Large Format Landscapes

[Jiri Vasina]

This image will soon be hanging at Newspace in Portland. This is not a big deal however, as it will be part of the member gallery show and every member is invited to submit and display work. I did submit two images, and the curator selected this one (over a nude portrait taken in a workshop there.)

So naturally I'm thinking and rethinking the printing of this image. For the show, the only criteria is that the finished size must be no larger 16x20" (framed/mounted).

With that in mind, I'd like to ask for constructive comments on my treatment of the image. Of course there is no right or wrong, but you can perhaps help me see it in a different way.

Thanks in advance. Paul

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As processed. 4x5 FP4+, 1/2sec, f/64, polarizer, 210mm. HC-110 monobath.



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straight scan.

Fantastic image, the processed one is stronger and I like it more. The straight scan is also interesting, in a different way.

Jiri

[SergeiR]

Suppose this is landscape-ish.

4x5, Ilford Delta, 210mm S-K

2015-09-05-0004www by Sergei Rodionov, on Flickr

[Preston]

I was digging around in some stuff in the closet and found a packet of Tri-X negs, so I decided to scan a few just for fun. This particular image was made around 1982 near my home in CA.



Omega View 45E
Schenider Xenar 210mm
HC110

I am continually amazed at the quality of the work here!

--P

[StoneNYC]

I was digging around in some stuff in the closet and found a packet of Tri-X negs, so I decided to scan a few just for fun. This particular image was made around 1982 near my home in CA.



Omega View 45E
Schenider Xenar 210mm
HC110

I am continually amazed at the quality of the work here!

--P

I like the tones here, and the texture of tthe grass, would be interesting to see this printed big

[ImSoNegative]

I like the tones here, and the texture of tthe grass, would be interesting to see this printed big

I agree

[Paul Cunningham]

The sky is a bit dark on the upper left, top and right side. However, the clouds are quite beautiful against the darkened sky. Perhaps just a bit less burning in the very dark areas will fix that.

IMHO, The center foreground could be slightly darker to complement the lower corners. This would lead the viewer deeper into the image toward the lake where you've maintained lighter tones. As-is, the immediate center foreground seems to be competing with that portion of land which is light toned and closer to the lake.

Very thoughtful, thanks Dennis.

[DennisD]

Very thoughtful, thanks Dennis.

Thanks, Paul. Just saw your reply.

It's a lovely image however you print it ! The sky is magnificent.

DD

As processed. 4x5 FP4+, 1/2sec, f/64, polarizer, 210mm. HC-110 monobath.

[mdm]

Whole Plate Plus X Aerographic film in Pyrocat M

[Pierre 2]

Light bottom crop of 8x10 Ektascan in 2D as I only had a 300mm apo Ronar in barrel for the ascent (wish I had a light wide angle for such trekking situation even though, in this very case, I had "sherpas" who were happy to carry the 2D for one and the tripod for the other (I carried the lens and 3 film holders :-) - pictures of the "sherpas" to eventually appear in the small format heaven).

For ref. Rodinal 1:100 (20ml/2l for 4 sheet in a tray 2 back to back, sides by sides), inversion of each pair every 2 minutes for 12 minutes, Water rinse in tray for 2 minutes - boy did I disliked this experience. One neg in particular shows uniform fog on the negative side but not under the guide rail. Wanted to avoid uneven development but ended up creating more problems (and scratches).

[gogo120]

4x5
210mm