Rene & I visited this famous ruin over our November adventure. It was great to finally see this place asI have always been impressed with all of your shots. This one is another from my backlog of B/W film and was another challenging one as it was shot on the wide 65mm with a centerfilter and reciprocity issues to contend with again. Nice to finally be able to share my version of this location with you.
Ebony SV545Te
Schneider 65mm SA W/ Centerfilter III
Tmax 100 D76H
RichieV
Posted by Guy Schmickle on December 11, 2007 at 9:45 PM
Gorgeous shot. I love this in b&w. I've wanted to visit these ruins during a recent desert southwest trip, but opted for the Mule Canyon ruins instead due to time constraints. This shot makes me want to run out there tomorrow!!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on December 11, 2007 at 9:48 PM
I agree. Gorgeous tonality.
I have a question about that 65 S-A you're using. Is is the f8 version and if so does it have a 49mm front thread? The light falloff with mine is quite noticeable but I'm not sure which centerfilter to look for.
Mel, : I have the f5.6 version of the SA. I'll check the filter size tomorrow. The centerfilters do occasionally show up on ebay and you can get any manufacturer. I got real lucky on the Bay a couple of years ago when I found my Schneider.
Guy : I like the way you think. Lets go!
RichieV
Posted by Adam Kavalunas on December 12, 2007 at 1:59 PM
I really like the comp. and same with your last B&W from antelope, but I think both images can benefit a lot by stretching those mid tones. Especially the brighter mid tones could be toned down. Just my 2 cents.
Adam
Posted by Adam Kavalunas on December 12, 2007 at 2:11 PM
I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of tinkering with your image a little bit. This is just my take on how "I" might improve the processing of the image. In no way am I trying to change your personal vision of the scene.
I like the side angle from which you chose to shoot (instead of the traditional shot to the left of where you were) and the position even with the ruin (instead of the traditional shot a bit further downhill from your position).
This shot is a great reminder that small changes in shooting position can have a big impact on the image.
Discussion
10 repliesEbony SV545Te
Schneider 65mm SA W/ Centerfilter III
Tmax 100 D76H
RichieV
I have a question about that 65 S-A you're using. Is is the f8 version and if so does it have a 49mm front thread? The light falloff with mine is quite noticeable but I'm not sure which centerfilter to look for.
Thanks!
Mel, : I have the f5.6 version of the SA. I'll check the filter size tomorrow. The centerfilters do occasionally show up on ebay and you can get any manufacturer. I got real lucky on the Bay a couple of years ago when I found my Schneider.
Guy : I like the way you think. Lets go!
RichieV
Adam
I'll have to see this when I get home but the midtones are looking a little muddy to me from here.
I'll have to see what it looks like on a calibrated display later.
RV
I like the side angle from which you chose to shoot (instead of the traditional shot to the left of where you were) and the position even with the ruin (instead of the traditional shot a bit further downhill from your position).
This shot is a great reminder that small changes in shooting position can have a big impact on the image.
Nicely seen RichieV!