Large Format Landscapes

Austin,

Having spent thousands of hours at the Grand Canyon over 10 years, I came to one conclusion. The canyon is one hell of a tough subject for black and white film.

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Originally Posted by Nana Sousa Dias

Thanks, Nicolas.

I made this camera to be a quick setup. I shoot a lot during winter, with big waves and strong winds, so, many times I have to run fast to escape from waves.

This camera has a ground glass but it also has as an external viewfinder wich I adapted to the camera. Focus is fixed at the hiperfocal distande of f8, so, at f22, I have all in focus from 90cm (3 feet) to infinity. Usually, I do light metering with a spotmeter in a secure place, I put filters (if required) on camera, fix aperture, shutter speed, put a film holder and go to the spot I want, compose with external viewfinder, shoot and run. This camera is fantastic for my seascape work.

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Thank you Nana, I've made a similar camera but I like your approach better. It's really a "run and gun" setup... Interesting indeed.
Best regards.

I **Need** a 4x5 PS with a 47 XL... Beautiful images Nana.

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Originally Posted by austin granger

An old one, but it'll have to do for now.

The Grand Canyon
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6...e911388b_b.jpg

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

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Incredible lighting... I love the contrast and extra dimension added by the cloud cover... The only thing I might have done differently is added a little more sky to the composition, or alternatively removed it all together. Having said that the composition as it stands is very pleasing...

Congrats

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6...e99f9ba9_b.jpg
park by chrishayton, on Flickr

Very cool chris! the selective focus is neat and draws the eye to the subject.. I like it.

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Originally Posted by austin granger

An old one, but it'll have to do for now.

The Grand Canyon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/austingranger/

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Remarkable work Austin. The layers and the ethereal light on the top side are very appealing.

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Originally Posted by NicolasArg

Remarkable work Austin. The layers and the ethereal light on the top side are very appealing.

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Thank you Nicolas. It is hard to tell on the computer, but there was a dusting of snow on those upper layers. It was so cold that day, I could barely operate my camera!

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Originally Posted by Jim Cole

Austin,

Having spent thousands of hours at the Grand Canyon over 10 years, I came to one conclusion. The canyon is one hell of a tough subject for black and white film.

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Definitely tough, especially when the light is changing every second-those shadows were moving fast! I can tell you though with confidence that the precise moment captured above was the very pinnacle of form and beauty on that day. :)

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Originally Posted by austin granger

An old one, but it'll have to do for now.

The Grand Canyon
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6...e911388b_b.jpg

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

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That's a heck of an old one!