Large Format Landscapes

That is very nice David.

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Linhof Technika III, Symmar-S 210mm f/5.6, expired (2003) Agfa APX @ 50 ISO, 25 min @ 20 C in Rodinal 1+50

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Linhof Technika III, Symmar-S 210mm f/5.6, expired (2003) Agfa APX @ 50 ISO, 16 min @ 20 C in Rodinal 1+50

That second one is very strong. Almost abstract with that reflection. The light gives a nice sense of space.

Excellent photos!!! I love Zion!

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Originally Posted by skiers4life

I recently returned from my second trip to Zion National Park and my first exclusively shooting film. My goal for the trip was one good image from the Narrows, and I believe I accomplished that. Thanks for looking!

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90mm, f/45, 2:30 Fuji Velvia 50, polarizer


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180mm, f/45, 3:32 Fuji Velvia 50, polarizer


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90mm, f/45, 3:32 Kodak Ektar 100, polarizer

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While I like the subject matter very much, the results of the rather slow shutter speed are, to me, distracting. It doesn't look like "water in a stream" to me. Maybe what is was your intention, and if so that is fine. Its your art and it should be what you wanted it to be. But if it were me standing there I would have used a bit faster shutter speed.

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Originally Posted by Kevin J. Kolosky

But if it were me standing there I would have used a bit faster shutter speed.

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You might not have been able to. Between the film speed, polarizer, being in a dark canyon and desiring an in-focus image front-to-back, thee shutter speed probably had to be pretty slow. :)

alef_fela, that second one is outstanding!

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Linhof Technika III, Symmar-S 210mm f/5.6, expired (2003) Agfa APX @ 50 ISO, 16 min @ 20 C in Rodinal 1+50

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Very well seen and captured. I like the abstractness which shows shapes and tones nicely.

Thanks for the kind words everyone! They are very much appreciated.

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While I like the subject matter very much, the results of the rather slow shutter speed are, to me, distracting. It doesn't look like "water in a stream" to me. Maybe what is was your intention, and if so that is fine. Its your art and it should be what you wanted it to be. But if it were me standing there I would have used a bit faster shutter speed.

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I had no choice on the shutter speed. It's extremely dark in most areas of the Narrows and when you combine that with a polarizer, large depth of field, slow film speed, and reciprocity, you get water with no details. I don't mind the look, but it is what most people comment on when I show images. I hear a lot that I should choose a faster shutter, but it's not possible with most things that I shoot.

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Originally Posted by skiers4life

Thanks for the kind words everyone! They are very much appreciated.



I had no choice on the shutter speed. It's extremely dark in most areas of the Narrows and when you combine that with a polarizer, large depth of field, slow film speed, and reciprocity, you get water with no details. I don't mind the look, but it is what most people comment on when I show images. I hear a lot that I should choose a faster shutter, but it's not possible with most things that I shoot.

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I like it. To me it gives a dreamy look and, even though we have all used this technique, it still seperates the work from the casual, 'I can shoot it until I get it right', digital shooters. Just my thoughts.
- McCoy