Old Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles

[RPippin]

Any LF shots for us gearheads?

[RPippin]

If someone would PM me, I'll upload some shots of a '53 Jag from some 4X5 negs I shot this week. I can't seem to get the hang of uploading images here.

[Jim Cole]

'41 Chevy fully restored except for paint. Flagstaff, AZ. It took the owner about 20 years with the last part taking almost 10 years to find. That was the grill which he finally found in Argentina in 2008.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4812769142_24d3212c19_b.jpg

[RPippin]

Let's see if this works.

[RPippin]

These shots were taken last Tuesday at a showroom for a company that restores vintage
British, German and Italian cars. The whole showroom was full of primo classics with little room to move around. Sort of impromptu shoot with 4X5 to test the waters. I'll have shots of an Allard MK11 soon to show, this was a '53 Jag.

[jp]

I can look at old Jags all day long. Thanks!

[Jim Galli]

When I was 18 years old my grandparents who I was living with went on an extended trip to Mexico with lifelong friends who left a black 1953 Jaguar 120 Drophead in the garage with instructions to start the engine once a week.

Can you imagine anything more foolish :D:D

I had grown up (such as that can be defined at 18) around Model A Fords, so non-sychromesh transmissions were not a problem. My memory is that the Jag had lush long gears with a motor that loved being revved. Still music in my ears 40 years later. We lived in a canyon with a 2 lane curvy road. I didn't act foolishly, but I did make it sing........just a little.

Hmmm. I wonder now but will never know, did Mr. Keller write his mileage down before he left as a reference? And if he did was there wagering involved? The Jag was ready to go when they all returned home.


http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/1929_Phaeton/Glens1929/CavinAndColeS.jpg (http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/1929_Phaeton/Glens1929/glens_%2729.html)
cavin and cole littlejohn

[Preston]

Great shots, all!

The Old Dodge, Columbia, CA
http://www.gildedmoon.com/galleries/foothills/images/03wi01-ah-Web.jpg

Omega View 45E
210mm Schneider Xenar
Ektachrome
2003

--P

[eddie]

cool. i got a few.

this is a 4x5 neg shot with a 90mm SA. VDB print on arches platine paper

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/5/7/8/5/0/webimg/451981498_o.jpg



here is an 8x10 contact print on the same paper.


http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/5/7/8/5/0/webimg/451981489_o.jpg


this last one is another 8x10 using a caltar 14 3/4 lens. a much under rated lens IMO


http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/5/7/8/5/0/webimg/451981475_o.jpg

[eddie]

the last one. i may have posted this before.....a wedding shot with 8x10. i have another one but it shows the B&G more than the car and this is a car thread!

8x10 contact print.

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/5/7/8/5/0/webimg/451981468_o.jpg

[RPippin]

Jim, I frequent your site to check out whats new in the old car post. Once a gear head, always a gear head. I also think it's a generational thing, we grew up with cars from the 40s', 50's, and 60's. It seem that they stopped making anything classy from the 70's on. When we were kids we played on an old motorcycle leaning against the fence of a neighbors house. It had a leather belt drive to the rear wheel, two cylinders, and looked like an overgrown bike with a long gas tank. Wonder what it was. In any case, motorcycles have been a part of our lives ever since. I currently drive a sidecar rig and use it often to go on shoots. The sidecar is great for gear, and I can get off the road and into places easier than I can with my F-150. Keep em coming, Jim.

[Scott Schroeder]

T-bird interior
http://www.schroederworks.com/Wetplate/tbird.jpg

I believe this is a Model A because I believe that's what Jim said when I posted it a couple years ago.
http://www.schroederworks.com/Wetplate/oldcar.jpg

[sly]

I can't remeber if I posted this here a little while ago.
Rusty-truck-as-gatepost at a new development south of town
Crown Graphic. Printed on MGWT, thiocarbamide toned

To balance the rust, an older neg of a shiny, well-loved Rolls Royce.

[Richard M. Coda]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OEwP0EHQqMk/SSR_M1HP2jI/AAAAAAAAALk/vuIpm8Hyoyw/s1600/TheOtherWoman001.jpg

The Other Woman, Jerome, AZ, Nov. 2008
Arca 4x5, TMax 100, Fuji 210W

[bobwysiwyg]

My other $$pit, my 1969 Honda CB750

[austin granger]

Abandoned Car, Death Valley

I'm pretty sure you won't be able to see it on your screen, but there are a couple of self-portraits of me in the chrome!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5477313251_be3a298c07_b.jpg

www.austingranger.com

[Steve_Renwick]

How about an airplane?

[Mark Stahlke]

Did someone say old motorcycles? Be still, my heart.
My future project, code named Thumper, is a 1968(?) Ducati 350cc single cylinder four stroke.

http://www.stahlke.us/uploads/ducati_350_001.jpg

Shen Hao PTB 4x5, 150mm f/9 G-Claron, Delta 100

[Mark Stahlke]

Here is another shot of this diamond in the rough.

http://www.stahlke.us/uploads/ducati_350_002.jpg
Shen Hao PTB 4x5, 150mm f/9 G-Claron, Delta 100, slight crop

[archer]

Dear Mark;
My cousin is a Zundap and Ducati nut. He'll go nuts when he sees these. Man that G Claron is a fantastic lens.
Denise Libby

[stradibarrius]

Mark this last shot is really nice!

[Mark Sampson]

Steve Renwick, an unusual view of what I think is a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon. Got any more?

[Bill Poole]

OK - I'll play. I have photographed this old truck neat Half Moon Bay, California, twice. Not entirely happy with this, so will probably go back. Still learnin' LF.

http://poolephotography.smugmug.com/Public-Galleries/5X7-B/201101014a/1205961311_PNasG-O.jpg

5X7 - 210 Symmar-S - FP4 - Rodinal 1:25

[Keith Pitman]

Farm Truck, Colorado plains.

[Jim Graves]

California Automobile Museum

http://home.comcast.net/~mary.j.graves/CM%20Engine%20Work%20web.jpg

[Steve_Renwick]

Steve Renwick, an unusual view of what I think is a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon. Got any more?

Not handy. It's at Schelleville airport in the North SF Bay area. I need to get back up there.

[RPippin]

Another shot, done in a studio, 1942 Allard. Shot with Sinar Norma 4X5, Schneider 180mm lens, HP5 developed in D76, scanned on Epson V750.

[RPippin]

Correction. It's a '51 Allard MK11, not a '42.

[Jim Becia]

Here's four images of old cars/trucks but with a little "closer" take on the cars. As I recall, these were from a couple of old vehicles in Silverton, CO. Jim

[ljsegil]

Old Chevy, old cabin, old woods, old lens, grand old flag (even grand old film). Canham 8x10 with 4x10 reducing back, Kodak E100VS, 305mm Kodak Portrait Lens at f/4.8 with a 0.9 ND filter.
Larry

[Robert Hughes]

I wouldn't mind that Allard, even if was a '51.

[Sanjay Sen]

Here's four images of old cars/trucks but with a little "closer" take on the cars. As I recall, these were from a couple of old vehicles in Silverton, CO. Jim

Beautiful, beautiful colors, Jim! May I ask what film you used?

[Jim Becia]

Beautiful, beautiful colors, Jim! May I ask what film you used?

The film was either E100VS or Velvia 50. I will often take two pieces of film on the same shot just to see the difference between the two emulsions. Must admit, these old vehicles had some great color. Had to wait for the sun to move to the west so I could shoot the shaded side. It was amazing how fast 4 hours went by. Jim

[dperez]

I'm not sure if these qualify, but here ya go:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/5719507718_a4f1be19c6_b.jpg
Pomona, CA
4x5 Arca-Swiss, 150mm f/5.6 Schneider Symmar-S lens, Fuji Provia 100F QL.

[View Large (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/5719507718_30fff37989_o.jpg)]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/5718062204_9810066d9a_b.jpg
Pomona, CA
4x5 Arca-Swiss, 90mm Schneider Symmar-S f/8 lens, Fuji Astia 100.

[View Large (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/5718062204_f400ed76f8_o.jpg)]

[Wayne Crider]

Looking at the shot of those Metropolitan's, I wonder what they're gas mileage was?

[kevin4x5]

I owed one It was a fun car MG engine wish I still had it

[Randy]

8X10 with Agfa Repromaster 213mm.

http://rsphoto.fileave.com/182.jpg

[Corran]

My first time shooting a car. I always wanted to but just had never had the opportunity. Here goes: Schneider 210mm at f/16, heavy front tilt (too much I think, missed the wiper blades a little). TMax 100:

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/0032.jpg

[Corran]

And another, in color!
Again the Schneider 210mm, f/16, Fuji 160S C-41 film.

http://www.oceanstarproductions.com/photosharing/0038s.JPG

[eddie]

Well done corran.

[Richard M. Coda]

Not LF, but interesting...
http://rcodaphotography.blogspot.com/2009/01/automotf.html

[atlcruiser]

My new to me Speed Graphic...... I spent some real time getting the RF adjusted but I am very happy with it now. The following 2 frames were both shot though the RF.

Speed graphic
135 optar
shanghai 100@80
rodinal 1:50 13min roller

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5868566960_7fe19d2dc0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53092319@N04/5868566960/)
0611 10 BW 45.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53092319@N04/5868566960/) by urbanlandcruiser (http://www.flickr.com/people/53092319@N04/), on Flickr



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/5868008165_ecf7bbb334_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53092319@N04/5868008165/)
0611 7 BW 45.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/53092319@N04/5868008165/) by urbanlandcruiser (http://www.flickr.com/people/53092319@N04/), on Flickr

[SMBooth]

1960 Holden FB, early Australian made vehicle in 8x10 pinhole and HP5

[scm]

http://utahsongwriters.com/Scan-110626-0001.jpg

[BetterSense]

I spent some real time getting the RF adjusted but I am very happy with it now. The following 2 frames were both shot though the RF.

Can you remember what aperture you were using? Were you shooting handheld? Those pictures look like they have a lot of DOF, but whenever I go out with the speed graphic, I am always disappointed at my inability to get good DOF and still maintain the 1/60th or so that I need for handheld shooting.

[atlcruiser]

Can you remember what aperture you were using? Were you shooting handheld? Those pictures look like they have a lot of DOF, but whenever I go out with the speed graphic, I am always disappointed at my inability to get good DOF and still maintain the 1/60th or so that I need for handheld shooting.

There is almost nthing in this world I am anal about but this one thing; I take notes :):

both shots tripod using RF to focus and VF to set up shot

Shanghai 100@80
13min rodinal 1:50 for 12 min

top frame:
F32
meter = 40'
add repcropricty for total exposure 605'
focus point was the power steerign pressure hose on the right hand front of the frame. I should have grabbed a focus point furthur to the back of the frame to get all of the background in focus.


Bottom frame:
F32
meter = 13.5s
add repcropricty for total exposure 120'
focus point was the frame rear cross member in the center middle of the frame I am happy with the DOF but the very front gets soft. I did not even try to wrangle some sort of fake front rear tilt to get the very front sharp but, had I done so, the frotn should be as sharp as the rear.

What i learned from this series of 6 frames:

Trust the reprocitcy tables! I almost decided the 10min and 2 min exposure for frame were too long...nope; this is a straight scan with no messing with and the exposure is great.

even with small f stop placement of the focus point really makes a difference!


I have not done it with this graphic yet but I generally shoot 400 or 800 to keep the shutter speed high enough to hand hold.

[FlashThat]

Hi Jim! Love the effects of your uploaded photos. keep sharing! Thanks!

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/oldsmobile.jpg
Oldsmobile, 2010
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
5x6 HP5+, Pyrocat HD

[Phil]

1947 Ford - Engine 1
Kodak Master 8x10 - 240mm Germinar-W
J&C 100 - Pyrocat HD - AZO & Amidol

[-88-]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5952056290_be682a1055_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74999203@N00/5952056290/)


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5952055770_75bc84b7cb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74999203@N00/5952055770/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/5950354325_ba0e07b040_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74999203@N00/5950354325/)
235 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74999203@N00/5950354325/) by Jalkanen (http://www.flickr.com/people/74999203@N00/), on Flickr

Graflex Speed Graphic with ektar 127/4.7
Foma 100 developed in 1 hour stand on 1+100 rodinal.

[MMELVIS]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5952055770_75bc84b7cb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74999203@N00/5952055770/)

Graflex Speed Graphic with ektar 127/4.7
Foma 100 developed in 1 hour stand on 1+100 rodinal.

Nice capture on a very unique motorcycle

[jvuokko]

4x5 Fomapan 100, rated at 40. 135mm f/5.6 1/50s
Graflex Speed Graphic Anniversary

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/5830125468_8ec807d03f_o.jpg

[Domingo A. Siliceo]

4x5 Fomapan 100, rated at 40. 135mm f/5.6 1/50s
Graflex Speed Graphic Anniversary
[...]


wonderful toning and contrast, Jukka! But I would liked more a cropped version to avoid that... mmmmm... perturbing car in the background.

[-88-]

Nice capture on a very unique motorcycle

Thank you.

[gsinico]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6163/6204608164_0152cc6340_b.jpg

we are found of racings...
Millemiglia, Italy

[gsinico]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6204612704_559bfd0a94_b.jpg

Open flash with 4x5 400 iso, Aston Martin at the Millemiglia race, Italy.

[gsinico]

Another one of the same group, they run fast...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6204607030_fb84d8d2c7_b.jpg

[sly]

Time to revive this thread....

[SamReeves]

Time to revive this thread....

Very cool. Love #2.

[sly]

Thanks Sam. She's a lovely decrepit old thing. Kinda hope the restoration is on hold for quite awhile.

[life_in_sepia]

The old motorcycles seem under represented in this thread, so here is my old (just sold) `68 r50/2, held to the earth by Nekole...

81575

[RPippin]

Nice bike. Great image.

[Kuzano]

The old motorcycles seem under represented in this thread, so here is my old (just sold) `68 r50/2, held to the earth by Nekole...

81575

Great Optical Illusion!!! If you look at it intensely for about an hour and squint your eyes, you will see a motorcycle.

[sly]

Standard Vanguard grill.
81719
No females in impropable get-ups. Sorry guys.

[Ray Drueke]

Hi,
Ah, a topic where I can contribute. I had taken this out of the shed and onto the front lawn for some test shots with the 4x5 camera I built last December. The car was a gift to Diane, my 'domestic partner,' 5 years ago on one of those 'significant birthdays' and we've enjoyed it a lot! Its a '53 MG TD.

81729 81730

[ross]

I stumbled upon an old garage in Raymond, Washington:
82410

Desoto, Raymond, Wa.

Chamonix 45N-2, Delta 100

[scm]

http://stevemidgleyphotography.com/Scan-100209-0015x.jpg
Abandoned truck at uranium mine - San Raphael Swell UT

[ross]

And one more from the Washington coast area:

Gilmore Gasoline
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8115029804_4c3c8a9bcc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jefferydavidross/8115029804/)

Gilmore Gasoline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jefferydavidross/8115029804/) by Jeffery D Ross (http://www.flickr.com/people/jefferydavidross/), on Flickr

Chamonix 45N-2
Delta 100

[Jim Galli]

That Gilmore sign may be worth as much as the Packard. Extremely rare and sought after! The Packard looks like it could head south to Nevada tomorrow.

[neprosti]

82437I did not find the thread about boats so I put in here

[northcarolinajack]

This abandon Chevrolet Caprice was at the side of the road. I could not drive by without a photograph. I was returning from a visit and only had out dated color film for use. I processed in a drum with in C-41.

Camera – Old Speed Graflex
Lens – Very old Heliar 18cm at F4.5
Film – Old Kodak – not sure what type

Jack

[MarcinAnton]

Hello!

Here it is. Classic Mercedes Benz, shot on Rollei Ortho, 8x10 Cambo, 160mm Meyer. It is 280SL I suppose. It was gift for the son of mine, I was in hurry and shot it quickly. I knew that few days later it won't be so pretty.

88730

www.anton-arte.com
88731

[Ootsk]

Omega 4x5. efke pl25 ort in rodinal
Some kind of petzval lens.100952

[Ootsk]

And while I'm dredging up an old thread, here's some of my last fuji 100 instant film, where I
bleached the black stuff off the back and scanned.
Same stuff...Omega, petzval someting-or-other.
100953

[John Olsen]

Since Ootsk is bringing up this thread, here's a 1979 Honda CX500 from last summer. TriX, 4x5, 210mm lens.
This is a scan from 8x10 print.
100954

[John Olsen]

On the subject of motorcycle photos, here is a moto-still-life: "The Search for Intelligent Life" inspired by the Very Large Array in N.M.
TriX film, Toyo 4x5
100955

[ScottPhotoCo]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/9195607244/" title="Born Free 2013 by ScottPhoto.co, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/9195607244_b93a67c09c_b.jpg" width="1024" height="819" alt="Born Free 2013"></a>

Deardorff 4x5 Special
10" Commercial Ektar
Fuji Acros

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

[ScottPhotoCo]

Not sure why the Flickr links aren't working any more but here's another try.

100964

Deardorff 4x5 Special + 10" Kodak Commercial Ektar
Fuji Acros


Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

[ScottPhotoCo]

And one more...

100965

[mijosc]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/9601274093_50b0c642e6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjschomer/9601274093/)
Stopped (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjschomer/9601274093/) by mijosc79 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mjschomer/), on Flickr

[Jim Cole]

Great capture, mijosc!

[RHITMrB]

Not sure I ever shared this one.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7389181864_97c2d05edb_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhitmrb/7389181864/)
Ford LTD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhitmrb/7389181864/) by Isaac Sachs (http://www.flickr.com/people/rhitmrb/), on Flickr


Not sure why the Flickr links aren't working any more but here's another try.
You need BBCode, not HTML.

[jp]

At the Owls Head Transportation museum today for the 2013 antique motorcycle meet, with my preanniversary 4x5 speed graphic of course.

fp4+, pyrocat hd. 190mm at f8 reinhold wollaston meniscus.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9638699843_e30889da9e_z.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/9638699843/sizes/z/in/photostream/

and with a 8.75 verito at about 4 and 1/3 on the aperture.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/9641935314_4e9399ce22_c.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/9641935314/sizes/c/in/photostream/

[jp]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2820/9865593753_45cdaacc0c_c.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/9865593753/in/photostream/

same speed graphic and verito. tmy2 film in PMK.

[Michael Wynd]

Jp498, my bike is a Moto Guzzi, but brand new.

[David Schaller]

The Guzzis have a great exhaust note. My wife has one. Lots of torque.

[Jan Pedersen]

The Guzzis have a great exhaust note. My wife has one. Lots of torque.

They do indeed. On a ride to Southern France (From Denmark) back in 92 on my way North i hooked up with a girl on a Guzzi and I still remember the sound from her bike, it was very nice. I'm sure she was too but I never saw her without the helmet.

[thesilverfox]

This is my first post.
Was driving around and found this old truck in a farmers field. I had it printed in K7 ink on 16x20 and the detail is fantastic.
4x5 Delta 100, home developed in Pyro. 150mm at f22
102279

[Bob Mann]

This one had a happy face, its one in the collection of the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY - Negative scan of 5x7 FP4

[Tom Monego]

What's left, found on a walk through the woods, took it a few years ago (40 or so). Used either a 135mm WF Ektar or a 150 f5.6 Rodenstock Sironar. Would have been on the silver aluminum Toyo Field. 102288
Was scanned for 11x14 not 4x5.

[Raffay]

103334
My VW 1965


Tried Rollei Ortho, I guess messed it up completely. I guess under exposed for one, then development was very tricky with D23 as no other dev is available here. After fixing there is a yellow coat on the film not sure what that is. Any input on how to improve results on this film.

Please comment.

Cheers

Raffay

[Raffay]

And one more...

100965

Which developer did you use?

[ScottPhotoCo]

Which developer did you use?

This was processed in Tmax RS.

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

[Maris Rusis]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6061/6040265085_1c80e646b7_b.jpg


Arno's Wall, Winton

Gelatin-silver photograph on Agfa MCC 111 VC FB, image size 19.5cm X 24.6cm, from a 8x10 Tmax 400 negative exposed in a Tachihara 810HD triple extension field view camera fitted with a Fujinon-W 300mm f5.6 lens. Winton is in the semi-desert outback of Australia and it contains everything that was ever transported there save what has been consumed or rusted away. Arno is a private man and built his wall out of accumulated junk.
Titled, stamped, signed verso.

[Jim Cole]

That's different! Great capture, Maris.

[ScottPhotoCo]

Image from the 2013 Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, CA. Speed Graphic and Aero Ektar.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/10449745713_bf6bbf5cdf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/10449745713/)
2013 Hot Rod Reunion (http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/10449745713/) by ScottPhoto.co (http://www.flickr.com/people/themdidit/), on Flickr

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

[ScottPhotoCo]

One more for tonight...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/10449889034_27a0ff36b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/10449889034/)
2013 Hot Rod Reunion (http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/10449889034/) by ScottPhoto.co (http://www.flickr.com/people/themdidit/), on Flickr

[RPippin]

103590103591Old Ford found in Staunton VA, was used in the movie "My Name is Bill W". It's for sale...

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2014-05-03.jpg
1958 Studebaker, May 2014
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 TMY, D-23

[Harley Goldman]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2014-05-03.jpg
1958 Studebaker, May 2014
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 TMY, D-23

Excellent! I really like the comp with the lines, shapes and shadows.

[Michael Kadillak]

One more for tonight...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/10449889034_27a0ff36b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/10449889034/)
2013 Hot Rod Reunion (http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/10449889034/) by ScottPhoto.co (http://www.flickr.com/people/themdidit/), on Flickr

Marvelous tonalities in the front section of this classic body as the light is luminous. Me personally I would have added a modest front swing and a polarizer to be contiguous with the theme that begins with the front of the vehicle. Just my $0.02.

[ScottPhotoCo]

Marvelous tonalities in the front section of this classic body as the light is luminous. Me personally I would have added a modest front swing and a polarizer to be contiguous with the theme that begins with the front of the vehicle. Just my $0.02.

Thanks for the kind words. :)

I don't have a polarizer big enough to cover the Aero Ektar or that would be fun to try.

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

[Domingo A. Siliceo]

[...]

1958 Studebaker, May 2014
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 TMY, D-23

sweet and beautiful, Ken. Nice detail.

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2014-05-07a.jpg
International Harvester Truck, May 2014
Sinar P, 240mm Fujinon A
4x5 TMY, D-23

[jp]

Great subject and tones Ken! I'm looking forward to old vehicle season here!

[Michael Kadillak]

Old Buick.

Pyrocat HD, FP4 and Azo Grade 2

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[Jim Galli]

http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/Kalosat/ModelAFordTireShop_01s.jpg
ford tire shop, closed down ford dealer, tonopah, nv

[Smith469]

the last one. i may have posted this before.....a wedding shot with 8x10. i have another one but it shows the B&G more than the car and this is a car thread!

8x10 contact print.

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/3/5/7/8/5/0/webimg/451981468_o.jpg

This is really nice picture, Beautiful couple and lovely car..

[Pfiltz]

Velvia 100

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/VelviaBus.jpg

[Jim Galli]

Velvia 100


Had one just like that! Mine ran though. Is the slide flipped? Seems like the door for the kiddo's should be on the side unless this is in New Zealand or some place opposite USA

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2011-10-17.jpg
Dodge Truck, October 2011
Tachihara Field Camera, 200mm Nikkor M
4x5 TMY, D-23

[mikebarger]

Very nice Ken!

Mike

[Vaughn]

An old Jeep at the end of the road. I no longer live on that road...I do not know about the Jeep.
Somewhere I have an 8x10 negative of my three boys standing around the jeep...must be 10 or so years ago.

8x10 Platinum/palladium print...one of my earlier ones.

[Ken Lee]

Very nice Ken!

Mike

Thank you !

[Pfiltz]

Had one just like that! Mine ran though. Is the slide flipped? Seems like the door for the kiddo's should be on the side unless this is in New Zealand or some place opposite USA

By the time, I got shooting it with the larger camera, the sun had moved over to this side.

Here is one of the other side, shot with an RB67 / portra film

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?109274-MF-(6x6-6x7-6x9-6x12)-B-amp-W-film-images-sharing/page31

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2014-06-03a.jpg
Dodge Truck, June 2014
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, D-23

[Jim Galli]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2014-06-03a.jpg
Dodge Truck, June 2014
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, D-23

Now this is spectacular. Really tells me a story.

[austin granger]

That does tell a story Ken. It's also a great collection of shapes! I love how the mirror and the fracture on the windshield perfectly echo each other. Nice one.

[Ken Lee]

Could you please share what story you get from that photo: does it look like the driver was shot ?

I suspect that someone just shot that hole in the glass, after the truck had sat around for a long time.

I just made it for aesthetic reasons: shapes, textures, tones, ratios, etc.

[Jim Galli]

Could you please share what story you get from that photo: does it look like the driver was shot ?

I suspect that someone just shot that hole in the glass, after the truck had sat around for a long time.

I just made it for aesthetic reasons: shapes, textures, tones, ratios, etc.

It just tells me this truck has been exposed to a semi-severe outdoor environment for many many seasons, that's all. The surface rust, the delamination of the safety glass around the bullet hole, the pine needles in the wipers, all speak of abandonment and neglect for perhaps 50 - 60 years.

Why we are drawn to decay and neglect . . . I'll leave to the psycho-babblers.

[Andrew O'Neill]

It's an excellent photo, Ken.

[Milosz Wozaczynski]

I'm starting with bike photo series. 8x10"
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[Harley Goldman]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2014-06-03a.jpg
Dodge Truck, June 2014
Sinar P, 210mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, D-23

Excellent Ken!! Wonderful shapes, tones and textures and great subject matter. As you would say, "Bravo!".

[MMELVIS]

I'm starting with bike photo series. 8x10"
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Very nice work

[Keith Fleming]

I'm starting with bike photo series. 8x10"
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Milosz's photograph also tells a story--at least for me. In some respects, if a detailed photo of the whole bike were the goal, it would be better if taken closer and in a horizontal format. But as it is, it tells a story about a bike meant for speed on the road being hemmed in by that fence in the rear. Even the fact the front wheel is slightly closer to the edge of the negative than the rear wheel speaks to me of eagerness to go fast.

Keith

[Milosz Wozaczynski]

Milosz's photograph also tells a story--at least for me. In some respects, if a detailed photo of the whole bike were the goal, it would be better if taken closer and in a horizontal format. But as it is, it tells a story about a bike meant for speed on the road being hemmed in by that fence in the rear. Even the fact the front wheel is slightly closer to the edge of the negative than the rear wheel speaks to me of eagerness to go fast.

Keith
I've made also horizontal version, but prefer this one :)

[jp]

Great stuff - Milosz and Ken!

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/14268730087_006c7fea98_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nJSYkH)
img160 (https://flic.kr/p/nJSYkH) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Aero Ektar and speed graphic at Owls Head Transportation Museum. FP4+ in pyrocat hd.

[Randy]

I really like that jp, a great lesson on using the Aero Ektar

[Randy]

...and a rather poor use of a Reinhold Wollaston meniscus...I think I had inadvertently not reset rear swings from a previous shot - 8X10 - must go back

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/wagon2.jpg

[Milosz Wozaczynski]

New from biker series:

http://www.wozaczynski.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mUntitled-1x.jpg

8x10, xray

[Randy]

Details Milosz, everything, lens, development, everything...this is wonderful.


New from biker series:

http://www.wozaczynski.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/mUntitled-1x.jpg

8x10, xray

[Barry Kirsten]

I agree... striking pose, spot-on focus, wonderful tones. Superb, Milosz.

[Milosz Wozaczynski]

Details Milosz, everything, lens, development, everything...this is wonderful.
that's tessar 360:4.5, kodak xray film, +1ev of overexposure and really fast developing in condensed developer.

[johnmsanderson]

http://www.john-sanderson.com/files/gimgs/40_rr-chaser-car.jpg

[Scott --]

How 'bout an old bicycle?

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14341892600_aa1fc6238a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRkX1m)1985 Miyata Pista (https://flic.kr/p/nRkX1m) by Scott -- (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

1985 Miyata Pista track bike I bought new as a mechanic at Alfred E. Bike. 4x5 Arista.EDU in Adanol 1:100 (10:40 at 21C). ICA Niklas Petzval.

[austin granger]

Abandoned Truck with Wind, Portland
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/14549779661_0ecc656c82_c.jpg

https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/

[Jim Galli]

Abandoned Truck with Wind, Portland


This is beginning to concern me, that the derelict stuff in the photos these days is 30 years newer than . . me. :O

[Leigh]

Jim...

There are rocks that are 30 years younger than you. :rolleyes:

Sorry... couldn't resist. :D

- Leigh

[Barry Kirsten]

Really like this Scott. And that lens is superb... tack sharp at focus but with pleasing OOF. I've never heard of ICA Niklas, can you give us some details pls. The recent portrait of your son was with the same lens and shows the same qualities. Both great shots.

Barry


How 'bout an old bicycle?

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14341892600_aa1fc6238a_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRkX1m)1985 Miyata Pista (https://flic.kr/p/nRkX1m) by Scott -- (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

1985 Miyata Pista track bike I bought new as a mechanic at Alfred E. Bike. 4x5 Arista.EDU in Adanol 1:100 (10:40 at 21C). ICA Niklas Petzval.

[Milosz Wozaczynski]

Another one from "British biker" series. 8x10, kodak xray film

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[Scott --]

Really like this Scott. And that lens is superb... tack sharp at focus but with pleasing OOF. I've never heard of ICA Niklas, can you give us some details pls. The recent portrait of your son was with the same lens and shows the same qualities. Both great shots.

Barry

Thanks, Barry. About all I know is posted in this FS ad I posted a while back (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?110044-FS-FT-ICA-Niklas-Projection-Petzval), before I'd used the lens. I'm glad I didn't sell it!

[RPippin]

118059Shot by one of my students, Mellissa Jones, on a camera outing we did to a remote mountain top location here in Virginia. We printed the negative last night in the darkroom, this is a scan of the negative. Prints look great, I'm really proud of her.

[Jim Galli]

Good lookin' Ford, RPippin. 1930 Model A if she's curious.


http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com/2014BandW/RossMenis_SnapliteMenis_Cooke_Churchbell_WilsonTruck/41ChevTruckCookeSerieII13_02s.jpg
Wilson's '41 Chev

A friend in town just scored this survivor. He'd been after it since the 1970's and the owner finally said, 'yes'

[RPippin]

Thanks Jim, I'll post some more images of the shoot we did of the cabin that the guy lives in who owns the Ford.

[Smith469]

These are really amazing shot, mice work..

[Robert Bicknell]

Shaniko Fire truck:
Sunfoto 4x5, Grandagon 90mm
Ilford fp4+, HC110
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[al olson]

Jim,

Your soft focus lenses are so appropriate for old vehicles. Did this Chevy come with its crank?

al

[Jim Galli]

Jim,

Your soft focus lenses are so appropriate for old vehicles. Did this Chevy come with its crank?

al

Hi Al. Thanks. Yes, he got the crank, but the radiator had been changed some time and doesn't have the matching hole. I think he said he got the original radiator also. It has a little bit beefier 262 cubic inch full pressure motor also.

[mijosc]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14685004375_ea67196298_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/onEubB)
1931 Ford Model A (https://flic.kr/p/onEubB) by mijosc79 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Jim Cole]

Excellent subject and capture, mijosc!

[jp]

More with the 7.25" verito and speed graphic. fp4+, pyrocat hd.

Packard door handles.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/14895082112_cb65b00bb6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oGebYy)
img330 (https://flic.kr/p/oGebYy) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr


American Lafrance pedals

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3872/14708888757_ff99ca14b1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/opLUbi)
img326 (https://flic.kr/p/opLUbi) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[Jim Galli]

More with the 7.25" verito and speed graphic. fp4+, pyrocat hd.

Packard door handles.


American Lafrance pedals



Beautifully seen and captured. Like them both! The art of antique autos. Of course, I'm biased.

[jp]

Thanks Jim.

Here's one from the pyro workshop. A Studebaker truck. Same camera/lens/film, stand developed for 26 minutes. A wicked big range displayed on the negative!





https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2949/15236571267_6c02a67cc9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pdppNB)
img440 (https://flic.kr/p/pdppNB) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15423121275_23ed2c85a3_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/puTwC4)
img440h (https://flic.kr/p/puTwC4) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[thesilverfox]

1973 Norton Commando 850 i'm restauring.

From this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/mdarlow/Norton_zpsf19f9f2b.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mdarlow/media/Norton_zpsf19f9f2b.jpg.html)

to this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/mdarlow/Norton11-8_zps7f1ea5a8.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mdarlow/media/Norton11-8_zps7f1ea5a8.jpg.html)
and this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/mdarlow/indianchief-4_zps9d5719b0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mdarlow/media/indianchief-4_zps9d5719b0.jpg.html)

to this so far 4x5 HP5 home developed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/mdarlow/NortonEngine_zps4d9fca7a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mdarlow/media/NortonEngine_zps4d9fca7a.jpg.html)

[Gary Sommer]

Nice job silverfox, I've got a '70 Fastback.

[dasBlute]

new old car :) apparently this thing is sitting on top of a corvette suspension...

probably get some grief, but the client wanted it colorized, and I kinda like it :)
4x5 TMX/XTOL 4x5, 300mm nikkor-m...
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[thesilverfox]

Bently blower late 1920's early 30's
Ilford Delta 100. Pyrocat
Cropped and not the sharpest picture but had to make it quick since i was in the middle of the street. I like the tone though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/mdarlow/AngleSurAnglin-2_zps333c794e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mdarlow/media/AngleSurAnglin-2_zps333c794e.jpg.html)

[dasBlute]

Now *that* is a car! very cool!


Bently blower late 1920's early 30's
Ilford Delta 100. Pyrocat
Cropped and not the sharpest picture but had to make it quick since i was in the middle of the street. I like the tone though.
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[jp]

The old Jags really do it for me. I'd sell body parts for a D-type or lightweight E, or xj13.

Please display here only Large Format photos though e.g..

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7075/7173846845_4939f47074_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/bVVQJz)
img430 (https://flic.kr/p/bVVQJz) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[jp]

Morning dew on a camaro at the Pyro Workshop. 210 Trioplan, fp4+, pyrocat hd.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/15287277527_581f84bb2f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phTi1t)
img446 (https://flic.kr/p/phTi1t) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

You can't miss this place with something like this on the side of the road. Same setup, but with 7.25" verito at about f5.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15287277817_b127c2c3ef_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phTi6t)
img444 (https://flic.kr/p/phTi6t) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[ScottPhotoCo]

Well, I'm in Bakersfield, CA this weekend for the annual Hot Rod Reunion. Lots of old cars, trucks and old men all weekend. Shooting MF and 4x5 as well. Rough life, I know. [emoji1]

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

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[joselsgil]

The old Jags really do it for me. I'd sell body parts for a D-type or lightweight E, or xj13.

Please display here only Large Format photos though e.g..

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7075/7173846845_4939f47074_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/bVVQJz)
img430 (https://flic.kr/p/bVVQJz) by philbrookjason (https://www.flickr.com/people/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

Very nice image.

Is the Jag, British Racing Green?

[Ken Lee]

http://www.kenleegallery.com/images/forum/2014-06-08b.jpg
Old Dodge Truck, June 2014
Sinar P, 300mm Fujinon A
4x5 TMY, D-23

[Miguel Coquis]

scan neg
crop&colored

[Harley Goldman]

scan neg
crop&colored

This is cool. The bug eye lights give it a very "living being" look.

[h2oman]

"Sturdi-Craft"

http://math.oit.edu/~watermang/truck.jpg

[captainscot]

How about an old school bus?...5x7 Wisner and a 12'' Artar barrel.126194

[Halide]

This is a mid 40's Dodge that has been parked at Benton Hot Springs, CA in the high desert sun for some time..... no rust - and almost no paint on the south facing and horizontal surfaces. Those small bushes in front of the car are probably 20 + years old - it is safe to assume it hasn't been to a drive in movie for some time.... I made this image with a Rodenstock / Linhof Select 150mm lens on my Linhof 4x5. So I don't over tax my feeble brain I use only one film - Ilford FP4 plus - processed in HC-110 - dilution B -

http://www.lenbruffett.com/LFforum/dodge.jpg

Here is an image of my D90 mule overlooking the Owens Valley east of the Sierra Nevada- it is not that old ('97 Land Rover) - it is not vintage, but still picture worthy - I regularly shoot my images from the roof rack platform. I made this image of the truck while waiting for the light on the rocks directly behind my truck. This is the site where Ansel Adams made his image of a clearing summer rainstorm over Mt. Williamson and boulders.

http://www.lenbruffett.com/LFforum/D90_Mule.jpg

Here is the image of Mt Williamson I made that day.... I was parked there for about 3.5 hours waiting for the sun position and clouds....

http://www.lenbruffett.com/LFforum/Mount Williamson Ca.jpg

[jon.oman]

Very nice images Len!

[Jim Galli]

Here is the image of Mt Williamson I made that day.... I was parked there for about 3.5 hours waiting for the sun position and clouds....



Looks like you did a great job of finding S. Ansels tripod holes on that one! Nice. I enjoyed the old Dodge also. Been to Buster and Maybelle's many many times and never saw the Dodge. Have photographed the '40 and '48 Ford tonner trucks there oft times though.

[Halide]

Very nice images Len!
Thank You, Jon

[Halide]

Hi Jim,
Below is a google image of the Dodges location. I just parked on a safe shoulder of the road and carried my gear onto the property to make my image. Next time you roll through the area stop by and get an image!
http://www.lenbruffett.com/LFforum/benton.jpg

[Jim Galli]

Hi Jim,
Below is a google image of the Dodges location. I just parked on a safe shoulder of the road and carried my gear onto the property to make my image. Next time you roll through the area stop by and get an image!

Very cool. Thanks Len. Did you photograph at the dinosaur terd rocks up the hill at the summit? Great website.

[Halide]

Very cool. Thanks Len. Did you photograph at the dinosaur terd rocks up the hill at the summit? Great website.

Hi Jim,

I have driven by that unique granite formation many times - but never at the time of day when the lighting is what want. When I am in that region I am usually on my way to photograph the Montgomery Pass herd of wild horses. (there are usually 230 + horses in that herd). I photograph them early in the morning or late in the afternnoon. To photograph them I usually have to hike with them for a couple of hours or so with 25+ lbs of gear until they settle down and except my presence. Since I live at sea level hiking with gear is a little tougher in the thinner air at 7 to 8 thousand feet elevation of that region. It is a challenge to photograph them with my 4x5 on a tripod... when they settle down they are curious and will walk right up to me - which isn't what I am after . I have also lost many good images by simply moving my arm up to get to my cable release - they get spooked and run. I now use an old air driven cable release with my hands positioned by my side when I photograph them.

That region is really a target rich environment for images.... you are lucky to live so close to it.

Len

[Pfiltz]

Fomapan 100, 1 hour stand

http://www.keepsakephotography.us/4x5/Truckgrill.jpg

[gsinico]

http://www.gelatina.altervista.org/FIAT%20FUERUNT/content/images/large/_boarioScan_120923_0001.jpg

[gsinico]

http://www.gelatina.altervista.org/FIAT%20FUERUNT/content/images/large/_boarioScan_120923_0003.jpg

[gsinico]

http://www.gelatina.altervista.org/FIAT%20FUERUNT/content/images/large/_boarioScan_120923_0008.jpg

soft Focus fujinon 250

[Gary Beasley]

I found this truck body near the trail around Providence Canyon in Georgia. You might notice it has a good sized tree growing through it. I think it is on Portra film, Anba Ikeda with 150mm 5.6 Caltar.

[Corran]

Nice ones Gary.

Last time I was at Providence some friends of mine found that truck too, but I've never seen it myself. That's a nice area - much different than anywhere else in GA.

[Gary Beasley]

Theres a collection of old hulks in that area. Next time your are in the area go looking for them.

[austin granger]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/534/18917612710_e57001d73b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uPFHbo)Ford, Portland (https://flic.kr/p/uPFHbo) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

[Pali K]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/534/18917612710_e57001d73b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uPFHbo)Ford, Portland (https://flic.kr/p/uPFHbo) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

Austin - this is so beautiful. Amazing tones and I love that the car is just barely making out of the shrubs.

Pali

[Jim Galli]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/534/18917612710_e57001d73b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uPFHbo)Ford, Portland (https://flic.kr/p/uPFHbo) by Austin Granger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/), on Flickr

Which only raises the question; How many '37 Ford Coupes are hiding under giant humps of blackberry brambles, completely out of view??

[Michael Cienfuegos]

Which only raises the question; How many '37 Ford Coupes are hiding under giant humps of blackberry brambles, completely out of view??

It looks like my old '64 Ford Pickup. Most of those old Ford coupes are buried in the Nevada sand.

m

[Jim Galli]

It looks like my old '64 Ford Pickup. Most of those old Ford coupes are buried in the Nevada sand.

m

Yes, a 64. The coupes are rounder and easier hidden. About 5 years and it becomes a round-ish blackberry mound.

[austin granger]

Yes, a 64. The coupes are rounder and easier hidden. About 5 years and it becomes a round-ish blackberry mound.
Speaking as someone who was in my backyard today battling blackberry bushes, I'd say it'll become a Ford-shaped mound in about 5 weeks... :-)

[austin granger]

Austin - this is so beautiful. Amazing tones and I love that the car is just barely making out of the shrubs.

Pali
Thank you Pali. I appreciate your saying that.

[John Olsen]

What is it with Fords? Somebody just installed an LTD ('90-ish) on a nearby street in a similar pose. Maybe it's meant to be installation art or perhaps a spite decoration? My film is loaded and ready in hopes of a good opportunity soon. Will post results if successful.

[Winger]

This might almost qualify for the "Galli style" thread, but I know it fits here. I don't know exactly what the car is, but the camera is a Speed Graphic with a non-standard lens (bottom section from pair of binoculars). HP5+

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[Mark Sampson]

Winger, the car looks like a late-'30s Packard 120. Nice shot.

[Winger]

Winger, the car looks like a late-'30s Packard 120. Nice shot.

Thanks, Mark! I go to a bunch of car shows every summer, but I'm much better with muscle cars than anything pre-1965.

[Jim Galli]

This might almost qualify for the "Galli style" thread, but I know it fits here. I don't know exactly what the car is, but the camera is a Speed Graphic with a non-standard lens (bottom section from pair of binoculars). HP5+

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Beautifully seen and done. I think it's a pre-war custom. It may be based on a '36 ford. There was a guy in Bay Area Ca. who did these customs with Packard inspired grills. The softness works well with this. It trains your eye to the center and then you explore the rest.

[Winger]

Thanks, Jim!!

Many of the cars at shows aren't stock, it depends on the show. There are some very busy home garages in western PA.

[ScottPhotoCo]

Headed to the annual Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, CA this weekend. Hopefully I'll have some keepers from the old Graflex SLR to share later.

[JMO]

I don't have any images to post yet, but I wanted to let viewers of this thread know about an outstanding classic car museum in Auburn, Indiana, that has a wonderful collection and is friendly toward photographers. This is the Auburn, Cord & Duesenberg Museum (automobilemuseum.org), which is in NE Indiana not too far from Fort Wayne. I stopped by there a couple of weeks ago on my way home from a photo trip to Michigan's UP and shoreline with Lake Michigan, and found that the collection is very well kept and presented, and they don't mind at all if you bring in more serious cameras with tripod (etc.). I used my MF Mamiya 7ii and a traveler's tripod, but if you really want to (and especially if you call ahead and speak to the staff to get their assistance) you could use LF gear. The main drawbacks are that the daylight coming through some of the windows on the ground floor (where some of the better Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs are on display) is difficult to contend with on such shiny cars; while in other parts of the museum the high-intensity lighting (they're switching over to LED fixtures I was told) will also create some bright spots and starbursts in your films. Also, they use a system of 12-15 inch high molded concrete stanchions, with clothes line rope stretching between stanchions that are placed on the 4 corners of each car, as a simple and relatively unobtrusive means to keep people away from the cars just enough so they won't actually touch the cars. However, if you want to take any photos of the cars that need to have the lower parts of the wheels or chassis in the photo, then those rope barriers and stanchions will seriously compromise such photos. But you can ask the docents, who are mostly volunteer gentlemen of retirement age from the nearby community, to temporarily remove those ropes and stanchions - and they will do it if you ask. However, there are 120 cars on display, and so you'll need to be judicious about how many and often you ask for this special assistance to get the perfect shot. That said, if you are shooting compositions that don't include the portions of cars so low to the ground (e.g., radiators, hood ornaments, side and interior trim, etc.) then you can work along by yourself without relying on help from the docents. I was told that across the street from this Auburn, Cord & Duesenberg Museum there is a large exhibit of old trucks, muscle cars and other vehicles, but I didn't have time to get to that. 'Check it out....

[jp]

Old is relative here... Old design, newer sneakers/accessories. Caterham 7, shot with 7.25" verito, fp4+ 4x5 in pyrocat hd.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5741/22221507679_c35e5b88a2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zRD33K)img479 (https://flic.kr/p/zRD33K) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[Peter Lewin]

Old is relative here... Old design, newer sneakers/accessories. Caterham 7, shot with 7.25" verito, fp4+ 4x5 in pyrocat hd.

Caterham 7s are among my all-time favorite cars, although perhaps it should be described more as a 4-wheel motorcycle than as a car (in terms of practicality!). I should have bought one when I lived in England in the 1970s, new Caterhams are very expensive in the U.S.

[John Olsen]

test posting from photobucket: If it comes through it's a BMW RT100 shot on Ektachrome 100. If it doesn't come through I'll delete this.
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv192/johnolsen337/RT%20white_zpsx3re5c2b.jpg

[hoffy]

This looks like a good place to start!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1535/24769842425_60c22ff10b_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DJPVbH)
Slingshot From The Rear (https://flic.kr/p/DJPVbH) by Ashley Hoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ashhoff/), on Flickr

Toyo 45A
Caltar 210mm F6.8. 1/60th @ F12
Arista EDU 100, rated at EI 50


Long time lurker, seldom time (image) poster. After becoming the white elephant in the corner of my room, I recently decided that the only way my 4x5 was not going to intimidate me was to actually get out there and use it. So what better place then with subjects I understand...... Cars.

Ultimately, I want the 4x5 to become part of my car photography arsenal. I have a lot to learn!

[hoffy]

Another one of the same car.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1591/24830035315_b7d4b32c26_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DQ9qra)
Golden Fleece (https://flic.kr/p/DQ9qra) by Ashley Hoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ashhoff/), on Flickr

Toyo 45A
Caltar 210mm F6.8. 1/30th @ F14
Arista EDU 100, rated at EI 50

Don't be afraid to comment!

[Peter Lewin]

Hoffy: while we all respond to photographs differently, in this case, while I like both shots, I think "selective focus" works very well with the first (the rear view of those giant slicks), but less well with the second, the frontal view. In the second, it seems to me a perfect time to use front tilt to get the entire dragster, or at least up to the interesting engine block, in focus.

[hoffy]

Thanks for your feedback Peter! I suppose for me, the first shot and the shots on that day, was about learning the basics of a 4x5. Everything was zeroed out with those shots. But, yes, I hear what you're saying.

BTW, there was a reason why I hadn't done close ups of the engine. The trumpets on top of the injection system were just poly pipes! The owner is still working on the car and had just brought it out for the day.

[hoffy]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/24731459752_1aca535844_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DFrcmu)
Classic Lines (https://flic.kr/p/DFrcmu) by Ashley Hoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ashhoff/), on Flickr

Toyo 45A, Caltar II-E 210mm F6.8, Arista 100EDU Film. 1/125th @ F6.8

I tried some movements on the front standard to bring more of the side of the car in focus. I also shot wide open, just to see what would happen.

I am new to this, so I didn't expect the results I got! We have focus on the rear tyre, but loose focus on the tailights and focus slowly drifts away down the car. But the odd thing (for me) is the truck that you can just see on the right hand side of the image is very much in focus (I cropped most of it out - you can just see the bumper)! The truck was a good 10 metres away from the car.

I am very much encouraged by the results I got using the camera, but I still need to practice/work out the idiosyncrasies of using movements!

Cheers

[RSalles]

Hoffy,

With which of standards did you tried to play to focus, front or back or both?

Cheers,

Renato

[William Harting]

Noticed someone else is using a binocular lens; here's something of mine. Speed Graphic, front half of a binocular (about f4)
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[hoffy]

Hoffy,

With which of standards did you tried to play to focus, front or back or both?

Cheers,

Renato

I was playing around with the front standard.

[RSalles]

Hi Hoffy,

What you previously mention is what I call "focus jumping". It happens to me more often than wanted. Sometimeswhen I try to use a WA lens as a macro lens, and a tele lens as a WA lens, sort of.
Have a portrait of my wife where it happened, had intrigued me as how abrupt the in & out focus area were registered, a 210/5.6 Rodenstock Sinaron

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3878/14913531359_b9e97bf71b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHRKi2)4x5_2014-5314-17 (https://flic.kr/p/oHRKi2) by Renato Salles (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sallesrenato/), no Flickr

Her face perfectly in focus, and hands oof, and behind her again a metal box in focus in the same side of the image. I have a hell and a fun time with this, it's fun when I want to play with DOF and OOF areas but a hell when I find some subjects twisted in front of the camera and don't arrive to get rid of it,


Cheers,

Renato

[Jim Galli]

Noticed someone else is using a binocular lens; here's something of mine. Speed Graphic, front half of a binocular (about f4)
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Oh! I love this. I'm a sucker for old Fords. Not new information though.

[hoffy]

Hi Hoffy,

What you previously mention is what I call "focus jumping". It happens to me more often than wanted. Sometimeswhen I try to use a WA lens as a macro lens, and a tele lens as a WA lens, sort of.
Have a portrait of my wife where it happened, had intrigued me as how abrupt the in & out focus area were registered, a 210/5.6 Rodenstock Sinaron

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3878/14913531359_b9e97bf71b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oHRKi2)4x5_2014-5314-17 (https://flic.kr/p/oHRKi2) by Renato Salles (https://www.flickr.com/photos/sallesrenato/), no Flickr

Her face perfectly in focus, and hands oof, and behind her again a metal box in focus in the same side of the image. I have a hell and a fun time with this, it's fun when I want to play with DOF and OOF areas but a hell when I find some subjects twisted in front of the camera and don't arrive to get rid of it,


Cheers,

Renato

Well, that is just weird! I can see the window frame behind her is in focus on the right end. Looks like it could be fun.

[hoffy]

Noticed someone else is using a binocular lens; here's something of mine. Speed Graphic, front half of a binocular (about f4)
146225

Tell me more! I would have never considered that. Nice effect and something I could potentially imagine as part of what I do.

[hoffy]

The Last one of my set:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1683/24849567505_c1d539b7cf_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DRSwF4)
The Ute (https://flic.kr/p/DRSwF4) by Ashley Hoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ashhoff/), on Flickr

Toyo 45A, Caltar II-E 210mm F6.8, Arista 100EDU Film. (Exposure details not recorded - I was too busy chatting!)

[Winger]

Noticed someone else is using a binocular lens; here's something of mine. Speed Graphic, front half of a binocular (about f4)
146225

Cool! You didn't get your binocular lens idea from Whitey, did you? He sent me mine.

[William Harting]

Cool! You didn't get your binocular lens idea from Whitey, did you? He sent me mine.

Cool indeed. Of course I got it from Whitey. Mine is probably the twin to yours, and I've used it quite a bit. Works well on old cars and even granddaughters. And we'll be doing a little NEAPUG outing to the Cape again this spring, and I may use it on architecture.
-bill

[William Harting]

Just the front element from a cheap pair of binoculars, mounted in the plastic housing and squeezed into a square masonite. Calculate it to be about f4. I guess the focal length is about 4-5 inches, and of course a focal plane shutter is necessary, or at least convenient.146260

[hoffy]

Just the front element from a cheap pair of binoculars, mounted in the plastic housing and squeezed into a square masonite. Calculate it to be about f4. I guess the focal length is about 4-5 inches, and of course a focal plane shutter is necessary, or at least convenient.146260

I knew I should have gone with a Speed Graphic! If you ever get a chance, I'd love to see what it looks like. (Heading to Gumtree - the Aussie equivalent of Craigslist - to see what I can find)

[jp]

Just the front element from a cheap pair of binoculars, mounted in the plastic housing and squeezed into a square masonite. Calculate it to be about f4. I guess the focal length is about 4-5 inches, and of course a focal plane shutter is necessary, or at least convenient.146260

Looks Great!

(welcome and post more)

[Winger]

I knew I should have gone with a Speed Graphic! If you ever get a chance, I'd love to see what it looks like. (Heading to Gumtree - the Aussie equivalent of Craigslist - to see what I can find)

Hoffy - I posted a shot of mine in the show off your LF camera thread. It isn't well lit, but I'll see if I can get a better one later.

[Paddy McKay]

146402

Linhof Super Technika V 4x5, Fuji Acros, and probably a 150mm Symmar Convertable

[hoffy]

146402

Linhof Super Technika V 4x5, Fuji Acros, and probably a 150mm Symmar Convertable

Barn Find?

[Paddy McKay]

Barn Find?

Nope. It belongs, or belonged to a local newspaper, the Vancouver Courier. It was conveniently located right next door to my favourite photo supplier in town, Beau Photo. :-)

[jp]

Those photographing cars/trucks in LF, now that you have some big negatives, I think the subject is well suited to cyanotypes. I've got a few interspersed in this album (look for blue or brown photos). It's really exciting to create and sometimes works better than silver prints or scans.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/albums/72157631531261637/page1/

[RSalles]

Amazing shots JP, like the detail shots the most, some superbs "a la" Jim Galli too,

Cheers,

Renato

[hoffy]

Agreed. Some real nice work there JP

[ScottPhotoCo]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1710/24709389459_aa4873b335_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5Cc)Shinya_0216_graSLR-2_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5Cc) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/24709389079_abf4542b03_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5vD)Shinya_0216_graSLR-5_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5vD) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/24781434550_3471e55a39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DKRk7W)Shinya_0216_graSLR-4_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/DKRk7W) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

Auto Graflex 4x5 SLR + 240mm Heliar + Ilford FP4+ (rated at 200) + XTOL.

Full story and more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1192969610765830.1073741843.200460126683455&type=1&l=e61f9d2ac8

[ghostcount]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1710/24709389459_aa4873b335_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5Cc)Shinya_0216_graSLR-2_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5Cc) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/24709389079_abf4542b03_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5vD)Shinya_0216_graSLR-5_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/DDu5vD) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/24781434550_3471e55a39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DKRk7W)Shinya_0216_graSLR-4_MWF (https://flic.kr/p/DKRk7W) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

Auto Graflex 4x5 SLR + 240mm Heliar + Ilford FP4+ (rated at 200) + XTOL.

Full story and more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1192969610765830.1073741843.200460126683455&type=1&l=e61f9d2ac8

These are wonderful Tim. Great story too. Bravo!

[Jim Galli]

these are wonderful tim. Great story too. Bravo! x2

[RPippin]

Thanks for posting these, I've been a fan of Shinya's work at Zero Engineering for many years. These are the best and most artful images of his work I've ever seen.

[jp]

Tim, very nice photos in the facebook album too!

[ScottPhotoCo]

These are wonderful Tim. Great story too. Bravo!

Thank you Randy.


x2

Much appreciated Mr. Galli!


Thanks for posting these, I've been a fan of Shinya's work at Zero Engineering for many years. These are the best and most artful images of his work I've ever seen.

Shinya is such an incredible talent. I hope to do more with him soon.


Tim, very nice photos in the facebook album too!

Thanks JP. As the other photos are medium format I didn't share them here. :)

[Jim Galli]

Here's one from last monday. Velvet light time. Yes that's me next to the Ford. A friend pushed the plunger for me. Lens was an 8 1/4 Velo that I modified to work like the bigger ones with the fuzz-u-lator.

[ScottPhotoCo]

Every year I attend the Annual Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, CA to enjoy the sights and sounds of vintage cars, racing and speed. I am slowly getting caught up with processing these images. Here are two that were shot on the 1910 Auto Graflex SLR.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/25203800035_ca3a1d025d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Epb4Et)Hot Rod Reunion 2015 (https://flic.kr/p/Epb4Et) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1563/25085542152_0f597cfee5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EdHXHs)Hot Rod Reunion 2015 (https://flic.kr/p/EdHXHs) by Tim Scott (https://www.flickr.com/photos/themdidit/), on Flickr

I don't shoot everything 4x5 for these events so if you want to see previous years photographs visit: http://www.scottphoto.co/wheels-steel/

[hoffy]

Nice work Scott. Nice treatment on the final output. This is a look I'd love to be able to achieve, especially the last one.

[Pali K]

These are fantastic Scott. Really like the 2nd one.

[ScottPhotoCo]

Nice work Scott. Nice treatment on the final output. This is a look I'd love to be able to achieve, especially the last one.

Thank you. Not that difficult, really. These were both shot hand held on a 4x5 Graflex SLR. Digital (gasp) post.


These are fantastic Scott. Really like the 2nd one.

Thanks!

[hoffy]

Thank you. Not that difficult, really. These were both shot hand held on a 4x5 Graflex SLR. Digital (gasp) post.

No shame in digital post.

[barnacle]

Well, it's not a car, truck, or motorcycle, but I guess it's close...

Tiradentes, Brazil:

http://www.dnbprojects.co.uk/Brazil%2096/0427.jpg

Neil

[RSalles]

Neil,

Linda Maria Fumaça!

Ouro Preto, Tiradentes... I miss that,

Cheers,

Renato

[Rael]

Just an old truck I found in the woods. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1564477/truckstitchHP5-small_edited-1.jpg

[barnacle]

Thanks, Renato.

My wife is a Carioca - we spent a couple of months wandering around Rio, Parati, Ouro Preto, and Salvador in 1996. I took a lot of large format pictures but my hotel development was often less than successful (in extreme cases the emulsion fell off!), and the adapters I made to use film in holders made for glass weren't all focussed/ positioned correctly. Aye well, tudo bem!

Neil

[RSalles]

Hi Neil,

If you happen to have more post it please!
That side of the country is a wonder to trip by: from Rio to Santos by the Atlantic Coast - Rio-Santos route.
I used to go several weekends by the year to Ubatuba, Parati and Angra dos Reis when living in Sao Paulo. There are several small bays and beaches by the road, that's a wonderful place to go in summer. Very phpto-friendly places, for sure,

Cheers,

Renato

[hoffy]

Just an old truck I found in the woods. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1564477/truckstitchHP5-small_edited-1.jpg

Dreams are made of finding old trucks in the woods! Nice!

[Jim Andrada]

150936

Bodie, California. 5 x 7 Linhof Kardan Bi, 1973

150937

Tucson AZ, 8 x 10 Linhof Kardan Bi, Tri-X, 2012. Saw this one on a used car lot. It belonged to the owner and was in good running condition and not for sale. At one time it had been used to move house trailers.

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Chelsea Mass, 5 x 7 Linhof Kardan Bi, sometime in early 1970's before the great fire that leveled 23 blocks

[barnacle]

Coupe Fiat.

http://www.dnbprojects.co.uk/chiltern/0435.jpg

Adox CHSII, developed in RO9 somewhat past its best.

Neil

[barnacle]

Steam engine details: Afga G-plus x-ray, exposed at 50 ASA and developed 9 minutes in 1:100 R09.

http://dnbprojects.co.uk/steam/0440.jpg

http://dnbprojects.co.uk/steam/0442.jpg

Neil

[bob carnie]

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This was a nice location for shooting old cars in Ontario.

[Rael]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7365/27858197601_495b34d421_b.jpg" width="704" height="1024"

Snuck back with the 5x7 and an old Petzval. FP4+ in LC-110

[jp]

Old truck at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. August 2016. 4x5 Speed Graphic preanniversary, 9" Gundlach Hyperion soft focus lens, FP4+ film in pyrocat hdc.



https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8572/28902064485_2c8083c161_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/L2YCQD)
img157 (https://flic.kr/p/L2YCQD) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[jp]

Same setup, different vehicle.



https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8634/28646690000_dfa076ccc5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KDpLUh)
img156 (https://flic.kr/p/KDpLUh) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr

[Ken Lee]

Same setup, different vehicle.



https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8634/28646690000_dfa076ccc5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KDpLUh)
img156 (https://flic.kr/p/KDpLUh) by Jason Philbrook (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13759696@N02/), on Flickr


Brilliant !