Gallery: LandscapePosted December 2, 2012698 views8 comments
From my last trek through the Narrows with my large rig. I think BW film is best to capture this wide dynamic range of tones. Chamonix 4x5, Delta 100 film, wet-mounted scan on a V750. See large.
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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on December 2, 2012 at 10:28 PM
Another neat idea,(comment on Harley's post) executed very well. Not your typical narrows kind of shot.
Chris
Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 3, 2012 at 2:54 AM
Hey Jeffrey,
Great tonal range and contrast here. I think the b&w is surprisingly effect here; I still get that optical perception of which wall is which where the two walls converge. The big boulder creates some interest and the reflection is a nice bonus. The only suggestion or wish I have, would be for some detail in the shadows. The wall is so big on the left and occupies nearly half the real estate - if there's any detail to be extracted in the neg, you might try and bring it out some. Then again, the contrast on the left and deep shadows have created some very interesting "faces" in the wall.
All in all, this works very well. thanks for posting Jeffrey!
Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on December 3, 2012 at 7:57 AM
Really pretty, beautiful tones, and I really like the reflection of the large fg bolder. Beautifully seen and presented Jeffery.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 3, 2012 at 9:47 AM
I am really liking the composition, especially the reflection.
Although I am rarely one to ask for more detail in the shadow, in this one, I am surprised there is not more detail there. Was that a PS processing decision or did the negative not have the info? I would expect a B&W neg to easily have that range.
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on December 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Thanks, everyone. As we know, subtle shadow detail is important, and yes, there is more there. The print version has it, and I need to emphasize it a bit more so it will survive the jpeg/web presentation. Comments appreciated.
Registered on February 17, 2004, 236 Posts, 1197 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 3, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Classic in every way, including being excellent.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on December 3, 2012 at 1:30 PM
I like it a lot Jeffery. I am curious what it looks like in color.
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on December 4, 2012 at 11:43 PM
Great tones here and I really like the fg rock and reflection. Very nice scene.
Registered on October 28, 2008, 179 Posts, 1875 Comments
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8 commentsChris
Great tonal range and contrast here. I think the b&w is surprisingly effect here; I still get that optical perception of which wall is which where the two walls converge. The big boulder creates some interest and the reflection is a nice bonus. The only suggestion or wish I have, would be for some detail in the shadows. The wall is so big on the left and occupies nearly half the real estate - if there's any detail to be extracted in the neg, you might try and bring it out some. Then again, the contrast on the left and deep shadows have created some very interesting "faces" in the wall.
All in all, this works very well. thanks for posting Jeffrey!
Lon
John
Although I am rarely one to ask for more detail in the shadow, in this one, I am surprised there is not more detail there. Was that a PS processing decision or did the negative not have the info? I would expect a B&W neg to easily have that range.