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Scott --
3-Dec-2010, 12:21
Was ready to post this, but didn't find a December thread yet (???). So, here ya go.

Think this is a sycamore seed pod, or something. Found it Christmas tree shopping last weekend. I like the texture.

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd359/smpsweeps/0108.jpg

Seneca Competitor, 4x5 Graflok, Schneider Super Angulon 121/8, Efke 25 in HC-110.

[EDIT] Been ID'd as a Sweetgum seed pod...

Hugo Zhang
3-Dec-2010, 20:36
Does this count still life? Pinkham & Smith VQ IV #2 lens with Kodak 2D camera.

CarstenW
4-Dec-2010, 06:31
Very nice, Scott. Interesting plant.

Hugo, I *really* like that, it looks very classic.

Chuck P.
4-Dec-2010, 07:46
That would be a sweetgum ball.

garryjones
6-Dec-2010, 05:05
Thanks for sharing and very interesting tree

eddie
6-Dec-2010, 05:44
trying to get the hang of my new-to-me P&S VQ #2 wide open

4x5 foma neg. 8x10 printed on ilford paper #3 contrast filter. i had to crop it a bit as i had a bit of a self induced light leak.....:(

i can not believe the neg is "thin" ! outside with my "hat" shutter. go figure. anyway i have some new issues with some spotting on my neg....i think it may have been a result of condensation on the neg. too quick outta the freezer maybe. anyway.....

Gary L. Quay
9-Dec-2010, 02:31
a-priori Martini
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5242328393_c3f86886f9_z.jpg

a-posteriori Martini
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5242328397_5ba77069ef_z.jpg

Both shots:
Camera: Ansco Studio camera with 5x7 back.
Lens: 11.5" Voigtlander Euryscope Portrait lens Series 2.
Film: Ilford HP5+ Developed in PMK Pyro.

bobpin
9-Dec-2010, 09:28
http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu222/bobpin/Still/120910Rabbit.jpg

Dallmeyer 4B on 11x14 camera, HP5+ processed with 510-pyro 1:500 20mins

Rick Tardiff
11-Dec-2010, 06:16
4x5, 150mm.

Hugo Zhang
11-Dec-2010, 07:28
A nameless Petzval about 420mm.

tgtaylor
11-Dec-2010, 08:33
Very nice and inspiring guys! I plan to start contributing still life soon.

Thomas

Rick Tardiff
11-Dec-2010, 13:02
A nameless Petzval about 420mm.

This is nice, that's two great still life images already this month, way to go.


Rick tardiff

CarstenW
11-Dec-2010, 13:15
This is nice, that's two great still life images already this month, way to go.

+1

Ken Kapinski
11-Dec-2010, 13:50
Just wanted to say nice work everyone, these post are very inspiring. She's been feeling a little neglected lately so I thought I would take her out for a portrait and then try and get her on some partridge this afternoon. Browning 425 28ga grade VI.

Ken


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nRtb8n1r1RM/TQPgF5FVg-I/AAAAAAAAATM/2ZgkIDVe25o/s1600/28ga%2B425%2Bcopy.jpg

Nikon 300M, Arista EDU Ultra 100, HC-110h

Ken Lee
11-Dec-2010, 18:45
http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/img413aba.jpg
Sunflowers
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
5x7 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

David Aimone
12-Dec-2010, 09:50
Garlic...
http://www.davidaimone.com/img/s1/v21/p96342251-4.jpg
Busch Petzval 180mm f/4.5, Efke 25

Mark Sawyer
12-Dec-2010, 10:09
Wonderful, David! Must be a beautiful original print...

David Aimone
12-Dec-2010, 13:04
Thanks, Mark! I'm still figuring out my enlarger and learning to print at the same time, but the 8x10 I printed did look pretty good.

I'll keep working on it!

bluenote
12-Dec-2010, 14:49
Shen Hao 5x7, Fomapan 100, Rodinal 1:100


http://www.hauserphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/45_97.jpg

Iga
13-Dec-2010, 01:36
Last day of November really,
Whole Plate contact print,
Turner Reich 12" lens
FP4 Rodinal

Iga
13-Dec-2010, 04:39
Shen Hao 5x7, Fomapan 100, Rodinal 1:100


http://www.hauserphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/45_97.jpg

Hi Jiri
Whats your time of developing at 1:100 ?
Thanks,
Igor.

bluenote
13-Dec-2010, 09:22
Hi Igor,


the time was 10 mins, agitation first minute, then every first 10 sec in each minute.

Take care, Jiri

Scott --
13-Dec-2010, 10:34
Boring still life on a Monday.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5258382644_a606f72258_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott--/5258382644/)
Aw, nuts... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott--/5258382644/) by Scott -- (http://www.flickr.com/people/scott--/), on Flickr

Seneca Competitor, Efke 25, yada yada

Ramiro Elena
13-Dec-2010, 13:17
Nice one Bluenote.

bluenote
14-Dec-2010, 11:28
another one...

http://www.hauserphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/45_99.jpg

Ramiro Elena
14-Dec-2010, 12:23
Very nice light and good control of the highlights. I often find myself spending hours to compose an Orchid shot to finally walk away.

bluenote
15-Dec-2010, 00:52
Very nice light and good control of the highlights. I often find myself spending hours to compose an Orchid shot to finally walk away.

I had the same problem. Recently I cut a composing " window" out from the mating board - the size of 4x5 negative to use it as a composing aid. This helped me a lot. I found myself walking around the house with the board and finding new compositions. It really works !!

bluenote
16-Dec-2010, 09:57
http://www.hauserphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/45_100_1.jpg

Jim Cole
16-Dec-2010, 10:54
Jiri and Scott,

I love the subject matter and tones on the photographs that you've presented, but I am bothered a bit by subjects presented against blackness with nothing to anchor them to the rest of the photograph. It appears that they are floating in outer space, and I would rather see something recognizable, whether suggested or real, that anchors them to this world to make them appear more natural to me.

I hope my minor criticism is not taken the wrong way, but in the spirit in which it is meant.

bluenote
16-Dec-2010, 14:40
Jiri and Scott,

I love the subject matter and tones on the photographs that you've presented, but I am bothered a bit by subjects presented against blackness with nothing to anchor them to the rest of the photograph. It appears that they are floating in outer space, and I would rather see something recognizable, whether suggested or real, that anchors them to this world to make them appear more natural to me.

I hope my minor criticism is not taken the wrong way, but in the spirit in which it is meant.

Jim,

I have asked myself the same question. I have visualized each of presented images as a part of "flowers portfolio" and the pure black background was how I saw these in my mind. I have placed the shadows into the zone II and made expansion by N+1 process, to make those blossoms white. Next part of the portfolio is going to be different, I am going to reveal some of the background details by choosing the right exposure.


Thank you for your words. Jiri

Scott --
16-Dec-2010, 15:41
Jiri and Scott,

I love the subject matter and tones on the photographs that you've presented, but I am bothered a bit by subjects presented against blackness with nothing to anchor them to the rest of the photograph. It appears that they are floating in outer space, and I would rather see something recognizable, whether suggested or real, that anchors them to this world to make them appear more natural to me.

I hope my minor criticism is not taken the wrong way, but in the spirit in which it is meant.

FWIW, Jim, my "vision", as crappy as it is, is tending toward minimalism of late. More out of being stuck in the house, I'm sure. As for the still lifes and blank backgrounds, the ones I've been shooting/posting have been, to me, all about texture. So, in order to focus on that, I tried to get rid of background context.

Again, all that's just my angle on it.

argos33
16-Dec-2010, 19:45
I've been trying some macro work with the 4x5 lately. Figure shown is less than 1/8" tall.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5267221975_bbc547aab7_b.jpg

Taken with a wee little 55mm repro-claron @ f/8.

Evan

monkeymon
16-Dec-2010, 20:44
http://www.taidejakonsti.fi/muutos/TEMP/anamorphicortho.jpg
Kowa 8z 2x anamorphic & Rodenstock Geronar 210mm f6.8 @ f11 / 4x5 adox ortho 25 @ 12iso & a49 1+3

my first test using anamorphic lens on 4x5, negative is messy.. i really messed up the developing this time. fixer ended up on my kitchen floor and negs were flying loose on my jobo tube

i'm thinking i might try this in 8x10 also, if my plan works out, kinda like a poor mans 8x20"

Jimi
17-Dec-2010, 01:47
Monkeymon,

How does that anamorphic Kowa work with the Geronar? Screw-on attachment?

Jimi
17-Dec-2010, 01:49
Argos33,

a totally wonderful photograph!

monkeymon
17-Dec-2010, 05:55
Monkeymon,

How does that anamorphic Kowa work with the Geronar? Screw-on attachment?

Yeah, I made and adapter for it that has 55mm threads, then just got a step down adapter for the geronar. Kowa actually has something like a 49.5mm thread, but good luck finding something that fits that, so i just made and an adapter. Geronar has 49mm threads, so it's just the right lens for it.. anything smaller/dimmer would also do. Thought there might be some vignetting on infinity, haven't tried it.. maybe 250mm lens would have the right field of view for it.

thomassen
17-Dec-2010, 12:54
The Frog King....
Gundlach Korona 4x5 and a 300mm

Scott --
17-Dec-2010, 14:02
A carved Santa figure of my wife's. I think it's creepy.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5269066469_aae4bed0c8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott--/5269066469/)
Santa? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott--/5269066469/) by Scott -- (http://www.flickr.com/people/scott--/), on Flickr

Seneca Competitor, Graflok 4x5, SA 121/8, Efke PL25M, HC-110 N-1

argos33
18-Dec-2010, 11:51
Argos33,

a totally wonderful photograph!

Thanks Jimi. I can't have too much coffee before doing those...

Evan

arca andy
22-Dec-2010, 11:27
Lovely B/W stuff folks..here's some colour to balance things up a bit. All shot in camera, the glass was 'bent' using movements.
Ta Andy

David Aimone
26-Dec-2010, 12:14
Just an umbrella. Chamonix 045n-2, Rodenstock 150mm, Fomapan 100, f11 at 2 seconds. Would shoot again at f22 with a different film w/o so much reciprocity.

http://www.davidaimone.com/img/s3/v23/p1002089908-4.jpg

David Aimone
26-Dec-2010, 14:53
Another...

http://www.davidaimone.com/img/s1/v20/p664472241-3.jpg

cjbroadbent
27-Dec-2010, 06:39
8x10 Polaroid featuring some still-life gear and a 4x5 Gandolfi.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OR3U2BmIDuk/TPUSH8Qyp-I/AAAAAAAAGHs/aj9G2tJ8wZk/s800/810polaGear.jpg

S.Charles
28-Dec-2010, 16:19
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5301092977_17e03d1858_z.jpg

Three peppers.

I enjoy the challenge of still life photography. Taking inanimate objects and arranging, lighting and photographing them in a way that is aesthetically pleasing is a real challenge.

sly
29-Dec-2010, 14:00
At Christmas every year I get out my great grandmother's Indian Tree china. My mom never used it, just kept it dusted and on display in the corner hutch.

Hot chocolate tastes extra special drunk from these delicate demi-tasse cups.

I'm trying to get a grip on lighting and large format still life's. Lots left to learn.

Kirk Keyes
29-Dec-2010, 14:11
Lovely B/W stuff folks..here's some colour to balance things up a bit. All shot in camera, the glass was 'bent' using movements.
Ta Andy

I love it, Andy!

David Aimone
1-Jan-2011, 07:57
Napkins with Efke 25 and Pyrocat-MC

http://www.davidaimone.com/img/s8/v11/p733560376-4.jpg

eduardtoader
1-Jan-2011, 16:00
Napkins with Efke 25 and Pyrocat-MC

http://www.davidaimone.com/img/s8/v11/p733560376-4.jpg
Astonishing and innocent. I love it. I realy love it.

footoograaf
9-Jan-2011, 02:40
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5338737716_f2c8cbc947_b.jpg

merry christmass