Dunes, Death Valley
Linhof Master Technika, 150mm Symmar, f32@1/100, Tri-x, HC110
http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/45sc...874x1100px.jpg
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Dunes, Death Valley
Linhof Master Technika, 150mm Symmar, f32@1/100, Tri-x, HC110
http://www.jackandbeans.com/pbd/45sc...874x1100px.jpg
Red filter?Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisD
That squiggly line is almost serene, it must be fresh kicked up sand, is that your trail to get there?
Just checked my notes again, No filter.
That squiggly line is farther off in the distance than it looks, a pattern of discoloration in the sand.
I approached from behind the camera position. As I recall, I did not have to walk more than 10-15 minutes. That was nice because it's difficult to walk on dunes and more difficult to photograph - especially when there's a good amount of wind.
Really cool!Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisD
Dennis... that is a fantastic image. How did you accomplish that grain pattern?
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/...81a66d60_b.jpgSand-Ridge-9a by gary2881, on Flickr
4x5, Hp-5+, WD2D+
Wonderful image! Just great!Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisD
Thank you, Jon. I've enjoyed many of your images, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by jon.oman
Thanks, O-N-F.Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-N-Feeble
The grain pattern on the left side of the forward dune occurred naturally. I did boost contrast on that side of the dune in PS post processing.
In general, I believe the graininess of the sand is also greatly enhanced by the grain of the film and by development. The negative was developed N+1. The combined effect seems to make the sand more granular than you would otherwise expect. I can't explain it any other way - I did not use any special means of digital enhancement on the sand other than contrast adjustment mentioned above and normal (moderate) sharpening of the entire image.
Thanks, Dennis. What about the grain in the sky?
In general, the negative is on the grainy side which accounts for the sky as well. Perhaps a better scan (drum type as opposed to the imacon scan I used) might produce better results. However, the negative does have a graininess which will likely remain noticeable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-N-Feeble