p/2foTswj) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/7907/47516687612_55290af3fa.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2foTrLG)jpg-RileyPark4-Arista100Rodinal (https://flic.kr/p/2foTrLG) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

[pepeguitarra]

Here are couple of more shots I took, and the portrait taken by Hugo Zhang on his 16x20 Chamonix:

https://live.staticflickr.com/7905/32627112987_743f587afc.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RH9tYP)jpg-RileyModel1-Arista100Rodinal (https://flic.kr/p/RH9tYP) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/7866/32627113497_1d2606c4bd.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RH9u8B)jpg-RileyModel2-Arista100Rodinal (https://flic.kr/p/RH9u8B) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/7856/47516684862_76663c2f13.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2foTqXh)Tio Pepe by Hugo Zhang (https://flic.kr/p/2foTqXh) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

[Tri Tran]

Good work Pepeguitarra. Hope you enjoy the greet and meet. Thanks for the coffee and donuts :)

[pepeguitarra]

Tri, thanks for the organization and the recruiting of so many followers of yours. The meeting was a success, the group definitely had a lot of great photographers.

[Tri Tran]

Tri, thanks for the organization and the recruiting of so many followers of yours. The meeting was a success, the group definitely had a lot of great photographers.

Thanks. Look forward for next year event . It will be a lot of fun.
Can't wait to see some other shots.

[Andrew O'Neill]

Maybe I'll make the trip all the way down there after I retire... in 5 years!

[pepeguitarra]

OK. We will be here waiting for you.

[Tri Tran]

My #3

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/921/7rgw02.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pl7rgw02j)

[Andrew O'Neill]

OK. We will be here waiting for you.


I've marked it on my calendar!

[Hugo Zhang]

Pictures time.

[Hugo Zhang]

A few more.

[Hugo Zhang]

Another.

[Hugo Zhang]

Last one.

[Tri Tran]

What a productive day. Bravo.

[pepeguitarra]

Hugo, the 4th photo you posted shows a whirlwind around the model, can you tell us about that lens? Once, I had a Trioplan lens and sent it for cleaning, when it came back, I got the same effect. I was so happy about it. Finally, I sent it again few years later for cleaning to another person. The new person told me that one of the elements was place inverted, he fixed, and I lost the whirlwind effect. ;(

[Hugo Zhang]

Jose, I used a 19" f/4 Voigtlander Petzval lens made in 1870-1871 for that image. This early lens has crazy swirls unlike other Petzval lenses I have. I checked the lens elements and they are in right order. The least sharp lens I own and I have to use its very center to put my subject. The sharpest lens is the 3rd photo, a 460mm Aero-Xenotar f/4.5 lens.

[pepeguitarra]

Another shot:
https://live.staticflickr.com/7844/40637695583_31d6a70665_n.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24V1P6R)LFFMember (https://flic.kr/p/24V1P6R) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

[pepeguitarra]

Well, I guess the best for last. Here is another shot I took with my Century 8x10 on X-Ray film. The subject is actually looking at Hugo, who is taking his portrait. I was just on the side trying to shoot too. The model is Jim Noel. He is a great model, this was a one-second exposure and he did not move.
https://live.staticflickr.com/7830/46879969534_6d926e9c93_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eqC6EN)JimNoel (https://flic.kr/p/2eqC6EN) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

Very good!

and very good to see Jim Noel!

[Tri Tran]

Very nice portrait of Jim. Good work Jose

[suti]

Thank you, Tri, Hugo, and Jose, for the pictures.

[Tri Tran]

A pleasure to meet you and all new faces. Hope to see you guys next year.

[Jan Pietrzak]

Mister Jim Noel...an old and very dear friend of some 30 plus years...and one of the best/greatest resources you will ever find...great image...jan

[Jim Noel]

Mister Jim Noel...an old and very dear friend of some 30 plus years...and one of the best/greatest resources you will ever find...great image...jan

Thanks Jan. Hope you and yours are doing well.
Jim

[Dan Dozer]

Here are a couple that I did - mother and daughter in Platinum/palladium.

Dan

190664190665

[pepeguitarra]

Here are a couple that I did - mother and daughter in Platinum/palladium.

Dan

190664190665

Excellent! I love the bokeh. Is that the meniscus lens? or which one is it?

[Dan Dozer]

Yes, this is half of a 1940's era Petzval projection lens used as a meniscus. I love this little meniscus lens for portrait type of work as it gives a lot of coverage and works great for 8 x 10 work.

[Ramanand]

A pleasure to meet you and all new faces. Hope to see you guys next year.

Have been living in Orange County for two decades but found out about this only today.
Would love to join the next time around.

Ramanand

[pepeguitarra]

Have been living in Orange County for two decades but found out about this only today.
Would love to join the next time around.

Ramanand

Well, we can organize another meet up for those who missed it. BTW, Orange County is the size of the Country of El Salvador, so it is a little big for things to spread. However, you would have not noticed it because you just joined the LFF.

[Ramanand]

Thanks ....
It is just that I never realized that there was a need to have a seprate registration for the LFF.
You can see some of my contributions on the main website from back in the early 90's.
I even met QT over coffee and got him to autograph my own copy of his wonderful book....

[pepeguitarra]

I am a little bit lost here. Can anyone explain what the main website is? I only know this Forum.

[joselsgil]

I am a little bit lost here. Can anyone explain what the main website is? I only know this Forum.

https://www.largeformatphotography.info

Click on the link

Jose

[pepeguitarra]

Thanks, Jose. I was not aware of double registration. I just signed up once and started reading everything. Well, someone else to keep in mind for next March, 2020. I don't even know who QT is.

[Tri Tran]

Have been living in Orange County for two decades but found out about this only today.
Would love to join the next time around.

Ramanand
So sorry that you missed it. Will keep you posted next time . Best way is to friend me on FB. Best

[Tri Tran]

Here are a couple that I did - mother and daughter in Platinum/palladium.

Dan

190664190665

Good Job Dan. I will forward to them on your behalf. Thanks.

[Roger Thoms]

Thanks, Jose. I was not aware of double registration. I just signed up once and started reading everything. Well, someone else to keep in mind for next March, 2020. I don't even know who QT is.

Here’s a link to QT's website off the LF homepage. https://www.terragalleria.com/, he’s the founder of this forum btw.

Roger

[pepeguitarra]

Here’s a link to QT's website off the LF homepage. https://www.terragalleria.com/, he’s the founder of this forum btw.

Roger
Thank you Roger. I should be fined! The introduction paragraph was the first thing I read, and it includes QT's name. Shame on me. Well, live and learn. QT is a prolific photographer with a large body of work.

[Dan Dozer]

Good Job Dan. I will forward to them on your behalf. Thanks.

I only wish that my cheap scanner did a better job scanning platinum prints. They look much better in real life.

[dave4242]

Sorry I missed it!