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Dear Jim, Allen, csant,
thanks a lot for the kind words. They are always pleasing to hear.
As per the aspect ratio of 5x8, vs. 5x7/13x18cm, for quite a lot of images, the longer 5x8 one works better. I think it's because that is closer to a natural field of vision - it's more panoramic. But I have found, that for vertical shots, the reverse is true more often: the 5x7/13x18cm work usually better, exactly because it's not so long, more squarish. But yes, I'm still in love with the versatility of my Chamonix 5x8 camera (and yes, Hugo, this may be an ad ;) )...
Now the tonality. Part of the visual appeal of my images is thanks to Ken Lee: I'm still using his method of toning the images, although very slightly modified (yes Ken, thanks again ;) ). And also, not so long ago I have found that the best think I can do to my images as the last step is to add an inverted S-curve to reduce the contrast just a tad. It helps a lot. Several times, I have had suggestions to increase contrast in the images (especially outside the LFphoto forum), but I prefer softer, smoother, longer gradation. I have not seen any platinum print yet, but my impression (from what I have read) is that I would like that...
(And to ilustrate the point of different aspect ratios, at the moment I'm reading here and alternately working on a different view of the cherry tree and the field, this time shot on 13x18cm. That one would not work so well on 5x8... I'll post it in the Trees thread when it's finished. Here is a link to the image in the Trees thread.)
Jiri
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csant
Patrick, place [IMG] and [/IMG] around the link to the picture - without any spaces in between.
They're there, but being ignored. Perhaps the forum has a quality filter ...
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If that were the case, I wouldn't be allowed here.
Jeremey, your photos are allowed as far as I'm concerned.
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Patrick,
If you look at the url of your image when you place it in the box/between the img tags, you'll notice it ends with:
(...)f627.jpg?v=0
Just delete the ?v=0 and your image will show. Like this:
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What happens is that the question mark acts as a control (special function) character in the url and it confuses some programs, apparently the forum software too. Simply remove it and everything after that and the problem is solved.
Nice image, BTW. :)
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As I was saying.........
Very nice photograph. The lens is in very capable hands. Further proof that the Kodak Ektar 127mm/4.7 lens is quite good, underrated and overlooked.
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View across Kjosen, a deep fjord cutting Lyngen Alps, in Northern Norway, virtually in two. Angulon 120, Tri-X 320 4x5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/...3b5f047e_b.jpg
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csant, don´t make me homesick:o
Lyngen has huge potential for LF-photographers. Do you live in Northern Norway?
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Eirik, no I live in Oslo - but my favourite travel destination is The North ;)
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Thanks Wayne. It looked a bit grubby, but seems to have cleaned up well. I might have to try some more Ektars.
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And here is a new one from me:
Chamonix 5×8", Schneider Xenar 210mm, Adox CHS 25 in 5×8", Rodinal.
Jiri
Very Beautiful Jiri!!
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Monument Rocks, Gove County, Kansas.
4x5 TMY-2, Pyrocat HD, negative scan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/...476b6f59_o.jpg
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Thanks Darlene.
Here is another one from that same day - and shot only 50 or 100 meters away...
Chamonix 5×8", Schneider Xenar 210mm, Fomapan 100 in 13×18cm, Rodinal.
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Last weekend, early morning, less than a mile from home.
http://www.blackandwhitegallery.de/s...orning-fog.jpg
Linhof Technikardan 4x5 with APO Ronar 360. TMAX 100 developed in XTOL 1+0
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/...c8bdcc43_o.jpg
Gran View 4x5 75mm Super Angulon TXP in Barry's 2-Bath developer
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Coast of Enoshima island, Japan.
Hasemi Field Technical 45, 5.6/150mm Symmar-S, ADOX Pan 25, f/22 2sec.
http://jukkavuokko.com/linkatut/lf/4...20enoshima.jpg
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Chamonix 4x5 | Grandagon 90/6.3 | Ilford Fp4+
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Keeds,
I usually hate power lines in pictures (they spoil a lot of nice landscape views IMO), but here they are excellent, they just make the picture...
Jiri
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North end of the Dean farm where actor James Dean grew up.. 300mm Tmax400
Fairmont IN
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300mm Goerz Tmax400 neg
the one shot is of a recreated Indian dwelling on the banks of the Mississinewa river
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You got it all fixed. Super.
Who said it was hopeless?
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Very Beautiful Jiri!!
:) Dar that is a beauty.
JN
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Jiri Vasina
And here is a new one from me:
Chamonix 5×8", Schneider Xenar 210mm, Adox CHS 25 in 5×8", Rodinal.
Jiri
I am sorry! I reviewed to quickly. That is a BEAUTIFUL shot Jiri!
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Portland Arch nature preserve last winter ,, 300mm Goerz 8x10 4721 B&W film D-76
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keeds,
Jiri's words reflect exactly my view. Your superb image serves as a great reminder for us to keep our eyes open and our prejudices in check.
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Maine Coast, May 2009
Sinar P, 210 Braunschweig Heliar
4x5 Kodak TMY, Pyrocat HD
Ken, this is a strange image. At first sight, there is nothing so special about it, maybe the softness, maybe the high-key tonality. But yet, I have to return to that image again and again, and the more I look at it, the more I like, the more I think about it. And this is IMO the attribute making an extraordinary image.
Jiri
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Ken, this is a strange image. At first sight, there is nothing so special about it, maybe the softness, maybe the high-key tonality. But yet, I have to return to that image again and again, and the more I look at it, the more I like, the more I think about it. And this is IMO the attribute making an extraordinary image.
Jiri
I agree. I've always liked quality high-key work, but have never been able to do it myself. In this case, it appears to be a gray day, or perhaps it is dusk. But it's a wonderful treatment of low-contrast conditions and a perfect application of craft for the subject.
Rick "inspired and intimidated by the work shown on this forum" Denney
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Jiri Vasina
Ken, this is a strange image. At first sight, there is nothing so special about it, maybe the softness, maybe the high-key tonality. But yet, I have to return to that image again and again, and the more I look at it, the more I like, the more I think about it. And this is IMO the attribute making an extraordinary image.
Jiri
Jiri, thanks for pointing it out. My first time through I didn't think it was anything special (sort of a B&W version of "Cape Light). But on review it is really a magnificant image -- as perfect and compelling as Paul Caponigro's best.
Nice work, Ken.
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Rick "inspired and intimidated by the work shown on this forum" Denney
I could not have said it any better.
Ken's work continues to inspire me. I know we can not tell from the small jpeg on our monitors, but I don't think that there is any black in that photo. So much for always striving for black, white & a lot of gray in between.
Wayne "Unlearning and relearning every day" in Texas.
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here is my first try at shooting landscapes with large format, for shooting landscapes with any camera for that matter. I tend to feel more comfortable shooting in an urban environment. to me the main challenge of landscape photography is find ways to frame the landscape, when the landscape itself is all around you.
to me the real magic of large format, whether landscapes of anything else for that matter is seeing it printed LARGE
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/...285d7017_b.jpg
Toyo VX125, Nikkor 270mm f/16 on T-max 100
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Boulders and sea at the Cape Porkkala, Finland. The sun was really low, it was about hour before a sunset. Here in the north, sunset lasts quite long :)
Hasemi Field Technical 45, Super-Angulon 8/90mm, f/32 2 sec. Fuji Acros.
http://jukkavuokko.com/linkatut/lf/4...-toned_750.jpg
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Well Spikey,
Your first image is quite amazing...
Don't stop climbing. :)
jim k
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here is my first try at shooting landscapes with large format, for shooting landscapes with any camera for that matter. I tend to feel more comfortable shooting in an urban environment. to me the main challenge of landscape photography is find ways to frame the landscape, when the landscape itself is all around you.
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after sunset 480mm 8x10 Tmax400
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Hallo everyone, a few shoots from my last trip...
Sinar F1 with Fujinon W 135/5.6 & Schneider Symmar-S 210/5.6, Kodak TMY 400
Dominikus BW
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LF landscape.
Nice colors! Where was this made Sandy?
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Nice colors! Where was this made Sandy?
Hi Darr,
This was made near Ponferrada in northwestern Spain, in the autonomía known today as Castilla y León. The place is called "Las Médulas" (the marrows) and is an ancient roman gold mine. It is one of several places in Spain that have the UNESCO designation of "Patrimonio de la Humanidad". It is truly a spectacular view and a site that is much less well known that many others in Spain.
Sandy King
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The composition here is same as one of my previous shots. At first I did not want to present the shot, because of this similarity. I showed it to my wife (my art-judge), and she said she liked it a lot. But anyway I did not post it anywhere. Then several days later she asked me what were the reactions to this photo, and I said I did not present it on the web. She then insisted that I should post it, and what is even more surprising to me, she said, that she likes this version even more, than the previous one (called "Leaning")...
So here it is for you to consider...
Chamonix 5×8″, Schneider Repro-Claron 305mm, 4¾×6½”, Wephota NP 15, Rodinal.
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Jiri,
Wives always know best. Listen to her!
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:) :)
I'm married only 6 years, how should I have known :D
But one learns from ones mistakes... ;)
Thanks, Wayne
Jiri
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The composition here is same as one of my previous shots. At first I did not want to present the shot, because of this similarity. I showed it to my wife (my art-judge), and she said she liked it a lot. But anyway I did not post it anywhere. Then several days later she asked me what were the reactions to this photo, and I said I did not present it on the web. She then insisted that I should post it, and what is even more surprising to me, she said, that she likes this version even more, than the previous one (
called "Leaning")...
So here it is for you to consider...
Chamonix 5×8″, Schneider Repro-Claron 305mm, 4¾×6½”, Wephota NP 15, Rodinal.
Your wife is right!! :D
Great shot Jiri!
Best,
Darr
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Wildcat creek, Sinar P/8x10 Schneider 165mm Angulon
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Very nice Joe, I really like the first one very much.
There is some really nice work being done lately in many of threads, seems like everyone is on a roll.