Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
More overcast day stuff to compensate for talking about other stuff, lol
Darkhorse
pointed and shot
Absolutely. I actually use Photoshop for finishing touches before publishing to the web, most of my editing is done in Aperture. I just toss the TIFFs in there and editing is a pretty quick affair.
Your close to home series is fascinating as well. I'd have to do traveling to visit such an area (ie Inland Empire), as most of the places around here are either gleaming new and soulless or places you have to be careful in... ok maybe an exaggeration, but even Orange County has nooks of character that I've photographed a lot (ie Old Towne Orange).
But I will say, that I am jealous of the majority of people here who actually experience weather.
charjohncarter
Veteran
E-6 to me is best on cloudy days, like Chris said.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
I rather like weather in general. The wind blowing, a bit of drizzle in the air. Nothing like a and hour's walk in the rain, then go home to a nice cuppa. Its a bit of an ordeal to take pictures, let alone good ones, under such conditions, but one must persevere. 
A few pictures taken under such conditions last week. In fact it blew may hat off, I had to use a hood. I just hope the Kowa will not develop fungus as a result of being exposed to the rain.
TMAX 100 in Caffenol-C-H
Same roll of film:
Sometimes bleak and gusty has its own charm.
A few pictures taken under such conditions last week. In fact it blew may hat off, I had to use a hood. I just hope the Kowa will not develop fungus as a result of being exposed to the rain.
TMAX 100 in Caffenol-C-H
Same roll of film:
Sometimes bleak and gusty has its own charm.
wgerrard
Veteran
Nice, Ezzie. I managed to get in half-a-dozen rolls of b&w. Hope they'll produce something like your shots.
But, I will confess, I'm not much anymore for being cold, wet and windblown.
But, I will confess, I'm not much anymore for being cold, wet and windblown.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
Thanks Bill.
We Norwegians have a saying. There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. To a certain degree its true, you should see the number of weather-proof jackets (and trousers) I have. Mits, hats, caps, scarves, shoes, you name it. I would hesitate a guess that I´m just like any other Norseman in this respect.
We Norwegians have a saying. There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. To a certain degree its true, you should see the number of weather-proof jackets (and trousers) I have. Mits, hats, caps, scarves, shoes, you name it. I would hesitate a guess that I´m just like any other Norseman in this respect.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
A slight digression. While I on the subject of clothing:
I´m used to cross-country skiing in the mountains. I was out skiing with a couple of friends who were not. We were way above the timberline. Weather changes very quickly in the mountains. A blizzard can come out of nowhere, and either you are able to dig yourself a snow hole, or get indoors somewhere, the alternative may very well mean hyperthermia and death - not kidding. While lunching I had a look at the sky and said we need to be getting back to the mountain lodge, and quick. The sun was shining, but clouds were looming over the horizon. My friends disagreed, but I convinced them to follow me back. We very nearly lost our way, the tracks snowed over, the wind picked up so we could not see a hand in front of us, all in 15 minutes. I knew the area and guided the people back to the lodge, nearly missing it and getting lost in the process. Next known man made structure in that direction would have been 60 miles away! When entering the lobby, we met two young males putting on their ski-clothing, on their way out! I asked what on earth they were doing? They answered, finally some weather, so we can test these clothes for an "unnamed Norwegian" winter clothing manufacturer! Oh well, there was I thinking I´d just escaped a brush with death!
I´m used to cross-country skiing in the mountains. I was out skiing with a couple of friends who were not. We were way above the timberline. Weather changes very quickly in the mountains. A blizzard can come out of nowhere, and either you are able to dig yourself a snow hole, or get indoors somewhere, the alternative may very well mean hyperthermia and death - not kidding. While lunching I had a look at the sky and said we need to be getting back to the mountain lodge, and quick. The sun was shining, but clouds were looming over the horizon. My friends disagreed, but I convinced them to follow me back. We very nearly lost our way, the tracks snowed over, the wind picked up so we could not see a hand in front of us, all in 15 minutes. I knew the area and guided the people back to the lodge, nearly missing it and getting lost in the process. Next known man made structure in that direction would have been 60 miles away! When entering the lobby, we met two young males putting on their ski-clothing, on their way out! I asked what on earth they were doing? They answered, finally some weather, so we can test these clothes for an "unnamed Norwegian" winter clothing manufacturer! Oh well, there was I thinking I´d just escaped a brush with death!
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
I apologise for the digression. So, back to dull, grey photos :
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wgerrard
Veteran
Sounds to me like you made the right decision.
I don't have any experience with that kind of climate (and not about to get any
). I have spent some time in and near the Sonoran Desert in the southwest U.S. The threat from the weather is the opposite. Dehydration, heat stroke, etc. can strike surprisingly quickly if you aren't protected. Even in the outskirts of cities the size of Phoenix people sometimes start walking when their car breaks down, get lost and disoriented, and depend on search crews to find them in time.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
Yes, deserts are no better. I´ve been to the Sinai and Namib deserts, can get yourself into a whole lotta trouble quick like.
However, to sum up my personal experience with grey weather. Shoot B+W, and try to add something to the grey skies, or avoid them altogether. The exceptions would be when there´s interesting structure to the grey (as in my last posted attempt, at least I think so).
However, to sum up my personal experience with grey weather. Shoot B+W, and try to add something to the grey skies, or avoid them altogether. The exceptions would be when there´s interesting structure to the grey (as in my last posted attempt, at least I think so).
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