MF (6x4.5 to 6x12) COLOR image sharing

[tuco]

Haleakala Crater on island of Maui. Fuji GA645 with Portra 400 shot at 200, scanned on Epson V800. Wasn't the best time of day to shoot...didn't realize the rules have changed for sunrise access...you now need a permit to get in between 3 and 7 am. If you're planning a trip to the islands, best guess is to reserve a permit on-line when you're booking your trip...no walk-ups allowed. Link: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/253731

Nice.

Soon, as the population grows, we won't even be able to go on our land. I saw a train bridge driving down the road. There was a small, remote park there. I stopped to look for a picture. But they wanted $10 bucks to visit that place or have a special pass. I left and not a few miles down the road there was another train bridge and a gravel park area with no facilities. They wanted yet a different special pass to go there. And none of these places are even special. This point of use tax is a PITA. All at the convenience of the public servants instead of the other way around. Unbelievable.

[6X17 Shooter]

Nice.

Soon, as the population grows, we won't even be able to go on our land. I saw a train bridge driving down the road. There was a small, remote park there. I stopped to look for a picture. But they wanted $10 bucks to visit that place or have a special pass. I left and not a few miles down the road there was another train bridge and a gravel park area with no facilities. They wanted yet a different special pass to go there. And none of these places are even special. This point of use tax is a PITA. All at the convenience of the public servants instead of the other way around. Unbelievable.

It seems to be getting that way. Certain areas of Monument Valley require not only a permit, but you must also use a Navajo guide to go along with you. From what I can gather, these areas are still used for ceremonial purposes, and they don't want the ugly tourists (yes, some spoil it for all of us) desecrating their land. I can understand that after getting a look at some folks. Havasu Canyon is getting that way too, but no requirement for a guide just yet...just gotta pay the Havasupai to play, but it is a beautiful place. Ditto for Antelope Canyon (Navajo guide), but I hear they stopped photographic tours in Upper Antelope.

[chrism]

Cold and windy in Cape Breton. 645n, FujiPro400H, X1 scan:


Chimney Corner by chrism229, on Flickr

[tuco]

Some earth tone color practice with Portra 400
Jobo C-41 Press Kit


Earth Tone Portra 400 Color Practice by tuco, on Flickr

[chassis]

Some earth tone color practice with Portra 400
Jobo C-41 Press Kit


Earth Tone Portra 400 Color Practice by tuco, on Flickr

That's a dandy. Lighting, composition and colors all working.

[tuco]

That's a dandy. Lighting, composition and colors all working.

Thanks again.

[chrism]

From the same spot as 'Chimney Corner' (perhaps I should have stitched a panorama).


Margaree Harbour by chrism229, on Flickr

[chrism]

And for nature lovers who enjoy the reds and browns of autumn:


Fall Colours by chrism229, on Flickr
Pentax 645n, 45/2.8, FujiPro400H, Argentix presskit, X1 scan.

[gcap]

Fuji GX680, 65mm & 100mm, Fuji 160NS. Lens Tilted down:

[Peter Lewin]

Gcap, that first one made go “wow!” Excellent.