We headed up to Bodie after the NPN get together last weekend. We figured with the strong winds it was our best bet. It was my first time there and April and I had fun exploring the place with Harley and Lon.
I know this shot is one of the classic(overdone) Bodie shots but I just had to have one for myself ;-)
Kodak 2D 8x10
Arista EDU 100 BW Film
Fujinon 240mm
Cheers!
Jason
Posted by Steve Sieren on October 7, 2008 at 1:50 PM
It was nice meeting you Jason and you wife April too. I like the background boca.
Caught you contemplating a shot. Looks a little hazardous.
Excellent photo, Jason. The angle of view on this one is perfect IMO.
Steve, I agree on your comment about the hazardous condition in the background of your shot. I always kind of wondered about the folks that have access to the interior shots and the overall safety factor of those dwellings.
Posted by Lon Overacker on October 7, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Jason,
Excellent rendition of this classic scene from Bodie. I think it was a perfect choice for the 8x10. Quite comical getting to watch you work the scene and the crowd of people that you attracted. Did you know Ansel Adams?
I love the scene and the b&w is simply the perfect choice. My only nit would be to work on the sky (above/right) when and if you go to print any larger.
Hey Steve, it was nice meeting you too. I remember you walking by, I didn't know if you were taking that shot of me of something else.
Thanks for the comments Lon and Paul...this was really just a rough scan to see what the neg looked like. I think it has potential for a print so I will definitely polish it up a bit.
Very nice, Jason. I love the subdued contrast and how you have used shallow depth of field to your advantage.
Also, it was nice to meet you on Saturday.
Posted by Warren Xato on October 8, 2008 at 8:17 PM
I really like the depth of field (or lack thereof) too. It makes those bug eyes headlamps stick out.
Posted by Eric Good on October 10, 2008 at 11:26 PM
The crisp details and focus placed on the subject matter makes for a very captivating image. I didn't even notice the anomalies in the sky until I read the others comments... a minor nit IMO. One of these days I'm going to have to take out my grandfather's old handheld 4x5 and try images like this. Good stuff!
By the way, you wouldn't happen to be related to a Sean Blankenship (graduated from CSUF/SAE fraternity) would you? Just thought I'd ask.
~Eric
Posted by Nelcha Cross on October 20, 2008 at 1:17 PM
Very Nice, Jason...
So sorry i missed it before....
I think your B&W version and angle did justice to this venerable skeleton.
I agree with Eric... the sky really did not bother me as you also
have other bright spots one the car and the headlights
were dark enough that they held my eye.... and I was
just happy that it looked like you had some clouds...
Glad you liked my favorite ghost town and had fun there...
Yup... in Bodie you can always count on weather...
either wind with dust or sun and heat, for snow you
usually have to ski in.... unless you are lucky like Ed
and got there just in time before the road got muddy
or closed for the winter....
Hope you return or even attend one of the INdoor workshops
You would go fricken crazy inside there with all the
goodies in there....We have had 4x5 users in there...
Say hello to SoCal for me... my old home.
*cheers*
Nelcha aka BodieAngels
Posted by Reno DiTullio on October 20, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Discussion
11 repliesI know this shot is one of the classic(overdone) Bodie shots but I just had to have one for myself ;-)
Kodak 2D 8x10
Arista EDU 100 BW Film
Fujinon 240mm
Cheers!
Jason
Caught you contemplating a shot. Looks a little hazardous.
Steve, I agree on your comment about the hazardous condition in the background of your shot. I always kind of wondered about the folks that have access to the interior shots and the overall safety factor of those dwellings.
Excellent rendition of this classic scene from Bodie. I think it was a perfect choice for the 8x10. Quite comical getting to watch you work the scene and the crowd of people that you attracted. Did you know Ansel Adams?
I love the scene and the b&w is simply the perfect choice. My only nit would be to work on the sky (above/right) when and if you go to print any larger.
Nice working portrait Steve!
Lon
Thanks for the comments Lon and Paul...this was really just a rough scan to see what the neg looked like. I think it has potential for a print so I will definitely polish it up a bit.
It was great meeting you and April on Saturday. Too bad I did not go up to Bodie with you guys, I think I missed out.
Great rendition of this subject and the B&W is just perfect for it.
Lets keep in touch if we can, I would like to share show strategies with you again.
Also, it was nice to meet you on Saturday.
By the way, you wouldn't happen to be related to a Sean Blankenship (graduated from CSUF/SAE fraternity) would you? Just thought I'd ask.
~Eric
So sorry i missed it before....
I think your B&W version and angle did justice to this venerable skeleton.
I agree with Eric... the sky really did not bother me as you also
have other bright spots one the car and the headlights
were dark enough that they held my eye.... and I was
just happy that it looked like you had some clouds...
Glad you liked my favorite ghost town and had fun there...
Yup... in Bodie you can always count on weather...
either wind with dust or sun and heat, for snow you
usually have to ski in.... unless you are lucky like Ed
and got there just in time before the road got muddy
or closed for the winter....
Hope you return or even attend one of the INdoor workshops
You would go fricken crazy inside there with all the
goodies in there....We have had 4x5 users in there...
Say hello to SoCal for me... my old home.
*cheers*
Nelcha aka BodieAngels