I particularly like how the lines of the church steeple do not converge with tree branches in the foreground, thereby giving clear separation. Nicely done. And I'm glad to hear the weather improved.
Always fun to watch your videos Craig! They are so simple and to the point. I also like how you present the images and usually pause the video to look at them longer.
the composition of the dead tree, field, road and the Church makes it more interesting to me than if you just shot the Church by itself. Look forward to your next video; thanks.
I am glad you noticed and like the dead tree. This composition was a bit experimental for me. My first intuition was of course to compose it more traditionally. But something about the long road and the dead tree called to me. I chose to put the church on the far right and the dead tree on the far left for the psychological implications that they represent. The road further divides the two and is representative of one’s personal journey.
Wow this is like HABS. I seen lot's of great photos around my grandmas town of churches and old houses like this shot on 5x7" from the 70son the LOC website. The high res TIFF downloads were amazing. I wish they FSA/OWI did more of that too so I could've seen the houses before the became run down like in your photo here. Hopefully it get's archived somewhere for historical purposes.
Sometimes a photographer, especially a photographer using large format, feels that after finding the subject, figuring out where to stand and carrying camera, lenses, film holders, etc. that they should expose the negative because they've already done the work, even if they aren't excited about the picture. Thanks for reminding us that this isn't true, Craig. :)
Really nice work Craig. When you're printing these do you typically pre-flash the paper? Your highlight detail and tonality in the prints is always spot on!
When I was in the midwest I took a lot of it for granted, whereas now through watching your video I can see the possibilities it has to offer. I'm curious to hear why you choose to shoot subjects like these and kinda more of what your vision is for the images. I enjoyed the video and your photo!
Always good to see one of your vids pop up. Glad that you're doing well. Do you still have the 2nd church on your list for a different angle, or was that shot at the end what you wanted?
Historical documentation and archiving oh yeah! I love 8x10.
I particularly like how the lines of the church steeple do not converge with tree branches in the foreground, thereby giving clear separation. Nicely done. And I'm glad to hear the weather improved.
Ah, your patience paid off! That last shot is quite nice!!
The resulting photo(s) are quite respectable. I'd call that a successful trip. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful shots, Craig.
Always fun to watch your videos Craig! They are so simple and to the point. I also like how you present the images and usually pause the video to look at them longer.
the composition of the dead tree, field, road and the Church makes it more interesting to me than if you just shot the Church by itself. Look forward to your next video; thanks.
I am glad you noticed and like the dead tree. This composition was a bit experimental for me. My first intuition was of course to compose it more traditionally. But something about the long road and the dead tree called to me. I chose to put the church on the far right and the dead tree on the far left for the psychological implications that they represent. The road further divides the two and is representative of one’s personal journey.
The "perspective" control lines are a bit off and weird looking. but overall nice.
Craig, Thanks for the video and sharing your fine images. Hope to see another video soon, this time longer. lol
Wow this is like HABS. I seen lot's of great photos around my grandmas town of churches and old houses like this shot on 5x7" from the 70son the LOC website. The high res TIFF downloads were amazing. I wish they FSA/OWI did more of that too so I could've seen the houses before the became run down like in your photo here. Hopefully it get's archived somewhere for historical purposes.
Glad the weather improved, as the second shot is wonderful.
I like the photos you made. What film stock are you using. The images look like they have a yellow or green on as well.
Sometimes a photographer, especially a photographer using large format, feels that after finding the subject, figuring out where to stand and carrying camera, lenses, film holders, etc. that they should expose the negative because they've already done the work, even if they aren't excited about the picture. Thanks for reminding us that this isn't true, Craig. :)
Nah most people don't. I never expose unless I like what I see. A 10 sheet box is expensive as hell. I'm not pissing money away like that.
Great to see you after a while! Thank you for doing these great videos! Hope you're doing fine there despite the covid situation.
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Really nice work Craig. When you're printing these do you typically pre-flash the paper? Your highlight detail and tonality in the prints is always spot on!
beautiful work!
This video doubled as great unintentional ASMR
When I was in the midwest I took a lot of it for granted, whereas now through watching your video I can see the possibilities it has to offer. I'm curious to hear why you choose to shoot subjects like these and kinda more of what your vision is for the images. I enjoyed the video and your photo!
I like both compositions! It’s a pity that the episode was so short. Take care
Always good to see one of your vids pop up. Glad that you're doing well. Do you still have the 2nd church on your list for a different angle, or was that shot at the end what you wanted?
I plan on going back to the second church to shoot the original angle I had envisioned.
Such are the trials and tribulations of the large format photographer I guess. But, the image of Immanuel Lutheran church turned out really well.