mikemgb Posted January 29, 2018 Share #46641 Posted January 29, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mike, you really live on Route 66? Surreal! Thank you for your kind comment. Paul I do, it runs through St. Louis. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stray cat Posted January 29, 2018 Share #46643 Posted January 29, 2018 This picture is so unearthly yet still in no way artificial. Over the last hours I came back more than a dozen times to admire this work. Your never ending search for the best picture and the appropriate way for presentation on the best materials available are a constant source of inspiration. For now I struggle with the decision to try home printing some of my pictures on an inkjet printer. I am at a point where I would like to see more of my pictures printed in bigger sizes than in the occasional books I do for my family or on calendars. I still do not know, if I can justify the costs of a good printer, ink and paper in a long term. I relied on laser printers for home printing for a long time, as I had bad experiences with the inkjet printers I owned, be it the pricey inks, smeared prints or dried ink after not using the printers too long. Anyone with some recommendations? Btw., I would use a printer for color prints, as I have my darkroom for real prints. First off I'd really like to say how much I'm enjoying the pictures you and Edward are posting from Wadi Rum - they are just fantastic - what a landscape! Am I right in thinking you're in Germany, James? If so, I'd suggest you get one of your most valued colour pictures carefully scanned and prepared, and do as Adam does and have it printed at White Wall: https://us.whitewall.com/ I have one of Adam's beautiful photos at home, printed by them and it is absolutely superb - by far the nicest printing job I've seen (although full credit of course to the photographer!). Unfortunately their shipping charges to Australia are prohibitive, otherwise I'd be getting some of my own done - but as they're based in Germany it should be far more reasonable for you. Getting an inkjet printer is a good option - they are probably far more reliable now - but inks are still expensive and the printers tend to take up a fair bit of room at home. I have an old Epson R2880 which makes beautiful prints - perhaps you could try something like that (I'd get something a bit newer) and then resell it secondhand if it doesn't work out for you. There is a fair bit to learn, though, about getting the best out of a print - colour spaces and soft proofing, different papers, monitor calibration through to mounting, framing and so on. I have been to a few workshops to get some skill at it, but I still feel I have a lot to learn. Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide - I think you'll find that having some of your pictures hanging on the wall adds a whole new dimension to your photography. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stray cat Posted January 29, 2018 Share #46644 Posted January 29, 2018 I do, it runs through St. Louis. Just like in the song! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted January 29, 2018 Share #46645 Posted January 29, 2018 Just like in the song! Well, if you ever plan to motor west Jack, take my way, it's the highway, that's the best Get your kicks on Route 66 Well, it winds from Chicago to L.A. More than two-thousand miles all the way Get your kicks on Route 66 Well, it goes through St. Louis Joplin, Missouri Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty You'll see Amarillo, a-Gallup, New Mexico Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget Winona Klingman, Barstow, San Bernardino Would you get hip to this kindly tip And take that California trip Get your kicks on Route 66 It goes through St. Louis A-Joplin, Missouri A-Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty Chuck Berry was also a St. Louis native. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46646 Posted January 30, 2018 Whoa, Edward, this is sooo cool! And the colors are exceptional! Our camp at dawn. Wadi Rum, Jordan. James - equally very cool and great colors! Having these photos side by side is very special, indeed!! Thank you! And we stayed in this camp with a more simple approach. Some of these tents still had the UNRWA imprints on them... We had a great barbecue out there, though M4-P - Cron 35 - Ektar Wow, Stefan! Incredible!! Congrats! Steam Pentax 67 II * Pentax SMC 4.0/200 * Ilford HP5 Plus * Adox Adonal * 1+50 * 11 Min. * Reflecta MF 5000 This is beautiful, Pete. If I am not mistaken, I think I recall seeing some photos from Richard Parker from this event in the past? In any case, I love the toning, and tones I have that same lens and love it. . A brief pause from the Color Implosion pictures, although I have some more to share. The first in a series from the Chap Olympiad. Neopan Acros 100 with IIIf and 50/3.5 Elmar. Love this one, Paul. A classic brilliantly executed! Sixty-six lanes. Portra 160. Paul 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46647 Posted January 30, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) James - Sincere thanks for all of your thoughtful and kind remarks . On your question of printing, like Phil said, I use Whitewall in Germany. I do so b/c they offer Fuji Flex high gloss photo paper at VERY good prices. For color prints especially (although as an outside the box thought it is actually good for B&W photos as well), I cannot recommend this paper highly enough. It is probably the most expensive color photo paper on the market. I mean, really expensive. But the output is nothing short of exceptional. It is the modern day Cibachrome paper equivalent; you'd hardly (if at all) be able to tell the difference. The best thing about this paper is that it is VERY flattering to film scans, which are inherently a little softer than digital files. The Fuji Flex paper very much flatters edges of subjects and is naturally a very sharp paper. And it is virtually noise free. Whitewall offers a "proofing" service whereby you can purchase a print with a "sample photograph" watermark for 20% of the price of the print; and the print can be in any size. So from time to time I will want to confirm that an image will print well and I'll order a 20'x20' proof and it will cost me about $20 including shipping (which is b/n $7-$9) and it arrives within a week. This picture is so unearthly yet still in no way artificial. Over the last hours I came back more than a dozen times to admire this work. Your never ending search for the best picture and the appropriate way for presentation on the best materials available are a constant source of inspiration. For now I struggle with the decision to try home printing some of my pictures on an inkjet printer. I am at a point where I would like to see more of my pictures printed in bigger sizes than in the occasional books I do for my family or on calendars. I still do not know, if I can justify the costs of a good printer, ink and paper in a long term. I relied on laser printers for home printing for a long time, as I had bad experiences with the inkjet printers I owned, be it the pricey inks, smeared prints or dried ink after not using the printers too long. Anyone with some recommendations? Btw., I would use a printer for color prints, as I have my darkroom for real prints. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46648 Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Back to a scene from this snow season! Wall Street Portra 400 M7, 28 elmarit pre-asph Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 30, 2018 by A miller 15 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3450803'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46649 Posted January 30, 2018 Tonight I decided to try rescanning some of the XP2 I shot yesterday. Last night's scans had no highlight detail. This evening I shut off all the scanner corrections and scanned it "raw". I'm much happier with today's result. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 15 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3450817'>More sharing options...
erl Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46650 Posted January 30, 2018 Mike if I understand your latest approach, you have acknowledged that the scanner is just that. Not a 'correction' device. Photoshop and other software was designed for that function. I set my scanner up simply to extract the maximum data from the film, which invariably will result in a flat looking file. Then you have the option of selecting the dynamic range you want using your preferred PP software. The result is always superior. By scanning as a tiff or jpeg the same technique works equally well. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46651 Posted January 30, 2018 Mike if I understand your latest approach, you have acknowledged that the scanner is just that. Not a 'correction' device. Photoshop and other software was designed for that function. I set my scanner up simply to extract the maximum data from the film, which invariably will result in a flat looking file. Then you have the option of selecting the dynamic range you want using your preferred PP software. The result is always superior. By scanning as a tiff or jpeg the same technique works equally well. Erl, I've tried both ways and sometimes the scanner does a job I like, certainly not on this film though! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46652 Posted January 30, 2018 My next three photos are thanks to Adam Miller who gave me the roll of film I used. I like the results I got, I'll certainly try some more of this film. Pentax 67, Cinestill 50, home developed. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 13 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3450835'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46653 Posted January 30, 2018 Pentax 67, Cinestill 50, home developed. You will notice the ledge running around the bottom of the balustraded wall, not long before I took this photo I was standing behind the wall on the right photographing the fountain. The moment the shutter on the camera fired four ducks blasted off the wall below me quacking very loudly. Not only is the mirror slap on a Pentax 67 loud enough to wake the dead, it's also loud enough to terrify ducks. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 12 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3450838'>More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46654 Posted January 30, 2018 Pentax 67, Cinestill 50, home developed. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 13 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3450839'>More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46655 Posted January 30, 2018 Pentax 67, Cinestill 50, home developed. Sheet087_006.jpg Very nice work with the Pentax 67, Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sellitto Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46656 Posted January 30, 2018 And we stayed in this camp with a more simple approach. Some of these tents still had the UNRWA imprints on them... We had a great barbecue out there, though Bild-1-145.jpg M4-P - Cron 35 - Ektar James,Translucent, delicate.....finite and graphically poinete! Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnySixteen Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46657 Posted January 30, 2018 First film through my recently acquired M2. Tri-X and Summicron 50 DR. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 15 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3450851'>More sharing options...
erl Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46658 Posted January 30, 2018 Erl, I've tried both ways and sometimes the scanner does a job I like, certainly not on this film though! Mike, the critical thing with the scanner is to set your BP & WP as wide as possible, prior to scanning. That usually just involves setting the white point, ensuring there is NO clipping. That is a trick in itself, but not difficult. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stray cat Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46659 Posted January 30, 2018 First film through my recently acquired M2. Tri-X and Summicron 50 DR. Off to a flyer, sunny. Nice combo of camera, lens and film, too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramesh Posted January 30, 2018 Share #46660 Posted January 30, 2018 IIIa, Summaron 3.5/35 [A36], Delta 3200 . Lovely image - great lighting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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