post your trees!

[kevinjp]

First attempt at shooting and developing 4x5 color film. Toyo 45AII, Fujinon CM-W 150mm, Kodak Ektar 100 developed using the CineStill C-41 kit.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51624779402_3503cfb7ec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mDUuku)

Birch and Maple (https://flic.kr/p/2mDUuku) by Kevin Pihlaja (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinpihlajaphotography/), on Flickr

[ajmiller]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51631448973_2d5099a58b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mEuEY6)Rock House Wood #2 (https://flic.kr/p/2mEuEY6) by Anthony Miller (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ajmillerphoto/), on Flickr

Bender 8x10; 450mm Liesegang brass lens; Foma 100; Contact print on Ilford MGRC;

[Ben Calwell]

First attempt at shooting and developing 4x5 color film. Toyo 45AII, Fujinon CM-W 150mm, Kodak Ektar 100 developed using the CineStill C-41 kit.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51624779402_3503cfb7ec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mDUuku)

Birch and Maple (https://flic.kr/p/2mDUuku) by Kevin Pihlaja (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinpihlajaphotography/), on Flickr



Lovely!

[kevinjp]

Thanks Ben!

[otto.f]

First attempt at shooting and developing 4x5 color film. Toyo 45AII, Fujinon CM-W 150mm, Kodak Ektar 100 developed using the CineStill C-41 kit.


I like this one too. The details between yellow and green in the left tree and in the grass struck me and you somehow see that you developed it yourself/at home and that’s a positive thing, it conveys something artisan. If this this is your first attempt, don’t change anything :)

[andreios]

One from the Carpathians... It was a love at first sight, had to take a picture despite the oncoming storm (and thus the obvious gusts of wind)...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51633870657_d6730751a6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mEH5Rg)
Before the storm (https://flic.kr/p/2mEH5Rg) by Andrej (https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreios/), on Flickr

4x5 fomapan 100 negative, lith print on Fomatone 131.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49636260316_78c71a4ea4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iCbNTE)Makina II FP4+ Apples Blossoms Back Yard (https://flic.kr/p/2iCbNTE) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Handheld Plaubel Makina II 100mm F2.9 Anticomar Apple tree back yard FP4+ replenished ADOX Borax developer

Looking through this camera is like transporting back to the 1930's. It's very relaxing and contemplative to photograph with it. Plaubel used to say "World's Smallest Large Format Camera". Which makes it great for hand holding. :smile: Getting it to function properly as designed is worth all the -struggles-.

[kevinjp]

I like this one too. The details between yellow and green in the left tree and in the grass struck me and you somehow see that you developed it yourself/at home and that’s a positive thing, it conveys something artisan. If this this is your first attempt, don’t change anything :)

Thanks otto.

[RenoAmiens]

Intrepid MK4
fujinon 180 nsw
fomapan 100
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51645867384_c144d6a9e8_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mFLz4o)_DSF8053 (https://flic.kr/p/2mFLz4o) by renaud henry (https://www.flickr.com/photos/renohenry/), sur Flickr

[andreios]

A year ago (or is it two already?), on a local hill...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51650404746_9a77f9bf6c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGaPRL)
Pleš (https://flic.kr/p/2mGaPRL) by Andrej (https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreios/), on Flickr
4x5, printed on Adox MCC 110, Se toned

[Ulophot]

Lovely.

[lassethomas]

A year ago (or is it two already?), on a local hill...



Very nice!

[Easton Soule]

Redwoods
canham 4x5
schneider 150mm
tmax100 in xtol 1:1
220918

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 9/300, Velvia 50.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51652818571_f73e82975a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGocpr)--- (https://flic.kr/p/2mGocpr) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[esearing]

Nice light on all the trees on this page.

[Andrea Gazzoni]

A year ago (or is it two already?), on a local hill...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51650404746_9a77f9bf6c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGaPRL)
Pleš (https://flic.kr/p/2mGaPRL) by Andrej (https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreios/), on Flickr
4x5, printed on Adox MCC 110, Se toned

Congrats Andrej, it's outstanding! The fiber print must be a joy to look at.

[takpro]

Beautiful.


A year ago (or is it two already?), on a local hill...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51650404746_9a77f9bf6c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGaPRL)
Pleš (https://flic.kr/p/2mGaPRL) by Andrej (https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreios/), on Flickr
4x5, printed on Adox MCC 110, Se toned

[jnantz]

4 step process
from the little island of departed spirits

[4erepazzi]

120mm Apo-Symmar
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51608936409_7155080211_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mCvhLr)068_4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/2mCvhLr) by Vladimir Borisov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143304235@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51634172332_391f058a21_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mEJCwy)082_4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/2mEJCwy) by Vladimir Borisov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143304235@N07/), on Flickr

Dagor 168mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51658421070_caac326d7d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGSUQf)092_4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/2mGSUQf) by Vladimir Borisov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143304235@N07/), on Flickr

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 9/300, Velvia 50

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51659507003_0f5b1f2d4c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGYtDe)Turning Maple (https://flic.kr/p/2mGYtDe) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[Gabe]

120mm Apo-Symmar
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51608936409_7155080211_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mCvhLr)068_4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/2mCvhLr) by Vladimir Borisov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143304235@N07/), on Flickr

Love this one.

[andreios]

Thanks everyone for your kind words...
Here are some more trees:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660334524_aa223125ae_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mH3HCQ)
ὁμίχλη (https://flic.kr/p/2mH3HCQ) by Andrej (https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreios/), on Flickr

4x5 Bergger 400 in my trusty Toyo Metal Field, 250mm Fujinon
Lith print on some rather old Agfa Record Rapid, sulfide/selenium toning

[Ulophot]

Andreois, the subtlety your compositional eye is remarkable. A pleasure.

[otto.f]

@ 4erepazzi: Wow! That first one!!

[lassethomas]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51608936409_7155080211_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mCvhLr)068_4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/2mCvhLr) by Vladimir Borisov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143304235@N07/), on Flickr


Brilliant. Love this one very much

[Ben Calwell]

Thanks everyone for your kind words...
Here are some more trees:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51660334524_aa223125ae_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mH3HCQ)
ὁμίχλη (https://flic.kr/p/2mH3HCQ) by Andrej (https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreios/), on Flickr

4x5 Bergger 400 in my trusty Toyo Metal Field, 250mm Fujinon
Lith print on some rather old Agfa Record Rapid, sulfide/selenium toning


That is a beauty! Well dome

[4erepazzi]

@ 4erepazzi: Wow! That first one!!

Brilliant. Love this one very much
Thank you!

[andreios]

Andreois, the subtlety your compositional eye is remarkable. A pleasure.


That is a beauty! Well dome

Philip, Ben, thank you indeed!

Here is another old friend of mine:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51668986395_e819b83425_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mHP4x2)
Old Giant (https://flic.kr/p/2mHP4x2) by Andrej (https://www.flickr.com/photos/andreios/), on Flickr

Tachihara 8x10 with 19 in Red Dot Artar
Fomapan 200 in Pyrocat HD
Kallitype on Bergger Cot 320, palladium toned

[Kerey]

First post since 2012, and I haven't been truly active in LF photography since 2006. Nostalgia brought me back to these forums this morning, and I'm thrilled to see so much sustained activity here and interest in LF generally. Beautiful work!

https://kerey.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3611884379-5.jpg

Cambo 45N
Rodenstock APO-Sironar N 210mm/5.6
(probably) Fuji Velvia 50

Sadly, a wildfire (human start) consumed this tree and portions of the surrounding forest in 2020. I need to return to the site and see if any resprouting has occurred.

[Brad Cloven]

https://d1ro734fq21xhf.cloudfront.net/attachments/2021/11/1673456_6444a45b77128e83dfd734c51952c3a0.jpg

Nagaoka Seisakusho 4x5 as "Calumet Woodfield", Rodenstock Sironar N 150mm f/5.6, Provia 100F, NCPS, Epson V800.

[Brad Cloven]

Same tree, Winter. FP4+.

https://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18650023-orig.jpg

[newtorf]

Fallen tree on Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park, 11/26/21. Intrepid 4x5 camera, Nikkor 210mm lens, Arista Edu Ultra (Fomapan) 400 at 200, HC-110 1:100 70f 60min.

http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51721028306_4a9e4df628_k.jpg

[bobpin]

Beijing trees

Ebony SW810 camera
Zeiss Apo 420mm f12 lens
Ilford 320 810 splitted to 410x2
Processed with 510-pyro developer

222316

[rrunnertexas]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51789133904_ef4bb6dccf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mUqRcN)Korona Aspens In Woods (https://flic.kr/p/2mUqRcN) by rrunnertexas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18736302@N03/), on Flickr

Korona 8x10 Wollensak wide angle lens - Colorado Aspens

[Ulophot]

What marvelous sense of light!

[lazyhusky]

Jacaranda tree, Queensland Australia, 2021
Fujinon NSW 90mm | 4x5 Fujichrome Provia 100F

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51795143787_6783cc4174_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mUXDJt)Jacaranda, 2021 (https://flic.kr/p/2mUXDJt) by Zhan Teh (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zhanteh/), on Flickr

[Bill Poole]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-BpMq8wd/0/c88b6afa/X3/i-BpMq8wd-X3.jpg (https://www.poolephotography.com/Storage/4-5-star-jpgs-2021/n-sDhxtB/i-BpMq8wd/A)

Monterey Cypress, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach, CA

Chamonix 45H-1
Sironar N 150
HP5
HC110

[Ulophot]

Bill, that's a fine handling of a scene challenging in a number of ways. Well seen and well done!

[Bill Poole]

Thanks, Phillip - appreciated.

[drarmament]

224302

Joshua Tree
Provia 100

[jp]

Could have done better with focus, but I still like it...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51891665599_eb808a280d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n4umiD)
img202112036 (https://flic.kr/p/2n4umiD) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

This turned out better.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51891327656_d683f76d6b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n4sBR3)
img202112037 (https://flic.kr/p/2n4sBR3) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Just some woods scenes in my neighborhood. speed graphic with aero ektar, 4x5 FP4+ in pyrocat hdc.

[newtorf]

Charmonix 45N-2, Nikkor 210mm f/5.6 lens, Fomapan 200, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51876947035_1f589348b4_o.jpg

[newtorf]

Intrepid 4x5, Nikkor 210mm f/5.6 lens, Fomapan 200, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51854589476_7b283851b3_o.jpg

[Ulophot]

Newtorf, this last one is very fine.

[newtorf]

Thank you, sir! I wish there were more clouds in the sky in that evening!


Newtorf, this last one is very fine.

[newtorf]

Hail Trump! Chamonix 45N-2 Camera, Caltar 150mm f/5.6 lens, Kodak TXP 320 expired in 2004, Kodak HC-110 developer.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51897542227_f15f9ccb8c_o.jpg

[Gary Beasley]

We are Groot!

[Ulophot]

Not sure about the title, but the image is delightful!

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51896618167_66317a5316_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n4VJwK)2022-02-2 Foma200 in РС 1+47 5б5 min Китаево006-01 web 960x764 (https://flic.kr/p/2n4VJwK) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Ukraine. 2022-02-20
Forest geometry.
Wista SP 4x5
Symmar 135/5.6@22
Kodak 320TX
Kodak HC110 1+47

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51897627273_dfc18faa8a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n51Uv8)2022-02-2 Foma200 in РС 1+47 5б5 min Китаево002-01 Forest 40 Rawarm 3 web 764x960 (https://flic.kr/p/2n51Uv8) byKitayevo, Kiev, Ukraine
Wista SP 4x5
Heliar 210/4.5
Fomapan 200
Kodak HC110 Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr

[newtorf]

A young oak tree by a lake. Chamonix 45N-2 camera, Schneider 90mm f/8 lens, Kodak TXP 320 film expired in 2004, Kodak HC-110 developer.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51899603006_521809e925_o.jpg

[Joe O'Hara]

I checked out your website, Jingmin, after seeing this and other postings of yours. I like the sensitivity you show for the subject, and look forward to seeing more.

[newtorf]

Thank you, Joe. Appreciate your feedback! :)


I checked out your website, Jingmin, after seeing this and other postings of yours. I like the sensitivity you show for the subject, and look forward to seeing more.

[FrancisR]

Woodyman 4x5, Fujinon 150 mm, Fomapan 200.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51902252279_71409daebc_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n5qBmB)[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n5qBmB]

[FrancisR]

A closer view

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51905451896_d174aeeabd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n5H1uq)[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n5H1uq]

[mike rosenlof]

225215

Tree Tunnel, Puna Coast, Hawaii
Canham wood 4x5, Ilford FP4, Nikkor-W 180mm

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/sheet0401-1.jpg

Nacka Nature Reserve outside Stockholm, Sweden

Will Travel XL 47 camera, Super Angulon 47 XL, FP4+ @ f/22 & 4 sec

[John Layton]

Yuriy...that is such a wonderful, peaceful image - and then I looked at the date. My heart goes out to you and your country. Please stay well.

[Bernice Loui]

226246
Moon rise. Made during the mid 1990's.
5x7 Sinar C.


Bernice

[newtorf]

Chamonix 4x5 N-2, Kodak Tmax 100 expired in 2008, Kodak HC-110 developer.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52029880518_155d2e003f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ngGJMu)Pine Tree and Snow (https://flic.kr/p/2ngGJMu) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[otto.f]

Chamonix 4x5 N-2, Kodak Tmax 100 expired in 2008, Kodak HC-110 developer.


Great image, unique shot and craftmanship (I never got my Tmax healthy coming out of my HC110), great tonal scale here.

[nitroplait]

Charmonix 45N-2, Nikkor 210mm f/5.6 lens, Fomapan 200, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51876947035_1f589348b4_o.jpg
One of many great pictures newtorf!
I notice this particular one is on Fomapan 200 in HC110.
I have two boxes of that film which I am about to embark on, and was wondering if you mind sharing how you rate it and what dilution/time/temp you use?

Best,
Niels

[Ben Calwell]

Chamonix 4x5 N-2, Kodak Tmax 100 expired in 2008, Kodak HC-110 developer.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52029880518_155d2e003f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ngGJMu)Pine Tree and Snow (https://flic.kr/p/2ngGJMu) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr





That’s beautiful!

[Tin Can]

Like!


Chamonix 4x5 N-2, Kodak Tmax 100 expired in 2008, Kodak HC-110 developer.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52029880518_155d2e003f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ngGJMu)Pine Tree and Snow (https://flic.kr/p/2ngGJMu) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[newtorf]

Thanks! I am in love with TMAX 100!


Great image, unique shot and craftmanship (I never got my Tmax healthy coming out of my HC110), great tonal scale here.

[newtorf]

Thanks, Niels! I rated Fomapan 200 at 100. My HC110 formula is 1:100Dil 70F 60min. It's the same for any emulsions, Fomapan 200/400, Plus-X, TMAX 100, TXP 320, HP5, FP4, all used the same formula. :)


One of many great pictures newtorf!
I notice this particular one is on Fomapan 200 in HC110.
I have two boxes of that film which I am about to embark on, and was wondering if you mind sharing how you rate it and what dilution/time/temp you use?

Best,
Niels

[newtorf]

Thanks, Ben! Happy shooting!


That’s beautiful!

[newtorf]

Thanks, Tin!


Like!

[nitroplait]

Thanks, Niels! I rated Fomapan 200 at 100. My HC110 formula is 1:100Dil 70F 60min. It's the same for any emulsions, Fomapan 200/400, Plus-X, TMAX 100, TXP 320, HP5, FP4, all used the same formula. :)
Thanks newtorf - much appreciated!

[PatrickMarq]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52037379646_76183d2559_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1650" alt="20906-flickr"

[CreationBear]

Really nice work, Patrick--I especially like the out-of-focus areas in both corners; it might be worth exploring toning options to exploit both the foreground and background.

[PatrickMarq]

Really nice work, Patrick--I especially like the out-of-focus areas in both corners; it might be worth exploring toning options to exploit both the foreground and background.
Thank you. I was quite low on the ground for this image.

[kazehai]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52042730999_7709068580_k.jpg

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University


Chamonix 45F-2
Schneider-Kreuznach Super Angulon 90mm f8
Fomapan 100

I have a lot of trouble with wide lenses like this one.

[Ulophot]

Well seen, kazehai.

[otto.f]

I have a lot of trouble with wide lenses like this one.

Which cannot be seen here, very nice work!

[Bill Poole]

Monterey Cypress, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach, CA.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50940337582_04e5af57c3_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kBqxCs)Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2kBqxCs) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

Winter 2021
Canham DLC
Sironar 150 N
HP5 / HC110 E

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52042739872_6817ed5518_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nhQDqu)Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2nhQDqu) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

Winter 2022
Chamonix 45-H1
Aus Jena Tessar 210
Yellow filter
HP5 / HC110 E

[newtorf]

Kodak TMAX 100 4x5 expired in 2008, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52043832956_b95385601a_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nhWfmL)Oak trees on hill (https://flic.kr/p/2nhWfmL) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[kazehai]

226997

More blooms. Full size @ Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/190655768@N07/52046368083/)


Chamonix 45F-2
Schneider-Kreuznach Symmar-S 135mm f/5.6
CatLABS X

Thanks Philip and Otto for your kind words on my last photo.

[MultiFormat Shooter]

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve by William Poole, on Flickr

Winter 2022
Chamonix 45-H1
Aus Jena Tessar 210
Yellow filter
HP5 / HC110 E

A classic image, with a lovely tonal range and textures. Truly beautiful!

[Bill Poole]

Thanks, Multiformat Shooter -- glad you like.

[newtorf]

Spring blossom, Kodak Plus-X 4x5 film expired in 1980, HC-110

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52049580320_77d0cc89c8_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nirGRf)Spring Blossom (https://flic.kr/p/2nirGRf) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[newtorf]

Young tree trunk against a wall, Kodak Plus-X 4x5 film expired in 1980, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52050488195_46dbcc79e2_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2niwmJg)Young tree trunks against a wall (https://flic.kr/p/2niwmJg) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[Ulophot]

I continue to enjoy your work, newtorf.

[newtorf]

Thank you, Philip!


I continue to enjoy your work, newtorf.

[Richard Wasserman]

From an ongoing project titled On The Edge an exploration of the periphery of O'Hare Airport in Chicago

[Deyoung]

From an ongoing project titled On The Edge an exploration of the periphery of O'Hare Airport in Chicago

This is great! Love the "face" in the image. Reminds me of Ernie from Seasme Street.

[darr]

https://cameraartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sunburst-1500.jpg

[ Harman Titan 4x5" - HP5+ - Rodinal 1:25 @ 66° F @ 8 min ]

[Richard Wasserman]

This is great! Love the "face" in the image. Reminds me of Ernie from Seasme Street.

Thanks so much!

[Jody_S]

From an ongoing project titled On The Edge an exploration of the periphery of O'Hare Airport in Chicago

Love it.

[Richard Wasserman]

Love it.

Thanks Jody!

[Bill Poole]

Very impressionistic. I like.



https://cameraartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sunburst-1500.jpg

[ Harman Titan 4x5" - HP5+ - Rodinal 1:25 @ 66° F @ 8 min ]

[Tin Can]

Very impressionistic. I like.

Agree

Very good!

[Tin Can]

Golly, I really like that image!

Today I got this box pinhole https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/151567-REG/Santa_Barbara_SWA2B_4_x_5_Pinhole.html

Sun on Sunday!






https://cameraartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sunburst-1500.jpg

[ Harman Titan 4x5" - HP5+ - Rodinal 1:25 @ 66° F @ 8 min ]

[Corran]

I agree, I'm really digging the flaring from the pinhole and feel of the image.

[Roger Thoms]

From an ongoing project titled On The Edge an exploration of the periphery of O'Hare Airport in Chicago

Nice one Richard, makes me smile!

Roger

[darr]

Very impressionistic. I like.

Thank you Bill.
One of the things I like about pinhole is how it can render something interesting sometimes.

Kind regards,
Darr

[darr]

Golly, I really like that image!

Today I got this box pinhole https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/151567-REG/Santa_Barbara_SWA2B_4_x_5_Pinhole.html

Sun on Sunday!

Thank you Tin Can!
Have fun with your pinhole. For me, it can be so liberating to shoot without all the fuss.

Best to you,
Darr

[darr]

I agree, I'm really digging the flaring from the pinhole and feel of the image.

Hey Bryan,
Pinhole can be fun for sure. Lightest camera I own! :)
Hope you are doing well.

Kind regards,
Darr

[Richard Wasserman]

Nice one Richard, makes me smile!

Roger

Thanks Roger!

[Bill Poole]

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach, CA

On weekends, this fallen old giant is a big attraction for kids and families. On a recent Tuesday, I had it to myself.

Chamonix 45-H1
HP5+
HC110 E

Image 1: 90mm SA
Image 2: 150mm Sironar N.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52056184507_59cc322311_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nj2y3x)Fitgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2nj2y3x) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52057717565_70e0ee74a8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2njapLz)Fitgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2njapLz) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

[darr]

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach, CA

On weekends, this fallen old giant is a big attraction for kids and families. On a recent Tuesday, I had it to myself.

Chamonix 45-H1
HP5+
HC110 E

Image 1: 90mm SA
Image 2: 150mm Sironar N.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52056184507_59cc322311_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nj2y3x)Fitgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2nj2y3x) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52057717565_70e0ee74a8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2njapLz)Fitgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2njapLz) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

Nice!
Especially nice to have it all to yourself. :)

[Serge S]

Like the energy of this image



https://cameraartist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sunburst-1500.jpg

[ Harman Titan 4x5" - HP5+ - Rodinal 1:25 @ 66° F @ 8 min ]

[Heroique]

Image 2: 150mm Sironar N.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52057717565_70e0ee74a8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2njapLz)Fitgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2njapLz) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

A pleasing wooden frame around the background tree.

On second glance, looks like the classic 2:3 aspect ratio. :cool:

This place looks like a paradise for kid climbers.

[darr]

Like the energy of this image

Thank you Serge!

[Bill Poole]

Thanks, darr and Heronique. And thanks for noticing the framing on image 2, Heronique--very much deliberate.

[slavatokar]

wista rittreck, adox chs 100 13x18cm:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52073552099_5120fb6e59_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nkyyPM)0463 (https://flic.kr/p/2nkyyPM) by Вячеслав Филатов (https://www.flickr.com/photos/115618176@N08/), on Flickr

[Rick A]

Black Maple
8x10 EDU Ultra 100/PMK
Fujinon W 250/6.3
1sec@f16
print: Fomaspeed v-312/LPD
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52101310990_f73d199c12_c_d.jpg

[Bill Poole]

Old apple tree, much punctured by woodpeckers and occasionally photographed by this visitor from San Francisco while staying at a nearby vacation rental.

Fall 2019
Converted Polaroid (by Alpenhaus), 150mm Fuji f5.6
HP5+
HC110

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52101802543_41ce12a182_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2no4mGp)Ferndale Apple Tree (https://flic.kr/p/2no4mGp) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

Spring 2022 (last week)
Chamonix 45-H1, 210 Aus Jena Tessar
HP5+
HC110

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52101802723_328cdf4279_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2no4mKv)Bluff House Garden (https://flic.kr/p/2no4mKv) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

[FrancisR]

Fomapan 200
HC-110

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52105129223_17552f359a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nompAX)

[Martin Aislabie]

227841

Poplars - Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

HP5 5x4 + ID11 (1+1) - 7 Stops
MG Cooltone RC + MG Dev

[Ulophot]

Martin, I like your composition; the trees are quite animated.

[FrancisR]

Fomapan 200 in HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52130331425_3ef3cf6ef3_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nqzzkF)

[CreationBear]

Fomapan 200 in HC-110.


Wonderful photo, Francis--here in the American South, the Ips Beetle is our most common engraver beetle...spruce bark engraver in this case, I suppose? At any rate, I very much appreciate the portrait orientation and tight framing here.

[FrancisR]

Wonderful photo, Francis--here in the American South, the Ips Beetle is our most common engraver beetle...spruce bark engraver in this case, I suppose? At any rate, I very much appreciate the portrait orientation and tight framing here.

Thanks for your kind comment!
Yes it is the Ips typographus beetle. Here in eastern France Ips bettle can also be a big issue, especially in spruce plantations of the Jura massif, although at low density it only invades weak or dead trees.

[FrancisR]

Fomapan in HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52132230021_7b1163dc7b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nqKiJ6)

[Rory_5244]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52117742897_9a4357ec00_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2npt4d6)New Forest (https://flic.kr/p/2npt4d6)

Been awhile. Intrepid 8x10 Mk II, Nikkor 240mm f5.6, Kodak Tri-X Pan film.

[otto.f]

Been awhile. Intrepid 8x10 Mk II, Nikkor 240mm f5.6, Kodak Tri-X Pan film.

Great!

[mono]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52117742897_9a4357ec00_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2npt4d6)New Forest (https://flic.kr/p/2npt4d6)

Been awhile. Intrepid 8x10 Mk II, Nikkor 240mm f5.6, Kodak Tri-X Pan film.

Wonderful!
I like this one.

[Rory_5244]

Thanks much!

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 9/300, Velvia 50.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52156098958_4a64e59df3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nsRD8u)--- (https://flic.kr/p/2nsRD8u) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[4erepazzi]

Linhof MT
Fomapan 200
Pyrocat HDC

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52142650821_4a5c26d245_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nrEHt4)0307_4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/2nrEHt4) by Vladimir Borisov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143304235@N07/), on Flickr

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Schneider-Kreuznach Apo-Symmar L 5.6/210, Provia 100F.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52157289802_007ba74f04_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nsXK8h)Renewal (https://flic.kr/p/2nsXK8h) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Schneider-Kreuznach Apo-Symmar L 5.6/210, Ektar 100.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52172794320_d8b77c8072_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nukd5y)Lambent Beech (https://flic.kr/p/2nukd5y) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[h2oman]

That's really nice, Gabe! Can you tone down that hot spot in the upper right a little? I think that would help some.

[Gabe]

That's really nice, Gabe! Can you tone down that hot spot in the upper right a little? I think that would help some.

Many thanks for the kind words and constructive thoughts. On reflection I think you were correct. I have made a subtle alteration to that region and replaced the original upload.

[Bill Poole]

I've photographed this Monterey cypress four or five times, but this is the first time the fog has stuck around until mid-morning to soften the background.

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach, California

Chamonix 45H-1
Sironar N 150
HP5+
HC110 E

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52176076464_9fbeb30192_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nuC2Kf)Fitgerald Marine Reserve (https://flic.kr/p/2nuC2Kf) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

[Corran]

Hoh Rainforest
Shen-Hao 4x5 / Schneider 58mm XL

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FTzVdlphimQt7icrRqWX7VanZm23PRPxvHb4s7O5P1fJex5PAiPqPLsxdHBxGx_k8eDI1sAd9LIjYhVnViJhj_5kH8W75I5u9RP9691PiO9vdUE8zZwWk_c46LStyFLDazJPqjRdvL6QK_vqPMKI0gwXv-YavE99wbYDGyu3S-ajWCXR4L2psn3C/s750/juneru-9766s.jpg

[Ulophot]

Nicely done Bill.

[Martin Aislabie]

Hoh Rainforest
Shen-Hao 4x5 / Schneider 58mm XL

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FTzVdlphimQt7icrRqWX7VanZm23PRPxvHb4s7O5P1fJex5PAiPqPLsxdHBxGx_k8eDI1sAd9LIjYhVnViJhj_5kH8W75I5u9RP9691PiO9vdUE8zZwWk_c46LStyFLDazJPqjRdvL6QK_vqPMKI0gwXv-YavE99wbYDGyu3S-ajWCXR4L2psn3C/s750/juneru-9766s.jpg

Great - I love the shots like these of moss covered trees.

I have a question if you don't mind - do you shoot these with or without a filter ?

Thanks

Martin

[Corran]

Thanks Martin! For this one, and the one in the landscape thread, I did not use a filter. However, I do sometimes use a yellow or red filter when shooting with lots of blue sky, or a polarizer to cut reflections from tree leaves if the light is very reflective. I just didn't need that here.

[jmontague]

Hoh Rainforest
Shen-Hao 4x5 / Schneider 58mm XL

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FTzVdlphimQt7icrRqWX7VanZm23PRPxvHb4s7O5P1fJex5PAiPqPLsxdHBxGx_k8eDI1sAd9LIjYhVnViJhj_5kH8W75I5u9RP9691PiO9vdUE8zZwWk_c46LStyFLDazJPqjRdvL6QK_vqPMKI0gwXv-YavE99wbYDGyu3S-ajWCXR4L2psn3C/s750/juneru-9766s.jpg

Lovely image! Well done.


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[Bill Poole]

Thank you, Phillip, Glad you like.
Nicely done Bill.

[Bill Poole]

Wonderful job capturing the feel of that special light there.


Hoh Rainforest
Shen-Hao 4x5 / Schneider 58mm XL

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FTzVdlphimQt7icrRqWX7VanZm23PRPxvHb4s7O5P1fJex5PAiPqPLsxdHBxGx_k8eDI1sAd9LIjYhVnViJhj_5kH8W75I5u9RP9691PiO9vdUE8zZwWk_c46LStyFLDazJPqjRdvL6QK_vqPMKI0gwXv-YavE99wbYDGyu3S-ajWCXR4L2psn3C/s750/juneru-9766s.jpg

[newtorf]

Kodak TXP320 4x5, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52198417134_f832cc8a19_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nwAwRd)Crossing oak trees (https://flic.kr/p/2nwAwRd) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[bmikiten]

First scan on an 828 Flextight to Lightroom for re-sizing. Tri-X, HC110B, Wisner 4x5 in Colorado. 228880

[SimonMaddock]

FP4 4x5 in Rodinal, 150mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52200172234_47e504754e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nwKwzy)Edsby 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2nwKwzy) by Simon Maddock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/maddockdesign/), on Flickr

[Ulophot]

Very fine, Simon.

[jeannicolas]

Not a particularly beautiful tree by any mean, but hey, the title did say "post *your* trees", and this one is ours! It's a ~70 years old silver maple from our backyard and it unfortunately has to be cut down in the coming weeks so I wanted to immortalize it on large format before it happened!

Taken with my Omega View 45F, Wollensack raptar 135mm lens, on FPP Frankenstein iso 200 (i.e. Foma 200?) developed in HC-110 dilution B for ~4.5 minutes.

https://i.imgur.com/u3QoxCA.jpg

[h2oman]

Wonderful job with the exposure and development, but check those corners before releasing the shutter! ;)

[jeannicolas]

Wonderful job with the exposure and development, but check those corners before releasing the shutter! ;)

Gah... good call I hadn't even noticed it. To my defense, this is only my 3rd exposure with a large format camera (total that is! I just bought my first ever LF camera :) ) and there's so many things to think about before making a shot hahah! Thanks for the comment, appreciated!

[martiansea]

http://entropyandchaos.com/foto/imgpost/ShatteredStump_sm.jpg
"Shattered Stump"
Phone scan of 8x10 negative. Shot with Seneca Improved View and Dallmeyer Rapid Rectilinear. Homemade Waterhouse stop with diamond-shaped aperture (check those out-of-focus highlights). 9 seconds exposure on Catlabs X-Film 80. Developed in Legacypro L110. Hey, finally a shot on the X-Film that doesn't have serious emulsion flaws! Think I'll stick with the L110 with this film, the two seem to play well together. Developed in the Stearman Press SP-8x10+ daylight tray (diggin' it).
Looking forward to printing this one.

[Gary Beasley]

Not a particularly beautiful tree by any mean, but hey, the title did say "post *your* trees", and this one is ours! It's a ~70 years old silver maple from our backyard and it unfortunately has to be cut down in the coming weeks so I wanted to immortalize it on large format before it happened!

Taken with my Omega View 45F, Wollensack raptar 135mm lens, on FPP Frankenstein iso 200 (i.e. Foma 200?) developed in HC-110 dilution B for ~4.5 minutes.

https://i.imgur.com/u3QoxCA.jpg

Another great way to immortalize a tree is to use the wood to make a keepsake item like furniture, woodturned bowls, carved pieces of artwork. Maybe even have a frame made from it for the picture.

[newtorf]

Kodak Tri-X 4x5 film expired in 2008.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52201700913_253348c014_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nwTn16)Oak tree branches (https://flic.kr/p/2nwTn16) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[PatrickMarq]

Love it

[Martin Aislabie]

FP4 4x5 in Rodinal, 150mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52200172234_47e504754e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nwKwzy)Edsby 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2nwKwzy) by Simon Maddock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/maddockdesign/), on Flickr

This is fabulous
Martin

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 9/300, Ektar 100.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52203742397_bc535a23cd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nx4PS6)Old Sycamore (https://flic.kr/p/2nx4PS6) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[CreationBear]

Very nice--a lovely color of bark, a bit different than our Platanus occidentalis here in the States. (Of course sifting all of the cultivars--and even the London plane tree, which is supposed to be a cross between an American sycamore and the European varietal--is probably best left to professionals:)

At any rate, sycamores--along with tulip trees, hemlocks, and the sadly extirpated American chestnut--are/were the real giants of the Eastern Woodlands...one is still able to find trees with trunks two meters diameter breast height.

[Gabe]

Very nice--a lovely color of bark, a bit different than our Platanus occidentalis here in the States. (Of course sifting all of the cultivars--and even the London plane tree, which is supposed to be a cross between an American sycamore and the European varietal--is probably best left to professionals:)

At any rate, sycamores--along with tulip trees, hemlocks, and the sadly extirpated American chestnut--are/were the real giants of the Eastern Woodlands...one is still able to find trees with trunks two meters diameter breast height.

Thanks. Yes, I won't hazard a guess at the specific species as my knowledge of botany is sketchy at best ;)

[KevinAllan]

A fallen tree in the water at Bolam Lake in Northumberland, England.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48506357081_81623a8628_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2gUkL2p)
Bolam Lake (https://flic.kr/p/2gUkL2p) by Kevin Allan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/182246743@N07/), on Flickr

Intrepid 4x5
Nikkor-W 150/5.6
Ilford FP4+
HC110 Dilution B

[Roger Thoms]

A fallen tree in the water at Bolam Lake in Northumberland, England.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48506357081_81623a8628_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2gUkL2p)
Bolam Lake (https://flic.kr/p/2gUkL2p) by Kevin Allan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/182246743@N07/), on Flickr

Intrepid 4x5
Nikkor-W 150/5.6
Ilford FP4+
HC110 Dilution B

This is a nice one, love the trunk of the fallen tree and the branch reflections in the water. Overall a very nice scene.

Roger

[h2oman]

Yes, well done, Kevin!

[Mango Triples]

Old natives. 4x5. Ilford Hp5 Taken in Cypress Swamp, Mississippi.
Home Developed and scanned.

https://i.imgur.com/F1K6Klb.jpg

[Mango Triples]

Back to your Roots. 4x5. Ilford Hp5. Taken in Cypress Swamp, Mississippi.
Home Developed and scanned.

https://i.imgur.com/KMNkbcI.png

[Mango Triples]

Frog-level Water. 4x5. Ilford Hp5. Taken in Cypress Swamp, Mississippi.
Home Developed and scanned.

https://i.imgur.com/3HR51Rz.png

[Tin Can]

This one floats my boat

Never been near that sort of water

Like!


Old natives. 4x5. Ilford Hp5 Taken in Cypress Swamp, Mississippi.
Home Developed and scanned.

https://i.imgur.com/F1K6Klb.jpg

[CreationBear]

Old natives.

A great stand of bottle-arse tupelo (as they were once called:))...this first shot is especially fine.

[Mango Triples]

A great stand of bottle-arse tupelo (as they were once called:))...this first shot is especially fine.

Thanks so much - it's my favorite too.

[newtorf]

Arista Pro 400 (Ilford HP5 Plus) 4x5, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52212999297_f885006b7b_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nxTgBP)Log in lake (https://flic.kr/p/2nxTgBP) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[Martin Aislabie]

Old natives. 4x5. Ilford Hp5 Taken in Cypress Swamp, Mississippi.
Home Developed and scanned.

https://i.imgur.com/F1K6Klb.jpg

Lovely work.

But, IMHO, trimming a little off the bottom makes for a stronger image.

Martin

[Corran]

Nice work Kevin and Mango.

[PatrickMarq]

Old natives. 4x5. Ilford Hp5 Taken in Cypress Swamp, Mississippi.
Home Developed and scanned.

https://i.imgur.com/F1K6Klb.jpg

Incredible beautiful

[Bill Poole]

This is a dandy. LIKE!



Old natives. 4x5. Ilford Hp5 Taken in Cypress Swamp, Mississippi.
Home Developed and scanned.

https://i.imgur.com/F1K6Klb.jpg

[newtorf]

Kodak Tri-X 4x5 expired in 2008, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52219828612_0b9c57f53f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nyugJC)Pine trees (https://flic.kr/p/2nyugJC) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[newtorf]

Kodak Tri-X 4x5 expired in 2001, Kodak HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52244140472_06741342d7_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nACSNC)Lone oak tree (https://flic.kr/p/2nACSNC) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[h2oman]

Love the oak - would be fun to revisit when it has no leaves.

[newtorf]

Absolutely will do!


Love the oak - would be fun to revisit when it has no leaves.

[Mael]

Sanderson tropical 3X4 Dagor 120mm Shangai GP3 Rodinal

https://www.hebergeur-image.com/upload/86.219.2.216-62e7fc35c6be2.jpg

[slavatokar]

adox chs 100,

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52256440051_49fb4bfbd9_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nBHV3k)0477 (https://flic.kr/p/2nBHV3k) by Вячеслав Филатов (https://www.flickr.com/photos/115618176@N08/), on Flickr

[Mael]

KW Patent Etui 9X12, CZJ Tessar 13,5cm f/4.5, Foma 100

https://www.hebergeur-image.com/upload/86.219.2.216-62ebf31a4fd28.jpg

[rfesk]

All very good! Makes me want to get back out - not in August in South Carolina, USA.

[Gabe]

Cross-post from the Abstracts thread.

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 9/300, Heliopan CPL, Lee Orange 21, FP4+, Pyrocat-HD.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52256840151_632e062a31_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nBKXYB)--- (https://flic.kr/p/2nBKXYB) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[CreationBear]

KW Patent Etui 9X12, CZJ Tessar 13,5cm f/4.5, Foma 100


Very much like this--I could definitely see a "dark" toned/lith/alt print as well.:)

[Mael]

Very much like this--I could definitely see a "dark" toned/lith/alt print as well.:)

Thanks ! I think I'll do a simple print on Foma 132 with a preflashing.

Don't throw stones at me but I'm not a very big fan of alternative processes. I think alt techniques tends to overtake the picture itself at the expense of the image interest.

[CreationBear]

Ha, I'm sure a silver print will look great, too--those are some highly sophisticated rhythms in the frame...I definitely will keep returning and trying to learn from this one!:)

[Martin Aislabie]

Cross-post from the Abstracts thread.

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 9/300, Heliopan CPL, Lee Orange 21, FP4+, Pyrocat-HD.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52256840151_632e062a31_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nBKXYB)--- (https://flic.kr/p/2nBKXYB) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

Terrific

Martin

[John Layton]

Gabe, upon first glance at that photo I get the illusion that the clouds are actually moving (!)...from the lower right to upper left of the frame.

[Gabe]

Terrific

Martin

Thanks Martin.


Gabe, upon first glance at that photo I get the illusion that the clouds are actually moving (!)...from the lower right to upper left of the frame.

Thanks John. I don't see the cloud motion myself, but rather that the tree stump could almost be two spires of rock/mountain; a few people so far have said they had the same thought.

[MultiFormat Shooter]

...the tree stump could almost be two spires of rock/mountain.

That's what I was thinking, when I first saw it. In any case, great work!

[Gabe]

That's what I was thinking, when I first saw it. In any case, great work!

Thank you.

[fotopfw]

Gabe, upon first glance at that photo I get the illusion that the clouds are actually moving (!)...from the lower right to upper left of the frame.

I thought you posted a movie, for me the clouds are moving too! What a great image is this! It's it's on a wall, very large, you are completely lost, almost psychedelic.

[Gabe]

I thought you posted a movie, for me the clouds are moving too! What a great image is this! It's it's on a wall, very large, you are completely lost, almost psychedelic.

Many thanks.

I guess it may be because the energy and forms of the composition follow that same direction. Try as I might the clouds don't budge for me though ;)

[Bill Poole]

Got down to a favorite out-of-town spot this week. Monterey cypress, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Moss Beach, California.

Chamonix 45H-1
Sironar 150mm
HP5
HC110


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52267994790_cd1567e962_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nCK8RY)202208-01-06 (https://flic.kr/p/2nCK8RY) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52266539322_4598d5c8a0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nCBFcG)202208-01-07 (https://flic.kr/p/2nCBFcG) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52266539132_5118c2ee03_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nCBF9q)202208-01-03 (https://flic.kr/p/2nCBF9q) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

[Gabe]

Really nice work Bill.

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Schneider-Kreuznach Apo-Symmar L 5.6/210, FP4+, Pyrocat-HD.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52268214558_7f78ea005a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nCLgc5)--- (https://flic.kr/p/2nCLgc5) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[Ulophot]

Gabe, well done. Looks to me like a brontosaurus neck or something on the left, i.e., animate. The play of branches in the foreground is excellent.

[Gabe]

The play of branches in the foreground is excellent.

Thanks Philip. I was paying particular attention to those in the composition.

[CreationBear]

Looks to me like a brontosaurus neck or something on the left

Hmm, I was going to go with "dryad with daddy issues," but perhaps that's something for me and my therapist to hash out.;)

At any rate, I'll throw in my lot for the out-of-focus areas in the background--the toning really adds to what otherwise would be merely negative space. Hope it prints--it seems a candidate for the Cone inkset/piezography approach if that's an option for you in Old Blighty.

[Gabe]

At any rate, I'll throw in my lot for the out-of-focus areas in the background--the toning really adds to what otherwise would be merely negative space. Hope it prints--it seems a candidate for the Cone inkset/piezography approach if that's an option for you in Old Blighty.

Thanks. Piezography is something I've never really looked into, although now I'm curious. Looks like there is only one service in the UK which does it (https://www.imageprintcentre.co.uk/piezography-printing-services).

Re: the background, it's actually mostly in pretty good focus apart from the lowest part (due to the necessary tilt). See the full size upload at https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/52268214558/sizes/o/. But yes, I did do some subtle luminosity masked burning in those areas to help bring out a bit more saturation and contrast. Some of the brightest areas of foliage were on Zone IX, but the compensation from pyro semi-stand helped with that somewhat.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52269440548_59bfce2271_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nCSxCQ)Great Sand Dunes Ntl Monument SW Colorado 1992 (https://flic.kr/p/2nCSxCQ) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Sunrise at the Great Sand Dunes National Monument SW Colorado late 1980s. 4x5 Sinar Norma, HP5 (not +) PMK+ dev 90mm F8 Norma Super Angulon. Norma Yellow Glass FIlter, 8x10 Foma fibre paper Dektol developer. Omega DII Omegalite head 180mm black Rodagon.

What a lovely experience this was. Quite a long hike to get to this spot. Who says you can't use Monorail View Cameras in the field?

[CreationBear]

but the compensation from pyro semi-stand helped with that somewhat.

Ha, I was thinking that scene might require the "two bath" pyrocat approach. At any rate, I'm a pictorialist at heart, so I hope you find something in piezography that might get you close to the old lith'd Brovira look from days of yore.

[Gundy]

229878
Delta100 shot using Nikkor 150mm f5.6 on a Tachihara 4x5. Developed in HC110
wanted to show the TV tower in between the branches, but the contrast was too much :(

[newtorf]

Kodak Tri-X 4x5 film, HC-110.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52276143620_c6a3fea3e5_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nDsUe3)Oak tree branches (https://flic.kr/p/2nDsUe3) by Jingmin Zhou (https://www.flickr.com/photos/virtual_reality/), on Flickr

[johnmsanderson]

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b46b0607e3c3a7a060eacde/1660873325326-42J69OAXCU9QO144BWM5/John_sanderson_highway_arbor_missouri.jpg?format=2500w

[Corran]

I liked the movement of the bark pattern on this tree. 240mm G-Claron at about 1:2

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs1e7cD3c1ewdPvy7OfE_Lnc2diqTx1qfHRUYow8JBvoh8Rbp8-9Fxbd0mFs1UPtWo_nTNzRIR41JBzzgNPwi3T-4PhgH9-zdI8gwUt_GpETtcsFIhqpDx1L8VivDNmkrP3jI91nqNlnGaa3Wk4kEwkvWdNifXWZIhxTAyMmHjSz4fkm6BJxJO7Qj/s800/dukescreek-0318s.jpg

[Eliverto]

SK Symmar S 150mm f5.6

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52311966651_d78b21031d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nGCvav) img008 (https://flic.kr/p/2nGCvav) by Eliverto Scherer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliverto/), on Flickr

[diversey]

230400
Long needle pines
11x14 Ilford HP5+ 400
Schneider Symmar 360/620mm convertible lens
11x14 Deardorff view camera

[Tin Can]

Awesome!



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[Martin Aislabie]

SK Symmar S 150mm f5.6

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52311966651_d78b21031d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nGCvav) img008 (https://flic.kr/p/2nGCvav) by Eliverto Scherer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliverto/), on Flickr

Lovely
I take it they get a lot of wind from the left.
If you see costal trees in Cornwall (UK) the trees have almost no growth on the westward (windward) side and all the growth on the eastern (downwind) side.
Martin

[lassethomas]

Cross-post from the Abstracts thread.

Linhof Technikardan S45, Nikkor-M 9/300, Heliopan CPL, Lee Orange 21, FP4+, Pyrocat-HD.

Very nice!
Took awhile to get the scale right. Almost looks like large rocks

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2022/08/sheet0471.jpg

An oak in southern Sweden
WillTravel 4x5 150mm, Fomapan 400

[FrancisR]

Wow, wonderful light and framing lassethomas !

[Eliverto]

Thank you Martin
Yes, the ocean is just behind, about 200 meters

[Martin Aislabie]

Thank you Martin
Yes, the ocean is just behind, about 200 meters

Thanks

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2022/09/sheet0490.jpg

Solitary
Kittelfjäll in northern Sweden

Chamonix 45H-1 with 4x10 back, G-Claron 240mm, FP4+

[John Layton]

Lasse...below the trunk (and slightly to the left) of that oak there appeared an apparition of a man, wearing a baseball cap, crouching on the ground.

Further examination revealed this to be the shadow side of a rock!

[lassethomas]

Lasse...below the trunk (and slightly to the left) of that oak there appeared an apparition of a man, wearing a baseball cap, crouching on the ground.

Further examination revealed this to be the shadow side of a rock!

I think it's Sherlock Holmes actually... on a case

[John Layton]

Yes...Sherlock Holmes (on a case) - sitting backwards on his horse! (undoubtedly further refining his innate gift of hindsight!:rolleyes:)

[CreationBear]

Caught a couple of white oaks sifting the morning sun:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52327710408_72c164dc2d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nJ2ceA)whiteoak6x10flickr (https://flic.kr/p/2nJ2ceA) by J Barnes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/101405209@N02/), on Flickr

Otherwise, a "proof of concept" all around: 1.) I'm really digging the 540/11 Ektanon, which is about as big/long a lens as I can manage with my Sinar Norma 8x10 out in the field. I'd never used a barrel lens before, but they seem to fit my personality.:) 2.) I'm starting to become enamored of 6x10 crops, at least in portrait orientation--hoping to try some POP prints from these negatives, which were developed in 2:2:100 Pyrocat HD and which seem to be burly enough to support a VDB.

[Willie]

Do you think retired US Professional Football Player believes we have enough photos of Trees?

[Corran]

Nice one CB!

[CreationBear]

Ha, thanks Bryan--despite how boogery the understory looks, that's actually my backyard...you'll have to vouch to people that's just how we roll here in the Dirty South. ;)

Willie, if your comment was directed at me, I have to say I was a bit slo-twitch for major college ball, much less the pros.:) As for the subject matter, my only other alternative would be to set up on the Quad here at Land Grant U and chat up physically perfect coeds who aren't the least bit camera shy, but LF is already an incredibly expensive hobby.:rolleyes:

[Bernice Loui]

230603

Not far from home..
Linhof TK23s, 58mm super angulon XL.. near the limits of it's image circle via bag bellows.


Bernice

[Alessandro Bocchi]

Logarghena - Pontremoli (MS) - Italy
The birch silver forest near our house. September 4, 2022

- Camera: Linhof Super Technika V 4x5
- Lens: SCHNEIDER Symmar 150 1:5.6 Convertible
- Film: FOMAPAN - 100 ASA - size 4x5
- Exposure:
- Developer: KODAK HC-110 - Dilution H (1+62) - 9 minutes at 20° C
- Stop: ILFORD ILFO STOP
- Fixer: ILFORD HYPAM FIXER
- Lightmeter: Gossen Lunasix 3 reading the incident light
- Lighting: Ambient light only

- Scanner: EPSON V700 and EPSON Scan 3.81
- Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52333839186_1fbd170395_h.jpg

[Alessandro Bocchi]

Logarghena - Pontremoli (MS) - Italy
The birch silver forest near our house. September 4, 2022

- Camera: Linhof Super Technika V 4x5
- Lens: SCHNEIDER Symmar 150 1:5.6 Convertible
- Film: FOMAPAN - 100 ASA - size 4x5
- Exposure:
- Developer: KODAK HC-110 - Dilution H (1+62) - 9 minutes at 20° C
- Stop: ILFORD ILFO STOP
- Fixer: ILFORD HYPAM FIXER
- Lightmeter: Gossen Lunasix 3 reading the incident light
- Lighting: Ambient light only

- Scanner: EPSON V700 and EPSON Scan 3.81
- Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52334647953_c68cf501b9_h.jpg

[Alessandro Bocchi]

Logarghena - Pontremoli (MS) - Italy
The birch silver forest near our house. September 4, 2022

- Camera: Linhof Super Technika V 4x5
- Lens: SCHNEIDER Symmar 150 1:5.6 Convertible
- Film: FOMAPAN - 100 ASA - size 4x5
- Exposure:
- Developer: KODAK HC-110 - Dilution H (1+62) - 9 minutes at 20° C
- Stop: ILFORD ILFO STOP
- Fixer: ILFORD HYPAM FIXER
- Lightmeter: Gossen Lunasix 3 reading the incident light
- Lighting: Ambient light only

- Scanner: EPSON V700 and EPSON Scan 3.81
- Software: Adobe Photoshop CS6

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52336179850_4ae6d5e4ac_h.jpg

[CreationBear]

Outstanding series, Alessandro--that looks like a cool, airy place, well-captured.:) There are some birch groves high on the spine of the Southern Appalachia's that I visit on occasion--special places, indeed!

[rfesk]

Really nice, Alessandro. I particularly like the out of focus rendering of the trees in the back ground.

[Alessandro Bocchi]

Thank you. Yes I try to play with the deep of field but I was not sure of the result. I think I could have used even a closer aperture to have a little bit more deep of field. I like the effect of the out of focus and I would give the idea of the many other three behind the one that were the subject.


Really nice, Alessandro. I particularly like the out of focus rendering of the trees in the back ground.

[Alessandro Bocchi]

Outstanding series, Alessandro--that looks like a cool, airy place, well-captured.:) There are some birch groves high on the spine of the Southern Appalachia's that I visit on occasion--special places, indeed!

Thank you. Oh yes it is a real cool place. I live in this area from 6 years but I found that place only few days ago. It’s really a magic place.

[lassethomas]

Logarghena - Pontremoli (MS) - Italy
The birch silver forest near our house. September 4, 2022



Very nice, all of them!

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2022/09/sheet0505.jpg

Close to the Norwegian border. Northern Sweden.
Eastman 2D 5x7, Schneider Angulon 165mm f/6.8, Fomapan400

[kevinjp]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52432754674_cd1646fd70_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nTizeC)

Standing Tall (https://flic.kr/p/2nTizeC) by Kevin Pihlaja (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinpihlajaphotography/), on Flickr

Toyo 45AII, Fujinon 150mm, Ilford Delta 100.

[joelb]

Hi all,

An image from my first show on Bundjalung Country, Motus In Silentio — [IN SITU]
earlier this year in a lovely x intimate art gallery in Byron Bay.
a total of 13 unique 4x5 photographs and Harman Direct Positive and 2 paintings.

Cheers, J.

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63264a8591878568317408e7/813b9eda-8b8c-4220-84cf-26abd5d36e12/54AB8B5F-3DEF-441F-8D49-A741988E881E.jpeg?format=500

[Ben Calwell]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52432754674_cd1646fd70_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nTizeC)

Standing Tall (https://flic.kr/p/2nTizeC) by Kevin Pihlaja (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinpihlajaphotography/), on Flickr

Toyo 45AII, Fujinon 150mm, Ilford Delta 100.



I like that, Kevin. How did you develop the negative? Nice detail in the dark trunks of foreground trees without completely blowing out the bright background detail.

[kevinjp]

I like that, Kevin. How did you develop the negative? Nice detail in the dark trunks of foreground trees without completely blowing out the bright background detail.

Thanks Ben. I developed using Ilfosol 3 1:14 in a SP-445.

[johnmsanderson]

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b46b0607e3c3a7a060eacde/1666801664371-068REA3ITA2W2LJBD639/John_Sanderson_Bristlecone_Carbon_County_Wyoming.jpg?format=2500w

Carbon County, Wyoming

[otto.f]

Very nice John!

[Ulophot]

Well seen, John.

[h2oman]

Here's what was a tree, a whitebark pine. As you can see, it had accumulated a lot of burls over its years. The bottom of the tree is actually the far end - the size of the near end is exaggerated a bit, due to using substantial rear tilt when making the photograph. But the trunk at the base was not particularly large. The tree likely died standing, and was eventually toppled by the weight of all the burls.

FWIW, this is one of the first three photographs that I took at f/64, the other two being variations of the same subject. I tilted to get focus roughly along the top of the log, then used the small aperture to get the ground in focus as well. I've always worried about diffraction distortion, but, at least for this image, that doesn't seem to be an issue at the modest size I print. Lens was the smaller Fuji 125, whatever lettering it has, and I used an orange filter.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eef209_3642e3e55b1a4b4092fc195f398679a2~mv2.jpg

[kevinjp]

This is my first image with FPP's Mummy 400. I figured it was similar to Foma 400 so I rated it at 200. I was hesitant to take this image because it wasn't great conditions at all. It was windy and I was shooting into the sun, but not only did the lens not flare, it created a nice sunburst. I was pleasantly surprised with the result. Toyo 45AII, Fujinon 90mm, 1/8s at f32. Developed in Ilfosol 3 1:9.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52458995011_d1b06231f8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nVC4ze)

Sweeping Jack Pine (https://flic.kr/p/2nVC4ze) by Kevin Pihlaja (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinpihlajaphotography/), on Flickr

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52458353906_7ce0a8b956_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nVyLZG)Frozen Cypress Swamp Dawes Arbor (https://flic.kr/p/2nVyLZG) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Frozen Cypress Swamp Dawes Arbor 4x5 Sinar Norma 90mm Norma Super Angulon HP5 D76 1:1 8x10 fibre print Fortezo #2 Dektol.

[Ben Calwell]

This is my first image with FPP's Mummy 400. I figured it was similar to Foma 400 so I rated it at 200. I was hesitant to take this image because it wasn't great conditions at all. It was windy and I was shooting into the sun, but not only did the lens not flare, it created a nice sunburst. I was pleasantly surprised with the result. Toyo 45AII, Fujinon 90mm, 1/8s at f32. Developed in Ilfosol 3 1:9.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52458995011_d1b06231f8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nVC4ze)

Sweeping Jack Pine (https://flic.kr/p/2nVC4ze) by Kevin Pihlaja (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinpihlajaphotography/), on Flickr





Excellent!

[kevinjp]

Excellent!

Thanks Ben!

[John Layton]

...brings out my inner "Winnie The Pooh!" Owls House is up in that tree...I just know it!

[h2oman]

The foreground tree here is the same one as in my post on the previous page of this thread. After living with these images for a bit, I'm finding them interesting, but not particularly compelling. One thing that occurs to me, that I didn't want to color the previous post by bringing up, is that the trees remind me very much of bloated dead livestock or game animals laying by the side of the road!

232349

[Gundy]

232351
Nikkor 210mm f5.6, Shanghai GP3 film, developed in rodinal, scanned with Epson V550

[Ulophot]

Well done, Gundy. Interesting visual dynamic.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50823673491_d70718234c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kr7BsB)Abandoned Orchard Apple Tree HRU Maki 210 Heliar (https://flic.kr/p/2kr7BsB) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

In my neighborhood there are remnants of the apple orchard that stretched for a good distance many decades ago. At the back of my property is one of the original trees, now gone wild. Plaubel Makiflex Standard, 210mm Makiflex Auto Iris Heliar, Fuji XRAY HRU 4x5" cut from 8x10. Grafmatic Film Back, Sinar 103mm Glass Disc Yellow Green. 1/15 at F5.6 Legacy Mic-X 18 minutes at 60C. Aristo #2 8x10 Omega DII Omegalite Diffusion Head Multigrade dev

[h2oman]

Well done, Gundy. Interesting visual dynamic.

I too find this photo quite appealing - well done! If it were mine, I'd consider cropping a little off the left side, top and bottom. Left side to change the balance a little, top and/or bottom to retain approximately the aspect ration you have now.

[joelb]

Another one from IN SITU (https://www.joelbenguigui.com/work/insitu)
Nikkor-W 210mm + Harman DPP

Cheers, J.

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63264a8591878568317408e7/a5ea87ae-2616-4093-9e39-614a92a934df/9813EAAF-11DE-448F-AB0D-9E078B1F8D20.jpeg?format=600w

[otto.f]

232351
Nikkor 210mm f5.6, Shanghai GP3 film, developed in rodinal, scanned with Epson V550

Very nice. It’s good as it is, cropping would diminish the feeling of space. Reminds me of the corn field in the movie Interstellar. The strong point of this image is the detail in the building below Zone V.

[Michael Kadillak]

232351
Nikkor 210mm f5.6, Shanghai GP3 film, developed in rodinal, scanned with Epson V550

Great compositional subject. My $0.02. Get up in the face of this subject matter much closer with a very tight frame. I inherently am drawn to the gorgeous details of the crumbling building and the adjacent tree in more intimate detail. You may need an elevated position for lens coverage (ladder and rising center column).

[Gabe]

Linhof Technikardan S45, Schneider-Kreuznach Apo-Symmar L 5.6/150, Heliopan CPL, Lee 81A, Provia 100F.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52481329022_ccb90ca034_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nXAwGo)Lawrencefield Birches (https://flic.kr/p/2nXAwGo) by atomstitcher (https://www.flickr.com/photos/atomstitcher/), on Flickr

[peter brooks]

I can't decide if this is / was one large tree, or a group. The Victorians (in the UK) often planted saplings in a tight group, but this is in rural farmland and I think it is unlikely. There are parts of a larger bole that has rotted, maybe the smaller trees seeded from something larger.

I'm kicking myself for not giving it some space to the right (although roadside constraints and complications applied). I'll have to take it again sometime.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52483649305_e863171c9e_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nXNqrg)
Ash tree(s) (https://flic.kr/p/2nXNqrg) by Peter Brooks (https://www.flickr.com/photos/119783084@N04/)

5x4, Nikkor-M 300mm, yellow filter, FP4 in Rodinal

[Tin Can]

Inspiring!


Another one from IN SITU (https://www.joelbenguigui.com/work/insitu)
Nikkor-W 210mm + Harman DPP

Cheers, J.

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63264a8591878568317408e7/a5ea87ae-2616-4093-9e39-614a92a934df/9813EAAF-11DE-448F-AB0D-9E078B1F8D20.jpeg?format=600w

[John Layton]

Nice, Peter...but where are the sheep :confused:

[h2oman]

I'm kicking myself for not giving it some space to the right

I know THAT feeling!

[Gundy]

Great compositional subject. My $0.02. Get up in the face of this subject matter much closer with a very tight frame. I inherently am drawn to the gorgeous details of the crumbling building and the adjacent tree in more intimate detail. You may need an elevated position for lens coverage (ladder and rising center column).

Thank you for the advice. I initially wanted to shoot up closer with 105/150mm lens. However, I was stopped by the "no trespass" sign at the roadside. Thus, I decided to shoot from side of the road using 210mm lens instead. Now to think of it, perhaps the sign was only used to prevent people from entering the building since it could collapse at any time. I don't think walking 20 meters closer to the building would matter in this case. I'll try again next time!

[peter brooks]

Nice, Peter...but where are the sheep :confused:

Thanks John. You're right - no pastoral scene is truly complete without sheep! :)

There were some, but down in the bottom of the field - away from me! Luckily this scene isn't far from where we live so when conditions are right (no wind or rain, and a good sky) I'll try again.


I know THAT feeling!

Oh yes... (must check edges, must check edges...) :)

[Michael Kadillak]

Thank you for the advice. I initially wanted to shoot up closer with 105/150mm lens. However, I was stopped by the "no trespass" sign at the roadside. Thus, I decided to shoot from side of the road using 210mm lens instead. Now to think of it, perhaps the sign was only used to prevent people from entering the building since it could collapse at any time. I don't think walking 20 meters closer to the building would matter in this case. I'll try again next time!

First instincts are usually spot on. Couple of options. One is to see if you can ascertain who the property owner is by popping into the court house where property records are kept. Making the effort ahead of time and and asking for permission by identifying yourself and your objective to simply photograph there I have found is quite easy. Only had one entity say no and that was because the property was held by a management trust and they could care less. The other workable option is go early in the morning when you will have the place to yourself and you can get your shot. The light might be better as well. The other suggestion I would offer up is to try to get your camera to the highest vertical shooting position you can. I have a tripod that has a center column that rises quite high (and a step stool to get me there as well) and I have a 10 ft lightweight aluminum ladder that I clamped a piece of wood on top that I have a tripod head screw on top. It is amazing what even a modest increase in shooting position can do for a photograph.