Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

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Originally Posted by gdi

In finished developing my shots from last weekend. I did these in trays, and they were a bit better. I posted a different version of one of these last week and it was pretty ratty (Fair shot) this one is much better (still scratches, though).


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/8...3b45a115_o.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5453/8...c6453f1b_o.jpg

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I really like the natural look of the water in the stream, instead of the tired look of the "foam" water you often see in LFP. On the other hand the stream side boulder shadows are a bit blocked up I guess.

It's a nice photograph!!

I'll convert to then obsolete digital,

Canon Digital CXDI-50:
CXDI-50 Series portable digital image capture system for a wide range of applications. 14x17" imaging area, 10.6 lbs., can upgrade your existing radiographic room or retrofit an upright stand or imaging table.

from,

http://www.xrayvisions.net/digitalEq...diography.html

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Originally Posted by Wayne

It certainly is plentiful and cheap now, and I think stocking up would be a good idea if you plan to be doing 14x17 10 years from now. It may get even cheaper as they try to dump it all, but then it will get expensive. I just can't see it lasting more than a few years in the US, though the cost of converting to digital will probably keep some countries from upgrading for some additional years Just idle speculation on my part though; we probably have some medical professionals here who have a better idea.

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Originally Posted by onnect17

I know there's no art or photographic value in this shot but sure I do remember and learned from it!
"Keep your friends close and you toes closer" ;-)

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That's a nasty spiral fracture of the proximal phalange of the left foot. Or possibly the right since no marker is shown.

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Originally Posted by gth

I really like the natural look of the water in the stream, instead of the tired look of the "foam" water you often see in LFP. On the other hand the stream side boulder shadows are a bit blocked up I guess.

It's a nice photograph!!

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Yes you are right about the shadows - I may try to reprocess that scan. There are more details there, but there was a lot of noise in the scan - I need a better scanning package!

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Originally Posted by gdi

Yes you are right about the shadows - I may try to reprocess that scan. There are more details there, but there was a lot of noise in the scan - I need a better scanning package!

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Of course that shadow block is highly dependant on the angle of my lap top screen!!!!

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Originally Posted by gdi

Yes you are right about the shadows - I may try to reprocess that scan. There are more details there, but there was a lot of noise in the scan - I need a better scanning package!

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Why not print it.

See.. thats where we differ hugely. I dont see point in having details there, while narrowing details where eye actually goes - in highlights and and upper mid tones. But thats just me.

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Originally Posted by SergeiR

See.. thats where we differ hugely. I dont see point in having details there, while narrowing details where eye actually goes - in highlights and and upper mid tones. But thats just me.

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It is very subjective - I think I like the contrast as is, but I also know that I am usually most happy with lower contrast film shots that seem to give a somewhat nostalgic look. I appreciate all opinions and the time people take to provide critique. At this point with 8x10, x-ray, tray developing, etc. I am bumbling along and lucky to get anything recognizable as a photograph!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by gdi

It is very subjective - I think I like the contrast as is, but I also know that I am usually most happy with lower contrast film shots that seem to give a somewhat nostalgic look. I appreciate all opinions and the time people take to provide critique. At this point with 8x10, x-ray, tray developing, etc. I am bumbling along and lucky to get anything recognizable as a photograph!

Thanks

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Just my opinion among the many here, but I think it's a great photograph. I like the shadow detail in this type of picture. I suspect it would be even better in a wet print. Now, if I was shooting blondes frolicking on the beach, then I would shoot it as a high-tone picture a-la Mortensen. I think you have an artistic eye for composition, and a nice sense of exposure. You are doing with this kind of work what orthochromatic film does best. Shadow detail in nature.

gth: this is a fantastic view! I really like the composure, and the combination of colors. I'll keep this in mind when I try to set up a shot for myself. I'm an outdoor freak, so anything with water and trees always catches my eye. Again, a really nice, keep up the good work. Seattle man....Rde