July Portraits [Archive] - Large Format Photography Forum

eddie

1-Jul-2010, 10:13

Way cool Eddie, so where is he now? I hope he's not end up in ICU :)

nope, laid a piece of hot steel on the tongue to stop the bleeding and sent him on his way.....no health care here! :)

frank is talking less of late......

Mark Sawyer

1-Jul-2010, 11:06

frank is talking less of late......

I guess it's easier for him now to "hold his tongue." :rolleyes:

Great portrait, Eddie!

Ash

1-Jul-2010, 13:09

Straight out of Oldboy.... I hope he didn't fall in love with his daughter!

Roger Thoms

1-Jul-2010, 16:41

Hey Eddie, I've got a buck that says he would do it!

Roger

Michael Wynd

1-Jul-2010, 18:48

Taken on Nagaoka 4x5 with 210 Fujinon on Ilford FP4. Printed on Ilford Multigrade FB.
Mike

Allen in Montreal

1-Jul-2010, 20:11

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/8576/vickypromboarder53x.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/vickypromboarder53x.jpg/)

Sort of rushed as she headed out to one of many Prom events.

Speed Graphic, 127mm, HP-5 D-76 1:1 Jobo.

Allen in Montreal

1-Jul-2010, 20:26

Eddy,

That is a GREAT frame!
I love it.

luphot

2-Jul-2010, 02:46

My first july pic: 8x10 ambrotype, kodak 2D

Antonenko

4-Jul-2010, 10:09

Cambo 4х5, Wollensak Raptar 162 f/4.5 Delta 100
http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/th/157427/1207699.jpg (http://album.foto.ru/photo/1207699#photo)

goamules

4-Jul-2010, 12:01

A patriotic Hope. Old flag we used on 911. 5x7 Tri-X with Verito first at between f4 - f5.6 second at a little more than f5.6.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4760758359_03deb96fa7_z.jpg

Larger on black (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4760758359&posted=1&size=large)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4760758353_f06827c63c_z.jpg

Larger on black (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4760758353&posted=1&size=large)

eddie

4-Jul-2010, 14:30

she looks thrilled on the second...you ought to pay her more....:)

Jay DeFehr

4-Jul-2010, 14:50

I'm enjoying the international contributions very much! Antonenko, it's great to see Russia represented. Luphot, yours is a striking image. Wonderful work, gentlemen!

enochRoot

4-Jul-2010, 18:37

4x5 efke 50 in diafine. 135mm xenotar.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4761920467_862538c789_z.jpg

jim kitchen

4-Jul-2010, 18:42

Sort of rushed as she headed out to one of many Prom events.

Dear Allen,

I tried to pick up my prom date with a board too, but I did not get past her father... :)

Great image.

jim k

Tim Meisburger

4-Jul-2010, 18:59

Garrett, I love the images, and especially the second, but the expression seems more despair than hope. Fitting I guess in these economic hard times.

goamules

5-Jul-2010, 06:37

Hey Tim and Eddie. Yeah, I can get her to be my model, but I can't get her to like it!

Antonenko

5-Jul-2010, 12:39

05.07.10 Cambo 4х5, Wollensak Raptar 162 f/4.5 Delta 100
http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/th/157427/1209321.jpg (http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/or/157427/1209321.jpg)

Antonenko

5-Jul-2010, 12:58

05.07.10 Cambo 4х5, Wollensak Raptar 162 f/4.5 Delta 100
http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/th/157427/1209440.jpg (http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/or/157427/1209440.jpg)

Mark Sawyer

5-Jul-2010, 12:59

Hey Tim and Eddie. Yeah, I can get her to be my model, but I can't get her to like it!

What, a kid with an attitude? That's hard to believe! :D

Great 4th of July portraits! We let such opportunities slip by us too often...

eddie

5-Jul-2010, 19:48

Hey Tim and Eddie. Yeah, I can get her to be my model, but I can't get her to like it!

try cash......

Armin Seeholzer

6-Jul-2010, 04:23

Antonenko wonderfull work, just perfect!

Cheers Armin

alex best

6-Jul-2010, 16:36

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4769050059_c2521027cd_b.jpg

goamules

7-Jul-2010, 06:14

Alex, What a perfect Southwestern feel to this portrait! Very nice.

Jim Fitzgerald

7-Jul-2010, 10:40

Well, here is a portrait of sorts. My son took this of me at Yosemite. Took a while to make the print. 8x10 Seneca Improved, Efke 25 Pyrocat-HD, minimal agitation, 240 Fuji, carbon transfer print.

Jim

jb7

7-Jul-2010, 14:59

That's great Alex- really quite intimate-
Care to let us know any details?

alex best

7-Jul-2010, 15:54

That's great Alex- really quite intimate-
Care to let us know any details?

Thanks jb7, I shot this with my Kodak Master and 14 inch Ektar 6.3 at f6.3. I have struggled for a long time with portraits but I feel like I'm getting closer to the look I want. It seems the main thing with portraits is gaining the trust of your subjects and then putting them in a situation where they feel at ease. Took this last weekend, an environmental portrait of my father and mother in-law at their rural home near Prescott Valley Arizona. My father in-law is a ferrier (blacksmith who shoe's horses), with his wife Brenda who is currently being treated for cancer. The photo is a labor of love for my wife's parents who I am very fond of.

Frank_E

7-Jul-2010, 17:41

Thanks jb7, I shot this with my Kodak Master and 14 inch Ektar 6.3 at f6.3. I have struggled for a long time with portraits but I feel like I'm getting closer to the look I want. It seems the main thing with portraits is gaining the trust of your subjects and then putting them in a situation where they feel at ease. Took this last weekend, an environmental portrait of my father and mother in-law at their rural home near Prescott Valley Arizona. My father in-law is a ferrier (blacksmith who shoe's horses), with his wife Brenda who is currently being treated for cancer. The photo is a labor of love for my wife's parents who I am very fond of.

I totally agree that this is really a great shot...
you didn't mention any special lighting, was there any or was it advantageous room light (ie sky light above?)

alex best

7-Jul-2010, 17:52

I totally agree that this is really a great shot...
you didn't mention any special lighting, was there any or was it advantageous room light (ie sky light above?)

Thanks Frank, three windows to the left, I kept the shutters on the far two half closed and opened all the way on the closest window spilling light onto the subjects. White ceilings and opposite walls helped a little.

David Aimone

7-Jul-2010, 18:45

Steve

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4772482129_d514a1945e_b.jpg

Chamonix 045n-2 camera with Tri-x 320 film

matthew blais

7-Jul-2010, 20:56

4x5 Neg scans from two weeks ago, but hey, June thread be dead...
http://www.matthewblaisphotography.com/clients/Katja4web.jpg

Jim Fitzgerald

7-Jul-2010, 20:59

4x5 Neg scans from two weeks ago, but hey, June thread be dead...
http://www.matthewblaisphotography.com/clients/Katja4web.jpg

Matt, love them all.

Jim

ari velazco

8-Jul-2010, 00:12

Trying my first instant film.
My wife
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4773871410_2f768c0842.jpg

Deardorff 4x5/210mm/fuji fp100c45

Scott --

9-Jul-2010, 10:48

Nothing special, but the first sheet of film through the Seneca since finishing it. Composition's a little off, the boy moved, but it feels fine shooting film again!

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/smpsweeps/0003.jpg

lenser

9-Jul-2010, 11:25

Scott, I think it's very special. Nice portrait and top of it, that's got to be one of the greatest all American faces ever. Good work.

Mark Sawyer

9-Jul-2010, 13:19

Portrait of Tinkerbell...

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/Owen21k/tink.jpg

We have a very professional photographer/model relationship. But I must confess, there are times when I have rather, um... inappropriate thoughts about her...

Frank Petronio

9-Jul-2010, 14:12

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs121.snc4/36413_10150226192595646_843525645_13517098_1573005_n.jpg

Miguel Coquis

9-Jul-2010, 16:54

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs121.snc4/36413_10150226192595646_843525645_13517098_1573005_n.jpg

Wonderful portrait Frank !
I appreciate a lot most of your contributing shots !!!

Steve M Hostetter

9-Jul-2010, 19:50

4x5 Graflex series B on iso 320

Steve M Hostetter

9-Jul-2010, 19:52

4x5 Graflex series B iso 320

Frank Petronio

9-Jul-2010, 19:56

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs120.snc4/36358_10150226528780646_843525645_13525106_4973555_n.jpg

BennehBoy

10-Jul-2010, 04:29

Both shot on expired EPY with an 85B correction, first on 300mm beta symmar, 2nd on 165/8SA.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4777325704_01c0e5f8e4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennehboy/4777325704/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4779154145_6cc1690516_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennehboy/4779154145/)

Frank Petronio

10-Jul-2010, 05:51

Thomas is the first British thing young American kids see! I like the blue emphasis a lot.

Michael Roberts

10-Jul-2010, 06:18

Trying my first instant film.
My wife
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4773871410_2f768c0842.jpg

Deardorff 4x5/210mm/fuji fp100c45

Ari,
looks like you nailed it. nice, soft lighting, a little dark, kind of moody and romantic. interesting with the doorway as a background; would be interesting with other backgrounds, too. great model, very natural, very beautiful. She seems at ease. I like the direct look into the camera--you should encourage her to do a lot of sitting for you!

Scott --

10-Jul-2010, 06:43

Scott, I think it's very special. Nice portrait and top of it, that's got to be one of the greatest all American faces ever. Good work.

Thank you. Very nice thing to say. :)

Tri Tran

10-Jul-2010, 07:51

A Portrait of Lobsang Jamyang Kiripoche with Voigt 22 in RR type.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8443/lobsangjamyangkirinpoch.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/lobsangjamyangkirinpoch.jpg/)

David Aimone

10-Jul-2010, 18:35

My bro...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4780709262_0d3253a17d_b.jpg
Chamonix 045n-2 Tri-x 320

kpdubbs

10-Jul-2010, 22:26

Tri, beautiful portrait. Any info on the subject would be great. He looks monastic, was this photo taken in the States or out East? At a monastery? Thanks

Craig Griffiths

11-Jul-2010, 02:36

My local history group has received a grant to document the development of my area and the history of some of the older families who first settled here. As part of this they have invited the local camera club to take a range of portraits of some of the older families to accompany the publications and to put together an exhibition to go with the launch of the book.

I thought it might be fun to use the 8x10 rather than all of the digitals that were being used. All of the models/victims were well over 80 and I hope I look as healthy as some of them when I reach that age.

I will post more as I process them. both of these taken of Efke25 using the 8x10 and 14.5 inch verito at about f6.3-8.

43050

43051

Tri Tran

11-Jul-2010, 06:54

Hi Kenny,
Thanks for the compliments and interested in the subject.
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamyang, who was appointed as abbot in 1996 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is the longest serving abbott of Sera Mey Monastic University in bucksa, India .
In September 2003, Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Jamyang inaugurateđ Geden Shoeling
Buddhist Center in Westminster, California for the Buddhists to study and practice Buddha Dharma.
His portrait taken 2 days ago in my studio when he just got back from India. He is now is 76 years old ad still travel around the world for teaching. Best. TT

Robert Hughes

11-Jul-2010, 19:00

Daughter Char reading in the park, July 4th.
8x10 box camera, Wollensak Apo Raptar 10 1/2", x-ray ortho film:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4784570851_5d29787a74.jpg

Robert Hughes

12-Jul-2010, 07:29

Another one of the daughter, practicing for fashion shoots. Busch Pressman "D", Raptar 135mm lens, Efke 100 film, contact print:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4784570177_cf8347343a.jpg

Scott --

12-Jul-2010, 09:37

One of Maddie from today, testing out the new Packard rig:

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/smpsweeps/0005-1.jpg

I'm a lot bummed that my B&J Ajax Portrait Petzval doesn't even remotely cover 8x10. Now I need to figure out if I want to keep it for 5x7 (it was a sizable investment, but I don't see a lot of 5x7 in my immediate future), or sell it in favor of a Petzval to cover 8x10...

GSX4

12-Jul-2010, 10:05

Here's my contribution A Triptych of wet plates of my daughter shot yesterday morning. I was trying to capture her mood swings throughout the session.

Shot with Kodak 2D and Darlot lens with Packard shutter. I used the 'Schwab' plate holder with whole plate adaptor. Collodion on Aluminum.

matthew blais

12-Jul-2010, 10:40

goamules

12-Jul-2010, 11:06

Halfplate collodion, Gasc & Charconnet f3 at 1 second!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4784302081_381dc34300_z.jpg

wentbackward

14-Jul-2010, 00:37

Very, very nice portrait. Something very edgy and moving about it when first seeing it. You have to know, must know what they're thinking. The lighting compliments (doesn't create) the emotion. It's something about the way they're holding each other, the very subtle gesture, one hand on the other and the expressions on their faces. This more like what you'd expect from a Leica photographer.

iml

14-Jul-2010, 09:04

http://www.adweb.co.uk/ian/photography/artists/img475.jpg

Katherine, painter.

Speed Graphic, 127/4.7 Ektar, TXP 320, Xtol 1+1

Emil Schildt

14-Jul-2010, 14:07

I'm currently holding a three week summer course in photography.
It's a little like a personal Tour de France.. and today was a mountain stage..

But I managed to make a couple of images.

"Maj", aged 15 - 24x30cm paper negative. Big Ilex Paragon with diffusion on 5

Nothing much, but I kind of like the simple way of making use of a paper negative..

andrewh

14-Jul-2010, 14:12

Scott --

14-Jul-2010, 14:19

Jay DeFehr

14-Jul-2010, 14:34

Emil Schildt

14-Jul-2010, 14:38

Is this the negative inverted in scanning SW, or A print made from the paper negative?

Lovely!

just made it today, so for now, it is just a neg scan...

The original will look different, but hopefully better.

thanks for your words.

BTW: this technique is SO simple. and quick. Anybody with a LF camera can do it...

Jay DeFehr

14-Jul-2010, 15:01

just made it today, so for now, it is just a neg scan...

The original will look different, but hopefully better.

thanks for your words.

BTW: this technique is SO simple. and quick. Anybody with a LF camera can do it...

Do tell. I am prepared to take notes.

Scott --

14-Jul-2010, 16:01

Do tell. I am prepared to take notes.

+1 to that!

Emil Schildt

14-Jul-2010, 16:30

Do tell. I am prepared to take notes.

:)

well - it IS so simple I can't believe I am asked to explain...

But here it goes:

Use a Lf camera - I mainly use from 13x18 and larger, as the final result is done as a contact print - but smaller formats can be used.

Just put a piece of recin coated paper in the cassette in stead of a "real" film.
I mesure the light as about 8-12 iso.

(IF you're using a multigrade kind of paper, you can place a filter 0 behind (or on the front) of the lens, and thereby get more gray tones in the "negative". (later in the darkroom, you can always raise the contrast using a higher contrasted filter)

Take a picture - go to the darkroom and develop the paper as a normal paper.

when dry, make a contact print on a new piece of paper - this time I always use a high quality fiber based paper (or liquid emulsion).
Tone the final print if you feel like it.

that's it.

(I have only used one flash (open flash) on this one)

have fun!

Jay DeFehr

14-Jul-2010, 19:50

Thank you!

I thought there might be more to it, since your results look so good, but I suppose the combination of a SF lens and the high contrast of the paper, flash exposure, beautiful subject, image tone, etc., etc.....It's just a simple technique well executed. Thanks for sharing!

xmishx

14-Jul-2010, 22:42

gandolfi,

Wonderful image. I was wondering how you got such a "clean" image, but seeing as you used RC paper as the neg, I can understand that. I used to shoot single weight paper negs and loved the texture of the actual paper coming thru on the final print.

I love seeing your images as they always keep me on edge as to what you are doing...Not pushing the envelope, but more like re-opening it.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Ted

Emil Schildt

15-Jul-2010, 08:17

well - two more from the summer course:
The oldest: "Inge", aged 96 (!!). and attending painting classes....

and the youngest: "Liv" (Life), aged 11, and attending glass making.....

(still Ilex Paragon 14,75" - soft dial at 5 - 24x30cm paper neg)

Frank Petronio

15-Jul-2010, 13:16

I hate color

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs221.snc4/38396_10150230512590646_843525645_13634980_8144975_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs190.snc4/37841_10150230471510646_843525645_13633705_6765793_n.jpg

Ramiro Elena

15-Jul-2010, 13:48

Wonderful Gandolfi, love the lighting and... all actually :)

Frank Petronio

15-Jul-2010, 21:10

and

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs025.ash2/34627_10150230753500646_843525645_13641127_5242521_n.jpg

monkeymon

16-Jul-2010, 06:49

and

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs025.ash2/34627_10150230753500646_843525645_13641127_5242521_n.jpg

i kinda like this one

what lens did you use on the first of the color shots? it has a nice feeling to it.. even though i hate color also

Frank Petronio

16-Jul-2010, 06:54

I only have a 180/5.6 old single-coated Technika Schneider Symmar w the round aperture and I shoot the indoor stuff at f/5.6 or f/8.

PViapiano

16-Jul-2010, 09:44

Frank, the first one on the bed is wonderful...and that color is perfect for the shot.

Is that a toothpick in her mouth or a highlight? That's the only thing that distracts me a bit...well, not the only thing ;-)

Frank Petronio

16-Jul-2010, 10:12

Stupid lip rings, I could retouch them out but they are there so I leave them.

I much prefer the larger Polynesian-style hoops ;-)

xmishx

16-Jul-2010, 19:16

http://www.artistsimageresource.net/blog/2010/2010-07-16j2.jpg

Jan Pedersen

16-Jul-2010, 20:17

Nice work Ted.

jss

17-Jul-2010, 09:34

http://schlachet.net/images/2010/yve-640.jpg

TXP 320, taken with a Gundlach 5x8 triple convertible

Kerik Kouklis

17-Jul-2010, 09:48

David Hedley

17-Jul-2010, 10:17

My goodness, Kerik, I have just been reading your blog. More power to you, and your family; I wish you all the best for the future.

And that first image by your daughter is excellent!

Ben Hopson

17-Jul-2010, 11:04

Kerik, What a trying experience to have to go through. I wish you a quick and complete recovery.

Ben

Frank Petronio

17-Jul-2010, 13:13

What an awesome scar though!

Jay Decker

17-Jul-2010, 13:29

What an awesome scar though!

That is a bitchin' scar! You should have told us that you got in a bar fight and some a-hole got you with a beer bottle.

On the serious side, I am glad to hear that you doing well! Now, get out there and take more photographs...

eddie

17-Jul-2010, 14:49

http://www.artistsimageresource.net/blog/2010/2010-07-16j2.jpg

aahhh. and i was just asking for more from that shoot. well done again.

David Woods

17-Jul-2010, 15:47

Portraits of me by my 16-YO daughter Sarah following my brain surgery on July 9. All are 8x10 wet plates.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KtGo997QoaQ/TD-Al3WAlgI/AAAAAAAAAI4/IRIhfNS6NRY/s1600/craniotomy_4_crop.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KtGo997QoaQ/TD-Anwdp3FI/AAAAAAAAAJA/US8Q-lAAvtQ/s1600/craniotomy_dyp_2_sm.jpg

If you're interested in the back story, I've been blogging about my head here:

http://picturesbyhand.blogspot.com/

Hi Kerik

I read your blog, don't you love when doctors always say, it's a simple procedure, in my books any operation of 1 hour is not simple, hey remember things could be worst, remember your alive that's the main thing, and the best part of being alive, you get to shoot more photo's.
regards
David

Andrew ren

17-Jul-2010, 17:56

Portraits of me by my 16-YO daughter Sarah following my brain surgery on July 9. All are 8x10 wet plates.

Kerik, this is so called life. its good and bad.

I wish you all the best.

Remember we shall have a Scotch hang-out one day.

Best,

Andrew

Tri Tran

18-Jul-2010, 09:49

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2791/christina1.jpg (http://img801.imageshack.us/i/christina1.jpg/)

I flipped this 18 inches Petz lens for this Portrait taken from the rear lens instead of the other way around. 1 min exposed with the Tmax 100. Pyro HD

Hi Kerik,
I hope everything went well with you and will recover soon . Best wishes ! Regards.

Ben Syverson

18-Jul-2010, 10:10

First pull with heavily expired 809... My mother, Zen priest and professor of rhetoric and composition.

The second image is a scan of the negative sheet... Though I washed it, obviously I didn't wash it enough... Even the faintest bit of developer on the negative's trace image is enough to leave a white streak once it's inverted.

But it's interesting to note that the "negative" has much more shadow detail and possibly more highlight detail than the color positive. If I can figure out how to wash it properly, it will be a coup.

ineoin

18-Jul-2010, 12:38

http://www.artistsimageresource.net/blog/2010/2010-07-16j2.jpg
What a wonderfull image!

eddie

18-Jul-2010, 14:53

playing with a 25 inch f5 darlot. i think i missed the focus slightly (the chair is in)...or she moved :eek: .

8x10 collodion 6 seconds wide open

Emil Schildt

18-Jul-2010, 14:54

a couple more of my paper negatives.

the first is Kristina.
24x30cm neg. Dallmeyer 4D (I think) soft focus

http://www.apug.org/gallery1/files/4/8/8/7/kristina3.jpg

this next is Liv, age 11.
and on this one I can't help thinking she is looking like a girl, I would be scared to babysit... Like a person from a S. King novel.....;-)

Liv liked it though...

13x18cm neg. Cooke 300mm 3.5 soft focus.

http://www.apug.org/gallery1/files/4/8/8/7/liv.jpg

Miguel Coquis

18-Jul-2010, 15:23

and on this one I can't help thinking she is looking like a girl, I would be scared to babysit... Like a person from a S. King novel.....;-)

Great shots ! Curious technique !
I have to try paper neg hein !!!
Thanks for posting Gandolfi !!!

... one done with film negative 4x5...
one of my grand childs, the one that usually carries tripod...

http://macoquis.caraldi.com/scaled/Inventaire%20/Ilo-foret.jpg
... walking in the forest (Garnes - France 78720),
keep going, there is still more...

18-Jul-2010, 19:03

Self portraits with my wife working the speed graphic that I setup on a tripod guessing composition and prefocusing. 4x5 TMY2, Xtol 1+2, 203mm Optar f7.5 at about f8.5. Negatives scanned on v700.

Fabulous bokeh leaves background, overcast day. Trees are about 4-6' behind me. Had to crop one of the photos as she didn't put the darkslide back in before trying to remove/flip the film holder for the second shot :-) Didn't lose but half an inch of the photo much to my surprise. First time using this lens and I am very pleased.

http://www.f64.nu/photo/tmp/lff/img201.jpg

http://www.f64.nu/photo/tmp/lff/img200.jpg

Tri Tran

18-Jul-2010, 19:05

And one more with a Cooke Series VI @ F 5,6 Soft 1.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8421/christina2.jpg (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/christina2.jpg/)

Brian Bullen

18-Jul-2010, 19:19

Great portraits everyone!

Kerik, I wish you all the best on your recovery.

Carl and Willow
8x10 Cyanotype
x-ray film
http://www.brianbullen.com/bbwebfoto/carlwillcyano.jpg

h2oman

18-Jul-2010, 20:36

Those expressions are priceless!

Antonenko

19-Jul-2010, 01:51

18.07.10 Cambo 4х5, Wollensak Raptar 162 f/4.5 Delta 100
http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/or/157427/1234420.jpg

Ramiro Elena

19-Jul-2010, 07:25

Petzval on 4x5, mixed strobes and ambient light.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4808887196_557d21b748_z.jpg

mrwestphal

19-Jul-2010, 08:57

@ Brian, great pic and the little girl looks like she is waiting for the boogie man to jump out of the camera!

Scott --

19-Jul-2010, 10:34

Nothing more than a test of a new lens, but (other than Packard-induced blown exposure) I'm happy.

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/smpsweeps/0014.jpg

Testing the new Ross Universal 10" Petzval on 8x10.

alex best

19-Jul-2010, 14:08

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4810152186_b62e1e99a4_b.jpg

Testing a new lens. Schneider 300 5.6 at 5.6, used one light over the camera.

David Karp

19-Jul-2010, 14:57

. . . . If you're interested in the back story . . . .

Wow. Glad you are on the mend. I hope they are right and this is all behind you.

Kerik Kouklis

19-Jul-2010, 16:02

Thanks for the good wishes, all. It's been a rough road, but at least we've got some good pictures out of it. Nice to see so many good portraits going up in July already.

Scott --

19-Jul-2010, 16:23

My wife allows me to photograph her about once every eight years. Tonight was apparently the mark.

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/smpsweeps/melissa.jpg

Seneca Improved View, Ross 10" Universal, Arista.EDU Ultra 100 in HC-110

Dave Wooten

19-Jul-2010, 20:49

Kerik,

I've been out of touch for a while and both Sydney and I have have just read your blog. It is a courageous act of sharing.
We are certainly relieved that you are overcoming this ordeal! Sarah, nice job on the photos. All the best to you and the family. Look forward to seeing you once again, possibly next summer in Montana-that was really delightful!

Dave and Syd

Brian Bullen

19-Jul-2010, 22:05

@ Brian, great pic and the little girl looks like she is waiting for the boogie man to jump out of the camera!

Thank you!
It's funny to see their expressions after the exposure. They were concentrating so hard, trying not to move for 1 sec (which is nearly impossible for these two).

Steve Nieslony

19-Jul-2010, 23:07

Kerik,

Saw the photos and read the blog... all we can say is WOW. Joy and I were moved by your story and also by the strength that you and yours family demonstrated. Naturally we send our best wishes and we all hope that your recovery continues to be strong and quick.

Steve and Joy

xmishx

19-Jul-2010, 23:32

http://artistsimageresource.net/blog/2010/2010-07-19ck.jpg

mandoman7

20-Jul-2010, 13:30

http://images54.fotki.com/v452/photos/2/1219782/7565497/ybonlakebeda-vi.jpg
8x10, Dagor 9 1/2

Monty McCutchen

20-Jul-2010, 13:36

John,

that is one sweet portrait. wish I would have taken it!

well done

Monty

Mark Barendt

20-Jul-2010, 15:03

Way cool John!

sully75

20-Jul-2010, 15:15

5x7 portraits. HP5 d76 for the close up, I think the second one is diafine, both taco style, 2 negs in a 4 reel stainless tank. Schneider Kreuznach Symmar 180 f5.6

I'm escaping apug.org because of the no talking about scanning thing. Really impressed with the work I see here, really nice.

Just getting used to doing portraits with the 5x7. Have shot nothing but full frame digital for 5 or so years, just getting back to film. Really enjoy the challenge and differences with shooting film portraits, particularly LF.

Anyhoo...my latest two. The close up was an experiment. I'm not going to show it to the subject (my roomate) but I think it's interesting, anyway.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_-42D8WL81rw/TEYecU6JnqI/AAAAAAAAAlc/4EmHDUaoLBY/s720/7%2018%2010006%20Anna%20no%20notch.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_-42D8WL81rw/TEYecsKmvII/AAAAAAAAAlg/zd3sd8mwfuM/s720/7%2018%2010008%20MAF%20notched.jpg

While I'm at it, here's a couple more (more Juneish than Julyish)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/4564936531_964a837111_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1128/4730645706_2c12ef674b_o.jpg

Scott --

20-Jul-2010, 15:50

Your roommate may not feel flattered by it, but it's a wonderful portrait. So are t'others.

Jim Galli

20-Jul-2010, 16:48

.....another one of Youngblood. Prestige added by an unbelievably classy prop........

http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/Youngblood07102010/MudLakeTailGate_s.jpg
mud lake, tailgate

mandoman7

20-Jul-2010, 19:11

Thanks Monty & Mark. J. Galli actually fired the trigger for the 2 sec. exposure.
The sound of the banjo on the lakebed was pretty intriguing.

mandoman7

20-Jul-2010, 19:15

.....another one of Youngblood. Prestige added by an unbelievably classy prop........

mud lake, tailgate[/CENTER]

I've never been called an unbelievably classy prop before, but thanks, Jim :D

mandoman7

21-Jul-2010, 10:00

http://images54.fotki.com/v202/photos/2/1219782/7565497/Wade3b-vi.jpg
8x10, Verito 11 1/2
My friend Wade (http://www.wadehoefer.com/), getting absorbed in the sound of a 1945 D-28.

Mark Barendt

21-Jul-2010, 13:39

Thanks Monty & Mark. J. Galli actually fired the trigger for the 2 sec. exposure.
The sound of the banjo on the lakebed was pretty intriguing.

Wish I had been there.

gbogatko

21-Jul-2010, 15:45

Rebecca --

Vitax
http://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100721/15/4c47749452f80.jpg

Vitax
http://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100721/15/4c4774ed2410d.jpg

Working on the "Mortensen" look.

alex best

21-Jul-2010, 15:51

Wow, those are great! The poses are unconventional but I still love the feel, well done!

gbogatko

21-Jul-2010, 15:54

one more -- taken with xray.
Note how the lipstick got a lot darker (haha)
Rebecca

http://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100721/15/4c4775311e4db.jpg

Frank Petronio

21-Jul-2010, 17:36

I've shot with Rebecca, she is brilliant!

Jim Fitzgerald

21-Jul-2010, 18:37

http://images54.fotki.com/v202/photos/2/1219782/7565497/Wade3b-vi.jpg
8x10, Verito 11 1/2
My friend Wade (http://www.wadehoefer.com/), getting absorbed in the sound of a 1945 D-28.

John, nice image! I can understand the sound ..... somewhat. My D-28 is from '68 and man is it sweet so I understand where Wade's head is at.

Jim

gbogatko

21-Jul-2010, 19:16

I've shot with Rebecca, she is brilliant!

Yeah. A real talent. Really knows what pro modelling is all about.

eddie

22-Jul-2010, 03:16

great stuff george. the 1st is my fav.

John Bowen

22-Jul-2010, 04:34

great stuff george. the 1st is my fav.

Mine too......brilliant!

gbogatko

22-Jul-2010, 13:11

Mine too......brilliant!

Thanks all. I was going for the "Mortensen" look (I'm reading his books -- they're wonderful).

sully75

22-Jul-2010, 14:54

ok, who's Mortensen?

Michael Roberts

22-Jul-2010, 14:54

great stuff george. the 1st is my fav.

like eddie said--fantastico!

gbogatko

22-Jul-2010, 16:43

ok, who's Mortensen?

Start here:
http://www.thescreamonline.com/photo/photo06-01/mortensen/commandtolook1.html

parts 2 and 3 are here:
http://thescreamonline.com/photo/photo08-01/mortensen/index.html
http://thescreamonline.com/photo/photo2-2/mortensen/index.html

He was one of the last of the pictorialists. Famous in his time, Loathed by the f/64 people. Pretty much died unknown.

I just thought the stark 3D look was worth trying to emulate.

ajsikel

23-Jul-2010, 01:09

some recent image.
Linhof Technika IV , 127mm

http://img138.imageshack.us/f/duzyformat1.jpg/

iml

23-Jul-2010, 06:47

http://www.adweb.co.uk/ian/photography/artists/img482.jpg

Jayne, musician.

Speed Graphic, 127/4.7 Ektar, TXP320, Xtol 1+1

jim kitchen

23-Jul-2010, 07:12

Dear iml,

Brilliant... :)

Nicely done.

jim k

jnantz

23-Jul-2010, 07:21

...

iml

23-Jul-2010, 07:48

Thanks Jim :-)

Allen in Montreal

23-Jul-2010, 08:40

.......

Jayne, musician.

Speed Graphic, 127/4.7 Ektar, TXP320, Xtol 1+1

......

8x10, Dagor 9 1/2

.....another one of Youngblood. Prestige added by an unbelievably classy prop........

......

Carl and Willow
8x10 Cyanotype
x-ray film

Ted, clean, classic and beautiful.

I have fallen behind again, some really nice pix gents.

monkeymon

24-Jul-2010, 04:49

http://www.adweb.co.uk/ian/photography/artists/img482.jpg

Jayne, musician.

Speed Graphic, 127/4.7 Ektar, TXP320, Xtol 1+1

this really works well. nice and strong image. best of this series... it kinda takes better use of the slightly wider lens, as the previous shots were close ups

Antonenko

24-Jul-2010, 05:05

http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/or/157427/1247391.jpg
Cambo 4х5. Graflex 135/4.7. Ilford Delta 100

dcypher

24-Jul-2010, 05:13

http://razorpix.co.uk/Arwen013.jpg

My daughter helping me test the rangefinder on my Anniversary Speed Graphic. 135mm Optar f4.7. Handheld and wide open, Fomopan 100 in x-tol 1+1

Antonenko

24-Jul-2010, 06:46

Cambo 4х5. Graflex 135/4.7. Ilford Delta 100
http://album.foto.ru:8080/photos/or/157427/1247442.jpg

dcypher

24-Jul-2010, 06:50

http://razorpix.co.uk/Arwen004.jpg
Arwen on fomopan 100 in xtol 1+1, Speed Graphic with Graflex Optar 135 mm f4,7 wide-open - 1/8 sec. Duotone in Photoshop

Frank Petronio

24-Jul-2010, 06:51

Opps wrong fake film border on this one....

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs168.snc4/37759_10150236157965646_843525645_13794438_6988758_n.jpg

dcypher

24-Jul-2010, 07:08

Love your work, Frank. Where do you find all those wonderful models...

Brian Bullen

24-Jul-2010, 07:35

Arwen on fomopan 100 in xtol 1+1, Speed Graphic with Graflex Optar 135 mm f4,7 wide-open - 1/8 sec. Duotone in Photoshop

Well done!

Thank you, Allen!

Frank Petronio

24-Jul-2010, 07:54

I used to be on Model Mayhem but now it is mostly word of mouth, there are less than a dozen models I really care to shoot with, they're my friends. Most traditional models run away in horror....

Kerik Kouklis

24-Jul-2010, 08:14

Speaking of running away in horror, here is me with my head shaved. My wife helped me do this self-portrait yesterday. 8x10 collodion on aluminum.

http://www.kerik.com/kerik.jpg

Thanks for the good wishes. Getting better every day...

Frank Petronio

24-Jul-2010, 09:20

I didn't know you were a brother Kerik ;-)

dcypher

24-Jul-2010, 12:02

Speaking of running away in horror, here is me with my head shaved. My wife helped me do this self-portrait yesterday. 8x10 collodion on aluminum.

Thanks for the good wishes. Getting better every day...

Amazing (self) portraits, Kerik! Get well soon.

Kerik Kouklis

24-Jul-2010, 12:41

I didn't know you were a brother Kerik ;-)

Born and raised in Oakland, California!

mcfactor

24-Jul-2010, 12:47

This was not taken with a large format camera, but I'm sure you'll forgive me:)

Rick Tardiff

24-Jul-2010, 12:47

Born and raised in Oakland, California!

Some powerful images you have been sharing with us. Be well Kerik.

Rick

David Aimone

24-Jul-2010, 12:52

Is that a Blackjacket focusing cloth she's wearing??? :eek: Was it used to focus the next shot?

This was not taken with a large format camera, but I'm sure you'll forgive me:)

Jim Fitzgerald

24-Jul-2010, 13:47

Here is a portrait of my son that I shot on green sensitive x-ray film developed in Pyro and printed as a carbon transfer. Tough to scan and show the soft relief effect and clean tones. Shot with my 18" Darlot stopped down just a bit.

Jim

David Woods

24-Jul-2010, 15:44

This was not taken with a large format camera, but I'm sure you'll forgive me:)

nice camera

Scott --

24-Jul-2010, 15:56

Born and raised in Oakland, California!

I wish you well, Kerik. Your work is inspiring to me.

Charles Hohenstein

24-Jul-2010, 16:04

Arwen on fomopan 100 in xtol 1+1, Speed Graphic with Graflex Optar 135 mm f4,7 wide-open - 1/8 sec. Duotone in Photoshop

Simply beautiful.

eduardtoader

24-Jul-2010, 19:43

Petzval on 4x5, mixed strobes and ambient light.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4808887196_557d21b748_z.jpg

me encanta..

gbogatko

24-Jul-2010, 23:16

...

Wow!! Lovely, haunting -- makes you pause and look.

bluenote

25-Jul-2010, 02:47

Hi,

this is my niece Katka, taken last week. The negative development become disaster, when one of the four negs went out of the rails in Jobo drum and started to cut the others with its edges every turn. When I took it out, more than four big grooves appeared on neg, luckily on the lower third of the picture so I made a crop and this is the final image. ( Shen Hao 5x7, Ilford HP5+, Rodinal 1:100, scanned on Epson V700 )

Jiri

http://www.hauserphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/57_58.jpg

Frank Petronio

25-Jul-2010, 07:04

It's a lovely innocent portrait. That would get you investigated in the USA!

mcfactor

25-Jul-2010, 07:12

Is that a Blackjacket focusing cloth she's wearing??? :eek: Was it used to focus the next shot?

Yes and Yes!

bluenote

25-Jul-2010, 09:36

It's a lovely innocent portrait. That would get you investigated in the USA!
Oh, that even did not cross my mind. Do you find it improper ? Should I remove it ?

Louie Powell

25-Jul-2010, 10:15

Oh, that even did not cross my mind. Do you find it improper ? Should I remove it ?

Absolutely not! There's nothing wrong with this image.

Frank's point is that we have entirely too many self-righteous hypocrites in the US, and some of those people would take great pleasure in reading something perverse into the image, mainly in the form of assumptions about what YOU might have done with your niece after the exposure was completed.

Allen in Montreal

25-Jul-2010, 11:19

Absolutely not! There's nothing wrong with this image.

Frank's point is that we have entirely too many self-righteous hypocrites in the US.......

You are not alone in the US Louie.

Just about every major private, all boys school that was formerly run by the church, (in this city) has been hit with some massive sex scandal involving male staff and young boys, over the last few years.

But they would want to see Jiri's picture burned! :(

bluenote

25-Jul-2010, 12:02

It looks like I have touched quite a big subject by posting nothing but common portrait. Please, take a look at Jan Saudek's work and you will find what is really "the edge" - and please do not misunderstand me, I do like his work )

Frank Petronio

25-Jul-2010, 12:10

I don't think there are many photographers who see your photos as any other than a fine image of a loved child. But in the USA, if not other parts of the world, fundamentalist religious leaders and soulless Nanny State bureaucrats have helped make much of the public suspicious of any nudity, especially of child. Not that abuse doesn't exist, but intelligent common sense judgement seems even rarer.

David Aimone

25-Jul-2010, 12:30

As an image itself, it is fine, and beautiful. Beyond that, puritan and fundamentalist minds can read anything into it they want. It's a shame that we often assume the worst these days...

Just don't post any photos of sheep... (just joking)

It looks like I have touched quite a big subject by posting nothing but common portrait. Please, take a look at Jan Saudek's work and you will find what is really "the edge" - and please do not misunderstand me, I do like his work )

ajsikel

26-Jul-2010, 02:28

since my last image didnt uploaded, one more try..http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2211/duzyformat1.jpg

David Woods

26-Jul-2010, 04:18

As an image itself, it is fine, and beautiful. Beyond that, puritan and fundamentalist minds can read anything into it they want. It's a shame that we often assume the worst these days...

Just don't post any photos of sheep... (just joking)

Guys

We might be photographers, but at the end of the day, we must protect the children, it is because of the few bad eggs we end up with a bad reputation, because of the 000000000.1% that are not honest decent photographers.
Regards

David Aimone

26-Jul-2010, 04:29

Agreed. It's just a shame those bad eggs have to ruin it for others. That's the reality, I guess.

Guys

We might be photographers, but at the end of the day, we must protect the children, it is because of the few bad eggs we end up with a bad reputation, because of the 000000000.1% that are not honest decent photographers.
Regards

Monty McCutchen

26-Jul-2010, 05:08

your model looks as though she emptied all of herself into your portrait. This is a fabulous portrait.

Extremely well done

Monty

since my last image didnt uploaded, one more try..http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2211/duzyformat1.jpg

goamules

26-Jul-2010, 05:26

I love your portraits and this model is a stunning beauty.

ajsikel

26-Jul-2010, 07:05

your model looks as though she emptied all of herself into your portrait. This is a fabulous portrait.

Extremely well done

Monty

Im flattered...thank you.
Goamules.. many thanks.

ajsikel

26-Jul-2010, 07:09

so.. let me introduce Anna.
Linhof Technika IV, Ektar 127mm
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4040/lf1male.jpg

Jim Galli

26-Jul-2010, 07:49

so.. let me introduce Anna.
Linhof Technika IV, Ektar 127mm
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4040/lf1male.jpg

Both are stunners. Gorgeous work!

dlin

26-Jul-2010, 08:11

so.. let me introduce Anna.
Linhof Technika IV, Ektar 127mm

Very lovely portrait.

All the best,
Daniel

Ron Marshall

26-Jul-2010, 08:23

since my last image didnt uploaded, one more try

Wonderful!

Is it natural light?

Frank Petronio

26-Jul-2010, 08:42

ajsikel

Wonderful portraits, especially the latest.

I want to come to Poland!

iml

26-Jul-2010, 09:25

Beautiful, ajsikel

Mark Sawyer

26-Jul-2010, 10:47

I just had to add my compliments as well, ajsikel. Lovely, powerful portraits.

jnantz

26-Jul-2010, 11:02

very nice ajsikel,
i look forward to the next

john

Donald Miller

26-Jul-2010, 11:38

Portraits of me by my 16-YO daughter Sarah following my brain surgery on July 9. All are 8x10 wet plates.

Kerik,

Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.

Donald Miller

Henry Ambrose

26-Jul-2010, 16:08

ajsikel ---

ahhhhhhhhhh!

alex best

26-Jul-2010, 16:41

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4832609190_cda147d8cf_b.jpg

Shot this in the dunes at Glamis California this weekend on Provia 100 8x10!

ajsikel

26-Jul-2010, 17:25

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/4832609190_cda147d8cf_b.jpg

Shot this in the dunes at Glamis California this weekend on Provia 100 8x10!

my goshh...! its so spacious..wonderful image

ajsikel

26-Jul-2010, 17:34

I just had to add my compliments as well, ajsikel. Lovely, powerful portraits.

Mark, many thanks for your kind opinion and compliments.

Henry Ambrose -- uhhhhhh....:)

iml - thanks :)

Frank Petronio- Poland awaits ! :)

Ron Marshall - its partialy natural light; on the right she was lit by a spacious window,
front/slightly left a used 450W tungsten reflector.

dlin - kind regards for you

Jim Galli - your opinion matters a lot to me...

All in all, my friends, its really good to know your thoughts about my images.
regards.
Piotr

goamules

26-Jul-2010, 20:38

My daughter's 16th birthday portrait. 8x10 T-max 100 with 14" Gasc & Charconnet petzval.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4833268242_0147c440bd_b.jpg

Steve M Hostetter

26-Jul-2010, 20:49

She is beautiful and great way to have her pose

Frank Petronio

26-Jul-2010, 20:58

perfect!

Mark Sawyer

26-Jul-2010, 21:17

Soulful use of the old lens, and a very special portrait, Garrett!

Hugo Zhang

26-Jul-2010, 21:38

Garrett and Ajsikel,

Beautiful images!!!

Hugo

John Bowen

27-Jul-2010, 04:41

Is that a Blackjacket focusing cloth she's wearing??? :eek: Was it used to focus the next shot?

My thought exactly!

sully75

27-Jul-2010, 05:46

Alex and ajsikel...both beautiful! congrats.

mandoman7

27-Jul-2010, 09:26

http://images12.fotki.com/v203/photos/2/1219782/7565497/Jimc-vi.jpg
The inimitable Jim Galli.
8x10 Deardorff, 9 1/2 Dagor

Jim Galli

27-Jul-2010, 10:36

The inimitable Jim Galli.
8x10 Deardorff, 9 1/2 Dagor

Must be wide angle distortion because I'm actually tall and slender :p

Ramiro Elena

27-Jul-2010, 14:31

Must be wide angle distortion because I'm actually tall and slender :p

No idea what you're talking about, I only see an amazing truck. :D

Jim Galli

27-Jul-2010, 15:12

Here's one of John with the 11" f3 Hermagis Petzval.

http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/Youngblood07102010/Youngblood3s.jpg
banjo-man

ajsikel

27-Jul-2010, 15:44

Here's one of John with the 11" f3 Hermagis Petzval.

http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/Youngblood07102010/Youngblood3s.jpg
banjo-man

uhh,, just great ! ;]

Frank Petronio

27-Jul-2010, 17:49

Is Galli out partying at Burning Man ~again~?

Tri Tran

27-Jul-2010, 18:35

Jim Fitzgerald

27-Jul-2010, 20:15

Great work everyone and thanks or posting for the July Portraits threat.
A friend came by for a visit and here it's taken with a Voigt 20 in #6 F6 wide open . Scan as is unsharpened .

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6659/jeanne1.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/i/jeanne1.jpg/)

Tri, beautiful. I can't wait to come over and work with you stuff. Problem is if you have friends like her coming over I won't want to leave!!

mandoman7

27-Jul-2010, 21:17

Is Galli out partying at Burning Man ~again~?
Apparently we visited the wrong desert. Banjo signals produced no responses :D . We consumed a nice bottle of red and tripped over tripods in dim light for our celebration.

dsphotog

27-Jul-2010, 22:44

Apparently we visited the wrong desert. Banjo signals produced no responses :D . We consumed a nice bottle of red and tripped over tripods in dim light for our celebration.
Yes, and a little early & too far south... Burningman is the week ending Labor Day, at the Black Rock Desert. This year the man burns on Sept 4th (my birthday), but without me.
I'm a 10 year burner, missing out this year due to funding issues.
I've shot a lot there, but all 35mm & 120.
A wild & crazy time, with lots of characters, John & Jim would fit right in.....

dlin

28-Jul-2010, 09:03

http://www.dlinphotography.com/sitebuilder/images/Cassie_07_post-485x600.jpg

Model: Cassie
Film: 8x10 J&C 400 in Pyrocat HD
Print: Agfa Classic toned in selenium

mandoman7

28-Jul-2010, 09:38

Model: Cassie
Film: 8x10 J&C 400 in Pyrocat HD
Print: Agfa Classic toned in selenium

Lovely portrait, Daniel. Composition is nicely arranged around the more brightly lit eye. Excellent work.

bobpin

28-Jul-2010, 10:18

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/4838300352_94555935e1_b.jpg

Sm Yu

4x5 Hermagis Petzval 150mm f2.4

Frank Petronio

28-Jul-2010, 10:40

Hahaha

Composition is nicely arranged around the more brightly lit eye

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/4838300352_94555935e1_b.jpg

Sm Yu

4x5 Hermagis Petzval 150mm f2.4

mandoman7

28-Jul-2010, 11:24

I meant the one before that Frank, or maybe I'm confused. :confused:
I do like the collaboration in Bobpin's, she has lovely hands.

Stephane

28-Jul-2010, 12:12

My grand-father (born 1922)
Heliar 300mm (made in 1922)
St Marie la Mer, France

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4837440801_f79035152a_o.jpg

dcypher

28-Jul-2010, 12:48

My grand-father (born 1922)
Heliar 300mm (made in 1922)
St Marie sur Mer, France

Nice!!!!

iml

28-Jul-2010, 13:22

Great stuff dlin, bobpin and Stephane

lenser

28-Jul-2010, 14:01

At the risk of offending many other contributors, Daniel (Lin), my extreme congratulations on the portrait of Cassie.

It is a wonderful relief to see an actual true portrait that shows an excellent knowledge of posing and a gorgeous knowledge of lighting the face. My hat is truly off to you sir. Absolutely splendid work!!!!!!

Jim Cole

28-Jul-2010, 14:05

+1. Well done!

Tri Tran

28-Jul-2010, 14:46

Beautiful Dan. It reminds me very much like Hurrell 's work . Great lighting. TFS.

sully75

28-Jul-2010, 15:41

yay Stephane!

Hugo Zhang

28-Jul-2010, 16:18

http://www.dlinphotography.com/sitebuilder/images/Cassie_07_post-485x600.jpg

Model: Cassie
Film: 8x10 J&C 400 in Pyrocat HD
Print: Agfa Classic toned in selenium

Daniel,

The mood of this picture reminds me of another portrait of wavy-haired beauty taken with a 14" Pinkham-Smith lens in Abel's book. Soft, subtle and dreamy. What a classic!

Jay DeFehr

28-Jul-2010, 16:46

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/4838300352_94555935e1_b.jpg

Sm Yu

4x5 Hermagis Petzval 150mm f2.4

Lovely! Beautiful gradation. Very nicely done!

dlin

28-Jul-2010, 18:04

Thank you all very kindly for your comments on Cassie's portrait.

Hugo, could you give me the full reference for Abel's book? Sounds interesting.

All the best,
Daniel

StevenJohn

28-Jul-2010, 19:12

another "Cassie"...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/4132855048_c0e6db5d1d.jpg

Hugo Zhang

28-Jul-2010, 20:14

Daniel,

The book is "Professional Portrait Lightings" by Charles Abel, published in 1947 by Greenberg. Hard cover with 272 pages of portraits of many photographers with studio cameras and various portrait lenses. Many detailed notes and drawings of lightings. The picture I mentioned is in page 188.

Did you use your Pinkham lens for this one?

Hugo

dlin

28-Jul-2010, 21:00

Thanks for the reference, Hugo. I'll try to track down the book.

Yes, this is the Pinkham Visual Quality lens shot wide open.

All the best,
Daniel

bobpin

29-Jul-2010, 08:41

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4840527959_58caced12f_b.jpg

Mina's daugther G

Dallmeyer Petzval 120mm F4

Charles Hohenstein

29-Jul-2010, 14:14

Model: Cassie
Film: 8x10 J&C 400 in Pyrocat HD
Print: Agfa Classic toned in selenium

This reminds me a lot of the classic Hollywood photographers of days gone by. Very nice indeed.

Frank Petronio

29-Jul-2010, 22:42

This is really excellent, yours and ajsikel's are the two best this month. In my opinion.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4840527959_58caced12f_b.jpg

Mina's daugther G

Dallmeyer Petzval 120mm F4

klangfilm

29-Jul-2010, 23:04

http://www.dlinphotography.com/sitebuilder/images/Cassie_07_post-485x600.jpg

Model: Cassie
Film: 8x10 J&C 400 in Pyrocat HD
Print: Agfa Classic toned in selenium

I love this portrait and I love this Pinkham lens too...

bobpin

30-Jul-2010, 01:49

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/4837688407_e130e7672c_b.jpg

Mankoon

Hermagis Petzval 150mm f2.4

rjbuzzclick

30-Jul-2010, 08:46

This was actually taken at the end of last month, but I'm new here and wanted to join in. I won't push the envelope so much next time. ;)

Pacemaker Speed Graphic, Optar 135mm, HP5+, HC-110 dil. H:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1399/4728539183_fa6f06dfd9.jpg

sully75

31-Jul-2010, 08:44

Took these on Monday at Walden Pond...I think this is my new project.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4846050087_52a11eeedc_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4846668782_8e017d5592_b.jpg

HP5 D76 Bessler drum 11 mins w/ prewash. Got fingerprints all over them, still have to work out my unloading and loading. Changing bag is not cutting it.

Tri Tran

31-Jul-2010, 22:50

Here's the last one for July Portrait.
11x14 with Voigt #6.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/912/76391993.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/76391993.jpg/)

unrealalex

3-Aug-2010, 02:32

http://www.ambrotype.ru/wet-plate-collodion/portraits/images/45.jpg
One Couple, ambrotype 8x10"

http://ambrotype.ru/photos/wet-plate/portrait006.jpg
Woman Portrait, ambrotype 8x10"

sully75

4-Aug-2010, 09:18

Alex, I love "Woman Portrait"

Here's my last two for July, Just developed yesterday. Had a scanathon in the meantime.
"Andy" (A carpenter friend of mine)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4859985365_f9f0518ed6_b.jpg
"Rashmi and Archana" (Sisters visiting Walden Pond)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4859984605_979cde6db5_b.jpg

Dave Wooten

4-Aug-2010, 09:29

http://www.ambrotype.ru/wet-plate-collodion/portraits/images/45.jpg
One Couple, ambrotype 8x10"

http://ambrotype.ru/photos/wet-plate/portrait006.jpg
Woman Portrait, ambrotype 8x10"

Alexey many of your wet plate photographs are the finest I have seen.

fenderbja

5-Aug-2010, 10:37

A Portrait of Lobsang Jamyang Kiripoche with Voigt 22 in RR type.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8443/lobsangjamyangkirinpoch.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/lobsangjamyangkirinpoch.jpg/)

Love this portrait - good work

ImSoNegative

5-Aug-2010, 19:50