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I very much like the "feel" of this image (the way tonality, subject, form, and light all come together).Quote:
Originally Posted by Heroique
I am having some difficulty reconciling the upper left corner with the rest of the image. It might work very differently as a print rather than on the screen, but my eye gets sort of sucked away into that dark corner. I keep grabbing a piece of paper and cropping out the left hand side until I get a square! Down, Vaughn! Down! :D
Sounds approximately the same ratio as Antelope canyon which also seems to yield rich reds from the reflected light in the photos I've seen, e.g Jack Dykinga, Joe Cornish etc. However at 1000ft the Zion canyon sounds pretty spectacular, does it involve much trekking to access?Quote:
Originally Posted by MumbleyJoe
Rob
I've never printed larger than 16x20 (oops, okay, I did once) but I'm tempted to try a 16x20 or possibly a little larger with this (and another I posted a few pages back). But, an 11x14 is more of a sure bet for me - that's become my go-to size recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken Lee
It very much reminded me of Antelope Canyon on a bigger scale, though colors didn't get as purple as they do there - but, the phenomenon is basically the same. I'm almost reluctant to point out just how easy this spot was to get to, because it was a total coincidence that I ended up there. I kind of felt like I found a little-known gem. But, I'm happy to share, really. I planned to hike the Taylor Creek trail (in Kolob Canyons) but got awestruck just up the road at the south fork instead, when I saw it in the early morning. We spotted a little unofficial trail and just started walking down it - I absolutely loved it, and it was a lovely and easy hike. It was about 1.5 miles to the end of the canyon where the walls really closed in. There was incredible scenery all along the way (some of which I recognized from 'real' photographers' work).Quote:
Originally Posted by RJC
This was the scene that caught my eye in the morning (I love this photo, but hate how it looks online) - you can just see the trail around the bottom left. That just goes onwards to the end of the canyon, and around the bend you get the red walls that really started to glow (around noon anyway).
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/...e66c4ea5_d.jpg
/my apologies for hijacking too much of the thread - I normally post and then hide.
Monhegan island
Efke 25plm in pyrocat-mc
http://img-d.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v19/p141018203-5.jpg
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Originally Posted by MumbleyJoe
That's pretty crackin', Tyler. I would imagine that it'd make a wonderful print; very luminous scene.
Tyler's previous image (very nice!) is in the Kolob section of Zion and is known as the South Fork of Taylor Creek. The Middle Fork is the hike that gets the most traffic. I have been up this trail numerous times in the fall and winter. Sometimes my timing has been just right for the fall colors, and sometimes I've missed. However, it's a wonderful hike and not too many people wander up it, at least not the times I've been up there. During the fall, the right side (south) of the canyon generally stays in the shade and on a sunny day the reflected light is wonderful. Here are a couple of images that (hopefully) show some of the warm reflected light in this area. For those of you who have not spent much time in the Kolob section, you are missing out on a wonderful area. Jim
Jim, I was just looking through your website yesterday and saw those photos - I was wondering if it was the same spot - beautiful work!
And your description is spot-on. My intent was to hike the better-known middle fork - I didn't know there was a trail for the lower fork until we spotted it. Personally, this was my favorite spot in all of Zion. I think we timed it just right for the reflected light (entirely by chance)
That spot on the Kolob rd does get some interesting fall color. I pulled over at that exact spot once when rain gave the fall colors a special ambiance and added some cloudly atmosphere to the cliffs, but got hassled big time by a young ranger who wanted to see all kinds of ID and permits - never did figure that thing out, but they went on their way once they had run out of options to hassle me. Should have complained at the head office, but didn't want to waste any time on an otherwise very
enjoyable trip. Got to see some flashflooding down some of the sandstone slots here
and there, which added some lovely temporary color to the stone. The hike down into
the canyon toward Kolob Arch and so forth is exceptionally nice, but I recommend an
overnite backpack for it. Was kept awake most of the nite by an ambitious ringtail trying to get into my pack, so I used the pack for a pillow, and the little guy started
crawling over me to get to it. I'd turn on my flashlight and see his huge eyes staring right in mine.
Beautiful colors Jim; The symmetry of the second one speaks more to me but I'd be happy if I'd captured either one :-)
Cheers,
Leon
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Originally Posted by Jim Becia
Fuji 160 NS, Toyo VX-125b, Schneider 72mm Super Angulon.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/...2edf1bba_b.jpg
Great shot Simon
Mike
Maple and Merced River, Yosemite, May 2011
http://www.gildedmoon.com/images/canp/666-1-Web.jpg
Tachi 4x5
135mm Fujinon (I think)
Velvia 100
I really appreciate and enjoy all the great work displayed here!
--P
Simon, very nice work, this thread just gets better all the time. Simon I remember some images similar to your work from a manual focus website, mflenses.com by a user named spkennedy3000. Are you the same person?Quote:
Originally Posted by spkennedy3000
I love this one, awesome! Images like these make me want to try color and specifically Fuji 160 NS.Quote:
Originally Posted by spkennedy3000
Bush in lava field, Mojave National Monument
Side lighted cholla and Saguaro cacti, Saguaro National Monument, AZ
Fun desert images, Bruce.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce M. Herman
In honor of your home state, here’s one of the Russian Orthodox in the Alaskan landscape.
Tachi 4x5
Fuji A 240mm/9
Velvia-100
Epson 4990/Epson Scan
Looks great Preston - makes me wish I was back in Yosemite for this spring myself. The colors are great!Quote:
Originally Posted by Preston
I've got another from deep down Taylor Creek Canyon in Zion National Park.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5151/...1737fe_z_d.jpg
Tachihara 4x5, Schneider S.A. 90 f/8, Fuji Velvia 50
Lovely depth of colour, Tyler. The erosion makes the cliff face look like Jacob's ladder.
Here is one from yesterday, from Cully on Lac Léman;
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5311/...89f57a76_b.jpg
Sinar F, Fujinon 90mm, Ilford Delta 100 / PMK Pyro
Thanks David - Man, "Jacob's Ladder" would have been a way better title, particularly with the religious overtones of Zion. I can never title my photos well. :-P
Lovely black and white tones in your post. I have much to learn about B&W work. I need to get on board with a Pyro developer for my FP4+. I'm using HC110 and feel like that's not a great choice.
Beautiful image - magical indeed. (posted 4/18/11)Quote:
Originally Posted by Joseph Kayne
Heroique,
Is that the church near Nikiski? I haven't been to that church since they insisted on charging me for taking a photograph.
Bruce
Mike, thanks a lot, MMElvis, thanks also and yes that is me! Elrooster thanks also, go for it! I must admit though I would probably use Portra, but it is almost double the cost of Fuji 160 here...
Cambo Wide 580, 58mm Super Angulon, Fomapan 100:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5195/...3bcdddfc_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/...a0f1091f_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5033/...e060b07c_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/...0ff3e0ed_o.jpg
Black Forest, Germany by SeanGalbraith.com, on Flickr
4x5, Nikkor-W 210, Fuji 160S
I remember it’s in that region of Alaska – along the Kenai Peninsula’s western shore, looking across Cook Inlet to the Chigmit Mountains. It’s in Ninilchik – a little south of Nikiski. I remember meeting a few locals who showed me the hill-top church, and were descendents of the Russians who didn’t abandon the town when Russia sold Alaska to the U.S. They loved their little town of Ninilchik, and I did too. I should feel lucky they didn’t hit me up for a few Rubles!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce M. Herman
It's the church on the hill in Ninilchik. I believe you're on their property once you start the drive or walk to the top of the hill. There's an alternate vantage point from the bluff on the other side of the village, but you'd need a very long lens. It's also a nice spot for viewing and photographing bald and golden eagles.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/...458b99f822.jpg
My first attempt at 5x4 photography with an Arca Swiss Model B and agfa solinar 135mm lens which I've had to get serviced due to a sticky shutter than ruined my first attempts.
It was taken at Saltwick bay just south of Whitby (of Dracula fame) UK about 3 weeks ago.
Feel free to critique if you wish.
Regards
Bruce
Looks like a Dali painting... Beatifull...Quote:
Originally Posted by brucep
http://www.utahsongwriters.com/Untitled_Panorama9.jpg
MPP 4x5/Fujinon 150mm - 4x5 Kodak Infrared
http://www7.xitek.com/forum/201106/1...1308794577.jpgHere is Beichuan,Sichuan-China,The earthquake region in May 2008.
Hello,
here my first picture in this forum. Film Fomapan 100 in Pyrocat HD
Very good start :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Guenther
Lovely shot, and very nicely presented.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guenther
Welcome aboard. :D
- Leigh
I like this. Very nicely done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guenther
Pine Creek. Zion NP, Utah.
Wista VX / Schneider Apo-Symmar 210 lens / Kodak Tri-X Pan in HC-110
http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...eekRipples.jpg
Thank you very much for your comments.
I'm just about to test a Pyrocat in rotation and this is my first good result.
Best regards
Guenther
I made a quick trip to Redwoods over Memorial Day Weekend, using this thread as my primary guidance: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ad.php?t=60337
It was spectacular, though I had little chance to shoot. I only have a few Large Format shots, but this is my first (though technically the last I took) along Howland Hill Road (which is amazing).
http://www.tylerwestcott.com/2011Jun...stcott.com.JPG
Tachihara 4x5, Caltar II-N 150, Ilford FP4+, HC110(b)
Lovely !
Here again.Quote:
Originally Posted by daytona
Ebony SV45U2,Voiglander Collinear 15CM F12.5http://www.largeformatphotography.in...1&d=1309179325
A very well done composition. The tones of the picture are very pleasant.Quote:
Originally Posted by MumbleyJoe
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Originally Posted by MumbleyJoe
Did you go in where Mrs. Johnson gave her dedication speech many years ago?
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Really nice!
Oooh some inspiration for my trip next week. Great shot!Quote:
Originally Posted by MumbleyJoe
Thank you for the great feedback everyone - I appreciate it.
Kevin - I'm not exactly sure where she made that speech, so it's possible but probably not likely.
Zaitz - Enjoy redwoods! I can't praise Howland Hill Road enough - it's amazing. Definitely worth visiting.
Deep Hollow Falls
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/...8866f505_b.jpg
These are the nearest falls to Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, featuring particularly ice cold water (which my feet enjoyed immensely while I was framing the picture).
The Shenandoah mountains from the opposing Massanutten range:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5278/...93d0533d_b.jpg
The foreground rock required f45, and I almost went all the way to f64. I considered some front tilt instead, but wanted the trees on the right of the frame to stay in focus. The proverbial rock and a hard (leafy) place.
A silhouette experiment, with a warm front approaching as the sun sets. This one caught me by surprise, and I barely had time to set up before the front moved in and blocked out the sun.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5195/...51e5feed_b.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tEToI7nMzi...ke-sunrise.jpg
Sinar 4x5 + Symmar-S 150mm
one of the first few shots taken with the new portra 160.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/...a7704d7d_b.jpg
regards,
http://www.justinwaldinger.com
Love empty beaches.