Some shots from my day at the Dallas Arboretum with my M3 and 50mm DR sumicron

[A miller]

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I spent the entire day last Monday at the botanical gardens in Dallas with my M3 and 50mm "dual range" summicron. I shot flowers all day with some portra 160, portra 400, fuji Pro 400H negative film, Fuji Provia 100F slide film and Ilford Delta 100.

 

I shot 8 rolls and have started scanning the film. It was crazy sunny with some raindrops in some areas from the storm, so I used a polarizing filter most of the time.

 

Here is a sample from what I have scanned so far. Each of these shots was taken at close range with the DR "goggles".

 

The first two were shot with the Ilford Delta 100

 

 

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This last one was shot with Portra 160

[Karl G]

Personal taste but I prefer the Porta. All the shots are great. I have a small, collapsible reflector that can bounce light into shadows or be held above a subject to make a soft box from the sun. They are very inexpensive, fit in a small bag and can allow you to shoot in noon sun.

[A miller]

Thanks, Karl. I shall look into that gadget; it sounds both cool and useful!

[Karl G]

Here's one I use. Since they inevitably get mucked up after about 1-2 years, I found the quality step up in the big name brand ones not really justified. The smaller work well and are a bit easier to carry but can't be used with a person very well and the larger are better for location model shoots but not portable enough for a small bag. The 22 hit a sweet spot.

 

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[A miller]

thanks so much for the follow up, Karl. I will definitely look into this..

[pauledell]

Adam,

 

Fine shots. My favorite is the live b&w with the water droplets.

 

Paul

[Doc Henry]

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I like the natural color (great with Kodak Portra 160) ,consistency and edge nonsmooth of petal's flower and grain (in b&w) rendered by film * !

Have you more pictures with Portra ?

Thanks for sharing A Miller !

Best

Henry

* : http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/286747-i-like-film-open-thread.html

[A miller]

Hi Paul and Henry - Many thanks for your kind comments.

 

Henry - I have 8 rolls of flower shots from the films I mentioned in my initial post. I just scanned a few last night and will be scanning the rest over the coming days. I will post some samples that compare the portra, Fuji Pro 400H and Provia 100F slide films. I tried my best to be scientific but the 97 degree heat was merciless on me!

 

Here is one more from the portra 160. I haven't done much editing so it could probably be improved....

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[stuny]

Adam -

 

A lovely set.

[Northwest Wanderer]

Adam, nice shots.

I'm one for detail and sharpness and must say these images are a real treat.

[Hank Taylor]

Well done Adam, it was a busy day for you for sure. A tip I use to use when shooting flowers was to take a little squirt bottle to add that special touch that rain drops can do.

Hank

[A miller]

Hi Hank - thanks so much for your comment and suggestion. There was actually a storm in the early morning and many of the flowers had rain drops on them naturally. I'll be sure to share some examples from the different films I used in the coming days and weeks. I love the squirt bottle idea, though!