Large Format Landscapes

[jp]

Thanks. I appreciate the discussion and comments

[Dirk Rösler]

Am Von-Sandt-Ufer

Kodak TMax 100, Rodinal, Fujinon 180/5.6, Canham 5x7 MQC

[civich]

Fee-Vispe, Saas-Fee

Sinar F, Rodenstock Grandagon-N 75mm, Fuji Acros / Xtol 1:1

Wow. After viewing and reading the soft focus landscape posts previous to this post this photo came as a shock - you oughta have a sign: WARNING!! Intensely sharp, focused photo ahead!!

[DennisD]

Jason,

I arrived late to the party but wanted to give my thoughts.
I used to believe landscapes should be sharp thru-out. Most of my own work fits that model.

However, over the years, my view has changed particularly when an image has a point of focus & subject along with with other elements that lend themselves to sharp/soft technique as with your type of lens.

I think all three of your images are very pleasing and excellent examples of what can be done very successfully with soft focus and careful composition.

I have not used lenses similar to yours, but I'm assuming you very carefully chose those areas that would be sharper vs softer. I think you did a great job in making several very interesting images.

[Mrportr8]

Korona 4x5
125mm lens

St. Louis Canyon, Starved Rock State Park, IL, USA

[DennisD]

Beautiful image.
Is it type 55p/n ?

[David Hedley]

Thanks civich. Here's another one with the same lense;

Älplisee, Arosa

Sinar F, 75mm Rodenstock Grandagon-N, Fuji Acros / Xtol 1:1

[chassis]

David nicely done. This image is helping me visualize a 2:1 quasi-pano image I am planning. I tried a 2:1 version of your image and it gives me encouragement to continue planning my little project.

Nice tones and sense of light.

[Leigh]

Thanks civich. Here's another one with the same lense;
Älplisee, Arosa

That's quite neat. Well done.

- Leigh

[Mrportr8]

Beautiful image.
Is it type 55p/n ?

Thank you. Yes, Type 55 P/N