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Ken Lee
3-Nov-2009, 10:47
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img241a.jpg
Crab Apple Leaves, November 2009
Sinar P, 240mm APO Nikor
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD

bobwysiwyg
3-Nov-2009, 11:09
Really like the texture and tonal range! Pics like this keep me trying.

jim kitchen
3-Nov-2009, 11:09
Dear Ken,

Wow... :)

Nicely done.

jim k

Marko
3-Nov-2009, 11:11
Beautiful!

Jiri Vasina
3-Nov-2009, 12:31
Ken, you know how to make a wonderful photograph from such simple and common items... Really stunning...

Jiri

Heroique
3-Nov-2009, 14:24
Looks like Ken’s three leaves are sharing stories about falling from the skies…

Here’s another leaf, who got held up on its way down to the party.

I hope you can see the spider thread suspending the leaf?

I used a Schneider 150mm/9 G-Claron with considerable bellows draw. Despite the magnification, I still had to crop this shot since the leaf stayed small on the film. I think the aperture was fairly open (f/11) for the 1/30th (!) shutter speed. (Who keeps saying to stop this lens way down?) And I was very lucky with DOF. If I had closed down and used flash, I'm sure the soft background would have gone black.

I remember waiting for the wind to still. And waiting… And waiting…

Tachi 4x5
Schneider 150mm/9 G-Claron
Fuji Velvia-50
Epson 4990/Epson Scan

h2oman
3-Nov-2009, 15:07
How about leaves and roots? :)

Ken Lee
3-Nov-2009, 15:15
I remember waiting for the wind to still. And waiting… And waiting…

You are a patient person !

Lovely photo !

Also, the G-Claron has great blur rendition. isn't it a Dialyte design ? Those symmetrical designs really do nicely in that regard.

Gary Beasley
3-Nov-2009, 17:46
I have a few in the kitchen. My wife calls it Methuselah because it has been growing for way more years that you would expect a houseplant to live.

vinny
3-Nov-2009, 18:20
Ken, great stuff. So crisp.
Fujinon 210mm W, Wehman, 4x5 back, RVP 100, 15sec @22

Heroique
3-Nov-2009, 22:34
I remember waiting for the wind to still. And waiting… And waiting…

You are a patient person !

Lovely photo !

Also, the G-Claron has great blur rendition. isn't it a Dialyte design ? Those symmetrical designs really do nicely in that regard.

Ken, thanks. Yes, the 150mm G-Claron has a pleasing blur – even creamy in this case.

I must admit, I don’t shoot many LF close-ups, and in this shot, wasn’t paying any attention to the background, or how the lens might render it.

I was just using all my concentration to stop the breeze from blowing & the leaf from twirling.

Then – a lucky moment!

:rolleyes:

jim kitchen
4-Nov-2009, 00:25
Dear Ken,

Great Subject... :)

I apologize for the repeat image, but "leaves" seems to be a series that I should review, within my own portfolio.

jim k



Thimbleberry, Coal Harbour, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, 2007

http://largeformatgroupimages.jimkitchen.ca/images/07090804.png

Miguel Coquis
4-Nov-2009, 02:04
Great, this is one of my preferred subjects, leaves, just leaves... and more leaves !

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Autumn%20Portraits/feuilles%20.jpg

Eugene van der Merwe
4-Nov-2009, 05:15
I have no idea what kinds of trees these are from, there are at least two species represented... Ebony SV45ti, Fuijinon A 240mm, Velvia 100

Allen in Montreal
4-Nov-2009, 06:28
Great, this is one of my preferred subjects, leaves, just leaves... and more leaves !


This must be a wonderful print, very nice sir!

Ken Lee
4-Nov-2009, 15:39
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img244a.jpg

Jim Galli
4-Nov-2009, 16:07
http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/Secret%20Weapon%20Lens/Bamboo_no_2.jpg
bamboo leaves

Ken, that last is impeccable.

Robert Hughes
4-Nov-2009, 16:53
I am in awe of the pictures - or rather the digitally manipulated, non-photographic, dishonest representations of photographs - on my computer screen. (somewhat less awe...)

Ken Lee
4-Nov-2009, 17:02
The Paul Caponigro video was really something. I've had to start all over again... again.

sidmac
4-Nov-2009, 17:18
Easiest shot I ever did. Just leaned the camera out the back door and there they were on the deck.

sidmac
4-Nov-2009, 17:24
Second easiest shot: I had my Wista DX aimed one way and while waiting for the wind to calm I shot this with a Mamiya C330.

willwilson
4-Nov-2009, 17:41
Leaf Detail - Cohutta Wilderness, GA (2008)
Chamonix 45N-1, Fuji 135mm, f32, 45s, Delta 100.

http://willwilson.com/photos/leafdetail.jpg

ThePhilosopher
5-Nov-2009, 10:12
Velvia 50 cross-processed, Schneider 150mm f/5.6
How about these leaves:
http://www.thoughtful-imagery.com/Film/Velvia_45_001_s.jpg
on a fence:
http://www.thoughtful-imagery.com/Film/Velvia_45_002_s.jpg



T-Max 100, Schneider 150mm f/5.6:
http://www.thoughtful-imagery.com/Film/TMax_45_007_s.jpg
http://www.thoughtful-imagery.com/Film/TMax_45_008_s.jpg

Richard A Johnson
5-Nov-2009, 11:01
Hi Ken, your image of the leaves is wonderful. I always have a soft spot for this type of image. Please show us more if you have them.

Richard

Michael Wainfeld
5-Nov-2009, 18:42
Rhododendron-Fall '09-Tri-X-D-76

Donald Miller
5-Nov-2009, 19:32
While not actually a leaf. I hope that this cactus will be acceptable.

Jim Fitzgerald
5-Nov-2009, 20:18
While not actually a leaf. I hope that this cactus will be acceptable.

Donald, beautiful image. What type of cactus is that? Thanks.

Jim

dlin
5-Nov-2009, 20:26
Autumn light. Eagle Creek, Indiana

Mick Noordewier
5-Nov-2009, 21:11
Kalanchoe: Sinar Norma 4x5, HP5+/HC110, Rodenstock 150mm

Donald Miller
5-Nov-2009, 22:05
Donald, beautiful image. What type of cactus is that? Thanks.

Jim

Hi Jim,

Thanks for your compliment. To be honest I don't know what the correct name is...I believe that it is some subspecies of the Aloe but I could be wrong.

Best regards,
Donald Miller

Jim Fitzgerald
5-Nov-2009, 22:09
Hi Jim,

Thanks for your compliment. To be honest I don't know what the correct name is...I believe that it is some subspecies of the Aloe but I could be wrong.

Best regards,
Donald Miller

Donald, your welcome. There is a very soft texture to the image and the detail is very nice. I like the tones in the shadows. Some type of Aloe makes sense to me.


Jim

RPNugent
6-Nov-2009, 12:12
Grizzlies seems to love the berries they produce. Tasted way too sour to me. From Denali trip a few years ago.

mrladewig
6-Nov-2009, 21:03
I have an image that is just right for this. Kinnikinnik and aspens leaves, fall 2008.

Schneider SA 75/8, Astia

http://www.ladewigs.com/Gallery/d/1451-1/SCR_45_RAP_20081016_05_13X26.jpg

Emil Schildt
7-Nov-2009, 15:45
I made a few images of leaves.
this is a leave of a rubarb - dried in for a month or so - painted with light - printed on Kentmere Art Classic (don't you miss it...) - toned and hand coloured.

http://www.phosee.dk/pictures/00000146/852-rabarberblad_800x600.jpg

Vaughn
12-Nov-2009, 16:43
Large Format?
Well taken with my 4x5 Gowland w/ 150mm lens and a 6x7 roll back.

Fall leaves
Double exposure, second exposure taken out of focus

Scanned RA4 print (printed by me).

vaughn

Ken Lee
12-Nov-2009, 19:38
It dances !

Jan Pedersen
12-Nov-2009, 20:08
Soon to be gone leaves on 400NC

Steve Gledhill
13-Nov-2009, 02:14
Taken a few weeks ago in my garden. It's a foxglove that grew from seed this year and will flower next year.

Next Year's Foxglove

http://www.virtuallygrey.co.uk/files/9311/2211nextyearsfoxglove.jpg

jim kitchen
13-Nov-2009, 06:25
Dear Steve,

Wow, nicely done... :)

jim k

Jiri Vasina
13-Nov-2009, 07:30
Steve, that's excellent...

Jiri

Miguel Coquis
13-Nov-2009, 12:06
Wind/Leaves

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Autumn%20Portraits/Feuilles-000.jpg

Jim Galli
13-Nov-2009, 13:12
Wind/Leaves


Miguel, I am, as always, a fan. Very nice.

SamReeves
13-Nov-2009, 13:40
Wind/Leaves

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Autumn%20Portraits/Feuilles-000.jpg


Miguel, I am, as always, a fan. Very nice.

Much agreed! Great background to bring 'em out.

Just my old lawn from a few years ago. We had an amber tree which dropped a sea of leaves each autumn.

http://www.samreevesphoto.com/posts/BW45021031_2post.jpg

Darryl Baird
13-Nov-2009, 14:35
from a "little green man" :D (aka Galli petzval)

Andrew ren
13-Nov-2009, 15:49
I screwed around with Pt/Pd first time last month(backed up with tons of help from members here and another site). Well, unfortunately, almost all my first batch(9 prints) turned out to be miserably ugly, but there were 2 I think is OK for a first time try out.

Hey, guess what?! these two prints HAPPEN to be LEAVES. I mean JUST!

Pt/Pd on Platine. I have to get back to this process asap, but I just didn't feel the confidence yet...


http://www.andrewren.com/Images_for_web/PtPd/1.gif
----

http://www.andrewren.com/Images_for_web/PtPd/2.gif

Steve Gledhill
14-Nov-2009, 14:22
Thanks Jim and thanks Jiri.

This is an example of my unashamedly adjusting the image. These foxglove leaves were very soft pale green with a fine fuzzy hairy surface. The subject brightness range was very narrow. I wanted to dramatically enhance the contrast which I did with a red filter then with cranking up the contrast up in PS. The PS work though was lots of different local adjustments, not one overall.

ThePhilosopher
14-Nov-2009, 19:11
So it has more than leaves.

Ektachrome 100 cross-processed, Schneider 150mm f/5.6 handheld 1/60 f/5.6 (wide open):
http://www.thoughtful-imagery.com/Film/Ektachrome45_001_s.jpg

chuck461
15-Nov-2009, 14:24
It is very intimidating to post here, but here I go!

Two recent 8X10's. One with an 8" (+ or -) Petzval. The third is a 5X7 from last year. All printed on Azo in Ansco 130.

Chuck

Miguel Coquis
19-Nov-2009, 02:55
gone with the wind ...!

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Autumn%20Portraits/erable-2-bis.jpg

Tiziano
19-Nov-2009, 06:00
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a135/tiziano_bruno/img015small.jpg?t=1258537587

This is from my first walk with a 4x5 camera. It's actually the only one I like from that walk, out of 8-10 shots.

Thanks for looking.

Tiziano

Sascha Welter
19-Nov-2009, 07:37
Tiziano, I really like that picture. At first I thought of the overlap of the leaves with the statue as an imperfection, but in the end I liked it... makes it less "static".

Tiziano
19-Nov-2009, 08:08
Thanks Sascha! I actually didn't want the statue to become the focal point of the image, even if it is located in the center for keeping the symmetry of the image.

Ken Lee
20-Nov-2009, 10:48
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img250.jpg
Crab Apple Leaves, November 2009
Sinar P, 240mm APO-Nikkor
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD

Chuck Pere
21-Nov-2009, 07:11
Ken those are just beautiful images. I love the tonality. I'm curious about your working methods. Are these photos of leaves as seen in the field, in the field but rearranged by you for the picture you want or a studio setup? They are such nice compositions.

Ken Lee
21-Nov-2009, 07:16
Thanks Chuck.

There is a Crabapple tree in my back yard, and all the leaves have fallen down in a pile on the ground. I made the photos when the light was overcast. They are close to 1:1 in size. I haven't arranged anything, except by pointing the camera. I'm among those who can't arrange things from scratch, but better at... discovering.

I'm sure we have all experienced the excitement and frustration of locations where there are "too many" opportunities to make photos, and we have to look deeply to find the "right one". It comes down less to outer circumstances and technical challenges, but more to us, and our quality of attention.

Although not large format, I had a similar "overload" the other day, when on holiday, I spent an hour at Selby Botanical Gardens (http://www.kenleegallery.com/html/selby) in Sarasota Florida with a point-and-shoot.

Ken Lee
21-Nov-2009, 07:18
This pile of leaves had a million potential photos. Here's another one...


http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img249b.jpg
Crab Apple Leaves, November 2009
Sinar P, 240mm APO-Nikkor
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD

Steve M Hostetter
21-Nov-2009, 07:48
Ken,,, nice work.. I like the first one

in second one all seems to run together,,, "for me"

regards
steve

Anders Korhonen
21-Nov-2009, 08:10
not sure if this qualifies 100% but here goes:

original on fomatone mg in lith dev.

Petasites
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/3857216892_005d8a6422_o.jpg

Miguel Coquis
21-Nov-2009, 08:13
Wow, many fans of leaves !!!

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Autumn%20Portraits/Feuilles-003.jpg

Chuck Pere
23-Nov-2009, 07:02
Thanks Chuck.

There is a Crabapple tree in my back yard, and all the leaves have fallen down in a pile on the ground. I made the photos when the light was overcast. They are close to 1:1 in size. I haven't arranged anything, except by pointing the camera. I'm among those who can't arrange things from scratch, but better at... discovering.

I'm sure we have all experienced the excitement and frustration of locations where there are "too many" opportunities to make photos, and we have to look deeply to find the "right one". It comes down less to outer circumstances and technical challenges, but more to us, and our quality of attention.

Although not large format, I had a similar "overload" the other day, when on holiday, I spent an hour at Selby Botanical Gardens (http://www.kenleegallery.com/html/selby) in Sarasota Florida with a point-and-shoot.

Thanks for the information. Pay attention. It sounds so simple. I saw a great sign for sale the other day. Probably from WW2. It showed a man pointing his finger and read "Pay Attention". Should have bought it for inspiration.

Ken Lee
23-Nov-2009, 08:10
You might find this short story relevant to Photography:


A student once asked his teacher, "Please write something of great wisdom."
The teacher wrote one word: "Attention"
The student said "That's all ?"
The teacher wrote "Attention Attention"
The student said "That doesn't sound very profound to me. That's it ?"
The teacher wrote "Attention Attention Attention"
The student asked "What does 'Attention' mean anyhow ?"
The teacher replied "Attention means Attention."

rdenney
23-Nov-2009, 13:59
I'm not sure this should be in this category, since only two out of about a zillion of the leaves are actually in focus. But the leaf color is what got me out there with the camera a couple of weeks ago.

Sinar F/F2, 121/8 Super Angulon, 6x12 Velvia. 1 second at f/16 on a darkly overcast late afternoon, with just enough breeze to make me stand there about ten minutes watching those two leaves.

http://www.rickdenney.com/images/japns_maple_scan0015_lr.jpg

Rick "being reminded how narrow Velvia really is" Denney

jim kitchen
26-Nov-2009, 18:07
Great images everyone... :)

While sitting around, and waiting for the world to turn a few more times, I decided that I should experiment with a few images that this thread commands.

Ken, merci for this stimulus, and this thread.

jim k



Nephtytis Leaves Under a Northern Light, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2009

http://largeformatgroupimages.jimkitchen.ca/images/09111407.jpg

jim kitchen
27-Nov-2009, 08:07
Another image from my "leaves" experimentation...

jim k



Zebra Leaf on Satin, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2009

http://largeformatgroupimages.jimkitchen.ca/images/09112001.jpg

Andrew ren
27-Nov-2009, 08:30
Another image from my "leaves" experimentation...

jim k


[CENTER]Zebra Leaf on Satin, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2009



Jim, this one looks expensive!

Nice.

Andrew

Ken Lee
27-Nov-2009, 09:13
"Another image from my "leaves" experimentation..."

Bravo Maestro !

Ken Lee
27-Nov-2009, 09:14
It seems that on both images, the lower-left-hand corner is (distractingly) light.

Is that a scanning issue, or done purposely ?

David Hedley
27-Nov-2009, 12:12
Nephtytis Leaves Under a Northern Light, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2009

Outstanding, Jim.

jim kitchen
27-Nov-2009, 12:13
Gentlemen,

Merci for your comments... :)

Ken, the source of the north light was approximately thirty degrees above the subject's plane, emanating from the southwest corner, therefore causing the lower left side of both images to be lighter, compared to the right side. I do not see this as a distraction in the image but a natural progression of light across the subject material. Therefore, my short answer happens to be, "I did this with purpose..."

I am usually very attentive my subject's lighting balance, but I completely and quickly dismissed that balance reference, because another non evident viewing factor happens to be present within the image. There is an elevation change of approximately five to less than ten centimeters (two to three inches) within the subject's reference plane, which can be difficult to see. The difference in exposure was approximately one full f-stop, and although I realized that exposure differential was there, I decided that I would not correct the lighting balance within either image going forward, because I believed that the effect might prove to be unnatural. Obviously, you and another discerning artistic eye captured that differential readily. The Nephtytis leaves are a wee bit more difficult, because the tonal difference can be attributed to the leaves themselves. The leaves in the lower right corner of the image are naturally darker than the balance, and a few leaves have different reflecting surface angles.

I am preparing additional leaf type images from this session, and they will exhibit the same light dispersion, too. However, I am not adverse to reviewing the lighting balance, due to your astute observation.

That said, a good observation kind sir, and again thank you for comments...

jim k

Preston
27-Nov-2009, 12:44
Beautiful, Jim! I really enjoy your work.

-Preston

Miguel Coquis
27-Nov-2009, 14:05
...one last one,
have a nice winter fellows !!!

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Autumn%20Portraits/005-bis.jpg

csant
27-Nov-2009, 15:30
...one last one

Precious shots. Thanks for sharing.

onnect17
27-Nov-2009, 21:04
Ken,
The leaves are just breath taking and IMHO the APO Nikkors are quite good even at infinity. A couple of questions, any filters? what scanner was used and did you applied any sharppning?
Thanks,
Armando

Ken Lee
28-Nov-2009, 04:19
Thanks Armando -

I didn't use any filters, but try to choose my leaves carefully :)

It's funny how a simple symmetrical design and a many-bladed shutter can do so well. The combination of Sinar Shutter and APO Nikor lenses gives one an... unfair advantage ! I have been meaning to try them for portraits too, since their blur rendition is so good.

I use an Epson 4990 scanner, and use the "Smart Sharpen" setting in Photoshop, with a small pixel radius. Sometimes (a method learned on this forum), I apply a small amount of sharpening, several times.

Tony Karnezis
29-Nov-2009, 18:40
Another image from my "leaves" experimentation...

jim k



Zebra Leaf on Satin, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2009

http://largeformatgroupimages.jimkitchen.ca/images/09112001.jpg

Awesome

jim kitchen
29-Nov-2009, 21:03
Dear Tony, Preston, and David,

Gentlemen, thank you for your comments... :)

Another image, generated by my boredom, because I am not out, and about hiking in the mountains. This time, I tried to tighten the leaf image crop significantly, discarding most of the north light variance across the image.

jim k



Dieffenbacchia Leaves, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2009

http://largeformatgroupimages.jimkitchen.ca/images/09111405.jpg

jim kitchen
29-Nov-2009, 21:05
Dear Miguel,

As always, I enjoy your image's fabulous simplicity... :)

Well done.

jim k

h2oman
3-Dec-2009, 18:29
Here's my theory as to how this happened: There was freezing fog in the morning,causing the hoarfrost on the leaves. The ones with frost still on them are in a slightly depressed groove, and I think the leaves on either side caught enough glancing sun to thaw them out after the fog lifted.

4x5 cropped to 5x7, Fuji 240A

ImSoNegative
3-Dec-2009, 20:54
Oak leaves shot with a Burke & James 8x10, 14in. Commercial Ektar, paper negative

Vaughn
5-Dec-2009, 05:13
Recent image

Scanned 8x10 neg

Blackberry leaves

mrladewig
5-Dec-2009, 22:37
http://www.ladewigs.com/Gallery/d/2435-1/45_E1G_20091112_012.jpg

Oak leaves caught by an icy fall storm, 2009

Jiri Vasina
6-Dec-2009, 00:10
These were still on the tree, but only for a few more days after my photo.


http://www.vasina.net/wp-content/gallery/podzim/p13x18-265-c_web.jpg (http://www.vasina.net/?p=2135)

Leaves

Chamonix 5×8″, Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 210mm, 13×18cm, Fomapan 100, Rodinal.

Miguel Coquis
6-Dec-2009, 02:45
Nice contribution from every body !
there are still a few hanging on my Jap Maple tree,
wind and rain have do a good job,
almost clean the whole, except the pines :-)

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/L%27erable/4x10-003.jpg

Ken Lee
6-Dec-2009, 06:54
Tres elegante !

Ken Lee
6-Dec-2009, 07:03
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img249.png
Crab Apple Leaves
Sinar P, 240mm APO Nikor
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD

bobwysiwyg
6-Dec-2009, 07:05
Ken, pardon the newbie question, but what accounts for the tanish tone to your images?

P.S. I like it. ;)

cjbroadbent
6-Dec-2009, 07:15
http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/img249.png
Crabapple Leaves
Sinar P, 240mm APO Nikor
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD
Ken, Your leaves and the flower N0.8 on your site are at the top of the heap.

h2oman
6-Dec-2009, 10:06
Nice contribution from every body !
there are still a few hanging on my Jap Maple tree,
wind and rain have do a good job,
almost clean the whole, except the pines :-)

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/L%27erable/4x10-003.jpg

Really nice, Miguel.

Ken Lee
6-Dec-2009, 10:20
...pardon the newbie question, but what accounts for the tanish tone to your images?

In Photoshop, there is a tool called Fill Layer. Here's a tutorial (http://www.kennethleegallery.com/bronze.html) on how to use it.

bobwysiwyg
6-Dec-2009, 11:10
Thanks very much.

Ken Lee
6-Dec-2009, 11:14
Your leaves and the flower N0.8 on your site are at the top of the heap.

I'm applying what you have shared - about still-life photos - to other subjects ;)

Alan Curtis
6-Dec-2009, 12:02
Mostly leaves
34028
Zone VI, Tri-x 210 Schneider

h2oman
6-Dec-2009, 13:00
Alan, both shots that you've posted today are quite nice. Thanks for sharing.:)

ThePhilosopher
6-Dec-2009, 14:14
Tri-X 320 4x5 pushed to ISO3200. Schneider Xenar 150mm f/5.6, 1/250 @ f/11
http://www.bartkophoto.com//Film/TriX45/Pushed3200_001_s.jpg

Steve Gledhill
8-Dec-2009, 09:35
These leaves are somewhat larger than most!

http://www.virtuallygrey.co.uk/files/9311/1733agavecarmelmission.jpg

Agave - Carmel Mission

Patrick Dixon
8-Dec-2009, 11:28
Mostly leaves
34028
Zone VI, Tri-x 210 Schneider

I like that very much.

Alan Curtis
8-Dec-2009, 12:00
Thank you very much Patrick.

ThePhilosopher
11-Dec-2009, 19:16
Maple Leaf. Schneider Xenar 150mm f/5.6, 1/500, f/45, T-Max 100 in HC-110.
http://www.bartkophoto.com/Film/TMAX45/Maple_Leaf_002_s.jpg

Jim Fitzgerald
11-Dec-2009, 23:53
Skunk Trail in the Redwoods. Skunk Cabbage leaves. Carbon print.


Jim

ImSoNegative
13-Dec-2009, 19:19
shot with a 14in. rapid rectilinear barrel lens (compliments of Jim Galli) 2 or 3 sec exposure on a paper negative, burke and james 8x10

Vaughn
13-Dec-2009, 19:32
Skunk Trail in the Redwoods. Skunk Cabbage leaves. Carbon print. Jim

I would love to see this one in person some day, Jim!

Vaughn

Jim Fitzgerald
13-Dec-2009, 21:51
I would love to see this one in person some day, Jim!

Vaughn

Vaughn, thanks. I wasn't sure how this was going to look in carbon but wow! When you see the print you will see what I mean. I didn't have a long enough lens to get into the area where the cabbage leaves could be isolated. It kind of reminds me of a window to the past with the foreground out of focus. Great trail!
I'll be sure to bring it to Renaissance this year.

Jim

Curt
15-Dec-2009, 14:37
Jim what is Renaissance? I'd love to see this carbon print too.
Curt

Alex Wei
15-Dec-2009, 20:01
three leaves

Vaughn
15-Dec-2009, 23:03
Jim what is Renaissance? I'd love to see this carbon print too.
Curt

I could have sworn I answered this -- must have been in a different dimension...

Yosemite Renaissance is a multi-media annual competition/show in Yosemite Valley. Themed, but loosely...must relate to Yosemite and/or the Sierras. Images of some past shows and more info here:

http://www.yosemiterenaissance.org/

Over 700 entries this year -- 42 pieces accepted. The show stays in Yosemite for a while, then moves throughout the Central Valley/Bay Area for a total of a year.

My second year in a row that I have not got a print in -- next year my entries will be killer!

Here a list of photographers who got images in I reconize a couple names:

8. Robert Dayton, Moss Covered Tree, Fall, YNP, digital photograph, 12 x 18.
9. Cynthia Debenedetti, November First Snows.
12. Ira Estin, Buck in Snow, photograph, 16 x 20.
14. Rheana Gardner, Yosemite in Winter, inkjet print from Holga camera, 24 x 24.
16. John Harrison, Reflections of El Capitan at Sunset, photograph, 24 x 36.
18. Michael Katz, Winter Oaks in Fog, photograph, 9 x 23.
22. Ken Marcus, Dogwoods, Fern Springs, photograph, 16 x 20.
25. Jon McCormack, Vernal Falls in Summer, photograph, 24 x 16.
29. William Neill, Willow in Snowstorm, Sierra Nevada Foothills, photograph, 16 x 24.
33. Nancy Robbins, Snow Babies, photograph, 13 x 19.
34. Anne W. Rosenfeld, Autumn Blush, inkjet print on fine art paper, 13 x 20.
35. Anne W. Rosenfeld, Autumn Flush, inkjet print on fine art paper, 20 x 13.
36. Hugh Sakols, Snow on Firs, archival pigment print, 12 x 18.

Seems like images of snow were hot this year -- you never know.

Vaughn

PS...the entries are juried by a local committee, and then a judge or two are brought in to determine awards.

chuck461
21-Dec-2009, 21:12
Here are a couple from the summer. WVU Forest here in West Virginia.
My secret place. Please don't tell.

Richard M. Coda
30-Dec-2009, 18:13
Jockey Hollow, NJ, 1991

Chuck P.
30-Dec-2009, 18:42
"Bark, Maple Leaf, and Seed" (the leaf was stuck to the bark of the tree)

-Horseman 4x5 LE, TMX EI 100, D-76 1:1
-Bark placed on ZIII, leaf fell on ZV, SBR = 1:4, #8 yellow filter to enhance the fall yellow of the leaf, Development was twice normal at 16 min.

John Voss
30-Dec-2009, 19:11
Shen Hao 4x5, 250mm Fujinon

ThePhilosopher
2-Jan-2010, 09:01
Schneider Xenar 150mm f/5.6, 1/60, f/5.6, expired Plus-X 125
http://www.bartkophoto.com/Film/PlusX45/Leaves_013_s.jpg

Donald Miller
3-Jan-2010, 12:00
Milano 12-09

Heroique
4-Jan-2010, 16:23
All kinds of leaves colonize this Big Leaf Maple.

Ivy on the trunk, plus ferns (and mosses) on the snaky-limb.

Not the Amazonian jungle, but a rainy Seattle park. :)

Tachi 4x5
(Leveled w/ 15mm front fall)
Schneider XL 110mm/5.6
T-Max 100 (in T-Max rs)
2 sec. @ f/22
Epson 4990/Epson Scan

Ken Lee
4-Jan-2010, 17:58
I like the images, and without the black film edge. I think it interferes with the subtlety of lighting, and other silent nuances you have captured.

Heroique
4-Jan-2010, 19:01
Thanks for the kind observation, Ken.

It was a silent moment indeed, no breeze, only gentle drops of rain, tapping the forest floor.

john m
5-Jan-2010, 15:06
This is from my first batch of 5x7, took 6 over the holiday period.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4248545869_bdd489784f_b.jpg

B&J 5x7 210mm Shanghai 100 in HC110

jim kitchen
5-Jan-2010, 16:30
Dear John,

Welcome to the postings, and you have a nice first image... :)

jim k

Greg Gibbons
10-Jan-2010, 22:57
Japanese Maple, Crown Graphic, Velvia 50.
I didn't shut it down quite enough, I think.

Chris Strobel
10-Jan-2010, 23:35
My feeble attempt at a couple Magnolia leaves

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3786914341_5487ddeeac_o.jpg

Chris Strobel
10-Jan-2010, 23:44
And the ever popular spinach leaves :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3641870038_760a3b0f94_o.jpg

ljsegil
11-Jan-2010, 04:53
Just a lot of leaves, some in a variety of dry but sun-dappled Midwestern autumn colors. Getting acquainted with a newly acquired Nikkor SW 120/8 on Astia 100F on a Canham 8x10. Not much art, but the sunlight (rare in these parts that time of year), film and lens helped in a time when talent, and experience with the new glass may have been lacking. The 120mm FOV does appear to do some nice things for 8x10, if you like your wide wider.
Larry

Steve Gledhill
11-Jan-2010, 08:24
My feeble attempt at a couple Magnolia leaves

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3786914341_5487ddeeac_o.jpg

There's nothing feeble about this Chris.

ThePhilosopher
11-Jan-2010, 14:16
I concur with Steve - I need a matte black surface now, that settles it.

Chris Strobel
11-Jan-2010, 14:28
Thanks guys.I find an old black T-Shirt works well :)

Preston
11-Jan-2010, 23:10
Beautiful leaves, Chris. They look like a couple floating above the dance floor.

-Preston

nray
12-Jan-2010, 06:40
My feeble attempt at a couple Magnolia leaves


These are beautiful. Curious as to how you lit them, as they appear to be glowing? Light skimmed from both sides?

Mark Sawyer
12-Jan-2010, 15:19
The old spider-plant, a print from my first wetplate on glass, done with the gracious assistance of Garrett (goamules) about a week ago:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/Owen21k/1stwetplate.jpg

ljsegil
13-Jan-2010, 03:55
The old spider-plant, a print from my first wetplate on glass, done with the gracious assistance of Garrett (goamules) about a week ago:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/Owen21k/1stwetplate.jpg

Mark,
Great first shot, very much looking forward to the second. Really nice look.
Larry
Kudos to Garrett, also, I imagine.

Preston
14-Jan-2010, 11:52
Leaf Cascade on Limestone, Columbia, CA. November 2009

http://www.gildedmoon.com/images/canp/536-1Web.jpg

Tachihara 4x5
210 Symmar-S
Astia 100F

Beautiful work, everyone!

--Preston

Kirk Keyes
14-Jan-2010, 13:13
My feeble attempt at a couple Magnolia leaves


That's a gorgeous shot, Chris!

Steve Gledhill
14-Jan-2010, 13:25
http://www.virtuallygrey.co.uk/files/9311/1288redoakleafonbark.jpg

Autumn Leaves on Bark

cjbroadbent
27-Jan-2010, 08:13
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OR3U2BmIDuk/S2BWhMfaYXI/AAAAAAAADpo/d0hSZR3v-Os/s800/leaf.jpg
4x5 Ektachrome, 150mm Symmar Linhof Standard, silk stocking.

Ken Lee
27-Jan-2010, 08:34
Bravo Maestro !

cjbroadbent
27-Jan-2010, 08:58
!Thanks Ken, and it's only 1030 your time.

ThePhilosopher
30-Jan-2010, 05:48
It's fun mixing higher ISO film (Tri-X 320) with studio flash:
http://www.thoughtful-imagery.com/Blog/Week3/Blog_01312010_0002s.jpg

Heroique
7-Feb-2010, 14:56
Last autumn, I rescued this leaf from the curb and brought it home for a macro shot. First, I taped the leaf's stem to a white poster board. Next, I considered using flash, but decided to try window light instead. My Tachi's bellows were very extended, my aperture was very narrow, and I metered a shutter speed well into the seconds. (Good thing there was no wind! ;) ) The magnification was getting close to life size, perhaps 1:1.5 or better. I didn't have a lot of confidence about what would happen, especially w/ diffraction in mind, but my 150 g-claron surprised me.

Tachi 4x5
Schneider 150mm/9 g-claron
Velvia-50 (old version)
Epson 4990/Epson Scan

Chuck Pere
10-Feb-2010, 09:47
This is 4x5 using 150 Rodagon.

ThePhilosopher
13-Feb-2010, 15:30
Sinar Alpina, T-Max100 in TMAX Developer

http://www.thoughtful-imagery.com/Blog/Week3/Blog_01312010_0002s.jpg

Ken Cravillion
21-Feb-2010, 10:39
http://www.kgcphoto.com/Utah/zion-pine-creek-leaves-ice-ds2.jpg

Shen-hao, Nikkor-w 150mm, Velvia 100F

Pine Creek, Zion National Park

mandoman7
21-Feb-2010, 14:44
http://images19.fotki.com/v285/photos/2/1219782/7565497/RomainewRip-vi.jpg

http://images53.fotki.com/v444/photos/2/1219782/7565497/Villemaire4-vi.jpg
HP5/PMK, Goerz Golden Dagor 6.5 in

mandoman7
21-Feb-2010, 14:52
http://www.kgcphoto.com/Utah/zion-pine-creek-leaves-ice-ds2.jpg

Shen-hao, Nikkor-w 150mm, Velvia 100F

Pine Creek, Zion National Park

This is an incredible shot, Ken.

TimRoscoe
23-Feb-2010, 11:36
You convinced me. Here is my attempt:
37249

comments welcome.

Ken Cravillion
23-Feb-2010, 12:58
This is an incredible shot, Ken.

Thank you!

Jack Dahlgren
23-Feb-2010, 17:58
Some aquatic leaves:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4382923651_799e5817df_b.jpg

Chris Strobel
23-Feb-2010, 18:44
[QUOTE=Jack Dahlgren;562401]Some aquatic leaves:

Nice!What lens and film?

Jack Dahlgren
23-Feb-2010, 18:50
Some aquatic leaves:

Nice!What lens and film?

It is on TXP which I had sitting around since 1985. Lots of base fog and a fair amount of grain.

Lens is a Symmar-S 135mm

Jfnphotography
24-Feb-2010, 14:26
My first color photograph with new camera.

CarstenW
24-Feb-2010, 15:37
That's a very neat use of selective focus.

This comment of mine probably labels me as a newbie...

Bruce M. Herman
27-Feb-2010, 21:02
One cold fall morning in Denali State Park.

h2oman
27-Feb-2010, 21:53
I came to post my image, and am humbled by Bruce's! That's beautiful,Bruce.

Well, somebody has to follow his image, so here goes. Blackberry leaves with frost. 4x5, HP5+, Fuji 240A.

Bruce M. Herman
27-Feb-2010, 23:07
I came to post my image, and am humbled by Bruce's! That's beautiful,Bruce.

Well, somebody has to follow his image, so here goes. Blackberry leaves with frost. 4x5, HP5+, Fuji 240A.

Thanks, h20man. I like the way you composed this with the heavily frosted leaves surrounded by less frosted leaves. It's like using a spotlight.

catshaver
28-Feb-2010, 06:50
Agave

http://scottedwards.us/images/Agave_Study.jpg

scottedwards.us (http://scottedwards.us)

Patrick Dixon
7-Apr-2010, 14:58
Fern Leaf

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4500613267_6b824709e9.jpg

Arca-Swiss 4x5 Symmar-S 150mm/F5.6 Acros DD-X

Ken Lee
29-Apr-2010, 16:59
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img018a.png
Leaves, April 2010
Sinar P, 210mm APO Macro Sironar
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

mdm
29-Apr-2010, 20:35
Wow! That is sharp. What a versatile lens that macro sironar is.

David

Ken Lee
9-May-2010, 07:32
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img018.png
Hostas, May 2010
Sinar P, 180mm Fujinon SFS
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

Jim Shanesy
9-May-2010, 13:47
4x5 400TMax Film, 210mm Nikkor lens

Rory_5244
9-May-2010, 16:26
Very nice, Ken and Jim.

dng88
10-May-2010, 05:14
My take:

40467

4x5, Tachihara, E6 self developed Velvia 50.

catshaver
10-May-2010, 15:31
Beautiful Hostas Ken. Very moving.

-Scott Edwards

Ken Lee
11-May-2010, 09:53
Thank you.

Perhaps Hostas should be held in the same high esteem that Chinese Brush-Painters hold Bamboo. They are easy to photograph - and fine subjects for learning View Camera technique - but hard to photograph well. Here is another attempt.


http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img014.png

JRFrench
15-May-2010, 22:52
The colours are really getting strong here now, This caught my eye while I was on a photo-walk.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4610404351_c6a86fd8d7_d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27441544@N07/4610404351/)

Caltar 135mm @ f8, 1/60, 160NC

mdm
15-May-2010, 23:47
The colours are really getting strong here now, This caught my eye while I was on a photo-walk.


Caltar 135mm @ f8, 1/60, 160NC

Thats pretty, and I am impressed that you are working in colour.

David

JRFrench
16-May-2010, 00:43
Thats pretty, and I am impressed that you are working in colour.

David

Thanks David, why are you impressed about the colour? The only moderately annoying thing was the 8 week lead on the Tentenal chems, otherwise its been a breeze.

Ken Lee
16-May-2010, 14:02
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img113a.png
Hosta
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

jim kitchen
16-May-2010, 14:15
Dear Ken,

Just fabulous... :)

Nicely done.

jim k

mdm
16-May-2010, 14:22
Stay away from the delete button!

Ken Lee
16-May-2010, 14:26
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img115a.jpg
Daylily Leaves
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
5x7 Ilford HP5+, Pyrocat HD

nray
17-May-2010, 08:53
Daylily Leaves
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
5x7 Ilford HP5+, Pyrocat HD

Hi Ken. Your leaves are just wonderful. I can see why you love the Pyrocat.

Ken Lee
17-May-2010, 09:18
For these water drops images, having an Infra Red viewing device in the darkroom was invaluable.

The scenes had insufficient contrast, but one could just leave the film in the developer until the water drops appeared sufficiently dense.

David Hedley
17-May-2010, 11:27
Wonderful images, Ken.

cjbroadbent
18-May-2010, 04:37
Gandolfi 4x5 w/150 Symmar -
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OR3U2BmIDuk/S_J7Q5D6NiI/AAAAAAAAE5U/PO7mRhjp6Lk/s800/sageBN.jpg

cjbroadbent
18-May-2010, 04:40
More of same..http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OR3U2BmIDuk/S_J7QRdntqI/AAAAAAAAE5Q/C-fQ4SbGeIo/s800/laurelBN.jpg

David Watts
18-May-2010, 04:42
That is superb, Christopher. I could smell the sage as I opened the page.

Ken Lee
18-May-2010, 07:18
Plant forms are delightful to apprehend.

I suspect that our nervous system is a glorified plant form, and a narcissistic one at that !

mdm
18-May-2010, 13:44
Outstanding but not as good as that bread. It is still making my tummy rumble. You are fortunate to have bread like that available.

David

cjbroadbent
18-May-2010, 15:40
David, thanks for gratifying my narcissistic nervous system.

mdm
19-May-2010, 23:15
Very dim, flat evening light. FP4+ in semi-standing PyrocatHD.

Scott --
21-May-2010, 09:48
For today's compulsivity:

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/smpsweeps/054-1.jpg

The hostas were too neat looking with the contrast between light and dark. Shot with the B&J Petzval through a red 25A. Almost out of 5x7 film now... :eek:

Ken Lee
31-May-2010, 12:44
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img116a.png
Ivy
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
5x7 Ilford HP5+, Pyrocat HD

Rory_5244
31-May-2010, 19:25
^^ That's very nice, Ken.

Miguel Coquis
1-Jun-2010, 00:16
...just leaves

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Juin/Feuilles-Erable.jpg
B&W leaves !!!
4x5"
Slow film

dlin
1-Jun-2010, 20:06
Leaves on Lilly Pond, Eagle Creek
Ilford Delta 100 developed in Pyrocat HD
Agfa Classic toned in thiocarbamide

Mark Sawyer
2-Jun-2010, 00:52
Lovely, Miguel!

Miguel Coquis
2-Jun-2010, 06:24
Lovely, Miguel!

Glad you appreciate it !
Thanks

Miguel Coquis
2-Jun-2010, 07:07
... just leaves

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Juin/Erable-02.jpg

B&W leaves !!!
5x7"
Medium speed film

Ken Lee
6-Jun-2010, 04:40
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/hosta-6-2010.jpg
Hostas
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD

Ken Lee
6-Jun-2010, 09:58
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img0a12.jpg
Ivy
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD

mikebarger
6-Jun-2010, 16:31
You are the master!

Mike

Ken Lee
6-Jun-2010, 16:46
You're very kind. We are all students, students of Mother Nature.

mdm
6-Jun-2010, 17:16
The Ivy is very nice. Stone, water, light, air, life, growth, seeking. Its all there. As good a portrait as I have ever seen.

David

David Hedley
19-Jun-2010, 00:41
Ficus carica
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4713232735_562f7196fd_b.jpg
Toyo 4x5, Schneider 180mm, Acros / PMK Pyro

Curt
19-Jun-2010, 01:04
Oahu, HI

mdm
26-Jun-2010, 15:11
Leaves on FP4+ and TMY in Pyrocat MC. Sadly the second one has a mark on the base from an elastic band, I may be able to clean it off. A common problem using the taco method to develop 4x5 in a standard spiral tank, which I will have to solve because it is so convenient otherwise.

Ken Lee
1-Jul-2010, 16:22
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img010aa.jpg
Dogwood Blossoms, Massachusetts
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, Pyrocat HD

Ken Lee
9-Jul-2010, 17:30
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img151a.jpg
Ferns, Massachusetts
Sinar P, 300mm Braunschweig Heliar
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

Miguel Coquis
10-Jul-2010, 03:52
Great leaves and flowers shots Ken, really sweet/pleasant images.
Xenar 300 contribution:

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Inventaire%20/Vigne-Vierge.jpg
this spot impressed me when opening the window !
and then there was this irrepressible desire of ....
rejoining once again into camera work process !!!

Ken Lee
10-Jul-2010, 05:08
Thanks Miguel.

In Chinese, there is an old expression Wu Wei which literally means "not do", or "not make". Western translators have done a bad job with it, because it sounds contradictory, which makes for a good academic discussion. However, it means not fake, not contrived, not planned. It comes from the ancient notion that Nature has not been manufactured - the way we would assemble a mechanism from components - but rather unfolds spontaneously, according to its inherent... Nature. :)

Your photo has that quality, and your brief story confirms it.

mdm
10-Jul-2010, 14:04
Ferns, Massachusetts
Sinar P, 300mm Braunschweig Heliar
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

Like your ivy photograph, this is very alive. It is more than just a photograph of leaves. I think it is a good one. It is too nice to leave with out a comment, otherwise I would have kept silent.

David

chuck461
12-Jul-2010, 10:06
More Ferns.
Virgin Hemlock Trail near Morgantown, WV

Miguel Coquis
18-Jul-2010, 02:19
walking in the forest of Garnes...
(78720) France , wide open,
from the floor,
upwards :)

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Inventaire%20/Hojas-001.jpg

Miguel Coquis
18-Jul-2010, 02:48
... keep walking,
there is more,
... and more !

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Inventaire%20/Hojas-002-bis.jpg
...just leaves
RB auto graflex series
WO

mandoman7
18-Jul-2010, 08:36
http://images56.fotki.com/v713/photos/2/1219782/7565497/Ridicchioa-vi.jpg
Ridicchio
HP5, 6" golden ring Dagor

jim kitchen
18-Jul-2010, 09:17
Dear John,

Simply brilliant... :)

jim k

mandoman7
18-Jul-2010, 10:22
Dear John,

Simply brilliant... :)

jim k

Thanks Jim. Its from a series I shot in the early 90's that's recently gotten legs through representation here (http://www.barndiva.com/happenings.html). Food from natural sources is a big deal in this town...

ljb0904
19-Jul-2010, 11:30
Aspen leaves lit by sunlight filtered through aspen leaves

http://thewildlight.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/lf2010_001_04.jpg

Chamonix 4x5, Fuji 180mm, Velvia 100

Sascha Welter
20-Jul-2010, 05:23
Since I never know any plant names, I can't tell you what this is called. But it looked wonderful through the Tele-Xenar 180 on the ground glass. The Tele-Xenar is quite obviously optimized for sharpness on far away objects (impressive IMHO), so there are some interesting "deviations" on a scale like this... unfortunately not totally obvious at this size.

http://betabug.ch/ouzo/water/arca/pahyfyto_leaves_s.jpg

Arca-Swss 6x9, Fuji 160S

Ken Lee
24-Jul-2010, 12:55
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img606.jpg
Ivy
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

h2oman
6-Aug-2010, 16:20
Corn lilies, a well worn subject. (See McSavaney, Sexton, Barnbaum, ...)

The second image is just a crop from the first - I don't have the lens or bellows to get something like that in camera. I think I prefer its abstraction to the literalness of the first. Both could be a bit sharper in places...

h2oman
10-Aug-2010, 20:08
...and more corn lilies!

Jim Cole
10-Aug-2010, 23:28
...and more corn lilies!

Gorgeous!

Darryl Baird
11-Aug-2010, 06:29
probably shot with a Velostigmat II, but I can't remember

Jeffrey Sipress
11-Aug-2010, 08:55
While not actually a leaf. I hope that this cactus will be acceptable.


First off, it's not a cactus, but a succulent. And it's not just acceptable, it's fabulous!

Jeffrey Sipress
11-Aug-2010, 09:00
Right in my own backyard.

Ebony SV45U
Probably a Rodenstock 90
Probably Astia

http://machinearts.com/fredphotos/nastershum.jpg

Ken Lee
11-Aug-2010, 09:32
Wonderful

Ken Lee
11-Aug-2010, 15:40
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img001i.jpg
Ivy
Sinar P, 150mm APO Sironar-S (reversed)
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

mdm
11-Aug-2010, 17:12
Right in my own backyard.

Ebony SV45U
Probably a Rodenstock 90
Probably Astia



Nasturtiums. They remind me of my childhood, sadly I have not seen one in many years. They are edible, so you can turn them into a salad after you have finished photographing them.

Thanks
David

neoro
11-Aug-2010, 18:41
This is just beautiful...
I have been looking at it over and over again all morning!


Right in my own backyard.

Ebony SV45U
Probably a Rodenstock 90
Probably Astia

http://machinearts.com/fredphotos/nastershum.jpg

cjbroadbent
13-Aug-2010, 13:13
http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/img001i.jpg
Ivy
Sinar P, 150mm APO Sironar-S (reversed)
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD
Ken, Really great! There's so much going on in there.

Vaughn
14-Aug-2010, 16:59
Just leaves -- Ferns and redwood oxalis (and a few berries)

From a scan of an 8x10 carbon print

Negative from May 2010, printed this past week.

papageno
30-Aug-2010, 11:24
Taken with Wollensak Tele-Raptar 254mm.
I had to wait quite long, until the wind stopped blowing for a short while. Almost gave up.

mdm
30-Aug-2010, 14:47
Taken with Wollensak Tele-Raptar 254mm.
I had to wait quite long, until the wind stopped blowing for a short while. Almost gave up.

Its fabulous!

papageno
31-Aug-2010, 00:01
Thank you for your kind words.
I'm thinking however, that it still doesn't approach the craftmanshift/art of the masters.

Ken Lee
3-Sep-2010, 15:17
http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/img003a.jpg
Ivy
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
5x7 HP5+, DD-23

Jim Cole
3-Sep-2010, 15:21
Ken,

Lovely! Beautiful tones with a nice glow.

bobwysiwyg
3-Sep-2010, 17:24
Taken with Wollensak Tele-Raptar 254mm.
I had to wait quite long, until the wind stopped blowing for a short while. Almost gave up.

Nice shot. I love the backlighting.

dlin
3-Sep-2010, 21:49
Ivy
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
5x7 HP5+, DD-23

Love the tonality.

Michal Makowski
7-Sep-2010, 04:46
My 3rd Wet Plate, 4x5, 135mm

bobpin
7-Sep-2010, 07:51
222317


Dallmeyer 1B on Ebony RSW45, Ilford HP5+, 510-Pyro 1+100 for 6 min

Mark Stahlke
18-Sep-2010, 01:12
Bishop's Weed. A shot from this morning. I wish I'd shot this as a vertical of the left half.
Shen Hao PTB 4x5, G-Claron 210/9, Delta 100

http://www.stahlke.us/images/bishops_weed_001_big.jpg

Simon Benton
19-Oct-2010, 06:45
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8492/ferns.jpg

Graflex 4x5 Super D Verito 8 3/4 expired Provia 100F 1/200 f5

Mark Whiting
19-Oct-2010, 16:53
I think Bracken are leaves. Taken just off snow bowl road in Northern Arizona.

http://www.ianmarkwhiting.com/gallery_4/jpegs/Bracken.jpg

Toho 4X5 Fuji 150 f5.6

cjbroadbent
27-Oct-2010, 06:21
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_OR3U2BmIDuk/TMgmUgUjw-I/AAAAAAAAFl8/8xIxLuJx1As/s800/basilicoBN.jpg

Basil, held up by some mozzarella. 4x5 Ektachrome scanned twice into B&W.

Jim Cole
27-Oct-2010, 11:37
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_OR3U2BmIDuk/TMgmUgUjw-I/AAAAAAAAFl8/8xIxLuJx1As/s800/basilicoBN.jpg

Basil, held up by some mozzarella. 4x5 Ektachrome scanned twice into B&W.

Again, just beautiful Christopher. Don't know what I'm going to do for studio space in this rental house for the next year or two, but I gotta figure out something. You constantly inspire me whether in color or in B&W.

mdm
27-Oct-2010, 14:55
Basil, held up by some mozzarella. 4x5 Ektachrome scanned twice into B&W.

Real buffalo milk? As somone who has actually made beautliful cheese like that (out of cows milk, buffalo not available here) I hope that you will eat it uncooked and truly appreciate the flavour, texture and wonderful grain that shurely hides behind those smooth tones. Shurely it was not made by a machine.

cjbroadbent
27-Oct-2010, 16:51
Jim, for studio space you can do a lot in the kitchen. I stand a small background on the far end of the table, a wood beam across the middle and the camera on a metal plate at this end.
This thread should be about basil leaves but anyway the buffalo mozzarella - a treccia - is hand twisted then flown from Volturno to Milano to be eaten within 24 hours.

cjbroadbent
28-Oct-2010, 00:48
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OR3U2BmIDuk/S_aTzYZrV_I/AAAAAAAAE7w/axkOIxNVQbk/s288/setup2.jpg

Jim Cole
28-Oct-2010, 05:07
Christopher,

Thanks for the description and the final setup photo. This looks quite doable. I'll have to see what I can manage. The metal plate instead of the tripod makes a huge difference.

GIO
29-Oct-2010, 01:46
http://www.kgcphoto.com/Utah/zion-pine-creek-leaves-ice-ds2.jpg

Shen-hao, Nikkor-w 150mm, Velvia 100F

Pine Creek, Zion National Park

Wonderful!

RoMFOTO
29-Oct-2010, 08:51
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/5119921619_ea6e36d8ef_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53923492@N07/5119921619/)
Autumn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53923492@N07/5119921619/) by Mr.RJ-M (http://www.flickr.com/people/53923492@N07/), on Flickr

Linhof Kardan Master TL + Symmar-S/150

ustas
29-Oct-2010, 09:22
Great images everyone!!!
first snowfall...(taken with P$S VQ)
http://ipicture.ru/uploads/101029/10430/A9BqmCyDDZ.jpg (http://ipicture.ru/)

Preston
31-Oct-2010, 10:43
Heart of Autumn, Conway Summit, Sierra, October 2010

http://www.gildedmoon.com/images/canp/603-1-Web.jpg

Tachihara 4x5
210mm Symmar-S
Velvia 100

--P

Christopher, I really like your still life photographs. They just glow!

-p

Jim Galli
31-Oct-2010, 21:30
http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/Pinkham-Smith/Synthetic/LeavesPinkhamSyntheticS.jpg
leaves

Lost in film holders for 3 years. Glad it survived! Pinkham & Smith Synthetic Series V

sun of sand
3-Nov-2010, 22:41
Real buffalo milk? As somone who has actually made beautliful cheese like that (out of cows milk, buffalo not available here) I hope that you will eat it uncooked and truly appreciate the flavour, texture and wonderful grain that shurely hides behind those smooth tones. Shurely it was not made by a machine.

cant hide from it


just how long do you have to suck on cheese before you can swallow?
some people must have slow ass tastebuds

Duane Polcou
6-Nov-2010, 12:37
http://www.gildedmoon.com/images/canp/603-1-Web.jpg

This is just perfection!

Preston
7-Nov-2010, 08:49
Thanks, Duane!

--P

Miguel Coquis
7-Nov-2010, 11:52
rb graflex
emile bush 180 mm f:3,
love colors in this one...:)

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/nov%202010/feuille.jpg

mikebarger
7-Nov-2010, 12:00
Just outstanding Duane!!

h2oman
13-Dec-2010, 15:00
impaled leaf

Donald Miller
13-Dec-2010, 16:09
Heart of Autumn, Conway Summit, Sierra, October 2010

http://www.gildedmoon.com/images/canp/603-1-Web.jpg

Tachihara 4x5
210mm Symmar-S
Velvia 100

--P

Christopher, I really like your still life photographs. They just glow!

-p

Really nice. I like the composition and the color.

Preston
13-Dec-2010, 21:10
Meadow Fire, Yosemite.

I believe these are wild azalea. Found them in El Capitan Meadow.

http://www.gildedmoon.com/images/canp/624-1-Web.jpg

Tachihara 4x5
210 Symmar-S
Velvia 100

Thanks for the kind comment, Donald.

Beautiful work Miguel and H2oman!

--P