tstermitz
Well-known
I truly admire black and white, but I'm not sure that is really my calling. Maybe it is because, when I get a good color photo, I feel surprised, even stunned; I'm just astonished at the boldness, vibrancy and drama.
I have a serious question for the Artists and Velvia or Leica experts about this photo.
This was taken with my M6 on Velvia 100, and a 90 Elmarit-M (f/2.8) lens. The colors, saturation and contrast just kick my ass, but I don't understand why. Was it the film, the light, or the lens? If my memory serves, reality was somewhat less saturated. Fine, velvia and LSD are the anti-pastel drugs. The contrast seems high, and this was taken mid-morning. I think this was a moment of sunshine in a day of sun and minor clouds. My primary issue is understanding why this picture came out so vibrant. Was it the lens or the Velvia? Did I luck out an nail the exposure? Could I have gotten this shot with a DSLR or a Leica M9? After scanning, I only did minor trimming of the black and white ends in photoshop.
Tom Stermitz
http://PhotoKinesis.INFO
I have a serious question for the Artists and Velvia or Leica experts about this photo.
This was taken with my M6 on Velvia 100, and a 90 Elmarit-M (f/2.8) lens. The colors, saturation and contrast just kick my ass, but I don't understand why. Was it the film, the light, or the lens? If my memory serves, reality was somewhat less saturated. Fine, velvia and LSD are the anti-pastel drugs. The contrast seems high, and this was taken mid-morning. I think this was a moment of sunshine in a day of sun and minor clouds. My primary issue is understanding why this picture came out so vibrant. Was it the lens or the Velvia? Did I luck out an nail the exposure? Could I have gotten this shot with a DSLR or a Leica M9? After scanning, I only did minor trimming of the black and white ends in photoshop.
Tom Stermitz
http://PhotoKinesis.INFO
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andredossantos
Well-known
I'd say it was the velvia.
Were you on LSD when you took the picture?
Were you on LSD when you took the picture?
bob338
Well-known
looks like velvia to me!
bob
bob
tstermitz
Well-known
I think I love Velvia
I think I love Velvia
Thanks for the quick replies.
Not the lens? Magical Leica M6? I could get the same results on a Nikon F100 with velvia? Oh, you are destroying my justifications.
Seriously. I'd like to hear from experienced film people. Take this image as a zero point, and modify just the film.
If you took the same shot with your favorite film, what would you expect? Why would you want your results? Could you get it on the M9?
I think I love Velvia
Thanks for the quick replies.
Not the lens? Magical Leica M6? I could get the same results on a Nikon F100 with velvia? Oh, you are destroying my justifications.
Seriously. I'd like to hear from experienced film people. Take this image as a zero point, and modify just the film.
If you took the same shot with your favorite film, what would you expect? Why would you want your results? Could you get it on the M9?
paulfish4570
Veteran
Lens, film and a steady hand ...
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Velvia and a good tripod...leave the LSD at home...
tstermitz
Well-known
Here's another LSD Lilypad
Here's another LSD Lilypad
More on velvia LSD. But see below for the lovely grain in the reds. M6 with Elmarit-M 90mm on Velvia RVP 100.
Here's another LSD Lilypad
More on velvia LSD. But see below for the lovely grain in the reds. M6 with Elmarit-M 90mm on Velvia RVP 100.
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tstermitz
Well-known
Detail on red lily Velvia grain
Detail on red lily Velvia grain
Red flowers are the hardest thing to get with my D90. The exposure algorithm misses the reds, so they easily blow out. I have to really ride the exposure compensation to avoid highlight blowouts. Also, you can get weird color noise. Film grain is much more pleasant. This picture beats my D90 two ways!
Check out the nice range of colors and the grain texture in the detail of the lily from above:
Detail on red lily Velvia grain
Red flowers are the hardest thing to get with my D90. The exposure algorithm misses the reds, so they easily blow out. I have to really ride the exposure compensation to avoid highlight blowouts. Also, you can get weird color noise. Film grain is much more pleasant. This picture beats my D90 two ways!
Check out the nice range of colors and the grain texture in the detail of the lily from above:
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
If I had a scanner I could show you shots taken with a Nikon FE, Tamron lens, tripod and Velvia 50 (the original stuff)...
The colors are fantastic and in your face...Velvia...better than LSD...
The colors are fantastic and in your face...Velvia...better than LSD...
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
It doesn't have to be either/or. It's multidetermined: film+lens+light+subject.
slm
Formerly nextreme
Love the pictures ! Now I'm wondering if I have any Velvia in my fridge.....
Cheers
Steven
Cheers
Steven
NLewis
Established
Velvia is wonderful stuff ... still untouched by digital, even after PP. Sometimes during sunrises and sunsets, if you tickle it just right, you can get a Velvia magenta-gasm. I suppose it is artificial, but fun nevertheless.
NLewis
Established
Courtesy of Ken Rockwell.
Yosemite, 6:22pm, Leica M9:
Yosemite, 6:22pm, Leica M3+Velvia 50:
Both shots used the same lens.
Yosemite, 6:22pm, Leica M9:
Yosemite, 6:22pm, Leica M3+Velvia 50:
Both shots used the same lens.
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