Large Format Landscapes

[Alan9940]

I don't think I've ever commented on your images, Alex, but I love 'em! Beautiful work!!

[AlexGard]

thankyou, fellas. Having a lot of fun with wet plate lately. Experimenting with framing, I mocked up one floating in a huon pine box frame.. what do you think? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190930/61379308736c8b6acbc8968bb1707594.jpg

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[Lachlan 717]

Like it floating!


thankyou, fellas. Having a lot of fun with wet plate lately. Experimenting with framing, I mocked up one floating in a huon pine box frame.. what do you think? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190930/61379308736c8b6acbc8968bb1707594.jpg

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[Martin Aislabie]

thankyou, fellas. Having a lot of fun with wet plate lately. Experimenting with framing, I mocked up one floating in a huon pine box frame.. what do you think? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190930/61379308736c8b6acbc8968bb1707594.jpg

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Looks fabulous

Martin

[Barry Kirsten]

Yes, looks great. And a good choice of timber for the frame. I have a small stock of Huon Pine I bought for camera making. If it's good enough for boats and furniture, it'll do for cameras too... or at least that was my reasoning. I'm trying it out on a 5x7, will post the results.

Dark or black seems to be preferred for framing B&W prints. But I have a few frames I've made from the sap wood of blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon) which work very well.

[AlexGard]

Barry a huon pine camera would be absolutely amazing. I would pay money just to see that thing! I have a real deep personal love for huon pine as my grandmothers house was made and furnished with it so it brings back some great memories. Nothing like the smell of it. It''s other-worldly


The profile of the frame in my picture is 811, I'm thinking of something of a thinner profile maybe 810 just so it's not so heavy around the edges.

I almost went for blackwood but the opportunity to use sacred huon pine made by myself to frame my handmade ambrotype photos was too hard of an opportunity to pass up. It's all very special to me
I digress I should save this for a other thread on topic



Please keep me updated on the camera.. I may even ask to commission one of you're up for it. I asked my uncle about making me a huon pine camera and he said it wouldnt be worth the cost of the timber


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[Lachlan 717]

Can you use Black Heart Sassafras? Love the look of that stuff!

I know that it’s sourced in Tassie. I just don’t know its availability, its use for frames, nor its structural qualities for cameras.

I should finish my 7x17 build one day. I’m using Aussie Chestnut for that one. Very hard, both on the toughness scale and on the tools!


Barry a huon pine camera would be absolutely amazing. I would pay money just to see that thing! I have a real deep personal love for huon pine as my grandmothers house was made and furnished with it so it brings back some great memories. Nothing like the smell of it. It''s other-worldly


The profile of the frame in my picture is 811, I'm thinking of something of a thinner profile maybe 810 just so it's not so heavy around the edges.

I almost went for blackwood but the opportunity to use sacred huon pine made by myself to frame my handmade ambrotype photos was too hard of an opportunity to pass up. It's all very special to me
I digress I should save this for a other thread on topic



Please keep me updated on the camera.. I may even ask to commission one of you're up for it. I asked my uncle about making me a huon pine camera and he said it wouldnt be worth the cost of the timber


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[AlexGard]

Can you use Black Heart Sassafras? Love the look of that stuff!

I know that it’s sourced in Tassie. I just don’t know its availability, its use for frames, nor its structural qualities for cameras.

I should finish my 7x17 build one day. I’m using Aussie Chestnut for that one. Very hard, both on the toughness scale and on the tools!my boss did actually give me a few pieces of black heart sassafras to play with but the profile was a little heavy for what I want. I could perhaps order some but it is expensive and hard to get stuff with the nice black grain as all the premium stuff is reserved for bigger stuff like furniture and cabinet making.

get back on that 7x17, man... it's been ages!

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[Alex Menkov]

4x5, fujinon A-240mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48828291596_2a4b54f761_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hoMKWu)img 2228 (https://flic.kr/p/2hoMKWu) by Alex Menkov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-meshera/), on Flickr

[Alex Menkov]

300mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48807373433_ee0c321156_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hmWxGv)img 10039 (https://flic.kr/p/2hmWxGv) by Alex Menkov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-meshera/), on Flickr

[Alex Menkov]

Apo-sironar 150/5,6, provia 100f/
https://fs3.fotoload.ru/f/0919/1569624248/1920x1080/d93af10d96.jpg (https://fotoload.ru/foto/719044/)

[jon.oman]

4x5, fujinon A-240mm
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48828291596_2a4b54f761_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hoMKWu)img 2228 (https://flic.kr/p/2hoMKWu) by Alex Menkov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-meshera/), on Flickr

I really like this image!

[Alex Menkov]

Fujinon A-240/f9 lens/velvia 50.
https://fs3.fotoload.ru/f/0919/1569624248/1920x1080/d93adec565.jpg (https://fotoload.ru/foto/719042/)

[Alex Menkov]

I really like this image!Thanks!

[Bill Poole]

Dilapidated barn and cross, Ferndale, CA.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48829244912_0d04060b0e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hoSDjY)Ferndale (https://flic.kr/p/2hoSDjY) by William Poole (https://www.flickr.com/photos/poolephoto/), on Flickr

Canham DLC, 150 Sironar N, HP5, HC110 B

[Peter De Smidt]

Good one, Bill.

[MultiFormat Shooter]

Apo-sironar 150/5,6, provia 100f

I really like this one. I think the splash of red in the foreground sets it off.

[Skljocnulbumte]

196089

Lena 4x5 (Home made camera); Sinaron-SE 210/5.6; Ilford FP4; Kodak HC110

[pepeguitarra]

Alex: I like your images, they are superb. I guess FujiVelvia50 keeps things amazing. That being said, I like the last one the most and it is Provia.

[jon.oman]

Fujinon A-240/f9 lens/velvia 50.
https://fs3.fotoload.ru/f/0919/1569624248/1920x1080/d93adec565.jpg (https://fotoload.ru/foto/719042/)

Another winner!

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/sheet0077-1.jpg

Borkafjäll in northern Sweden.

Chamonix 45H1 & Symmar-S 150/5.6
Rollei RPX 25 9x12

[Michael Kadillak]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/sheet0077-1.jpg

Borkafjäll in northern Sweden.

Chamonix 45H1 & Symmar-S 150/5.6
Rollei RPX 25 9x12

Very nice image. For me my eye is looking for an extension of the reflection in the lake in the left foreground extending to the center and right foreground. A wider angle lens and a lower camera position would compress the foreground and add the complimentary reflection detail. Next time.

[Martin Aislabie]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/sheet0077-1.jpg

Borkafjäll in northern Sweden.

Chamonix 45H1 & Symmar-S 150/5.6
Rollei RPX 25 9x12

Fabulous shot

Lucky with the weather - such clear air.

Martin

[pepeguitarra]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/sheet0077-1.jpg

Borkafjäll in northern Sweden.

Chamonix 45H1 & Symmar-S 150/5.6
Rollei RPX 25 9x12

Serene classic shot. I like it.

[John Olsen]

Another view of the local trails with my "new" Calumet wood field camera. 150mm lens, Rollei i.r. film, f22, 45s. Scan from print.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48804641912_f8050a0cb3_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hmGxHj)9-13N8ALFF (https://flic.kr/p/2hmGxHj) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/sheet0075.jpg

From the village of Matsdal in northern Sweden.

Chamonix 45H1 & Super Angulon 75/5.6
Rollei RPX 25 4x5
Cropped at top and bottom

[Holdenrichards]

Quality image that...



From the village of Matsdal in northern Sweden.

Chamonix 45H1 & Super Angulon 75/5.6
Rollei RPX 25 4x5
Cropped at top and bottom

[Ironage]

Love the look of slow film. Gotta try some APX.


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[Bipin]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48812835061_5cb41379c5_b.jpg



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48812836141_28cbb55281_b.jpg

I haven't visited this site in months, but I saw your work, and my gosh... it's beautiful work. Bravo!

[Vaughn]

Lena 4x5 (Home made camera); Sinaron-SE 210/5.6; Ilford FP4; Kodak HC110

Wonderful image.

And AlexGard's tree images have the same feel as the after-the-battle imagery of the US Civil War. There is a stillness in them that denotes death and stopped time.

[AndrewBurns]

A bit of a slide vs. negative comparison, Ektar 100 on the top and Provia 100 on the bottom. Kinda prefer the Ektar but that might be more because of the change of lighting between shots.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48851460676_a9cfe6b9c4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hqQvio)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48772647813_64f72e5167_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hiSyYV)

[Andrew Plume]

Good work Andrew and very little to choose

I prefer the second, because of the lighting on the beach

Thx for posting these

regards

Andrew

[6x6TLL]

Beautiful shots, Andrew!

I like the lighting on the beach on the second one, but prefer the bluffs and water in the first one. I'm a little bit surprised that the Fuji didn't show more separation in the green tones, they usually excel at that. All in all I think the first one is a hair better than the second.

a

[Corran]

King Creek Falls
Just south of the Chattooga River Trail on the South Carolina / Georgia border

Linhof Master Technika 4x5, Nikkor 90mm f/8 + polarizer, T-Max 100 dev'd in Pyrocat 1:1:100

http://www.esearing.com/Bryan/AV/photosharing/kingcreek-4389ss.jpg

[AndrewBurns]

Beautiful shots, Andrew!

I like the lighting on the beach on the second one, but prefer the bluffs and water in the first one. I'm a little bit surprised that the Fuji didn't show more separation in the green tones, they usually excel at that. All in all I think the first one is a hair better than the second.

a

Cheers, if I had to guess I'd say it was just the lighting changing, there was small banks of heavy cloud passing the sun every few minutes so it was hard to judge when to take the shot.

[mmerig]

Hello Bryan,

As always, I really like your woods scenes from the southern Appalachians. The slanting deadfall in this one adds a lot to the composition.

[Corran]

Thanks mmerig. I am particularly happy with this image. Took me awhile to find a good composition at this waterfall, but I found it and I nailed the exposure/development so a 16x20 print materialized easily last night in the darkroom.

[ALVANDI Camera]

Iran, Panoral 45 camera, Schneider Super Angulon 90/5.6, Hoya red filter, Ilford FP4 9x12cm Sheet film.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48847564861_eb88e7d007_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hquxda)

[Meekyman]

Very nice Mohammad!

[Meekyman]

One from earlier this year, March 2019. Taken at Alport Castles, Peak District National Park, UK. Its the result of a landslip thought to be the largest landslide in the UK. The light was lovely, the sky probably needed more cloud and I got have got my focus better.

Chamonix 045N-2, 135mm Rodenstock Sironar N f5.6@f32 and 1/3, 1s, Kodak Ektar 100, 1-stop soft ND grad filter reversed to tone down the foreground and 81A filter, Epson V700 scan, lightroom and capture nx2 processing.
196370

Graham

[ALVANDI Camera]

Very nice Mohammad!

Thank you so much.

[Holdenrichards]

Iran, Panoral 45 camera, Schneider Super Angulon 90/5.6, Hoya red filter, Ilford FP4 9x12cm Sheet film.

Very nice!

[Ulophot]

Compliments from me , too, panoral.

[John Olsen]

Another woodsy shot on the local trails. 150mm lens, Rollei i.r. film, f22, 3 min, scanned from print.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48804497531_5135488428_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hmFNMZ)9-13N7BLFF (https://flic.kr/p/2hmFNMZ) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

[ALVANDI Camera]

Very nice!

Thank you.

[ALVANDI Camera]

Compliments from me , too, panoral.

Thank you so much.

[Corran]

I was reminded of this negative today, shot in 2013. I should dig it out and make a print.

I believe I took this with my Chamonix 45n1 and Nikkor-M 300mm f/9, though it may have been the Nikkor-T 360mm f/8.

http://www.esearing.com/Bryan/AV/photosharing/providence-2058sss.jpg

This is in Georgia (!), a consequence of water erosion and poor farming techniques (https://gastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon).

Been meaning to go back there and take some time making black and white photographs. I shot mostly color transparencies when I was there for a few days camping way back.

[AlexGard]

5½ x 14 inch black glass ambrotype

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48889369886_e6d961edd0_h.jpg

[Alan9940]

As always, Alex, beautiful work!!

[Tin Can]

Yes, well done!

I can almost see a Devil

[AlexGard]

Thanks for the kind words Alan

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[Robert Oliver]

These three images are from a very quick trip to Yosemite in August. I was hoping for some weather, but as always, be careful what you ask for!

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57fbd67c197aea65c6c29275/1565672885706-1WUFPTMS9W7MY472Q6I4/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kMFiMyT1nneRMhnmfuSfpxZ7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z4YTzHvnKhyp6Da-NYroOW3ZGjoBKy3azqku80C789l0mlM0or4nqX7jrn5yWu0hA1QXedaIFqnAbw_tQShHbKg4-O_KAc44ak5jGzrnn7f3A/tenaya-lake-2019007-edited.jpg?format=1000w

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57fbd67c197aea65c6c29275/1565673313526-KRTE6SQ03XHAWSTMNBXO/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kDKOYlZU-kh2emEr0K7Fdnl7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QPOohDIaIeljMHgDF5CVlOqpeNLcJ80NK65_fV7S1UQLLBYPHaD8SFNU5X3MMTK2HjOnKLMvrupLupDcgDXGSHNP1QgZwtN409T_NTuhBOQ/Yosemite-creek-2019010-cropped-adjusted.jpg?format=1000w

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57fbd67c197aea65c6c29275/1565672503016-A0QIFNF4S907URY4YEHD/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kJeg4s6veog0rNcjHTCQNwh7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QHyNOqBUUEtDDsRWrJLTmujyyI7Frso6MRdplGTbhDpMGdeM8OBEQAzLO35Q5amTnaglVaVzA-hLYjFHbo-x9/Yosemite-rocks-tree-2019001.jpg?format=1000w

[Alex Menkov]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48899851062_29e6fc7a85_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hv7w5o)img 5593 (https://flic.kr/p/2hv7w5o) by Alex Menkov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-meshera/), on Flickr

[Michael Roberts]

#1 is awesome, Robert.

[Michael Roberts]

Lovely, calm sunrise/set, Alex! Great colors. Very nice compositional choices for what could have been a blank open expanse of water.

[Alex Menkov]

Lovely, calm sunrise/set, Alex! Great colors. Very nice compositional choices for what could have been a blank open expanse of water.Thank you!

[Alex Menkov]

Another landscape and trees./ Toyo 45 CF, 210 and 240 mm lenses, Velvia 100 /.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48904658421_09e50c6897_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hvxa8T)3 (2).jpg 002 (https://flic.kr/p/2hvxa8T) by Alex Menkov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-meshera/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48904836397_3888ced6ef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hvy53r)5 (https://flic.kr/p/2hvy53r) by Alex Menkov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-meshera/), on Flickr

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/sheet0098-1.jpg

Lake Borka with Daune in the background. Northern Sweden.

Chamonix 45H-1 and Symmar S 150/5,6
Kodak Ektar 100 4x5

[Corran]

One of my latest prints, an 8x20 contact print on Ilford MGIV matte paper and toned in thiourea, matted to 12x24

Dead Palmettos, Gulf Island National Seashore
8x20 Korona / Deardorff, 305mm f/9 G-Claron, HP5+, HC-110 dil. H

http://www.esearing.com/Bryan/AV/photosharing/deadpalmettos-tonedss.jpg

[Steven Ruttenberg]

All very nice images It is late and I got work in the morning, good thing though or I would comment on all the images posted as of late.

[CreationBear]

matte paper

Definitely a photogenic understory in that part of the world--though I'm still waiting for an Eastern diamondback digesting a pocket gopher...he'd probably hold still enough for the LF treatment.:)

A question: as my mama said, de gustibus non est disputandum, but I'm curious if you prefer matte to glossy for these sorts of "busy" shots (or perhaps you just got a deal on those big sheets?)

[Corran]

I generally prefer matte (or semi-matte) papers. I just think they have more depth, and sometimes glossy looks chintzy. But on the flip-side, they can be very difficult to print on. Glossy seems more forgiving, especially in the shadows, which on matte needs to look a little thin out of the frame, even dry, to look just right on the wall.

I haven't thought too much about glossy vs. matte for certain subjects, though I could see an argument for, say, water or ice being a bit strange on matte, but everything has a bit of sheen once it's behind glass.

Another thing - my friend/mentor used to wax his matte prints. This is an old-school technique, and it looks amazing, giving the paper more of a semi-matte look. But it takes a looooong time and is quite a lot of work.

[CreationBear]

I just think they have more depth

Very interesting...thanks for elaborating.:) I guess it's probably a stretch to say a matte print is analogous to what the carbon print guys produce, but I could imagine a bit of texture couldn't hurt conveying this fractal, high-detail landscape.

[Corran]

I also like the ART 300 textured paper for some scenes, usually rock/sand/brick. I should try it with leaves...especially dead/fallen leaves with that crinkly texture.

[Vaughn]

Very interesting...thanks for elaborating.:) I guess it's probably a stretch to say a matte print is analogous to what the carbon print guys produce, but I could imagine a bit of texture couldn't hurt conveying this fractal, high-detail landscape.

A bit of a stretch -- carbon prints can have a wider variety of surfaces and looks than the array of silver gelatin papers of old...even with throwing in toning. When printed for raised relief and transferred to a glossy or smooth surface, one gets a glossy surface and even the relief is glossy. Quite different than any silver gelatin paper.

Wonderful image, Byran. I have always favored glossy papers (fiber only -- with Portriga Rapid 111 being primo!) However, getting into platinum printing, I have come to appreciate the matte look -- and learned how carefully one must treat the shadows.

[Corran]

Thanks Vaughn! I imagine I might like other glossy papers if they aren't as, well, glossy as Ilford's. I wish Ilford made the semi-matte paper in other emulsions outside of Warmtone. Kind of the best of both worlds.

[John Olsen]

Back into the trails in the woods. This one took a couple of tries to bring the highlights and deepest shadows into a printable range. It's in my theme of choices at the juncture of two trails. (Calumet field camera with Schneider 150mm, Rollei i.r. film, f22, 10s, N-1 development. Scanned from print.)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48881324727_a13dcd3e0f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2httyQP)10-9N18ALFF (https://flic.kr/p/2httyQP) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

[awty]

https://live.staticflickr.com/1757/41963342904_437839b287_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26Wa6S9)Wide Open Road. (https://flic.kr/p/26Wa6S9) by Paul Fitz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144284773@N06/), on Flickr

Darkroom print.
fotospeed 8x10 rcvc.
4x5 fp4 in pyrocat hd 1+1+100
(linhof technika) 150mm, orange filter

[Dave Wooten]

Nice one Paul!

[awty]

Nice one Paul!

Thanks Dave. I did a 11x14 print without the top burn in and it is a little better. Can only scan up to 8x10 prints.

[John Olsen]

Yet another woodsy intersection.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48881137336_0087b6bb4a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2htsB8W)9-30N22ALFF (https://flic.kr/p/2htsB8W) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

[Reinhold Schable]

. . Friend, Oregon
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48656274433_bc4b14aa9c_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h8A8ek). . Friend, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/2h8A8ek) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr. . Neg # RAnc 112. 4x5 Tachihara, 135mm, O2 filter, Kodak film, 1983

More empty places here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/albums/72157690651303644

Reinhold

[Corran]

Stumphouse Tunnel
Sumter National Forest - near Walhalla, SC
Linhof MT, 58mm XL, TMX, Pyrocat

http://www.esearing.com/Bryan/AV/photosharing/tunnel-4438ss.jpg

Sadly this is way underexposed. I actually made a photo that was probably perfect, but for the second time ever my Grafmatic jammed and ruined that shot. This was my second attempt - but I was impatient and didn't give it as much time. The first time I did a 45 minute exposure. This was only 15 minutes. Will have to try again.

[austin granger]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48983098118_9dc11abc2c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hCtbws)The Columbia River from Horsethief Butte, looking East (https://flic.kr/p/2hCtbws) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Corran]

Mt. Yonah near Helen, GA - as seen from Buck Shoals WMA, 7 miles away

Linhof Master Technika 4x5, 150mm f/5.6 APO Symmar, T-Max 100 dev'd in Pyrocat 1:1:100

http://www.esearing.com/Bryan/AV/photosharing/buckshoals-4431ss.jpg

[John Olsen]

Corran, the tunnel is perfect as it is.

Here's more woodsy trail. Where does this go? Why do I keep doing this? Unfortunately for the thread there's more of this planned.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48804497646_3b461f43e6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hmFNPY)9-9N4ALFF (https://flic.kr/p/2hmFNPY) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

[FeS2]

. . Friend, Oregon
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48656274433_bc4b14aa9c_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h8A8ek). . Friend, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/2h8A8ek) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr. . Neg # RAnc 112. 4x5 Tachihara, 135mm, O2 filter, Kodak film, 1983

More empty places here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/albums/72157690651303644

Reinhold

Brilliant! Luminous tonality across the entire image!

[donkittle]

I really enjoy photographing along the shores of Lake Ontario - and I'm finally getting brave enough in my LF adventures to try out front tilt (seems way more important on 5x7 than it was on 4x5).

Paper negative inverted in Photoshop.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49011969398_032d175f38_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hF29X9)
Rocky shore on a windy day (https://flic.kr/p/2hF29X9) by Don Kittle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/siderean/), on Flickr

[peter brooks]

Wow, there are some great shots in this thread...



Rocky shore on a windy day (https://flic.kr/p/2hF29X9) by Don Kittle (https://www.flickr.com/photos/siderean/), on Flickr

Don, that's a very fine looking paper neg, the crisp rocks and blurry trees make a great contrast. I checked your Flickr page for some more detail and see that you developed it in a 1:19 solution, and for just 45 seconds. I'm intrigued - do you develop all your paper negs in this way? And do you pre-flash?

[donkittle]

I actually like using ID-11, diluting the stock 1+1 for around 2 minutes but I find I need to mix the ID-11 and use right away and I find it hard to dissolve. My next tests will be with Rodinal at 1:100, 1:150 and 1:200 so see if I get better consistency. I find that I get a lot of “chemical clouding” especially in bright areas of the exposure when I develop with Ilford’s paper developer. The clouding is worse if I agitate at all.

I used to pre-flash, but some exposures I’d like to come out more contrasty so I don’t pre-flash any more. Instead, if the scene is high contrast, I use a Lee #12 filter and it tames the contrast great!

[peter schrager]

I actually like using ID-11, diluting the stock 1+1 for around 2 minutes but I find I need to mix the ID-11 and use right away and I find it hard to dissolve. My next tests will be with Rodinal at 1:100, 1:150 and 1:200 so see if I get better consistency. I find that I get a lot of “chemical clouding” especially in bright areas of the exposure when I develop with Ilford’s paper developer. The clouding is worse if I agitate at all.

I used to pre-flash, but some exposures I’d like to come out more contrasty so I don’t pre-flash any more. Instead, if the scene is high contrast, I use a Lee #12 filter and it tames the contrast great!
Try using hc110 or ilford equivalent
You will get more repeatable results

[Reinhold Schable]

. . Tree Branch Gate to abandoned ranch. Castledale, Utah.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/38639218511_defa6613fe_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21Sq6uB). . Ranch Gate. Utah (https://flic.kr/p/21Sq6uB) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr

[John Olsen]

Almost the last woodsy shot that I need to do. Then it'll be out of my system. 150mm lens, Rollei i.r. film. Ft. Ebey St Park

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48804497591_950eec38fe_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hmFNP2)9-9N25BLFF (https://flic.kr/p/2hmFNP2) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Alstrom Point, Utah. Portra160, 4x5 Chamonix 45H-1, 75mmNikkor f/4.5@f/32. If you zoom in on the background center right, you will see lightning.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3696783695-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p809480816/edc58714f)

[pepeguitarra]

Alstrom Point, Utah. Portra160, 4x5 Chamonix 45H-1, 75mmNikkor f/4.5@f/32. If you zoom in on the background center right, you will see lightning.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3696783695-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p809480816/edc58714f)
Steven, very impressive.

[pepeguitarra]

I have here my first shots on FujiVelvia50 4x5 with my Chamonix 45F2:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49039300321_0c902d4e4d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHretX)Dana Point Harbor (https://flic.kr/p/2hHretX) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49038796923_98ded07711.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHoDQF)FujiVelvia50-GrandCanyonHotel2a (https://flic.kr/p/2hHoDQF) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


Then, Kodak Ektar 100:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49039524482_35785db517.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHso7N)Ektar100-SedonaCourthouseDome1 (https://flic.kr/p/2hHso7N) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49039527717_fef5033a13.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHsp5z)Ektar100-SedonaOtro1Cropped (https://flic.kr/p/2hHsp5z) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

[jon.oman]

Alstrom Point, Utah. Portra160, 4x5 Chamonix 45H-1, 75mmNikkor f/4.5@f/32. If you zoom in on the background center right, you will see lightning.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3696783695-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p809480816/edc58714f)

Wonderful image! You are getting better and better.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Wonderful image! You are getting better and better.
Thank you. I was worried when I took this.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Steven, very impressive.

Thank you. Still doesn’t do justice to actual image.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

I have here my first shots on FujiVelvia50 4x5 with my Chamonix 45F2:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49039300321_0c902d4e4d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHretX)Dana Point Harbor (https://flic.kr/p/2hHretX) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49038796923_98ded07711.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHoDQF)FujiVelvia50-GrandCanyonHotel2a (https://flic.kr/p/2hHoDQF) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


Then, Kodak Ektar 100:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49039524482_35785db517.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHso7N)Ektar100-SedonaCourthouseDome1 (https://flic.kr/p/2hHso7N) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49039527717_fef5033a13.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHsp5z)Ektar100-SedonaOtro1Cropped (https://flic.kr/p/2hHsp5z) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

Very nice. I love Sedona shots. I live about 1.5 hours south of there.

[6x6TLL]

I love how the blue of the water is mirrored in the geological layers that appear to be blue-grey.

This is a striking shot, thanks for sharing it!




Alstrom Point, Utah. Portra160, 4x5 Chamonix 45H-1, 75mmNikkor f/4.5@f/32. If you zoom in on the background center right, you will see lightning.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3696783695-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p809480816/edc58714f)

[Steven Ruttenberg]

I love how the blue of the water is mirrored in the geological layers that appear to be blue-grey.

This is a striking shot, thanks for sharing it!

Thank you. You're welcome. I agree, I hadn't thought of it but you are correct. I like it too.

[6x6TLL]

So a few quick questions -

could you have done the same with slide film (Velvia, Provia - am I correct that Kodak has no E6 film available on the market currently?!?), I'm thinking of the dynamic range in the scene and nice balance you achieved.

Were the colors like that in the scene, or have you tweaked them in post? They're beautiful, almost unreal. Maybe the light is like that there.

Thanks. I'm working on improving my own 4x5 work and am seeing some stunning images here, very inspiring!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

I don't think I could have achieved this scene with slide film. It was like a 15 min exposure accounting for reciprocity. Slide film is very unforgiving whereas Negative film, especially Portra are very forgiving and have gobs of range. The sun had set and it was getting dark quickly.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Alstrom Point storm. 4x5 Chamonix, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32, long exposure, 100Tmax, Tmax Developer, Yellow filter for mild contrast


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49047829567_ef744f47a5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hJbWVV)

[Steven Ruttenberg]

The reason I call this semiFinal are there a few things I am not sure I like about this image I may correct (some dark spots) and the crop. I like it, but it also works if I take a little off the top.

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49011900496_be7ca94bf8_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hF1Ntb)2019-10-31 Чернобыль Foma 100 in XTOL 1+1 8,5 min009-012web (https://flic.kr/p/2hF1Ntb) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Ukraine, Chernobyl zone, "Abandoned world". Wista SP 4x5, Fujinar 180/4.5@22 Fomapan 100 in XTOL 1+1

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48748744866_509661efef_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hgL4t9)Каменное село - Перга Foma 100 in XTOL 1+1001111web (https://flic.kr/p/2hgL4t9) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Ukraine, Wista SP. Congo 400/8@32, Fomapan 100 in XTOL

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48315180051_5cc2726b36_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2gBrVKH)2019-07-01 США014-01web (https://flic.kr/p/2gBrVKH) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
USA, Nagaoka 4x5, Fujinon 150/6.3@22, Fomapan 100 in XTOL

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48339534407_f96dd841c5_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2gDAKsp)2019-07-01 США024-011web (https://flic.kr/p/2gDAKsp) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
USA, Nagaoka 4x5, Fujinon 150/6.3@22, Fomapan 100 in XTOL

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48387242971_2ba938af43_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2gHPgxR)2019-07-01 США025-1web (https://flic.kr/p/2gHPgxR) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
USA, Nagaoka 4x5, Fujinon 150/6.3@22, Fomapan 100

[jon.oman]

Nice set of images Yuriy!

[Reinhold Schable]

. . Pisew Falls, Manitoba
https://live.staticflickr.com/4766/39658449971_a9332b4b7c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23qtVuP). . Pisew Falls, Manitoba (https://flic.kr/p/23qtVuP) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr. . Neg # MAGE O76a. Tachihara 4x5 camera, 210mm lens, O2 filter PXP film

More here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/albums/72157690079438365/with/39658449971/

Reinhold

[pepeguitarra]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48315180051_5cc2726b36_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2gBrVKH)2019-07-01 США014-01web (https://flic.kr/p/2gBrVKH) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
USA, Nagaoka 4x5, Fujinon 150/6.3@22, Fomapan 100 in XTOL

I want to dream of this place. The shot is fantastic.

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49051061023_07ee5e6b9f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hJtvwF)Yellow Springs Falls (https://flic.kr/p/2hJtvwF) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Yellow Springs Falls

4x5 Sinar Norma 90mm F8 Sinar Norma Super Angulon HP5 PMK+ Omega DII 180mm black Rodagon MES LED head Arista 8x10 #2 RC Perfection Print Developer

[pepeguitarra]

My backyard creek:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49039314561_a269b5b04b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hHriHt)Ektar100-ModjeskaHouseCreekTrab (https://flic.kr/p/2hHriHt) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

[Steven Ruttenberg]

All of these look pretty good. Well done.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Update to Alstrom Point Storm. Added contrast. This image is a tough one. Not much light to work with, shadows are very soft, etc.



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49052819836_a31d938171_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hJCwn3)

[orgraph]

Hanging Lake Park

[orgraph]

I want to dream of this place. The shot is fantastic.

Hanging Lake Park

[orgraph]

Cape Perpetua old growth forest, on Bergger Pancro 400 processed in BER49 stock solution.
Wide Field Ektar on the Deardorff.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1790/41100825150_3976f99836_b.jpg

See it bigger here (https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1790/41100825150_3378d26566_h.jpg).

Nice

[Andrew Plume]

terrific Paul...................and you're not just a wet plate artist either

regards

Andrew

[pepeguitarra]

I finally got some of the Tmax400 for 5x7, it is a wonderful film. Here at EI:200

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49063060821_516bb434bf_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKx1DK)The Rock-Normal View (https://flic.kr/p/2hKx1DK) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49062546108_aff2927ac7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hKunDo)Face Rock at Dana (https://flic.kr/p/2hKunDo) by Palenquero Photography (https://www.flickr.com/photos/palenquero/), on Flickr

[Michael Roberts]

Alstrom Point, Utah. Portra160, 4x5 Chamonix 45H-1, 75mmNikkor f/4.5@f/32. If you zoom in on the background center right, you will see lightning.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3696783695-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p809480816/edc58714f)

This is wonderful, Steven.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Chamonix 4x5, Portra 160, Nikkor f/4.5@f/22, 0.9 reverse grad nd. Grand Canyon North Rim, Walhalla.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49071607218_6439d22380_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hLhPcq)

[scheinfluger_77]

I really like this one Steven.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Toyo 4x5, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32. Toroweap sunset on Portra160.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49082851897_a78a0dbe1f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMhrRc)

[Tin Can]

Captured my memory

Thank you!


Toyo 4x5, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32. Toroweap sunset on Portra160.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49082851897_a78a0dbe1f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMhrRc)

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Your welcome. Small warning, flickr is still applying some sort of image processing when you upload so the image here is a bit over-saturated and sharpened. I don't get why they feel the need to do this. Same for my other color images, but the amount varies image to image.

[Tin Can]

My dim memory of 1975 needs a boost

and my dimming eyes correct any enhancement

perfect is never perfect

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Very true! Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

[Michael Wynd]

Steven, photos like yours ( which are wonderful) that I saw in Arizona Highways back in the 80s, were what got me started with large format. Thank you.

[jtomasella]

Alstrom Point, Utah. Portra160, 4x5 Chamonix 45H-1, 75mmNikkor f/4.5@f/32. If you zoom in on the background center right, you will see lightning.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3696783695-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p809480816/edc58714f)

I could stare at this all day. Amazing color for portra, looks more like Velvia.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you all.

[alen]

Alstrom Point, Utah. Portra160, 4x5 Chamonix 45H-1, 75mmNikkor f/4.5@f/32. If you zoom in on the background center right, you will see lightning.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3696783695-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p809480816/edc58714f)

Amazing, I could hang that up on my wall!

[6x6TLL]

Wow, you're really hitting your stride, aren't you!

Well done!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you.

[austin granger]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49088378646_d2370be82f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hMLLKY)View from the Edge of a Cliff, Columbia River Gorge (https://flic.kr/p/2hMLLKY) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Merg Ross]

Hi Austin,

Wonderful timing, the surf and rails in rhythm. Well done!

Hope all goes well up your way.

Best,
Merg

[austin granger]

Thanks Merg. I lugged my view camera and tripod around all day and made exactly one picture-this one!

I saw that you were having a show down there. I wish I could see it.

If you're ever in Portland, please drop me a line if you'd like to get together for lunch or a coffee. It'd be great to properly catch up.

Best, Austin
austin@austingranger.com

[Steven Ruttenberg]

West of Toroweep Lookout. Sunset. Approximately 20 min exposure, 4x5 Portra160, Nikkor 75mm f/4.5@f/32. As usual, flickr oversaturated the image. I need a better way to post images without this silly oversaturation and sharpening of images.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49092823568_832627258c_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hNay5y)

[Tin Can]

You could try direct to LFPF I think it allows 600 x800 pixel

Or make your own website and redirect us there.

At one time I did both

Flick out is just easier and faster

[Peter De Smidt]

I use Dropbox, but I had to use that for work. Maybe Google Drive?

[Steven Ruttenberg]

4x5 Portra160, f/32, 210 G-Claron, sunrise at Toroweep.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49093871002_c18cfc82f7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hNfVrL)

[Steven Ruttenberg]

I could try dropbox, I have an account with them.

[Merg Ross]

Thanks Merg. I lugged my view camera and tripod around all day and made exactly one picture-this one!

I saw that you were having a show down there. I wish I could see it.

If you're ever in Portland, please drop me a line if you'd like to get together for lunch or a coffee. It'd be great to properly catch up.

Best, Austin
austin@austingranger.com

Well Austin, nothing wrong with batting a thousand. I'd say it was a good day!

The show here just finished, and was well attended. A group of twenty photographers, only film capture, with diverse vision and process. I'm involved with some of the participating photographers in an effort to found a photography center here in Oakland. We are off to a good start, time will tell.

Thanks for the invite, it would be fun to get together. I'll keep it in mind.

Best,
Merg

[pdmoylan]

It's been a while since I have offered images or comments here, but Steve, your images are proof why large format with the right film, lenses, exposure, processing and excellent personal skills outclass digital imaging by a mile; notwithstanding the former's severe limitations and the extreme MPs we are seeing with both Fuji and Hasselblad digital medium format.

Great landscape work with those Nikkor lenses (I still have several sitting on the shelf).

Looking forward to your future work.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

4x5 Portra160, long exposure sunrise from Toroweep 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49098653232_a068bc2bb2_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hNFr31)

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Fog in the Canyon. Yaki Point, South Grand Canyon, sunrise, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32. Portra 160.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49102962427_de05b9b7fa_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hP4w1t)

[Michael Roberts]

These are great, Steven. Congrats!

https://michaellynnroberts.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1981063916-5.jpg

Here is one of mine.
Sunset at Saguaro NP, Rochester King 8x10, 159mm Wollensak, f22, 1/2 second, Velvia 100F

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Very nice and moody!

[scheinfluger_77]

Fog in the Canyon. Yaki Point, South Grand Canyon, sunrise, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32. Portra 160.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49102962427_de05b9b7fa_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hP4w1t)

Steve your best one yet.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you!

[jon.oman]

Fog in the Canyon. Yaki Point, South Grand Canyon, sunrise, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32. Portra 160.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49102962427_de05b9b7fa_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hP4w1t)

Wonderful image!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Sunset Toroweep Campground view of Canyon. 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32, Toyo45, Portra160.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49113869032_468a63e22e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hQ2qao)

[jtomasella]

These are great, Steven. Congrats!

https://michaellynnroberts.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1981063916-5.jpg

Here is one of mine.
Sunset at Saguaro NP, Rochester King 8x10, 159mm Wollensak, f22, 1/2 second, Velvia 100F

That sky is on fire. Surprised you could stop looking at it long enough to take a picture.

[Michael Roberts]

Yes. I was driving and had to pull over grab the camera bag and tripod and frantically find something to put in the foreground.

I knew whatever I found would be silhouetted, but there was no time to grab ND filters and dial in focus, just make sure the silhouettes were sharp against the sky.

I made two exposures then just stood and watched the light gradually recede.

Best sunset I was ever lucky enough to photograph, for sure.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Yaki Point South Grand Canyon. Sunrise with mist in the Canyon. 4x5 Portra160, Chamonix 45H-1. About a 1-2 minute exposure, Hitech format Ultra Firecrest 3 stop reverse grad nd filter


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49149665987_6de214534c_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hTbTmg)

[Colin Graham]

http://www.colinflanarygraham.com/No75/public_html/No75/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/canyonH1.jpg

http://www.colinflanarygraham.com/No75/public_html/No75/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/canyonHC.jpg

http://www.colinflanarygraham.com/No75/public_html/No75/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/canyonH2.jpg

Narrows, Elwha River. 5x7 Fujinon 250 WS

[Alan9940]

Really like that first image, Colin...nice!!

[Colin Graham]

Thanks Alan.

[John Olsen]

Really like that first image, Colin...nice!!

Ditto from me too.

[Andrew Tymon]

The first one really works for me.

[md-photo]

Beautiful canyon light!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Yaki Point South Grand Canyon. Sunrise with mist in the Canyon. 4x5 Portra160, Chamonix 45H-1. About a 1-2 minute exposure, Hitech format Ultra Firecrest 3 stop reverse grad nd filter

I removed some green cast from the image, looks better, I think. Of course, I didn't notice it till a stranger pointed it out to me. Just goes to show that critical reviews don't come from Facebook or Flickr. LOL.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49155003891_a8d2456e7f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hTEf86)

[lassethomas]

https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/sheet0101.jpg

Grönfjäll in Lapland, Sweden.
Symmar-S 210/5.6, Chamonix 45H1 and Ektar 100

[lassethomas]

Yaki Point South Grand Canyon. Sunrise with mist in the Canyon. 4x5 Portra160, Chamonix 45H-1. About a 1-2 minute exposure, Hitech format Ultra Firecrest 3 stop reverse grad nd filter

I removed some green cast from the image, looks better, I think. Of course, I didn't notice it till a stranger pointed it out to me. Just goes to show that critical reviews don't come from Facebook or Flickr. LOL.



Very nice. Like it a lot

[lassethomas]

Might interest someone (at least it did me).

Same place, same camera (Chamonix 45H1). With a few minutes apart, different films.

Ektar 100
https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/sheet0107.jpg

Velvia 50
https://scatteredlightblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/slf0078-002.jpg

[Reinhold Schable]

. . Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
https://live.staticflickr.com/4724/38963541925_da8ac685df_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22n5kxB). . Lava Hot Springs, Idaho (https://flic.kr/p/22n5kxB) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr. . Neg # IDGE 010. 5x7" camera, modified to take two 6x17 negatives per sheet. 90mm lens, O2 filter, TXP film

More from the split 5x7 camera here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/albums/72157689659371185

Reinhold

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Very nice

[Steven Ruttenberg]

After sunset at Lipoon Point in Snow. Portra160, 75mm Nikkor 75mm f/4.5@f/32, 3 minute exposure with 812 filter.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49161972391_50aea80dd0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hUgXBD)

[Michael Roberts]

Superb, Steven.

This is on 4x5, right? I'm thinking I'd like to see a little more sky if you have it. There seems to be more color in the sky that could be included.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Yes, 4x5. I will post up one with more sky. Thank you.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Here is the uncropped version. Not much in the sky and a little bit of work to expand crop. I may do that as the more I look at it, it seems a bit cramped on composition. Feels like it needs a bit of breathing room. And maybe a bit of right rotation to straighten out the horizon. Seems a bit high on the right side.

https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3738522530-6.jpg (https://www.steveruttenbergphotography.com/p474255787/eded553a2)

[darr]

. . Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
https://live.staticflickr.com/4724/38963541925_da8ac685df_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22n5kxB). . Lava Hot Springs, Idaho (https://flic.kr/p/22n5kxB) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr. . Neg # IDGE 010. 5x7" camera, modified to take two 6x17 negatives per sheet. 90mm lens, O2 filter, TXP film

More from the split 5x7 camera here... https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/albums/72157689659371185

Reinhold

Lovely image!!

Years ago, I lived across the street from farmland and would be awaken sometimes by water shooters at 0400, especially when the temps dropped.
Always enjoyed watching the Zimmatics (similar to what you have photographed above) crawl across the landscape.

Kind regards,
Darr

[bobbotron]

Grain operation near me, roasting corn.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49168588762_60771838e8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hURSr1)

[Andrew Tymon]

Grain operation near me, roasting corn.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49168588762_60771838e8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hURSr1)

I love the smoke/ steam!

[bobbotron]

I love the smoke/ steam!

Thanks! I found it quite striking, been playing with burning in the sky. I don't have a lot of experience doing this, it's been a learning experience.

[Andrew Tymon]

Thanks! I found it quite striking, been playing with burning in the sky. I don't have a lot of experience doing this, it's been a learning experience.

I would try a lower paper grade first.

[Michael Roberts]

Here is the uncropped version. Not much in the sky and a little bit of work to expand crop. I may do that as the more I look at it, it seems a bit cramped on composition. Feels like it needs a bit of breathing room. And maybe a bit of right rotation to straighten out the horizon. Seems a bit high on the right side.

Thanks Steven. I see what you mean. What a weird sky; the color just disappears on the left side....reminds me of a couple of my shots where what's going on in the sky and on the ground just seem to be fighting each other for attention instead of working together.... In your case, the intense yellow seems (to me) to be fighting the low light in the canyon recesses.

[bobbotron]

I would try a lower paper grade first.

I was using RC paper. There's some extensive notes in my journey with this print here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Darkroom/comments/e5101u/looking_for_printing_advice_post_in_comments/

and here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Darkroom/comments/e5z60m/print_update_with_split_printing_and_burning/

I'm done with the thing, I want to move on to some other prints, it's been a good learning experience, but I'm giving up on it. :D

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thanks Steven. I see what you mean. What a weird sky; the color just disappears on the left side....reminds me of a couple of my shots where what's going on in the sky and on the ground just seem to be fighting each other for attention instead of working together.... In your case, the intense yellow seems (to me) to be fighting the low light in the canyon recesses.

I agree. After looking at it, I think it should be desaturated slightly to keep it from fighting for attention and instead become a supporting character.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Yavapai Point, 75mm NIkkor f4.5@f/32, 4x5 Portra160, approximately 3 min exposure. 0.9 Reverse grad nd. No dust deleting on this scan.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49172372637_3ba8b1c2e7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hVcgfe)

[fotopfw]

I do like the contrasting colors and the depth. Another excellent one Steven!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you

[6x6TLL]

Hi Steven,

this is a beautiful composition and view. I wonder though if there's a general lack of separation in the hills, especially the ones on the far side of the valley, but even the closer one with the tree in the foreground. It all seems a little bit muddy or indistinct in this specific shot. I don't see the same issue in the other photographs you've posted.

[Eliverto]

Yavapai Point, 75mm NIkkor f4.5@f/32, 4x5 Portra160, approximately 3 min exposure. 0.9 Reverse grad nd. No dust deleting on this scan.

I'm usually a b&w kind of guy, but these are gorgeous. I can feel the grandeur and atmosphere of the place, even I never was there in person :)

[Vaughn]

This recent image of the Canyon is very good. This is the sort of light I walked in along the rim while 'commuting' to work in 1977 (late snow in May). I walked during sunrise from the Bright Angel Lodge to just shy of Yavapai Point before heading away from the rim towards the park headquarters. You captured it very very well. You have allowed the light to create the scale and grandeur of the Canyon...with some help with composition, of course!

6x6TLL -- the lack of separation or muddiness you sense may be due to the scale of the 'valley'. That pointy mountain on the horizon is about 10 miles away.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Hi Steven,

this is a beautiful composition and view. I wonder though if there's a general lack of separation in the hills, especially the ones on the far side of the valley, but even the closer one with the tree in the foreground. It all seems a little bit muddy or indistinct in this specific shot. I don't see the same issue in the other photographs you've posted.

You are probably right. I have been leaning towards not opening shadows too much and not as much saturation.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Revised Yavapai Point based on some feedback from a member. I avoided originally going this way to avoid overdoing it. But this does have a certain appeal. One thing I am always amazed by is how different the Canyon can look day to day and hour to hour.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49181206746_9934bb3c1e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hVYxjs)

[Tin Can]

Like!


Revised Yavapai Point based on some feedback from a member. I avoided originally going this way to avoid overdoing it. But this does have a certain appeal. One thing I am always amazed by is how different the Canyon can look day to day and hour to hour.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49181206746_9934bb3c1e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hVYxjs)

[scheinfluger_77]

Revised Yavapai Point based on some feedback from a member. I avoided originally going this way to avoid overdoing it. But this does have a certain appeal. One thing I am always amazed by is how different the Canyon can look day to day and hour to hour.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49181206746_9934bb3c1e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hVYxjs)

Have to say I like this too. This one makes me think of stuff you used to see in Arizona Highways.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Superstitions, Red25A, Tmax100, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32, cropped to 12x7 (127xx70) aspect ratio.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49197481276_7328d01377_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hXpXaN)

[Tin Can]

On my iPhone SE the forum image has less contrast than Flickr

Sorry about the stutter on Flickr

Love those mountains!

[6x6TLL]

Great composition Steven,

I love how the sun's shadow follows the treeline and smaller hills in front. Well seen!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you both. I can't figure out flickr. I'm just gonna roll with it till I get my own site built.

[kenj8246]

Steven, the Superstitions remind me a lot of the Chisos Mtns in BBNP. Wonderful image.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Thank you. Have not heard of those mountains.

[gimenosaiz]

Yavapai Point, 75mm NIkkor f4.5@f/32, 4x5 Portra160, approximately 3 min exposure. 0.9 Reverse grad nd. No dust deleting on this scan.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49172372637_3ba8b1c2e7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2hVcgfe)
Hi!!

Outstanding :-)

Cheers
Antonio

[kenj8246]

As I understand it, they are the only mountain 'range' to be completely contained within a national park boundary. An old caldera, I believe.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

As I understand it, they are the only mountain 'range' to be completely contained within a national park boundary. An old caldera, I believe.

Are you referring to the Superstitions? If so, I will have to research that. Never heard that before. Possible though, AZ us one big Volcanic field.

[kenj8246]

No, the Chisos. They are all within Big Bend Natl Park.

[bill2424]

This is from a recent trip to Utah
Zone VI 4x5 T Max 100 HC 110

[MultiFormat Shooter]

This is from a recent trip to Utah
Zone VI 4x5 T Max 100 HC 110

Nice, an interesting study in form and pattern.

[mmerig]

This is from a recent trip to Utah
Zone VI 4x5 T Max 100 HC 110

Coyote Buttes, in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness? Very nice image, by the way.

[il96]

https://fs3.fotoload.ru/f/1118/1542964140/d87d0934cd.jpg (https://fotoload.ru/foto/711123/)

[mono]

Well done and welcome to the forum!

[jtomasella]

love the texture on those trees

[scheinfluger_77]

Well done and welcome to the forum!

I concur, and great use of shallow depth of field.

[il96]

https://fs3.fotoload.ru/f/1118/1542964140/e010ed14da.jpg (https://fotoload.ru/foto/793817/)

[Smitty]

Looks like it could have been taken in New England.

[ALVANDI Camera]

Iran, Panoral 45 (http://www.mr-alvandi.com/products/panoral-45-ver-II.html) camera, Schneider Super Angulon 90/5.6, Ilford FP4 9x12cm Sheet film

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49287612307_38ceb725c7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i6nTZ6)

[Peter De Smidt]

That's beautiful, Mohammad.

[Alan9940]

That's beautiful, Mohammad.

+1! Love the feeling in this image.

[ALVANDI Camera]

That's beautiful, Mohammad.

Thank you so much.

[ALVANDI Camera]

+1! Love the feeling in this image.

Thank you so much, Alan.

[Corran]

Thinking a bit about Sally Mann's photographs from the "A Thousand Crossings" show that was here in Atlanta recently - specifically some of the very dark and mysterious images from her "Southern Landscapes" portfolio.

Old Fort Bayou Scene - 12 Oaks Preserve in Ocean Springs, MS

Signal Corps Speed Graphic 4x5, Rollei Heidosmat 150mm f/2.8, TMX, Pyrocat:

http://www.esearing.com/Bryan/AV/photosharing/christmas19-4789ss.jpg

[gnuyork]

Thinking a bit about Sally Mann's photographs from the "A Thousand Crossings" show that was here in Atlanta recently - specifically some of the very dark and mysterious images from her "Southern Landscapes" portfolio.

Old Fort Bayou Scene - 12 Oaks Preserve in Ocean Springs, MS

Signal Corps Speed Graphic 4x5, Rollei Heidosmat 150mm f/2.8, TMX, Pyrocat:

http://www.esearing.com/Bryan/AV/photosharing/christmas19-4789ss.jpg

I missed this exhibit (been away from Atlanta for quite a while down on the coast), but I like her landscape work. I have her Deep South book on my coffee table. Your photo does have that Sally Mann vibe. Good work

[Corran]

Thanks! I was lucky to see it. The first time I went, the show had been shut down unexpectedly that morning, but I got a chance to go a few weeks later. Then the show was completely closed earlier than expected. I think they were having roof leaks or something.

[Michael Roberts]

Iran, Panoral 45 (http://www.mr-alvandi.com/products/panoral-45-ver-II.html) camera, Schneider Super Angulon 90/5.6, Ilford FP4 9x12cm Sheet film

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49287612307_38ceb725c7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i6nTZ6)


Great job of keeping attention on the trees and snow and not letting highlights from the sky portions overcome this scene!

[Michael Roberts]

https://fs3.fotoload.ru/f/1118/1542964140/e010ed14da.jpg (https://fotoload.ru/foto/793817/)

Beautiful buttery light, colors, and composition--leading line, reflection, full frame with clouds, near-far 3d effect, etc. Great job!

[jtomasella]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49301132028_583536c574_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i7zbVJ)img20191230_16304462-Pano-Editfishing peir 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2i7zbVJ) by John tomasella (https://www.flickr.com/photos/186014358@N07/), on Flickr

From my latest video. FP4+ 150mm @ f45 with some front tilt.

[Alan9940]

John,

Hope you don't mind a constructive comment and, perhaps, you know this already... Use of front tilt in scenes like this is problematic because the upper area of verticals (trees in this case) are generally rendered soft no matter what lens aperture is used. For scenes like this, I keep everything at zero and use aperture, choice of lens, and/or camera position to maximize DOF. If I can't get everything in sharp focus, I'll ensure my primary subject is sharp and let everything else fall where it may. Of course, this is just me and you're certainly free to shoot as you see fit. ;)

[ALVANDI Camera]

Great job of keeping attention on the trees and snow and not letting highlights from the sky portions overcome this scene!

Thank you so much, Michael.

[AndrewBurns]

A pair of images of the same subject, taken months apart, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49337526198_7bb607e67c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iaMHDq)keyhole rock portra2 (https://flic.kr/p/2iaMHDq)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48421248626_2de9e3225f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2gLPyff)Keyhole Rock (https://flic.kr/p/2gLPyff)

Which do you prefer?

[il96]

Thank you Michael! Yappy new year!

[jtomasella]

John,

Hope you don't mind a constructive comment and, perhaps, you know this already... Use of front tilt in scenes like this is problematic because the upper area of verticals (trees in this case) are generally rendered soft no matter what lens aperture is used. For scenes like this, I keep everything at zero and use aperture, choice of lens, and/or camera position to maximize DOF. If I can't get everything in sharp focus, I'll ensure my primary subject is sharp and let everything else fall where it may. Of course, this is just me and you're certainly free to shoot as you see fit. ;)

I welcome it all. I'm still prety new to large format and I am still learning. Thank you for some more knowledge.

[Michael Kadillak]

I welcome it all. I'm still prety new to large format and I am still learning. Thank you for some more knowledge.

The more you shoot the more you learn. Consistency in getting out to photograph and perseverance in the process are honorable attributes. Some advice I would offer retrospectively from my experience. Make a cell phone image of the photograph you made for references you can see the tonalities insitu relative to your produced print. If you cell phone has a B&W conversion all the better if it is a B&W photograph. Take plenty of notes and only change one variable at a time as you make adjustments to your vision. Keeps things manageable and on a real learning curve. Change more than one variable and you may as well push a random number generator for meaningful results. Learn to read negatives (over and under exposed / over and under developed). Lastly just enjoy yourself in the field and be patient. Small successes tend to feed on themselves in a very positive way.

[GoldMark]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49301132028_583536c574_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2i7zbVJ)img20191230_16304462-Pano-Editfishing peir 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2i7zbVJ) by John tomasella (https://www.flickr.com/photos/186014358@N07/), on Flickr

From my latest video. FP4+ 150mm @ f45 with some front tilt.

Impressive

[djdister]

A pair of images of the same subject, taken months apart, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Which do you prefer?

I like the one with more light on the rock formation in the foreground.

[martin pl.]

199198
Winter, Poland, 2018, Fomapan 100, Nikkor-W 150mm, Chamonix 45N1

[John Olsen]

It's back to the woodsy trails for more intersections. 150mm lens, Rollei i.r. film, scan from print.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49369986598_c4a99ff660_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2idE5Zu)Humpty I LFF (https://flic.kr/p/2idE5Zu) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

[bwlf]

I prefer the 2nd image... it is more calm and relaxing to me with the sunshine, water and clouds. The first appears more dark (in the foreground plants) and stormy (waves and clouds).

[AndrewBurns]

Mix of Portra 160, Provia and Velvia. Actually digging the Porta a fair bit, especially for taming really harsh light.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49383107868_5680c87f76_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iePkuh)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49383794212_618fa4ea11_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ieSRvN)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49383803742_b49f6f9abf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ieSUm7)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49383823857_5d18765d19_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ieT1jV)

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49385783081_ef62db56e7_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2if43JD)2020-01-14 Denishi, Ukraine 8х10 Sh HC 31 7-30 min005 (1)-02web (https://flic.kr/p/2if43JD) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Zhitomir region, 2020-01-12. Wista 8x10, Nikkor-T ED, 600/9@16, Shanghai 100 in Ilford HC 1+31, 7-30 min.

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49388818002_91ea5d228e_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ifjAUS)2020-01-14 Zhitomyr region of Ukraine, 8х10 Sh HC 31 7-30 min008-01web (https://flic.kr/p/2ifjAUS) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
2020-01-12. Zhitomyr region. Wista 8x10, Fujinon L 420/8, Shanghai 100 in HC 1+31

[orgraph]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49399447921_3fedebba5a_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2igg5Pk)2020-01-12 Denishi Foma 100 in XTOL 1+3 Иванков Foma 100 in XTOL 1+3 8 vin003 (1)-01web (https://flic.kr/p/2igg5Pk) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
2020-01-04 Kyiv region, Ukraine. Wista SP 4x5, Fujinon A 180/9@22 Fomapan 100 in XTOL 1+3.

[Tin Can]

Like

[Martin Aislabie]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49399447921_3fedebba5a_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2igg5Pk)2020-01-12 Denishi Foma 100 in XTOL 1+3 Иванков Foma 100 in XTOL 1+3 8 vin003 (1)-01web (https://flic.kr/p/2igg5Pk) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
2020-01-04 Kyiv region, Ukraine. Wista SP 4x5, Fujinon A 180/9@22 Fomapan 100 in XTOL 1+3.

Fabulous

Martin

[scheinfluger_77]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49399447921_3fedebba5a_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2igg5Pk)2020-01-12 Denishi Foma 100 in XTOL 1+3 Иванков Foma 100 in XTOL 1+3 8 vin003 (1)-01web (https://flic.kr/p/2igg5Pk) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
2020-01-04 Kyiv region, Ukraine. Wista SP 4x5, Fujinon A 180/9@22 Fomapan 100 in XTOL 1+3.

I really like this Yuiry. The balance of soft and sharp is just right IMO.

[rfesk]

Very nice!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49399447921_3fedebba5a_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2igg5Pk)

Nice. Has a serene feel, kinda of moody.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Alstrom Point storm. 4x5 Chamonix, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32, long exposure, Tmax, Tmax100 Developer, Yellow filter for mild contrast, cyan tint

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49406854113_5bb82d85b7_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2igV3qi)

[6x6TLL]

Love it Steve,

the lightning is an amazing additional touch.

[Louis Pacilla]

Alstrom Point storm. 4x5 Chamonix, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32, long exposure, Tmax, Tmax100 Developer, Yellow filter for mild contrast, cyan tint



Is this the same image you posted awhile back like a month or two? Just trying to figure out why it looks the same with the lightening in the same location or did you get that lucky that twice you found lightening strike in same location?

Great image of your favorite subject.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

It has been rescanned and processed differently.

[jtomasella]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49410768531_085726abde_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ihg73g)img20200119_09124981-Pano-Editfishing peir 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2ihg73g) by John tomasella (https://www.flickr.com/photos/186014358@N07/), on Flickr

Wasn't sure where to put this one, it could have been by waters edge or historic buildings. You can see the rest in my new video that I'm finishing up editing.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

I like the clouds and how they ripple. Almost looks like a fresnel lens.

[Reinhold Schable]

. . Mount Olympus, Washington. .from Hurricane Ridge Road.
https://live.staticflickr.com/1842/42582312940_b0bc8d04ef_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27SRu6j). . Mount Olympus, Washington (https://flic.kr/p/27SRu6j) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr. . Neg# NPOL 008, Tachihara, 210mm, O filter, 4x5 FP4 film, 1983

A few more from the National Parks... https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/albums/72157672894942988

Reinhold

[pepeguitarra]

Alstrom Point storm. 4x5 Chamonix, 75mm Nikkor f/4.5@f/32, long exposure, Tmax, Tmax100 Developer, Yellow filter for mild contrast, cyan tint

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49406854113_5bb82d85b7_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2igV3qi)
Steve: You turned out to be a pro. Wonderful shots. I ove the lightenings.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Steve: You turned out to be a pro. Wonderful shots. I ove the lightenings.

Thank you. I have a long way to go!

[Steven Ruttenberg]

. . Mount Olympus, Washington. .from Hurricane Ridge Road.
https://live.staticflickr.com/1842/42582312940_b0bc8d04ef_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27SRu6j). . Mount Olympus, Washington (https://flic.kr/p/27SRu6j) by Reinhold S. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/), on Flickr. . Neg# NPOL 008, Tachihara, 210mm, O filter, 4x5 FP4 film, 1983

A few more from the National Parks... https://www.flickr.com/photos/154287991@N05/albums/72157672894942988

Reinhold

Very nice!

[jtomasella]

I like the clouds and how they ripple. Almost looks like a fresnel lens.

If only my ground glass had them. It would be a lot easier to keep things straight.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Grand Canyon North Extar100, 75mm Nikkor, f/4.5@f/32, 0.9 Reverse Grad ND. Roughly Northeast about 50-75 yards of Cape Royal Proper.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49448238046_8e6310279b_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ikz9qo)

[AndrewBurns]

More New Zealand west coast, unfortunately really thick cloud rolled through before the light got any good, shot still turned out ok though.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49448292168_1d56d3abfd_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ikzqvw)

[AndrewBurns]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49454191262_349694909f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2im6E73)