Old Things,Farms,Barns,Buildings, Plus

[jesse]

Deardorff 810, Lucky 100, Carl Zeiss Dagor 180mm f9, D-76

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5624/30158456241_d7ccd86fd3_h.jpg

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/2004-09-05.jpg
Massachusetts, Sept 2004
4x5 TMY, D-76

[Mats Mordal]

This thing is standing on a field close to where i live. I have wanted to photograph it for a long time, but haven't found the right time to do it. If the light is not right everything gets really flat, and no subject separation. I finally got around to make an exposure of it. I have made a 20x24 silver gelatin print of the negative split toned in sepia/selenium that i have on the wall at home, looks awesome!

Zone VI 4x5 | Schneider Symmar S 150mm | Fomapan 100 | Rodinal 1:50 | Imacon 848 scan

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5554/30279668851_e8afd3d62f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N8HdC4)Old tool (https://flic.kr/p/N8HdC4) by Mats Mordal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/matsgmordal/), on Flickr

[Gary Sommer]

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5556/29713803883_feb435c6f9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MgH1Fv)Hubcaps-2 (https://flic.kr/p/MgH1Fv) by gary2881 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36419580@N06/), on Flickr

Korona 8x10, Graphic/Kowa 210 f9, Arista EDU 100, WD2D+

[D-tach]

This is an horizontal view, always Trix 320@200:



Beautiful!

[darkrat]

Beautiful!
Thank you!

[Pfiltz]

Got the urge to burn some to see if I could remember how. Wished I would have used a red or yellow filter. May be over exposed a weee bit.
Ilford 400
Rodinal 1/25

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/FILM/FeedMill.jpg

[darkrat]

A funerary statue of the Staglieno cemetery in Genoa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumental_Cemetery_of_Staglieno). I recommend a visit to this cemetery because there are beautiful sculptures in a very special place in the hills behind Genoa.

Sinar F2 - Grandagon 115 F22 - Tmax 400 @ 200 - Film scan (printed on 24x30 paper warm tone, Rollei Vintage 131, with less contrast than the scan)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5536/30445418925_cb7039708d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NomJkX)Cimitero di Staglieno - Genova (https://flic.kr/p/NomJkX) by Darkrat 71 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142935524@N06/)

[Corran]

Cannon in front of Price Memorial Hall at the U. of North GA, right down the street and where my wife works. There's an emphasis on ROTC and/or military training here. Appropriately shot with my US Army Signal Corps Speed Graphic and a Schneider Gottingen 12.5cm f/2 Xenon aerial recon lens, wide-open. Slightly cropped (this lens doesn't really cover 4x5):

http://www.garrisaudiovisual.com/photosharing/xenon125-5199css.jpg

[Mrportr8]

157723

Old barn door
Korona 4x5, Fujinon 210mm
TXP EI 160
Printed on Ilford Classic Multigrade FB
I was attracted to the patchwork of repairs

Comments are always welcomed.

[stawastawa]

neat building/door/facade. confusing. but fun and magical.
nice tones.

[darkrat]

A funerary statue of the Staglieno cemetery in Genoa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumental_Cemetery_of_Staglieno). I recommend a visit to this cemetery because there are beautiful sculptures in a very special place in the hills behind Genoa.

Sinar F2 - Grandagon 115 F22 - Tmax 400 @ 200 - Film scan (printed on 24x30 paper warm tone, Rollei Vintage 131, with less contrast than the scan)



I see that in my previous post the image is not available. Here the correct link. Any comment is welcome!

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5536/30445418925_0a7500dd91_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NomJkX)Cimitero di Staglieno - Genova (https://flic.kr/p/NomJkX) by Darkrat 71 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142935524@N06/)

[darkrat]

Cannon in front of Price Memorial Hall at the U. of North GA, right down the street and where my wife works. There's an emphasis on ROTC and/or military training here. Appropriately shot with my US Army Signal Corps Speed Graphic and a Schneider Gottingen 12.5cm f/2 Xenon aerial recon lens, wide-open. Slightly cropped (this lens doesn't really cover 4x5):


I like it!
I don't know why but it seems a "human" portrait, maybe it's the round frame above the cannon... I'd just prefer to burn the left side

[sepiareverb]

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/sepiareverb/4014-1.jpg (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/sepiareverb/media/4014-1.jpg.html)

A chute in the E.T. & H.K. Ide grain elevator complex, St Johnsbury, VT.
Canham 810 w/4x5 reducing back / Nikkor 240W / HP5+

[austin granger]

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5826/30504318724_839d052e37_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NtyBcJ)Fireplace, Abandoned Military Fortification, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/NtyBcJ) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[austin granger]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5761/30961270880_a4507c367f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PaWBab)Bunker, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/PaWBab) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Nodda Duma]

Is that perchance at Fort Stevens? I was there earlier this year and got some great shots off the roll of film I shot there.


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[Jim Galli]

157723

Old barn door
Korona 4x5, Fujinon 210mm
TXP EI 160
Printed on Ilford Classic Multigrade FB
I was attracted to the patchwork of repairs

Comments are always welcomed.

Reminiscent of Ansels boards & thistles circa 1932. Nicely done.

[austin granger]

Is that perchance at Fort Stevens? I was there earlier this year and got some great shots off the roll of film I shot there.

Yes, Fort Stevens, specifically Battery Russell. There is a lot to explore there.

[DennisD]

Austin,
I like the bunker image. Not sure exactly why ! But it grows on you.

I think it's the composition and contrast - darkness of the bunker and bright clouds.

[DennisD]

Claunch Community Church and Windmill

Taken years ago in Claunch, NM

Camera: 4x5 Linhof Technika, Lens: 150mm Symmar, f22 @1/50,
Tri-X developed in HC110, Normal
Recently scanned (X5) and processed in PS

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/NM_Claunch_507.jpg

[Merg Ross]

The shadows on the tower are wonderful, Dennis. Ha! So, you too have been to Claunch.

Here is my rendition of the little church in the background, made in 1968: Calumet 4x5, Plus-X, D-76, 150mm Symmar.

Cheers,

Merg

158288

[DennisD]

Hi Merg,

I followed in your good footsteps. My photo was sometime in the mid-seventies.
I never printed it till now, if you can believe that.

I also took a closeup photo of the church which I will work on and post when time permits. That image is at a very slight angle whereas yours is head on. The lighting, shadows and composition of yours work beautifully for the subject.

I can't even remember taking the photos or how I happened upon the church. I looked on the web and saw the church now has a steeple !

Maybe we should post these in the church thread.

[fj55mike]

Took this at this year's fly-in at the Pioneer Flight Museum at the Old Kingsbury Aerodrome in Kingsbury, TX. They have a huge collection of WWI aircraft and equipment.

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5551/31334618141_6efa88aa46_h.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/PJW7hV)Le Rhone 4x5 (https://flic.kr/p/PJW7hV) by Mike Boudreaux (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55710522@N03/), on Flickr

[John Olsen]

The shadows on the tower are wonderful, Dennis. Ha! So, you too have been to Claunch.

Here is my rendition of the little church in the background, made in 1968: Calumet 4x5, Plus-X, D-76, 150mm Symmar.

Cheers,

Merg

158288

I had no idea there was a Claunch clique here. Here's the 1941 Chevy in front of the Claunch Social Club.
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[HiHoSilver]

Mike, I love the subject matter, composition. I've a definite weakness for old metal. 'Was at a Western Museum for such critters - 1919 Curtiss Jenny, Curtis-Wright, Wacos, DeHavelins - and each piece operates - not just for show. I'll enjoy it every time you post such an image.

[austin granger]

https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/49/31349256062_5df4d9041d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PLe8CS)Base End Station, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/PLe8CS) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[austin granger]

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5490/31460991156_89371434f6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PW6NA1)Evidence, Fort Stevens, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/PW6NA1) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[DennisD]

I had no idea there was a Claunch clique here. Here's the 1941 Chevy in front of the Claunch Social Club.
158368

That's wonderful, John.
When did you take it ?

[John Olsen]

That's wonderful, John.
When did you take it ?
Thanks for asking. This one was July 1998 with TriX 4x5. I started there a couple of years before and continued until about 2006. I used just about every film and format at one time or another in and around Claunch. Everyone should have some secret spot to go to over the years! (Maybe not so secret as I thought?)

[DennisD]

John,
As a member of the Claunch Club you will enjoy this article in New Mexico magazine from March 2016:
http://www.nmmagazine.com/article/?aid=95199#.WEpP8-s8KrU
Scroll down a bit and you will see your car is still there !

[jrileystewart]

158506Assimilation (http://jrileystewart.com/koken/albums/romantic-landscapes/content/assimilation/)

Assimilation refers to the concept of the church and trees of the forest becoming one (visually). Found this moment one late afternoon in Cades Cove, TN (Great Smoky Mountain NP) - Zone Vi 4x5, 120mm Nikkor, on FP4 dev in PC-TEA. Critique welcomed.

[jrileystewart]

Nice composition and subject. I'm drawn to that little (but all important) building in the background.

[Merg Ross]

John,
As a member of the Claunch Club you will enjoy this article in New Mexico magazine from March 2016:
http://www.nmmagazine.com/article/?aid=95199#.WEpP8-s8KrU
Scroll down a bit and you will see your car is still there !

Dennis, thanks for the article link, very interesting.

For you and John, another photograph from Claunch, 1968

4x5 Calumet, Plus-X, D-76

158525

[DennisD]

Hi Merg,

Thank you ! That really captures the character of the place !

Glad you liked the article.
Interesting that it appeared so recently - that the town would actually be on the radar & featured in such depth.

[DennisD]

158506Assimilation (http://jrileystewart.com/koken/albums/romantic-landscapes/content/assimilation/)

Assimilation refers to the concept of the church and trees of the forest becoming one (visually). Found this moment one late afternoon in Cades Cove, TN (Great Smoky Mountain NP) - Zone Vi 4x5, 120mm Nikkor, on FP4 dev in PC-TEA. Critique welcomed.

Your post brought this to mind - another "assimilation" :

http://jackandbeans.com/pbd/NY_Brewster_church.jpg

[John Olsen]

John,
As a member of the Claunch Club you will enjoy this article in New Mexico magazine from March 2016:
http://www.nmmagazine.com/article/?aid=95199#.WEpP8-s8KrU
Scroll down a bit and you will see your car is still there !
Good article, but the car has been moved. I'll swing by next summer and make a final run at it.

[Two23]

I got my sheets back from Citizen's Photo yesterday, and scanned them. They came out OK. The photo I should have used more exposure to compensate for reciprocity was pretty faint on the negative, but it ended up scanning nicely (the stairs.) All in all, I'm happy with what I got but will start using Acros for this.

I started 4x5 in 1995 with a Cambo monorail, and quickly moved to a Shen Hao folder. It was abandoned farm houses that got me started with LF. There are thousands of abandoned houses and even larger buildings on the Northern Plains. I still have a great interest in them! Never know what you're going to find inside.

In 1907 the Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul railroad was building two tracks towards the Missouri River. The southern one went west from Yankton, SD. It ended up stopping at Platte, SD after the decision was made to cross the river on the northern line at Chamberlain, SD. The southern line slowly faded as passenger traffic was lost, then packages/shipments, the cattle business was lost to trucks in the 1950s, and there just wasn't much grain grown along this line. The tracks are now dormant. In 1907 the railroad built a very large three story brick hotel in Geddes, SD and named it the Padley Hotel. At that time the thinking was the tracks would cross the river near there, replacing the ferry boat. A hundred years ago Geddes seemed destined to become a regional city. The hotel did a steady but not very profitable business with traveling salesmen from the railroad, and it had a very fancy dining room used by locals. The manager of the hotel was William Kinser, a somewhat shady charecter. In July 1914 he contacted an employment agency in Sioux City, IA to send him a cook/maid for the hotel. A young Sioux City woman named Francis Wilmott was sent by train. Soon after arriving, she was told by Kinser that the hotel wasn't profitable enough to pay her, and if she wanted any money she had to be a prostitute to the traveling salesmen. The deal was she kept the first six bucks, and after that the "house" got a buck per fuck. She wasn't having any of it and turned him in to the sheriff. Kinser was arrested on the 1910 federal Anti White Slave Act for transporting women across a state line for immoral purposes. He was convicted and did time in a federal pen.

A few years later the hotel was purchased by a Dr. Fyle, who turned it into a hospital. Apparently he was a very good surgeon and the hospital prospered. Fyle became very wealthy. He would often stay at the hotel overnight, in room No. 8. One December night in 1924 he disappeared on his way home from Sioux City, IA. He was not found until the following May by boys fishing in a small river. Fyle had missed a curve and drove into a deep pool. He never got out of his 1923 Ford convertible. The building became a hotel again, with a secret Prohibition Bar in the basement. It went through several owners and names, ending in 1964 as the Castle Hotel and owned by two women. The locals said it was a swinging place in the 1920s, mostly because of the bar. There were still traveling salesmen staying there in the late 1950s but that began to peter out as farms became more mechanized and there were fewer farmers to sell to, and ultimately the railroad stopped passenger service. The hotel has been abandoned since 1964. There were attempts to bring it back, as recently as 2002 by the state historical society, but what can you do with it? It's large, hard to heat, and there is no known commercial purpose for it. (Unless you possibly turn it back into a bed/breakfast/titty operation.) It's in rough shaped now, and much of the roof is no longer functional. I gingerly made my way up to the third floor and walked a little ways down a rotten hallway, but quickly turned back when my foot went through the floor. All the floors on the hotel are so dicey that I was afraid if I went through the third floor, my momentum would carry me through the second & first floors and into the basement. I will not go in there on a windy day.

The population in Geddes is about 200. In 1904 it was 1,200. I do plan on going back--better hurry before it falls in! I want to explore the basement a little, and take a photo of Frances Wilmott's room #11. I admire her courage!



Kent in SD

[mono]

Interesting story and nice images, thank you!
I love old places, too.
They are full of history!

[Two23]

Forgot to mention that I was using a Chamonix 045n with vintage lenses 1922 Dagor 3 5/8 inch (Compound) and 1914 Dagor 240mm (early Compound), and Ilford FP4 @ 125.


Kent in SD

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/2016-12-04B.jpg
Massachusetts, December 2016
Tachihara Field Camera, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 TMY, D-23

[David Schaller]

Oooh, really nice Ken! I was out in that, counting birds, and it was a strong storm. Lovely results.

[Ken Lee]

Thank you David. We had a storm followed by a warm spell (40 F / 5 C) which produced a lot of fog.

It's a lucky time to venture out with a view camera. There's snow on the ground but we don't need heavy protection from the cold, as described in this discussion: Shooting in Winter (in New England) (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?135709-shooting-in-winter-(in-New-England)).

[chassis]

Nice feeling of fog Ken.

[jp]

Massachusetts, December 2016
Tachihara Field Camera, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 TMY, D-23

Nice mood and composition there! That's what winter photos are about.

[Pali K]

Ken, your mastery of the grey tones always amazes me and this one is no exception. This image has your signature look and it is awe inspiring.

Pali

[Miskanarhi]

I made a trip to a nearby museumised farm with a friend. It's closed for winter so the snow shoes came handy.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/384/31701090810_afd8493898_z.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/QijnRd)Old Finnish farm buildings (https://flic.kr/p/QijnRd) by Miska Närhi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/16987567@N02/)

Linhof Technika IV, Schneider Symmar-S 150mm f/5.6
Shot on 4x5 Delta 100@100 and developed in D-76 1+1 for 12 minutes.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/754/31928029102_8a64146216_z.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/QDnuGo)Finnish historic barn (https://flic.kr/p/QDnuGo) by Miska Närhi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/16987567@N02/)

Linhof Technika IV, Rodenstock Grandagon 65mm 4.5
Shot on 4x5 HP5+ 400@200 and developed in D-76 1+1 for 11 minutes.

[jesse]

Lotus 5x7, Schneider Super Symmar 110mm XL, Ilford Delta 100, D-76

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/476/31430129854_246569d08a_h.jpg

[jesse]

Lotus 5x7, Steinheil Orthostigmat A3 Satz, Delta 100, D-76

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/273/31430330044_5cdb9eeb11_h.jpg

[DennisD]

Interesting, Jesse.
What's the history ?

[h2oman]

Those are both very nice, Jesse. Good work!

[DennisD]

http://jackandbeans.com/pbd/me_cranisl_porch.jpg


Porch, House
Cranberry Island, Maine
Linhof Master Technika, 150mm Symmar
TRI-X, HC110, Normal
X5 scan, PS pp

[jesse]

Interesting, Jesse.
What's the history ?

Thanks DennisD.
Quoted : "Kaiping Diaolou and Villages feature the Diaolou, multi-storeyed defensive village houses in Kaiping, which display a complex and flamboyant fusion of Chinese and Western structural and decorative forms."

[jesse]

Those are both very nice, Jesse. Good work!

Thanks h2oman.

[jesse]

http://jackandbeans.com/pbd/me_cranisl_porch.jpg


Porch, House
Cranberry Island, Maine
Linhof Master Technika, 150mm Symmar
TRI-X, HC110, Normal
X5 scan, PS pp




Very nice !

[alanbutler57]

A few while walking around Fort Worth with the Speed Graphic, some FP4, some HP5:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/288/32162787932_f3472c6d8a_b.jpg


https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/421/32312314115_40839b0f11_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/691/32312314595_30faba2e3c_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/661/31501979703_19995a8c6c_b.jpg

[DennisD]

Thanks, Jesse for your comment and reply about your images.



Very nice !


Thanks DennisD.
Quoted : "Kaiping Diaolou and Villages feature the Diaolou, multi-storeyed defensive village houses in Kaiping, which display a complex and flamboyant fusion of Chinese and Western structural and decorative forms."

[Pfiltz]

Arista EDU / 100 5x4
Adinol 1/25

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/Fulton1.jpg
-
http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/Fulton2.jpg
-

[Darko Pozar]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5584/31368833156_82c6b9a6df_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PMXtdY)Urunga NSW (https://flic.kr/p/PMXtdY) by Darko Požar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138416763@N03/), on Flickr

Holiday Accommodation in Urunga NSW Australia
Graflex Anniversary
Optar 90WA
1/25 f11
Sunset on horizon
Rated FP4 at 100ASA

[stawastawa]

very interesting image Darko. Curious light and tones. well framed and composed. The image has a story to tell.

[ndwgolf]

A few while walking around Fort Worth with the Speed Graphic, some FP4, some HP5:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/288/32162787932_f3472c6d8a_b.jpg


https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/421/32312314115_40839b0f11_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/691/32312314595_30faba2e3c_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/661/31501979703_19995a8c6c_b.jpg

Lovely mate

[ndwgolf]

Is there not a LIKE button on this forum???

[alanbutler57]

Lovely mate


Thanks! Glad you liked 'em.

[jp]

Is there not a LIKE button on this forum???

Probably some technical reason. But I like words better than buttons to say things.

[mono]

Probably some technical reason. But I like words better than buttons to say things.

+1!

[jesse]

Lotus 5x7, Schneider Super Symmar XL 110mm f5.6, Delta 100, D-76

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/350/31919477000_adbc5dba96_h.jpg

[barnacle]

Loving the look of that one, Jesse - ortho film?

Neil

[John Olsen]

Lotus 5x7, Schneider Super Symmar XL 110mm f5.6, Delta 100, D-76

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/350/31919477000_adbc5dba96_h.jpg

Perfect, right from a movie set! I especially like the dog standing in front of the stand where the lady is selling dog meat.

[jesse]

Loving the look of that one, Jesse - ortho film?

Neil

Thanks barnacle. this is Ilford Delta 100.

[jesse]

Perfect, right from a movie set! I especially like the dog standing in front of the stand where the lady is selling dog meat.

Thanks John, yes, you know the Chinese "狗肉" is dog meat. :D

[DennisD]

Jesse, your last image (5x7) of the marketplace was great !
I hope that dog did not hang out there too long.


.
http://jackandbeans.com/pbd/co_minehousestackpx.jpg


Smelting Furnace Stack
Leadville, CO (or thereabouts)
Linhof MT, lens 150mm
HC110, Normal, PSPP, X5 scan

[jp]

Excellent Dennis!

[jesse]

Jesse, your last image (5x7) of the marketplace was great !
I hope that dog did not hang out there too long.


.
http://jackandbeans.com/pbd/co_minehousestackpx.jpg



Smelting Furnace Stack
Leadville, CO (or thereabouts)
Linhof MT, lens 150mm
HC110, Normal, PSPP, X5 scan

Thanks Dennis, I hope so.
Your image is great too!

[jesse]

Lotus 5x7, Steinheil Orthostigmat Satz A3, Delta 100, D-76

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/577/31430162774_0b78953ee8_h.jpg

[Mrportr8]

160076
Korona 4x5
210mm lens
TXP; HC110

Window and Barn wall

[DennisD]

Excellent Dennis!

Thanks, Jason !



Thanks Dennis, I hope so.
Your image is great too!

Thank you, Jesse !
(Don't light a match near the content of your last post.)

[Mrportr8]

160080
Water Wheel, Graue Mill, Oak Brook IL
Korona 4x5
210mm lens
TXP; HC-110

[thesilverfox]

Pincher Creek, Alberta Grain Elevator.
Trix320 HC110 8 min.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/mdarlow/E8BC3177-8E41-4BF1-9232-B3E9D8075140_zpszoup2xzx.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mdarlow/media/E8BC3177-8E41-4BF1-9232-B3E9D8075140_zpszoup2xzx.jpg.html)

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/2017-01-06.jpg
Massachusetts, 2017
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 FP4+, D-23

[Leigh]

Good catch, Ken.

- Leigh

[johnmsanderson]

Very nice, Ken

[Ken Lee]

Thank you.

[Jim Galli]

Arista EDU / 100 5x4
Adinol 1/25
-

That first structure was a 1910 - '20's gasolene station. The earliest ones that weren't just a pump in front of a general store had that unique style.

[Leszek Vogt]

Thanks, Dennis. That was rather cool article. Wouldn't mind hanging out at that place for a few days.

Les

[jesse]

Lotus 5x7, 110mm f5.6 Super Symmar XL, Delta 100, D-76

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/634/32379542871_0a669ada83_h.jpg

[DennisD]

Thanks, Dennis. That was rather cool article. Wouldn't mind hanging out at that place for a few days.

Les
Thanks, Les.
Going by the article, things don't seem to have changed much since I was there (many moons ago).
Would be fun to go back just to see.

[krishmandal]

Jesse, I love everything about the image! The texture of the trees, and building, and the smoothness of the water. The reflection of the building in the water. The focus. The tinting.
Everything!

Perhaps because it evokes a very similar picture I took in London, not exactly this composition, but a lot of the same elements.

[jesse]

Jesse, I love everything about the image! The texture of the trees, and building, and the smoothness of the water. The reflection of the building in the water. The focus. The tinting.
Everything!

Perhaps because it evokes a very similar picture I took in London, not exactly this composition, but a lot of the same elements.

Thanks krishmandal!

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/2017-01-07C.jpg
Massachusetts, January 2017
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 FP4+, D-23

[Scott Schroeder]

It's amazing what tones can do. Really dig it Ken.

[Jim Galli]

Massachusetts, January 2017
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 FP4+, D-23

Looks like a page out of Fred Pickers Zone VI workshop book Ken. That's a good thing. Fred would have used the 121mm f8 Super Angulon though ;)

[Ken Lee]

I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree !

[alanbutler57]

Courthouse in Granbury TX
Speed Graphic 127 Ektar no filter
FP4 rated at 50
Divided Pyrocat
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/448/32447046112_6e6ec326fb_c.jpg

[HiHoSilver]

Killer, Alan. 'Been curious about the divided Pcat, but held back 'cause it uses so much. Maybe for hopeful shots. This one sure delivers.

[alanbutler57]

Thanks!
I use the divided approach when I'm out shooting a variety of films that I want to process together or when contrast is high. It's sort of a bullet proof way to keep highlights under control. In this case I processed six sheets of FP4 rated at 50 and a roll of PanF rated at 25 together. Since i don't shoot that much the added cost of doing 1:15 vs 1:100 isn't terrible.

[ndwgolf]

Shot at the Paddy Fields in Sekinchan Malaysia
http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa414/ndwgolf1/2017-02-02-00031_zpsuo1sjvel.jpg

[HiHoSilver]

Alan, mixed rolls to boot?! Wow. Are they films w/ similar concentration/time requirements? One size fits all? 1:15 for how long for Sol. A, Sol B? Presoak? That's huge.

'Been zeroing in on a time needed for Acros at 1:1:250 - which is what I use for most films. 1 hr w/ FP4 worked great this last wkend.

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[alanbutler57]

Hi Hiho,

Read Sandy King's recommendations, a quick search for divided pyrocat works. Basically start with 5 minutes in A and 5 in B and adjust to taste. I've run from 3 in each to 6 in each with different films and frankly don't see a lot of difference. I over expose by at least a stop vs the films' stated ISO's and go. This one I did for 5+5. The roll of PanF I processed with the FP4 sheets wasn't great because of lens flare (forgot my hood) and only allowing 2 instead of 3 stops for the deep red filter I used on some of them. But, yes, in the past I've mixed and matched PanF with FP4 with good results, ditto for Hp5 and Delta 3200 (rated at 800).

I will say though, the last few times I've used divided Pcat I've had some streaking on some but not all sheets. I do use a JOBO, and run the divided Pcat at 75F per Sandy's writings.

Now, keep in mind, I scan only and do not use traditional printing, as this development technique does result in low contrast negatives, but it does a great job of preserving the highlights for scanning.

[chassis]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/730/32675340995_dde7aa661d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RMpEuc)
Barn (https://flic.kr/p/RMpEuc) by _uplift_ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65283600@N07/), on Flickr
Toyo 45AII
Schneider Kreuznach Super Angulon 58/5.6 XL
Kodak TXP320
Kodak D-76
Epson V750 Pro
Gimp

2.5x5 crop from 4x5 film. Practicing seeing in 2:1

[DennisD]

Hi Chassis:

Lovely range of tone.
The shadow depth is very good.
Nice job !

Dennis

[William Whitaker]

Looks like a page out of Fred Pickers Zone VI workshop book Ken. That's a good thing.

Funny. I was thinking the same thing. Else very Strand-ish, to take it back to its roots. That's a good thing, too!

[HiHoSilver]

Alan, I appreciate your kind help! Thank You.

[DennisD]

Funny. I was thinking the same thing. Else very Strand-ish, to take it back to its roots. That's a good thing, too!

Actually, that's an even better thing !

(BTW - No disrespect to Fred intended - I knew him well. He was a good man and very dedicated photographer. He contributed a great deal to the photo community and to photography education. We enjoyed a pleasant friendship.)

[chassis]

Hi Chassis:

Lovely range of tone.
The shadow depth is very good.
Nice job !

Dennis


Thanks Dennis!

[Ken Lee]

Actually, that's an even better thing !

(BTW - No disrespect to Fred intended - I knew him well. He was a good man and very dedicated photographer. He contributed a great deal to the photo community and to photography education. We enjoyed a pleasant friendship.)

Fred was a great admirer of Paul Strand's work. As they say, birds of a feather, flock together.

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/2017-02-002CF.jpg
Massachusetts Barn, February 2017
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 FP4+, D-23

[jp]

Excellent; mostly Ken Lee mixed with a little Aaron Siskind.

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kennethleegallery.com/images/forum/2017-02-001b.jpg
Massachusetts Barn, February 2017
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 FP4+, D-23

[HiHoSilver]

I know old wood is well captured when my teeth feel gritty looking at it. Superb texture, Ken.

[Pasha25]

160904

Tasma fn-64, linhof technika, fujinon-w 125/5,6.

[DennisD]

Massachusetts Barn, February 2017

Ken, Beautiful wood texture on the 2 barn images.
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http://www.Jackandbeans.com/pbd/oldhouse-post.jpg
Unknown location - (don't remember ! )
Linhof MT - 150mm Symmar
TRI-X, HC110
X-5 scan, PS

[h2oman]

Excellent; mostly Ken Lee mixed with a little Aaron Siskind.

And maybe some B&W Clyfford Still thrown in!

[bill2424]

@ photographs from France
Zone VI 4x5 TriX HC110

[koraks]

Lots of magic happening in this thread, enjoying it greatly!

[John Olsen]

@ photographs from France
Zone VI 4x5 TriX HC110

Very classic. I love them both.

[bill2424]

Thanks John

[kenj8246]

Wind damaged farm implement shed has been left to fall down, I guess. Chamonix 045-F1.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2345/32715888242_6f20d65fd0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RQZtLE)Wind damaged implement shed, Navasota TX (https://flic.kr/p/RQZtLE) by Kenny Johnson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bykenny/), on Flickr

[Jim Galli]

Ken, Beautiful wood texture on the 2 barn images.
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Unknown location - (don't remember ! )
Linhof MT - 150mm Symmar
TRI-X, HC110
X-5 scan, PS

Ken's looked like Fred Picker's, and yours took me to Saint Ansel's White Post and Spandrel, Columbia, California, 1953

Thanks for the memory jog. Had to look it up.

[Jim Galli]

@ photographs from France
Zone VI 4x5 TriX HC110

These are lovely. Old world grace.

[jesse]

Ken, Beautiful wood texture on the 2 barn images.
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http://www.Jackandbeans.com/pbd/oldhouse-post.jpg
Unknown location - (don't remember ! )
Linhof MT - 150mm Symmar
TRI-X, HC110
X-5 scan, PS

Very beautiful!

[DennisD]

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/nm_lastrampasnk.jpg


LasTrampas - New Mexico
Linhof MT - 150mm
4x5 TRI-X, HC110
Image cropped to almost square
X5 scan, PSpp

[DennisD]

Ken's looked like Fred Picker's, and yours took me to Saint Ansel's White Post and Spandrel, Columbia, California, 1953

Thanks for the memory jog. Had to look it up.


Very beautiful!

Thanks very much Jim and Jesse for your kind words.

[David Schaller]

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/nm_lastrampasnk.jpg


LasTrampas - New Mexico
Linhof MT - 150mm
4x5 TRI-X, HC110
Image cropped to almost square
X5 scan, PSpp

Nice! I was just out in NM, so this especially resonates with me at the moment.

[jon.oman]

http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/nm_lastrampasnk.jpg


LasTrampas - New Mexico
Linhof MT - 150mm
4x5 TRI-X, HC110
Image cropped to almost square
X5 scan, PSpp

Wonderful image! One of my favorite states......

[Barry Kirsten]

Beautiful image Dennis. You know a bit more than "...just enough to be dangerous".:) I enjoy your work.

[Leszek Vogt]

Nice one Dennis! If it wasn't for the wires....he he. Well, this sort of reminds me of Tok, AK (at sunset)....if it wasn't for the asphalt road, it would have been just like 1000yrs ago.

Les

[Randy]

Nice one Dennis! If it wasn't for the wires...

Les

Dammit Les, I was really enjoying it until you pointed them out - Dennis, go back and shoot it again 'cause I really like it.

[DennisD]

Nice! I was just out in NM, so this especially resonates with me at the moment.
Thanks, David. I hope you were able to get some good images out there. BTW, I enjoyed your library images a while back and also thought the homemade bagels looked pretty darn good !



Wonderful image! One of my favorite states......
Thanks, Jon. Haven't seen you post in a while, but recall your nice IR image of a bridge a few months back.


Beautiful image Dennis. You know a bit more than "...just enough to be dangerous".:) I enjoy your work.
Thanks, Barry. I just saw your comment today about my lake image in "tiny formats". Glad you liked it - a puzzle for me as I mentioned in my response. As for knowing just enough.... Believe me, it often gets me into trouble !


Nice one Dennis! If it wasn't for the wires....he he. Well, this sort of reminds me of Tok, AK (at sunset)....if it wasn't for the asphalt road, it would have been just like 1000yrs ago.
Les.

Hi, Les, yes, the shadows of the wires - I finally decided the shadows were ok - now that you brought it up, I'm going to obsess about this again ! Somehow I don't mind the 2 darker shadows. It's the 2 faint shadows near roof level that bother me. This image is in photoshop, so I'll give it a try.



Dammit Les, I was really enjoying it until you pointed them out - Dennis, go back and shoot it again 'cause I really like it.

Thanks, Randy, I'm glad you liked it.
Sorry for the upset our friend Les created for you and me ! :)

-----------
Thank you, again, to everyone who commented.
I always welcome comments and try to graciously accept criticism !

[bill2424]

This was shot in Northern Wisconsin
4x5 TriX

[Michael E]

Hi, Les, yes, the shadows of the wires - I finally decided the shadows were ok - now that you brought it up, I'm going to obsess about this again !

Don't bother. They add a nice touch of contemporaneousness (Germans like long words). Why should the adobe building look like it was photographed a century ago? It's 2017, the building is still here, and there is beauty in that. A little interaction with the surroundings doesn't hurt.

[DennisD]

Don't bother. They add a nice touch of contemporaneousness (Germans like long words). Why should the adobe building look like it was photographed a century ago? It's 2017, the building is still here, and there is beauty in that. A little interaction with the surroundings doesn't hurt.

Thanks, Michael, for your comment. (Great word, BTW)
While I originally had misgivings about the obvious wire shadows, I decided to leave them.

Les found the right button to push ! (Though I don't think he was serious)
However, that started me thinking again...
I like your solution. Brings me back to where I began.

[austin granger]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2884/32310848904_c6d43379c4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RecxFN)In an Abandoned Place, Washington (https://flic.kr/p/RecxFN) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Jim Jones]

Austin, one of your best yet.

[Corran]

+1, like the "frame" of the broken wood.

[chassis]

Agreed, Austin that is a good one.

[austin granger]

Thanks Jim, Bryan, Chassis. I'm glad I risked the roof falling on me (any day now).

[jp]

Austin, I like the light versus dark, framing the vine that take over from the boards.

Deep inside though, I wonder if this is evidence of Kool-aid-man because evidence is one of your themes.

[austin granger]

I hadn't thought of that until now. Thanks jp... :-)
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[bobbotron]

I don't get to contribute on these threads very often, always fun when I can. This is inside an old maple syrup shack. Even with the wide 65mm lens it's hard to get it in.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/567/33149406201_108969e112_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Svinye)

[kenj8246]

A relatively old Beechcraft staggerwing aircraft and an old Continental Airlines DC3.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3677/33113708532_1e596aebfd_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ss9pTb)Stearman staggerwing (https://flic.kr/p/Ss9pTb) by Kenny Johnson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bykenny/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2906/33269291785_ba85fdf999_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SFTPn4)Continental DC3 02 (https://flic.kr/p/SFTPn4) by Kenny Johnson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bykenny/), on Flickr

[dasBlute]

A relatively old Beechcraft staggerwing aircraft and an old Continental Airlines DC3.
Oooo, shiny! Nice work, Ken, haven't shot tmx in a few months and this is making me miss it :)

[Kerosene Hat]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/567/33181978435_87769fe2e6.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Sybj9t)school bus (https://flic.kr/p/Sybj9t) by Brandon Ward (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_ward/), on Flickr

Shot on HP5, one stop pull, scanned w/ Epson V800. Old Car City is full of...old cars, as well as some school buses. Shot this with fellow user Corran a couple weeks ago. Extremely bright sun and no clouds made it hard to find decent light, but we did alright in the end.

[dasBlute]

Old barns, I kinda like 'em.... early mendocino light... spring has got me out working again...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2913/33302160746_db2996fa48_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SJNhah)
mendocino barn (https://flic.kr/p/SJNhah) by Timothy Sandstrom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/stormiticus/), on Flickr

[Jim Jones]

Beautiful capture of beautiful light.

[kenj8246]

Lovely shot, Tim. Very handsome old structure.

Kenny

[DennisD]

Fabulous light (and shadow) !

[dasBlute]

thank you gentlemen, for once -maybe- I was standing in the right place at the right time :)

[Dean]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2920/33635145612_2d8e49935e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TfdUXE)img649 (https://flic.kr/p/TfdUXE) by 邓 颖峰 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/duola73/), 於 Flickr

[John Olsen]

Here's the Pratt barn on 8x10 Harmon Direct paper, 360 mm lens, f32 for 8s on a windy, overcast day. I toned this one with selenium 1:20 for an older look.

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[John Olsen]

And the Engel Farm's sheepherder's cabin, also 8x10 Harmon Direct with 360mm lens:

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[johnmsanderson]

http://www.oxfordamerican.org/images/_WEB/EOTS/2017/03_March/03-27-2017_Sanderson/Sanderson_03.jpg

4x5" Portra

[Dean]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2905/33635179602_959774b43a_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Tfe64G)img646 (https://flic.kr/p/Tfe64G) by 邓 颖峰 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/duola73/), 於 Flickr

[chassis]

Great image Dean. Composition, lighting and texture are all good. Which film did you use?

[RSalles]

Nice shot, John.

[Dean]

Great image Dean. Composition, lighting and texture are all good. Which film did you use?

Thanks, chassisl, for your comment.

I use the film is Rollei 4x5 RETRO 100

[johnmsanderson]

Two Harbors Light, MN

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IG_Lighthouse.jpg

[Ken Lee]

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IG_Lighthouse.jpg

Bravo !

[johnmsanderson]

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IG_Lighthouse.jpg

Bravo !

:D Thanks Ken... have to admit some of your work was in my subconscious when I saw this scene...

[krishmandal]

Oh so well done! I am a great fan of simple renderings of architecture. The composition, tones, everything is wonderful. Beautiful vignette !

[johnmsanderson]

Thank you Krish. Glad you like this one

[jesse]

Two Harbors Light, MN

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IG_Lighthouse.jpg


Very nice, eye catching!

[Pali K]

Simply gorgeous John.

Pali

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[David Karp]

Two Harbors Light, MN

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IG_Lighthouse.jpg

John, that is a wonderful photograph.

[Merg Ross]

Elegant and arresting! Thoughtfully composed.

[Nodda Duma]

Dry plate, hand-coated with homemade emulsion. Seneca No. 2, 4"x5" format.

A known local landmark on the back trails, I had been looking and finally found it this weekend.

Should print out very nicely.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/db346bd43d1af6afce1b9a3b681f5821.jpg

[Brian Bullen]

Nodda, excellent! The dry plates you're making are turning out great!

[alanbutler57]

Petzval w. blue X-ray film:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2810/33918607352_8e46f4a7c5_b.jpg

[johnmsanderson]

Jesse, Pali, Merg, David - thank you for your words! This one was taken on a trip back in March of last year and just got around to printing it. I was on a "mission" during that trip to shoot railroad landscapes and caught this one along the way. Didn't think much of it until recently when it started growing on me. Interesting how time alters one's impression.

[Kevin J. Kolosky]

Two Harbors Light, MN

http://john-sanderson.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IG_Lighthouse.jpg

WONDERFUL!

And I might add, being from Minnesota, that the North Shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian Border is a wonderful place to take a drive with a view camera in tow. Two Harbors is just north of Duluth about 20 miles.

[johnmsanderson]

WONDERFUL!

And I might add, being from Minnesota, that the North Shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian Border is a wonderful place to take a drive with a view camera in tow. Two Harbors is just north of Duluth about 20 miles.

I agree. I only went up as far as Two Harbors and it was my second time shooting in Duluth earlier in that day -- I couldn't be happier with the light, architecture and landscape. The feeling really changes when you get higher up in the world. After this I drove up to Hibbing to photograph the iron pit.

[Kevin J. Kolosky]

John

Your website is lovely. Some very fine images contained therein!
Kevin

[johnmsanderson]

John

Your website is lovely. Some very fine images contained therein!
Kevin

Thank you, Kevin!

[austin granger]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4179/34545025076_960f81a117_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UCChqC)Abandoned Farmhouse, Washington (https://flic.kr/p/UCChqC) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[austin granger]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/33787671843_b778f18dd6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TtGDGg)In an Abandoned Schoolhouse, Washington (https://flic.kr/p/TtGDGg) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Kevin J. Kolosky]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/33787671843_b778f18dd6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TtGDGg)In an Abandoned Schoolhouse, Washington (https://flic.kr/p/TtGDGg) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

Wonderful. Could you please go over the details on how you measured the light for your exposure and how you developed the negative.

[austin granger]

Wonderful. Could you please go over the details on how you measured the light for your exposure and how you developed the negative.

Thanks Kevin.

I'm not sure I'd recommend my "technique" (such as it is) to anyone, but since you asked...

I used my Pentax spot meter to measure what I thought was the darkest area (on the right side about 3/4 of the way down) and then I adjusted the exposure so that that area would fall on Zone II; very dark but with some texture. I can't remember the exact exposure but it was probably a couple of seconds at f32. The film was Tri-X, rated at 320. As far as developing goes, I've been taking my stuff to a local lab for a long time now. They're using D-76 or HC-110, I can't remember which, but in any case, development was "normal."

From there, I scan my negs in using an Epson 4990. I scan "flat" for the longest possible tonal range and then increase contrast and/or tweak levels from there. I treat each area separately. For example, in this case, I blocked off the window panes and made them the lowest contrast area of the image. Then I blocked off the doorway (excluding the window panes) and bumped up the highlights slightly. And so on. I usually do a fair amount of digital dodging and burning as well, such as here there was an unseen window at left that lightened the left edge of the picture. As I wanted the doorway and windows to be the main focus of light, I burned down the that left edge. The rectangle where the blackboard was attached is a tad higher contrast than the rest, because I wanted to show off those circular spots (glue?). You get the idea. It usually takes me 1-2 hours to get things the way I want, depending on the picture. In all, I try and keep any manipulations subtle enough that they don't draw attention to themselves. I don't want you thinking of the man behind the curtain! :-) Anyway, I hope some of that is useful. I realize that there are probably more straight-forward ways to arrive at the same point (development controls and so on) but over the years I've hacked my way through the brush in my own way and gotten to where I can get to where I want to go. Usually, ha.

Thanks again.

[Michael Graves]

My in-laws kitchen stove...best bread I ever ate came out of here.

[Keith Pitman]

Abandoned house on Eastern Plains, Colorado. 4x10 image.

[John Olsen]

Thanks Kevin.

I'm not sure I'd recommend my "technique" (such as it is) to anyone, but since you asked...

I used my Pentax spot meter to measure what I thought was the darkest area (on the right side about 3/4 of the way down) and then I adjusted the exposure so that that area would fall on Zone II; very dark but with some texture. I can't remember the exact exposure but it was probably a couple of seconds at f32. The film was Tri-X, rated at 320. As far as developing goes, I've been taking my stuff to a local lab for a long time now. They're using D-76 or HC-110, I can't remember which, but in any case, development was "normal."

From there, I scan my negs in using an Epson 4990. I scan "flat" for the longest possible tonal range and then increase contrast and/or tweak levels from there. I treat each area separately. For example, in this case, I blocked off the window panes and made them the lowest contrast area of the image. Then I blocked off the doorway (excluding the window panes) and bumped up the highlights slightly. And so on. I usually do a fair amount of digital dodging and burning as well, such as here there was an unseen window at left that lightened the left edge of the picture. As I wanted the doorway and windows to be the main focus of light, I burned down the that left edge. The rectangle where the billboard was attached is a tad higher contrast than the rest, because I wanted to show off those circular spots (glue?). You get the idea. It usually takes me 1-2 hours to get things the way I want, depending on the picture. In all, I try and keep any manipulations subtle enough that they don't draw attention to themselves. I don't want you thinking of the man behind the curtain! :-) Anyway, I hope some of that is useful. I realize that there are probably more straight-forward ways to arrive at the same point (development controls and so on) but over the years I've hacked my way through the brush in my own way and gotten to where I can get to where I want to go. Usually, ha.

Thanks again.

Austin,

Thanks for the candid information here. I love your work and always wonder about your processes. (Nice work with the schoolhouse!)

[chassis]

Keith, really nice.

[austin granger]

Austin,

Thanks for the candid information here. I love your work and always wonder about your processes. (Nice work with the schoolhouse!)

Thanks John.

[David Schaller]

Abandoned house on Eastern Plains, Colorado. 4x10 image.
Great image Keith. May I ask what focal length lens you used?

[macolive]

This is in the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, built in 1930. One of the greatest examples of art deco in the Philippines. It has fallen into disrepair and has been closed for the last maybe 20-30 years. It's now undergoing restoration and renovation. This image is of the lobby where there are 2 large sculptures, one of Adam and the other of Eve (she's holding an apple). I believe these sculptures came from France.165167
150mm Sironar S
Tri-X 320

[austin granger]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34994450776_9c7e4c863f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VjkH2A)Blimp Hangar Remains, Tillamook, Oregon (https://flic.kr/p/VjkH2A) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[alanbutler57]

Fair Park Dallas
Fuji Green x-ray film, Speed Graphic 4x5, 127 Ektar, pale yellow filter
Pyrocat HD 8 min, 20C, 1:1:100 (six negatives)


https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4210/34272230413_48c0cf56f0_b.jpg

[Kerosene Hat]

Love this, Keith.

[Kerosene Hat]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4270/34273298084_71f1b2d54a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UdBBsu)
Newborn Fertilizer Co-Newborn-GA_by_Brandon_Ward (https://flic.kr/p/UdBBsu) by Brandon Ward (https://www.flickr.com/photos/the_ward/), on Flickr


Old building in Newborn, Georgia. Incident metered, orange filter, a little swing & tilt, Kodak Tri-X 400, Ilfotec HC 1+31 @ 4:30
Oh, yeah - gear: Wista RF, Clatar II 150/5.6

[Old Jim]

My first photo posted on LF! I have a Deardorff 8x10, using some "old" Tri-x 320, Schneider 240mm. I had an overcast day, but about the time I was ready to shoot the sun would come and go. Used a spot meter and shot f11 for 1/4 sec. Developed with D76, and took a photo of the neg over some LED lights then inverted in Photoshop. Comments and critiques welcome. Thanks Jim
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[Leigh]

My first photo posted on LF!

Looks great, Jim Well done ! ! !

- Leigh

[Old Jim]

Thanks Leigh

[David Lobato]

Austin, yikes, the blimp hangar looks like a guillotine with the angled shadow at the top.

[jp]

Bicycle seat at Owls Head Transportation Museum. August 2017. Owls Head Maine.
4x5 preanniversary speed graphic with 9" Gundlach Hyperion soft focus lens. FP4+ film in pyrocat hdc.


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4347/35998188890_89b9a98541_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WR38p9)
img899 (https://flic.kr/p/WR38p9) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[barnacle]

Very fine, Jason.

Neil

[jp]

Thank you Neil!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/36039364460_c4c96a57b6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WUFasL)
img898 (https://flic.kr/p/WUFasL) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[tonyowen]

Llanbadrig, on the north coast of Anglesey, means "Church of Saint Patrick" [with the Celtic padrig mutated by Welsh language rules to badrig]. It is said to have been founded in 440AD by St Patrick himself, and still has a viable congregation that attend regular services 1,577 years later.
Forgot to add - 135mm f4.7 xenar, 1s@f32, paper negative iso5

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[rrunnertexas]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4432/35761441574_1a2532623c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Wu7JES)Blair 1890 Train Truck Wheels (https://flic.kr/p/Wu7JES) by rrunnertexas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18736302@N03/), on Flickr

Old train car left at the end of the track. Captured in Denton, Texas with my 1890 Blair 4x5 detective camera on Arista 100 film.

[barnacle]

Love that one, rrunnertexas.

Neil

[jon.oman]

Bicycle seat at Owls Head Transportation Museum. August 2017. Owls Head Maine.
4x5 preanniversary speed graphic with 9" Gundlach Hyperion soft focus lens. FP4+ film in pyrocat hdc.


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4347/35998188890_89b9a98541_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WR38p9)
img899 (https://flic.kr/p/WR38p9) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Very nice image!

[Old Jim]

Really like this shot. Very nice work rrunnertex

[rrunnertexas]

Thanks! It sure is enjoyable to use such an old camera and still get nice results. Luck shined upon me and a second film holder was located on the auction site. It arrived in great shape and very usable, so more images from this great camera are on the agenda.

[Jim Galli]

Bicycle seat at Owls Head Transportation Museum. August 2017. Owls Head Maine.
4x5 preanniversary speed graphic with 9" Gundlach Hyperion soft focus lens. FP4+ film in pyrocat hdc.


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4347/35998188890_89b9a98541_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WR38p9)
img899 (https://flic.kr/p/WR38p9) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr


Thank you Neil!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/36039364460_c4c96a57b6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WUFasL)
img898 (https://flic.kr/p/WUFasL) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Both are spot on. Beautiful results from the Hyperion lens, but of course the lens doesn't know what to look at, the photographer nailed that.

[jp]

Thank you Jon and Jim.

[Mrportr8]

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Bottle, Window
Brumley, MO
Korona 4x5
Fuji 210mm
TXP

[John Olsen]

I went back to my Ghost Town project and spent a couple of days at Bodie, WA, an old-time gold mining camp. This shot might have been a chapel or the company store. I need to do more web-surfing to get the story. TriX 4x5 with #8 Wratten filter and scanned from an Ilford print. I'll have more later, but first I have to motor to Seattle to get more paper and fixer.

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[John Olsen]

Another at Bodie, WA. This is one of the oldest structures, since it's a log cabin. (Later they brought in a sawmill.) This also TriX 4x5 with yellow #8 Wratten, scanned from Ilford print.

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[John Olsen]

More from Bodie, WA, now that I have more printing done.

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Bodie Hotel, 150mm lens, Rollei infrared 4x5, scanned from Ilford print

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Bodie Hotel, 150mm lens, Rollei infrared film, scanned from print

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Corner view from across the road, 210mm lens, TriX with #8 filter, scanned from print

[plaubel]

I wasn't able to exactly burn the center , so next I have to try new to me masking techniques.
Ilford FP4plus 4x5"
Fomabrom 30x40cm, toned with Selen and MT3.
Critics are welcome.

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[John Olsen]

I finally got around to shooting at a quarry in Idaho with a great selection of old iron and chrome. This one is with 4x5 Rollei infrared and 150 mm lens. Scanned from Ilford print. (You all remember Kaiser cars, don't you.)

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[Jim Galli]

I finally got around to shooting at a quarry in Idaho with a great selection of old iron and chrome. This one is with 4x5 Rollei infrared and 150 mm lens. Scanned from Ilford print. (You all remember Kaiser cars, don't you.)


Awesome photo. Yes, Sears used to sell the little ones. ;~'))

[John Olsen]

Jim: Thanks, you might have liked it because I printed the close-up photos with some diffusion. Here are two others that looked best this way. The group shots looked better without the soft-focus treatment. I'll post them after I get them scanned.

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[tonyowen]

Detail of a 150 year old LIfeboat House on Anglesey. Opened in 1868 closed in 1926.
f4.7, 135mm xenar, paper negative @ ISO6

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regards
Tony

[John Olsen]

Detail of a 150 year old LIfeboat House on Anglesey. Opened in 1868 closed in 1926.
f4.7, 135mm xenar, paper negative @ ISO6

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That is holding a great dynamic range for paper, isn't it? What paper did you use? Any tricks in developing?

[tonyowen]

][QUOTE That is holding a great dynamic range for paper, isn't it? What paper did you use? Any tricks in developing?[/QUOTE]

MULTIGRADE MGIV DE LUXE PEARL - developed in Ilford PQ Universal for 1m 30s, in Jobo tank.
The resulting paper negative was very thin [see attached], and the posted image was ‘created’ using GIMP2.8 which gave a more satisfying result that I could achieve using Photoshop.
regards
Tony
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[John Olsen]

]
, and the posted image was ‘created’ using GIMP2.8 which gave a more satisfying result that I could achieve using Photoshop.

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Very interesting, thanks for the details.

[orgraph]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/29469452646_d7917abdc4_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LU7Dz9)Мост (https://flic.kr/p/LU7Dz9) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Angulon 90/8@22

[orgraph]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8841/28104168234_c142c91cdb_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JPtd5J)2016-07-24 Путивськ Черниговская014-02web (https://flic.kr/p/JPtd5J) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Fijinon 180/9@22

[orgraph]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7494/27733587512_507f3f3561_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JfHTkW)2016-06-20 Витачов, Киевской обл002web (https://flic.kr/p/JfHTkW) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Symmar 135/5,6@22

[orgraph]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7452/27298661026_2a746a0137_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HAhLRq)1 (https://flic.kr/p/HAhLRq) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Old mill equipment, Carl Zeiss 150/4,5@16

[orgraph]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7700/27237133955_f82cb9c490_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HuRqZR)Из серии Киевская Русь, 6 (https://flic.kr/p/HuRqZR) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Symmar 135/5,6@22

[orgraph]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/492/31886090695_d99b9409ce_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QzExSp)2016-12-19 Иванков002-01web (https://flic.kr/p/QzExSp) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
2016-12-19 Abandoned house. Kiev Region, Ukraine. From "Kiev Rus" series. Wista SP 4x5, Heliar 210/4,5 @ 5,6 Foma 100 in R09, 8:30 min

[John Olsen]

Orgraph: Beautiful postings. I especially liked the one with the small boat decaying into the weeds.

Here are my recent scans of prints from Idaho:

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90 mm lens, 4x5" TriX with #25 Red filter, scanned from print

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90mm lens, 4x5" TriX with #8 Yellow filter, scanned from print

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4461/37537805172_7e923e58f6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Zc64Fs)Connels Sign Makina IIIR 100mm F4 (https://flic.kr/p/Zc64Fs) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Plaubel Makina III 100mm F4.2 Anticomar 1/50 fll FP4+ Legacy Mic-X dev

[Daniel Unkefer]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5546/30691948881_694c12a7ef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NL9g7r)Scan-161104-0001 (https://flic.kr/p/NL9g7r) by Nokton48 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/18134483@N04/), on Flickr

Plaubel Makina IIIR 100mm F4.2 Anticomar FP4+ Legacy Mic-X dev

[orgraph]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4506/37138083023_b17067b383_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YzLodg)2017-09-20 Foma in DDX 8 min005-01web (https://flic.kr/p/YzLodg) by Yuriy Sanin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/52922077@N08/), on Flickr
Fujinon 150/6,3

[John Olsen]

Another try to use Flickr:

www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/37160497784/in/photolist-ce2sQu-ceJn3A-ce9tBS-bXc74X-ceWjkJ-bXehC6-cerdhq-ceJmJo-ciKFT5-ciKGs9-bXeiAe-UQPhWw-UQPhY5-UQPhYA-ceGjsq-UQPhXo-UQPhXd-UwwGfM-UwwGfB-YBKgkE-ceGkeY-ceujmf-ou9WUV-cfakNC-bXkc7M-bXmYmn-ceVtUq-bXkawP-ot2tJ8-ceGAvY-bXmY6c-bXkbMD-ceVYxj-bXmXMR-cfhR8y-bXmXxX-bXei4R-ciKEUE-cft6Sq-cfhQFj-ciKFmy-cfhPMw-cfhQiG-ciL45Y-ciKj4j-odhJxL-oybcgH-otWNCh-raauSr-owgHry

[Robert Brazile]

John, when on the photo page on Flickr, click on the right-pointing arrow at the lower right, then click on the "BBCode" tab. Use the codes there to embed here.

Your photo could be seen like so:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4489/37160497784_4d477693c9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YBKgkE)
Plym I for flickr (https://flic.kr/p/YBKgkE) by John Olsen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153201054@N08/), on Flickr

Robert

[John Olsen]

John, when on the photo page on Flickr, click on the right-pointing arrow at the lower right, then click on the "BBCode" tab. Use the codes there to embed here.

Robert

A thousand thank-yous for this. I tried several varations, but couldn't find the right one.

[ventdesable]

Hello,

It seems that it is because you need to put your picture in your public "Photostream".
To be able to get to it, you have to create an album in wich you send the pictures you want to be public.

In this album, you click on the blue "Edit in Organizr" Then "Batch edit" & "Change Permissions" Check the right box and your pictures apear in your "Photostream".

Then you go to the right pointing arrow and so on.

J

[John Olsen]

Hello,

It seems that it is because you need to put your picture in your public "Photostream".
To be able to get to it, you have to create an album in wich you send the pictures you want to be public.

In this album, you click on the blue "Edit in Organizr" Then "Batch edit" & "Change Permissions" Check the right box and your pictures apear in your "Photostream".

Then you go to the right pointing arrow and so on.

J

Thanks for all the hints. I'll try it this way on my next offering, but first, I need to go shoot something new!

[Pat Kearns]

Tachihara 4X5, Rodenstock 210mm, f22 @ 1/60, TMY.

[barnacle]

Buildings don't come much older than this... the Teatro Antico di Taormina, Sicily. A couple of brickies and they'll soon have it back together.

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

Neil

[chassis]

Buildings don't come much older than this... the Teatro Antico di Taormina, Sicily. A couple of brickies and they'll soon have it back together.

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

Neil

Great image! Love the comment about a “couple of brickies”. How true. Gave me a chuckle. :)

[ericantonio]

Buildings don't come much older than this... the Teatro Antico di Taormina, Sicily. A couple of brickies and they'll soon have it back together.

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

Neil

Just amazing. I hope those structures stay around for a lot longer for people to enjoy.

How as shooting LF in that area? Did you have problems setting up tripods and stuff?

[chassis]

http://www.wilmarcoimaging.com/img/s5/v117/p2611715881-4.jpg (http://www.wilmarcoimaging.com/p980119006/e9bab9f29)
Nikkor W 300/5.6
Kodak Portra 160

[barnacle]

Just amazing. I hope those structures stay around for a lot longer for people to enjoy.

How as shooting LF in that area? Did you have problems setting up tripods and stuff?

Oh yes. Tripods are forbidden in all of Sicily's antiquities sites and they're red hot about it. This was supported on a chair back, the chair being sat on by the very helpful but unfortunately-being-watched-by-his-boss attendant. He was most sympathetic, but wouldn't let me put the tripod up.

That's why I have no photos from the Valley of the Temples; they wouldn't even allow the tripod in the area.


Neil

[Leigh]

That's why I have no photos from the Valley of the Temples; they wouldn't even allow the tripod in the area.
Since when are tripods required for LF shots (perhaps for 8x10 or larger)?

Millions of shots have been done with 4x5 press cameras hand-held, including a lot by me.

- Leigh

[Holdenrichards]

That's why I have no photos from the Valley of the Temples; they wouldn't even allow the tripod in the area.
Neil

Travelwide 4x5 would fix that.

[barnacle]

Indeed the tripod is not necessary to get an image. It is, however, necessary *to me* to get the images that *I* want.

Your mileage may vary.

Neil

[Peter De Smidt]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgr1dayvmexkisk/Curtain.jpg?raw=1
Curtain
T100 4x5

[Louis Pacilla]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgr1dayvmexkisk/Curtain.jpg?raw=1
Curtain
T100 4x5
Nice image Peter!

[jon.oman]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgr1dayvmexkisk/Curtain.jpg?raw=1
Curtain
T100 4x5

This just sings to me!

[Peter De Smidt]

Thank you, Louis and Jon!

[chassis]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgr1dayvmexkisk/Curtain.jpg?raw=1
Curtain
T100 4x5

This is tremendous. Great contrasts and textures. Intriguing subject.

[Corran]

+1! Wow, nice one Peter! The tilted inner frame, the movement of the curtain, superb!

[DennisD]

Curtain
T100 4x5

Peter,

Wonderful contrasts in
... light & dark
... motion & stillness
... texture
In addition, there's a mystery about it -

All of these elements combined evoke an emotional response
- as evidenced by the comments here.

[sheel]

...
Curtain
T100 4x5

Gorgeous!

[Peter De Smidt]

I appreciate all of the comments. Thank you! I visited this house near Wausaw a number of times over the years. During that time the barn fell down and the curtain went away. I haven't been there in over 10 years. I wonder what it's like now?

[Mrportr8]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgr1dayvmexkisk/Curtain.jpg?raw=1
Curtain
T100 4x5

Very nice!

[drewf64]

Peter:
This is IMO an outstanding photograph!
It is speaking to me from every part of the frame.
I cant stop exploring it.
This print must glow beautifully!
Thank you for sharing.
Drew

[Gary Tarbert]

Peter ,What can i say that hasn't already been said outstanding image!