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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...173312a2_k.jpgSouthampton Docks by vallantho, on Flickr

First time I’ve shot a sheet of 8x10 in about 3 years. First time I’ve been able to. Long story. Not the most interesting subject. Southampton docks. But my dad used to drive those cranes, well not those actual ones, they’ve been replaced since he retired, close enough though. He died a few years ago unfortunately so to me it’s sort of a meaningful thing to photograph.

Shot two sheets. This black and white on Fomapan 100 developed in Rodinal. I shot another on some expired Provia. Still not back from the lab yet.

Lens was a 300mm Nikkor W 5.6

Val,

You haven't missed a step. Well done and a gold star.

Vallantho, it is an interesting subject to me as well. I worked in the stevedoring business for 23 years before retiring 2 years ago. My office overlooked the Port of Mobile and I looked down the river at half a dozen of Panamax cranes like those. I saw millions of containers handled by those cranes. The commerce from the 4 corners of the world are handled by them. Watching those crane operators is like watching an artist at work. Sorry for the loss of your father.

I agree with Old_Dick and give it a gold star as well.
Regards,
Pat

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Originally Posted by Old_Dick

Val,

You haven't missed a step. Well done and a gold star.

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Thank you, that’s very encouraging!

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Originally Posted by Pat Kearns

Vallantho, it is an interesting subject to me as well. I worked in the stevedoring business for 23 years before retiring 2 years ago. My office overlooked the Port of Mobile and I looked down the river at half a dozen of Panamax cranes like those. I saw millions of containers handled by those cranes. The commerce from the 4 corners of the world are handled by them. Watching those crane operators is like watching an artist at work. Sorry for the loss of your father.

I agree with Old_Dick and give it a gold star as well.
Regards,
Pat

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They’re incredible pieces of engineering. Late at night when everything is quiet and the wind is blowing in the right direction I can lay in bed and listen to the echoing noise of the containers being moved around. It’s pretty cool.

Thank you both for the kind words

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...173312a2_k.jpgSouthampton Docks by vallantho, on Flickr

First time I’ve shot a sheet of 8x10 in about 3 years. First time I’ve been able to. Long story. Not the most interesting subject. Southampton docks. But my dad used to drive those cranes, well not those actual ones, they’ve been replaced since he retired, close enough though. He died a few years ago unfortunately so to me it’s sort of a meaningful thing to photograph.

Shot two sheets. This black and white on Fomapan 100 developed in Rodinal. I shot another on some expired Provia. Still not back from the lab yet.

Lens was a 300mm Nikkor W 5.6

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Outstanding photo and deep meaning. I love the story behind the photo. It just gives it so much more "sense" and purpose I guess.

Linhof Technikardan S45, Schneider-Kreuznach Apo-Symmar L 5.6/150, Kodak T-Max 400, Pyrocat-HD:

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Originally Posted by Steven Ruttenberg

Grand Canyon South, Lipon Point 2018 July Monsoon. This fee like polishing a turd. It just seems off. But after six months of no photography work, I need a hard one to work one to refresh my skills. This is more than a snap shot and less than a portfolio imho. Getting back to the Canyon this weekend. Was there two weeks ago and got pummeled with a storm. Good thing my camera was anchored down or it would have flew away.

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Awesome, Steve! Can't wait to see what you consider to be a portfolio shot.

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Originally Posted by ericantonio

Outstanding photo and deep meaning. I love the story behind the photo. It just gives it so much more "sense" and purpose I guess.

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Thank you. Glad you like it!

Love it!

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...173312a2_k.jpgSouthampton Docks by vallantho, on Flickr

First time I’ve shot a sheet of 8x10 in about 3 years. First time I’ve been able to. Long story. Not the most interesting subject. Southampton docks. But my dad used to drive those cranes, well not those actual ones, they’ve been replaced since he retired, close enough though. He died a few years ago unfortunately so to me it’s sort of a meaningful thing to photograph.

Shot two sheets. This black and white on Fomapan 100 developed in Rodinal. I shot another on some expired Provia. Still not back from the lab yet.

Lens was a 300mm Nikkor W 5.6

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2 x velvia 50 4x5 shots from Tongariro in New Zealand. When an epic location and perfect conditions collide.

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