Well, I suppose a ball of twine would be a little passe these days... A great idea actually. I have wondered about using something with an led on it, but you do have to find a way to attach it. I too think that's your best Tree to date. Being able to see so much of the bridge joins the this bank to that bank to a degree that your earlier studies didn't, and I think it adds to the illusion of depth. I also like the way the branches channel my gaze towards that distant highlight. Lets hope the bridge is still there when the snows come!
I really like the second composition you did. That little bridge adds a quite different dynamic and eye trail. Very interesting to walk us through your entire thought process for the setup, and of course, using that laser pointer is quite inspired.
I can even see the detail on my little screen here. Some nice photos, Steve. Watching you walk out on that "bridge", I can see it will not be around long, with its flex and all. But I like things like that in a photo and it's good you got a pic while you could.
Very enjoyable, both images were excellent, the second composition really stands out. So often 8x10 seems almost inaccessible because of weight and other factors, but you have made it sound more practical because of the intrepid. Cheers!
Nice, pleasant video. I have to be honest, when I saw "laser guided" my first impression was "Oh another weapon in Ukraine video", however, of course not. Odd times. You are right, that bridge won't last, like all landscape things, nothing stays the same, it is all in the moment and then gone. (A lot like my teeth, which reminds me...... :) ) This being the 4th of July some George Washington trivia....George had exactly one tooth in his head when he led the Continental Army, his dentures can be seen in the museum at Mount Vernon. If you saw that contraption, you would understand his expression on the dollar bill and in portraits. Who knows, perhaps his dental prosthetic made him sufficiently uncomfortable pained and annoyed so as to inspire him to take it out on the king? Butterfly effects? Best wishes!
Watched with rapt attention. Always glad to see the sheet film cameras being put to work. The tip about the laser pointer is a good one. I've had a pointer for years without finding any reason to use it. Now I have. I, too, preferred the second image. Thanks, Steve.
Hi Steve. Been on a wander again with limited internet. So Binge watching last couple o Vlogs. Neat trick with the laser! Might have to look at giving that a go with one of my Horseman lens doing interior shoots😁 Cracking detail on both end shots. Cheers Diz
Lovely second composition. It tells a very different story. When I see a shot like that, I typically expect the foreground to contain the highlights while the background falls off into the shadows. You've managed to reverse that. And by nailing the exposure in the shadow area of the tree, you generate wonderful visual interest front to back. And such great detail.
Great video Steve , I've just spent a month learning the ropes with LF . It's a pain but when you get it right , you get it right !! Your a good teacher so please do a camera movements vid sometime!?
@@SteveONions everything was using flash. Electronic or bulbs it was interesting. I have tried using digital lately and the convenience of being able to change iso during a shot is liberating. Having to use a single roll at a set speed could be a problem especially with large chambers and passages. We of course had to carry it. If you have time look at Keith Edwards excellent videos and Mark Buckley on flicker for photos.
I thought the second shot was very nice Steve, loved the video! You mentioned the movements available on the 8x10 and was wondering if you had any expereince of using tilt shift lenses on 35mm at all?
And not a day too soon to use the 8X10. Lovely photography too, particularly the 2nd one. I love the way that the braches of the tree are framing the scene and teh little bridge. On a different note, I got the 5X7 holders. They look usable. Now have to start saving fo rthe camera.
Nice one Steve. 4x5 is the biggest I've ever owned and to be honest, for the size of print I make, it's the ideal format for me. I just don't feel the need for anything bigger. But it is interesting to hear your comments on its use. Thanks. All the best.
Thanks for the laser pointer idea. I usually use process lenses so f9 or f10 are my usual wide open stops. Have you ever used a flexible fresnel magnifying sheet (Amazon) to brighten up the ground glass image?
Wonderful image, Steve. Do you make contact prints and/or enlargements of your 8x10 negatives using traditional darkroom techniques? Or do you scan your negatives/silver gelatin prints to create output to an inkjet/dye sublimation printer? Thanks!
I like the laser pen Idea. I do a lot of outdoor night time shooting with studio flash. Needless to say focusing can be an issue. If you don't mind me asking what's the make and model?
Very interesting! One forgets how DARK the image on ground-glass can be! When I used Pentax 6x7, a wonderful Bright screen! Depth of field already a serious issue! Whad-da-ya-mean no smaller than f32!! Laser tool really good idea.
Lovely 2nd image . The quality of the 8 X 10 is jaw dropping
Well, I suppose a ball of twine would be a little passe these days... A great idea actually. I have wondered about using something with an led on it, but you do have to find a way to attach it.
I too think that's your best Tree to date. Being able to see so much of the bridge joins the this bank to that bank to a degree that your earlier studies didn't, and I think it adds to the illusion of depth. I also like the way the branches channel my gaze towards that distant highlight. Lets hope the bridge is still there when the snows come!
Thanks David. I also like these images best of all although I’m sure there’s more to come if I can just get some mist or snow at some point.
Spot on exposure Steve. I love that tree.
You have cracked it. Perfect exposure. Perfect composition. Perfect printing. Beautifully sharp too. Love both prints, best you have done for a while.
Thank you 😊
GREAT CHANNEL. ITS REFRESHING TO SEE A CHANNEL LIKE YOURS ABOUT "PHOTOGRAPHY" AS APPOSE TO GEAR REVIEWS. EXCELLENT!
Glad you enjoy it Pascal.
What a day well spent!
Nice to see you with the LF again. Got some good photos.
Nice to see the 8x10 out again.
Well worth bringing out the 8x10. Great shots absolute spot with the exposure and details. Really nice compositions.
Thanks Bryce.
I really like the second composition you did. That little bridge adds a quite different dynamic and eye trail. Very interesting to walk us through your entire thought process for the setup, and of course, using that laser pointer is quite inspired.
Thanks Alfred, making return visits to the same location really lets you refine the composition.
@@SteveONions Hi Steve and Alfred. I agree 200%. I find it helps a lot
Beautiful photographs, both of them! That little 240mm is really fantastic, and has become one of my favorite focal lengths for 8x10.
Thanks Rene, I also love the 240mm.
By now we all know that tree too! Lovely work.
Thank you Mark.
Inspiring, educational and informative. Your videos are always splendidly put together Steve, well done 👍
Thanks John 😊
Nice photo with the large format camera. You got a great shot of the tree, foot bridge and trail in black and white. It look really good.
Thanks Agnetha.
I can even see the detail on my little screen here. Some nice photos, Steve. Watching you walk out on that "bridge", I can see it will not be around long, with its flex and all. But I like things like that in a photo and it's good you got a pic while you could.
Thanks James 🙂
great video again 1
Love it, and the description was explained expertly. Second shot is fantastic
Thank you.
Very enjoyable, both images were excellent, the second composition really stands out. So often 8x10 seems almost inaccessible because of weight and other factors, but you have made it sound more practical because of the intrepid. Cheers!
Thanks Robert, the Intrepid is very light and no more difficult to use than the 4x5.
Always a joy to see your videos and extra nice to see the 8x10 making a rare outing
Thanks Malcolm, I’m always surprised how easy the 8x10 is to use (apart from focussing!).
Beautiful!
Nice, pleasant video. I have to be honest, when I saw "laser guided" my first impression was "Oh another weapon in Ukraine video", however, of course not. Odd times.
You are right, that bridge won't last, like all landscape things, nothing stays the same, it is all in the moment and then gone. (A lot like my teeth, which reminds me...... :) )
This being the 4th of July some George Washington trivia....George had exactly one tooth in his head when he led the Continental Army, his dentures can be seen in the museum at Mount Vernon. If you saw that contraption, you would understand his expression on the dollar bill and in portraits. Who knows, perhaps his dental prosthetic made him sufficiently uncomfortable pained and annoyed so as to inspire him to take it out on the king? Butterfly effects?
Best wishes!
Cool fact John, I always wondered why he had that look on his face 🙂
Really nice images. Really nice composition, too.
Thanks James.
Watched with rapt attention. Always glad to see the sheet film cameras being put to work. The tip about the laser pointer is a good one. I've had a pointer for years without finding any reason to use it. Now I have. I, too, preferred the second image. Thanks, Steve.
Thanks Bernard.
your tree is quite trustworthy. nice images!
I owe that tree 😊
Hi Steve. Been on a wander again with limited internet. So Binge watching last couple o Vlogs. Neat trick with the laser! Might have to look at giving that a go with one of my Horseman lens doing interior shoots😁 Cracking detail on both end shots.
Cheers
Diz
Thanks Diz. It always looks so light in my videos, fact is it’s very dark under that cloth!
Great video, Steve. Great tip on using a laser pointer. The second image is my fav. Good to see the 8x10 out and dusted off . Thanks, KB
Thanks Ken.
I love seeing the videos with your 4x5 and 8x10 camera. Hope to see more in the future!
Thanks Steve.
Interesting to see how you plan your shots and the work you put up to get that great picture of yours...
Thanks Björn.
The amount of details captured in the 8 x 10 is incredible. Loves the images. Simple and beautiful. :)
Thanks Jacky.
Thanks for sharing
Lovely second composition. It tells a very different story. When I see a shot like that, I typically expect the foreground to contain the highlights while the background falls off into the shadows. You've managed to reverse that. And by nailing the exposure in the shadow area of the tree, you generate wonderful visual interest front to back. And such great detail.
Thanks Bob, the light can be quite challenging at that location, I’d really like to shoot it on a dull misty day.
Great video Steve , I've just spent a month learning the ropes with LF . It's a pain but when you get it right , you get it right !!
Your a good teacher so please do a camera movements vid sometime!?
Thanks Austen.
Wonderful images !!!!
Thanks Ivan.
When I photographed underground In caves etc l would use a similar method of focusing on a lamp. Nice to see you using the 8x10 must get mine out.
Thanks William, I can’t imagine the exposure times you faced, even with artificial lighting.
@@SteveONions everything was using flash. Electronic or bulbs it was interesting. I have tried using digital lately and the convenience of being able to change iso during a shot is liberating. Having to use a single roll at a set speed could be a problem especially with large chambers and passages. We of course had to carry it. If you have time look at Keith Edwards excellent videos and Mark Buckley on flicker for photos.
Stunning images
Thanks Trevor.
I thought the second shot was very nice Steve, loved the video! You mentioned the movements available on the 8x10 and was wondering if you had any expereince of using tilt shift lenses on 35mm at all?
I’ve never used any tilt shift lenses to be honest, they do look good.
Thanks for your videos! :)
You’re welcome Samuel.
How about a bit of front tilt - get the old Scheimpflug working for you...?
I would have done so but the trees make it impossible - maybe on the beach 🙂
And not a day too soon to use the 8X10. Lovely photography too, particularly the 2nd one. I love the way that the braches of the tree are framing the scene and teh little bridge. On a different note, I got the 5X7 holders. They look usable. Now have to start saving fo rthe camera.
Good luck with the 5x7 holders (and the hunt for the camera) 🙂
@@SteveONions I shall need it, thanks.
Pre-dawn in late June/early July at 53 degrees latitude to take a photo? Good grief that's commitment.
It was early 😊
As always interesting and inspiring.
Thanks Michael 👍
Nice one Steve. 4x5 is the biggest I've ever owned and to be honest, for the size of print I make, it's the ideal format for me. I just don't feel the need for anything bigger. But it is interesting to hear your comments on its use. Thanks. All the best.
Thanks Ray. I really don’t need the extra quality of 8x10 but it is fun to shoot with occasionally 🙂
Thanks for the laser pointer idea. I usually use process lenses so f9 or f10 are my usual wide open stops. Have you ever used a flexible fresnel magnifying sheet (Amazon) to brighten up the ground glass image?
I do use a large fresnel sheet with the 8x10 James, makes quite a difference to the illumination levels around the edges of the ground glass.
Wonderful image, Steve. Do you make contact prints and/or enlargements of your 8x10 negatives using traditional darkroom techniques? Or do you scan your negatives/silver gelatin prints to create output to an inkjet/dye sublimation printer? Thanks!
I usually scan them on a flatbed and print on an inkjet but I've also contact printed a few.
Nice!
What kind of tank do you use to develop 8x10?
I use the Patterson Orbital, one sheet at a time.
Hi Steve. Great video. I have a question. Why did you rate HP5+ at ISO 200?
It gives me more shadow detail, this means I can cut development without harming the dark areas and it is a lot easier to make a good print from.
Nice, Steve. I like the laser idea. On your Intrepid, I was surprised to see the degree of bellows crinkling on both sides. Is that not unusual?
It’s been stored for quite some time Philip, I need to leave it fully extended for a few days.
I like the laser pen Idea. I do a lot of outdoor night time shooting with studio flash. Needless to say focusing can be an issue. If you don't mind me asking what's the make and model?
I can’t recall where I got the laser from Jon, it wasn’t expensive though.
How big would you print from this format. Amazing the amount of detail..
It could make a huge enlargement with easy, no real limit.
I’m looking for a ground glass loupe - which one do you use?
I have an old one branded JHC, I bought it about 15 years ago. I also find string reading glasses work very well, a +6 is equivalent to my loupe.
Imagine a set of laser beam that outlines your lens' cover surface... At least, the 4 corners...
Interesting 🤔
Very interesting! One forgets how DARK the image on ground-glass can be! When I used Pentax 6x7, a wonderful Bright screen! Depth of field already a serious issue! Whad-da-ya-mean no smaller than f32!! Laser tool really good idea.
It’s surprising how dark it is in the forest, the video always makes things look much lighter.
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