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OT - B/W 4x5 from Austria, Croatia and Italy

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Posted by Richard Voninski on April 18, 2009 at 7:58 PM
OT - B/W 4x5 from Austria, Croatia and Italy
Well I finally got down to business over the past 2 weeks with processing and drum scanning my B/W from last fall's Europe trip. A combination of weather and a reprieve from my road warrior status for a few weeks proved worthwhile. The entire collection can be seen here . As usual these are shot with a traditional 4x5 view camera on TMAX 100 film and developed in my own calibrated 'brew'.

Gondolas Station

Ebony SV45Te
Nikon 150mm W
Kodak TMAX 100 QL

RichieV
Posted by Richard Voninski on April 18, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Another,

Vines - Belagio, Italy

Ebony SV45Te
Nikon 210mm W
Kodak TMAX 100 QL

RichieV
Posted by Richard Voninski on April 18, 2009 at 8:03 PM
And one more

Boathouse - Varenna, Italy

Ebony SV45Te
Nikon 210mm W
Kodak TMAX 100 QL

The rest of them can be seen here .

RichieV
Posted by Don Grall on April 18, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Super job, Richie! You are a master architectural photographer! My favorites were the boats and reflection(color) and the door and alley in Veranna, but there were about 5 others that elicited a Wow!
Posted by John Mumaw on April 18, 2009 at 8:37 PM
These are some of the finest b&w images that I've ever seen. Certainly some of the finest photography, period.

Your eye for composition and detail are simply superlative. I don't have a clear favorite...I love every single one of these images!
One can only hope that this collection receives as wide of an audience as possible. I feel privileged to have viewed this work.

Posted by Roger Rouch on April 18, 2009 at 8:44 PM
What a delightful gourp of photos! I have no favorites either, but it was a pleasure browsing through them. Your compositions are great and I'd wager these look even better seeing the B+W prints in person.
Posted by Erik Stensland on April 18, 2009 at 9:01 PM
Richie V, these are really impressive. I especially love the statutes in Vienna. You did a great job with them! I used to walk by those statues almost every day when I was living there. Your other shots are equally as impressive. I'd love to see a full gallery showing of these amazing photos. .
Posted by Jack Garrett on April 18, 2009 at 9:27 PM
These are AWESOME! I especially like number 1 but all three are wonderful. Nice job Richie.

Jack
Posted by Todd Caudle on April 19, 2009 at 12:21 AM
As always, your eye for composition and perfect tonal range shines through.
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on April 19, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Great photos, especially from Venice and Dubrovnik. Thanks for sharing. :smile:
Posted by Kalin Wilson on April 19, 2009 at 1:32 AM
Great collection, Rich! I love your B&W - spot on as always. I really like the Gondola station and the Statues - lovely detail!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 19, 2009 at 7:57 AM
Excellent collection Rich, but we would expect no less from you. :biggrin:
Posted by Aleksandra Miesak on April 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Really wonderful work! Hard to pick a favorite but I got a real kick out of your rooftops in Dubrovnik, it looked like fun shooting those :smile:
Posted by Stan Rose on April 19, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Fantastic collection, Ritchie! I like em all, but especially the rooftops and the color version of your top post here.
Posted by Guy Schmickle on April 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Not much more that I can add from what's already been said. You have a such a great eye for architectural style shooting. Fantastic work.
Posted by Jack Brauer on April 19, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Great stuff! I'm no expert on b/w, but it looks like the tonal range in each photo is perfect. It's also inspiring that you hauled your 4x5 all over the place.