Scanning and film choices

I hadn't used Kodak Portra 400NC that much before I went home, but it is inexpensive and semi fast negative film, so development is a little cheaper, and so is the film. I wanted something fast because I knew I would be shooting from the airplane a lot. After scanning quite a few, the color pallete has left me a little disappointed. Most of my images seem too warm, and yellows/browns come through too much. I'd used E100G before, and the Ektar 100, both from Kodak, and seen better blues. Most of what I've scanned from my trip home has been either the Portra or Ektar, and I much prefer the look of the Ektar. The trip was a blast, and I shot a lot of film. The scenary in Alaska makes shooting around here (Spokane, WA) much less appealing. The few scans I've done of the Velvia 50 have had great color reproduction (the lone canoer, and noseup seen in the post below).

They're here!

My box of developed film arrived today, and from 2-7 I sat dilligently scanning away. Because 10 rolls were negatives, I did them first to see how they turned out. These are a few of them so far. Because of how many there are, I'll be posting the whole group on my flickr, and just putting my favs on here. You can see my flickr by clicking here.

Again, there are too many to post them all. I'm not halfway done yet, and I've scanned 100 images. So check out my flickr!

Still Waiting

I'm still waiting for my Alaska pictures. Hopefully they will be here Monday (tomorrow). For now, here are some 35mm Kodak Ektar shots taken with my dad's Nikon FM with the 55mm Nikkor Macro lens. Some of these shots also showcase my laziness as I put them in wrong, and didn't bother flipping them. Hence Ahamay (See below). Most of the shots were taken around the house to make sure the camera (and meter) were still functioning properly.

Sony Announcements and More Waiting

I'm still waiting for my pictures from Alaska to arrive. Total, I shot 13 rolls of 120 film. SHooting 6x4.5, thats 208 pictures, which is a lot in my opinion, especially considering it was over 2 days only. Most of the shooting took place from my dad's airplane, (thanks dad) or in locations arrived at via airplane. More on those when they get here though.

In other news, today Sony let the rest of the DSLR world know it means business. They released a 24.6 megapixel camera, with a full frame sensor, that will cost $1999. The A850 uses the same sensor as the A900 and is the same sensor employed in the Nikon D3x, an $8000 camera. On the Luminous Landscape, there is already a review. The camera looks great. I had looked at the A900 and thought it was a pretty nice looking, and feeling camera, and the new camera's pricepoint makes it look extremely good. I'm still shying away from digital cameras, but with the battle extending like this, that may not last long.

Haha! I trick you!

Okay, so I lied. I was having these images developed while writing that I wouldn't be posting anything for a while. Also, I put up a new profile picture! Yee haw there cowboy!

Lack of new content imminent

Heading out of town, lots on the plate, new content might be slow to nil.

The burries are coming!

This is a showing of my extension tubes. I love the close focusing capabilities. I know the first and last pictures are not of berries, but my attorney has promised me that I can not be held accountable for misleading the public.

Eastern Washington at its Emptiest

Long ago shots of the fields north of Pullman, WA. I did some heavy "graduated tinting" to bring out some cloud detail and darken the skies. Shows me how bad I need some graduated filters.

The Final Squares

From the last roll I took with my Hasselblad before trading with my cousin. I still like square images...

Alaska, the lost films

Finally! The last photos I took while in Alaska, released for the public. Its still just Hatchers Pass, but there are some fresh ones that I like.

Day of Decay

One thing about my Mamiya RZ67 that I love is the bellows. Without extension tubes or anything of the sort, I'm prepared for semi-macro photography out to infinity. That and the glass is just fantastic on the thing. Everytime I scan some pictures I can't help but smile at how much detail, and how crisp they look.

This is the road I used to take every other day-ish on the way to Fred Meyer. As you can see, I take it a little bit less now.