The Very Last Roll of Kodachrome Film Ever Made Was Used to Capture NYC

Hmmmm ... that article states December 10 as the deadline. Is this something new?

As Kodachrome is no longer manufactured, Steinle said that on Dec. 10 Dwayne's Photo will end its processing of Kodachrome.
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swoop said:
I hate that guy. He's spent his whole life trying to recreate his one hit wonder.
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Hey Swoop.. I spent a couple of hours going through his site last night. It's well worth it. Give his site a look. Even if he never took his 'famous' National Geographic cover shot he's got an excellent eye and his work stands on it's own with no problem. His 'war' images alone should make any photographer envious.
 
I hate swoop. He's a no hit loser still trying to better his last failure. :) Just joking, I really don't give a rats ass what he does, says or anything else for that matter.

It was an immature statement, especially coming from someone who is past the age of 15.
 
jan normandale said:
Hey Swoop.. I spent a couple of hours going through his site last night. It's well worth it. Give his site a look. Even if he never took his 'famous' National Geographic cover shot he's got an excellent eye and his work stands on it's own with no problem. His 'war' images alone should make any photographer envious.
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I've seen his work before which is how I came up with my original opinion. Although seeing more on his site, I'll give the guy credit. He's been working longer than I've been alive. And he didn't get where he is by sucking. He's good. But I swear the majority of his portraits seem to be going for that exact same look as that Afghan Girl photo. The same pose, the same expression, women with scarves on, dark skinned people with light eyes. It repeats.

The first time I ever saw his work was at the VP Gallery in Milwaukee, WI. And this is way before I knew who he was, and It just wasn't my flavour. I think it's mostly. The colour is just too vibrant and rich. Which isn't bad but it's really a personal thing. It's like music; Django Reinhardt and Eminem could easily be labeled masters of their craft. They're both music artists. But they're both very different styles and appreciated by completely different audiences (I happen to like both). And that's how photographers are. They all have different styles. It doesn't mean they're bad at it.

And Lyndsey Addario has seen plenty Of National Geographic print. I'm surprised most of you guys don't know her work. Tyler Hicks has only seen a handful of NG pages though. Mostly because he's owned by the NY Times.

And so all of you can have the pleasure of cutting down my work, here's my site www.ken-m.com
 
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swoop said:
The same pose, the same expression, women with scarves on, dark skinned people with light eyes. It repeats.
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You should buy his book "Portraits." It shows the diversity of his portrait photography. He takes pictures of the old, the young, men, women, dark people, light people... everything.
 
People: everyone has opinions. Feel free to disagree with opinions without attacking the person.
 
swoop said:
And so all of you can have the pleasure of cutting down my work, here's my site www.ken-m.com
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Had a look. Sorry to say, but nothing special there. Not saying I can do better but you opened the door when you slammed McCurry. He is one of the few photographers I would call inspirational.
 
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Swoop nailed it. Sorry to say but the guy's photos are boring. More exciting most of our work (incl. mine and swoops-- sorry swoop), but not nearly as exciting or inspirational as many working pros.
 
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I just hope that Kodachrome gets reborn somehow a-la "impossible project"

Kodak did release its papers on the k14 process. its all about coming up with the chemicals /or/ alternates to them.

but its unlikely.
 
antiquark said:
You should buy his book "Portraits." It shows the diversity of his portrait photography. He takes pictures of the old, the young, men, women, dark people, light people... everything.
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I'll try to find it and browse.


My favourite portrait photographer is Dorothy Hong. Beautiful work. I wish I had an ounce of her talent.
 
I geuss I can see where someone would think his work has a similar style, but I think thats what I appreciate about it. Alot of photographers spend their entire career looking for their own "style" or "look." However, when I see a McCurry's work, I recognize it right away because he has his own style. From composition, compassion, and brilliant sensitivity to color, they all make up what I appreciate about him.
 
I have 3 rolls of 25 left, and 2 rolls of 64. The main challenge to using these up is the slow speeds. The things I want to shoot with them are indoors and need faster ISO.
 
PatrickONeill said:
Kodak did release its papers on the k14 process. its all about coming up with the chemicals /or/ alternates to them.
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Over the past few years I've heard of all kinds of attempts, some of them approaching success, in home/sink processing of Kodachrome, but the real issue appears to be the coating of the film. I know there were some attempts to replicate the dye formation using commonly-available toners.

I saw some fairly impressive photos of an improvised coating machine, and there was some speculation that a Kodachrome type film would be possible -- but not very practical. :) Many coating layers would be required.
 
Didn't realize processing was ending in December. I've still never shot a single frame of kodachrome, guess I should get one roll or two and shoot some things just for the hell of it
 
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