Seattle has an amazing skyline which can be viewed from multiple places. Kerry Park is one such location nestled in Queen Anne neighborhood. If you visit Seattle, make it a point to visit this park for the wonderful views of downtown. With a full moon in the background, it will be a memorable experience.
I recently got my Intrepid 8X10 camera. To test it out at home, i set up these flowers in a vase and took some pictures. Film used for these are Ilford HP5 Plus (a 400 ISO film)as that was the one B&H could ship me as soon as possible. I still need to improve on proper metering and lighting.
I bought a 4X5 reducing back for this camera so I can use the lenses from my 4X5 camera with this one. 4X5 film is cheaper and easier to manage too. I will be using this camera in both 8X10 and 4X5 mode along with my 4X5 camera. I have used Ilford Delta 100 (ISO 100) film for the 4X5 pictures.
These pictures are from the scans of the negatives and some Photoshop work done on them. I used Photoshop to remove dust, crop the image maintaining the aspect ratios and adjusting the curves to make the background pure black.
My attempt at “Fine Art” photography. Fine Art is a subjective term and you can decide if it is art or not. I had a few sheets of film loaded for landscape photography and was rearing to go. However, the weather decided that it was not the day for me to take any pictures outdoors . I decided to go to the store and buy some flowers. Here is my attempt in capturing the beauty of cut flowers in a minimalist way. I hope you like them!
Probably the only city which I love. San Francisco Waterfront is a great to walk around and experience the city. From Caltrain station, I walked till Pier 39. I was carrying my Pentax 645 Nii Medium Format Camera with me. I had a couple of rolls of Delta 100 black and white film and a roll of Fuji Velvia 50 film with me. I exposed all of them quickly and here is a sample of the shots which I took.
This was my first time with the Medium Format Camera and 120 Film. I hope you like the results. I am in love with Fuji Velvia 50!
My first visit to Canada! I chose this beautiful place to visit just before summer time to avoid the tourist season. Weather was awesome with a couple of days hotter than the Bay Area! Stayed in downtown Vancouver next to Stanley Park. Spent most of time roaming the city and Stanley Park. Some of the images are taken using my Canon 5D Mark iv and some of them using my Shen Hao 4X5 Large Format Camera.
I used two types of film on this trip. Kodak Ektar 100, a color negative film and Fuji Velvia 100, a color transparency film. I had read reviews about Fuji Velvia 100 being bad and I concur with their assessment. It is leagues apart from Fuji Provia 100 and its more famous Fuji Velvia 50. I am not sure if I will use this film again. Ektar gave me good results and I will definitely be using it for more landscape photos.
I took these pictures using my large format camera. Color ones are using Fuji Provia 100 Positive Film and the Black and White ones are using Ilford FP4 Plus 125 film. Still learning to use my 4X5 camera. I have both Intrepid and Shen Hao cameras now.
The time required for cleaning the dust using Adobe Photoshop is a significant investment. The films were scanned using Epson V850 using the film holders the scanner came with. I am still not sure if I am doing everything right. If any experienced pros notice these pictures, please send me your feedback. I would love to learn from you guys on the entire process!
Spring is a colorful time when the plants bloom and are putting their energies into ensuring the success of next generation. San Francisco Botanical Gardens has a large collection of plants to keep a Photographer with a macro lens happy for hours. Visiting the gardens early in the morning is rewarding when you can see the dew drops on the flowers which add a unique dimension to the flowers.
Another place to visit is the Conservatory of Flowers which is near Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park. It has a large collection of tropical flowers and I love their collection of Orchids and Pitcher Plants.
If you would like to visit these places, here is a link to the location.
My first attempt with a large format camera and Ilford Delta film. I recently got a Intrepid 4X5 camera and some used lenses. Taking pictures on a large format camera is a whole new experience! The amount of patience required, checking and rechecking different settings, the care you need to take in composing the picture, the flexibility of camera movements makes you think before you "click".
I took a couple of shots at home of the flowers and then went for a hike in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Bay Area. The waterfall is Sempervirens Falls which is a mile from the parking lot and an easy hike.
Carrying this camera and necessary film holders is a breeze compared to carrying my SLR!
A natural phenomenon which mesmerizes viewers once a year happens in Yosemite. The angle of light falling on this seasonal waterfall during sunset makes the falls turn golden and make it look like lava or molten gold flowing from the top of the cliff near El Capitan. This happens during second half of February usually between 15 and 25. To see this quite a few things have to be perfect; no clouds to the west, enough snow over El Capitan and the right temperature for the snow to melt and create this waterfall.
After trying for 4 years, i was able to capture it for the first time. This is my second attempt in capturing the waterfall in 2017. You can see the light moving as the sun sets.
If you are interested in the location, you can click on the link below for the vantage points from where you can take the pictures.
After trying for 4 years, i was able to capture this exceptional phenomenon at Yosemite. First set of pictures you see are from the banks of Merced River on south side drive in Yosemite Valley. Other set you see are from the El Capitan Picnic Area. My brother accompanied me on this trip and I am jealous of him getting these pictures on his first attempt!
