I've been scanning more slides. I haven't found everything. Some must be hiding in a box somewhere. Or they were lost, bummer. Must keep looking.
These are 1983 or 1984, I believe. The White Mountains of New Hampshire.
The view is of Franconia Notch from Franconia Ridge, probably Mt. Liberty. That's Cannon Mountain on the other side.
I named this next file for the Pemi River but it is probably Sawyer River, IIRC now.
Star Flowers.
We did this camping trip with another couple who were graduate residents in the same dorm as we were, Josep and Montse Valor, from Barcelona. We still see them every so often when they are back in the States.
jimmuller wrote:
I've been scanning more slides. I haven't found everything. Some must be hiding in a box somewhere. Or they were lost, bummer. Must keep looking.
These are 1983 or 1984, I believe. The White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Jim, keeping the thread going. I'm one of those that appreciate your film scans, Jim. Lovely that you also date them. It always makes me think about what I was doing at the time, where I was, or what happened that year...and none of it involves thinking about I'll be living in Durban chatting photography with people from all over the world.
1983 I remember the excitement of us children when a new set of living room couches was delivered at home. They are in my house now and my father is long gone.
1984 I lived with my father. Possibly the worst of my young years. I missed my siblings the whole year. On the plus side, I learnt independence and have never looked back.
That's what your scans do for me.
I noticed this while I was walking on Sunday morning. I was lucky enough it was still a thing when I got back home. As much as I liked seeing it, capturing was a huge challenge. Way too much dynamic range for someone who avoids post-processing. I exposed for the sky and lifted the foreground shadows as much Studio NX allowed.
The Indian Ocean + my work neighbourhood can be seen in the far distance. It takes me an hour to get there.
SiMuMe wrote:
Jim, keeping the thread going. I'm one of those that appreciate your film scans, Jim. Lovely that you also date them. It always makes me think about what I was doing at the time, where I was, or what happened that year...and none of it involves thinking about I'll be living in Durban chatting photography with people from all over the world.
1983 I remember the excitement of us children when a new set of living room couches was delivered at home. They are in my house now and my father is long gone.
1984 I lived with my father. Possibly the worst of my young years. I missed my siblings the whole year. On the plus side, I learnt independence and have never looked back.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I was afraid posting all those slides might be a bit self-indulgent. But they help me remember the past as well. The fact is, a picture grabs the present and immediately becomes the past, growing more past second by second until the seconds become years. That's the whole point!. Having conversations about photography with friends from all over the world is an added blessing for the present.
Unfortunately it looks like 1984 is the last of my slide collection. To use a cliche, the pressure of a technical career kept me busy for a while. Eventually my sweetie wanted a digital pocket camera, a Sony somethingorother, then a Nikon Coolpix. and then phones, and then a Canon videocam. All took decent pics which I can't post here, but were limiting compared to a "real" camera. Eventually my Nikkor lenses screamed loudly enough that I heard their call.
I have more slides somewhere. Our slide projector, a wedding gift from my twin brother, has gone into hiding and perhaps another box of slides with it. Or it got damaged when the basement flooded once. It's just another treasure waiting to be found.
SiMuMe wrote:
I noticed this while I was walking on Sunday morning. I was lucky enough it was still a thing when I got back home. As much as I liked seeing it, capturing was a huge challenge. Way too much dynamic range for someone who avoids post-processing. I exposed for the sky and lifted the foreground shadows as much Studio NX allowed.
Very nice! I had never seen a real photograph of the Indian Ocean, strange but true, so thank you. From what little I can see it doesn't look much different from any other ocean.
FWIW I don't do much post-processing. Usually just sharpening related to downsizing. Very rarely brightness/contrast adjustment, even less frequently minor color management, never any masking. They are whatever came out of the camera, exactly what I want my pics to look like, not like they've been manipulated.
Some fisheye fun from Lacock Abbey in the UK.
This is the former residence of William Henry Fox Talbot.
In 1835 he created the earliest surviving photographic negative.
Some fisheye fun from Lacock Abbey in the UK.
This is the former residence of William Henry Fox Talbot.
In 1835 he created the earliest surviving photographic negative.
Jim, I also enjoy your slides of the 1970s-1980s. Hope you can keep them coming. I have quite a few from 1990s trips across the pond all taken with a Nikon EM, perhaps someday I will try to scan a few.
James, that is a pretty 105/2.5. I wonder how it compares to the AIs in the portrait department.
Malaga, a break from snow photos.
The oversized right hand is the same technique used in the street art I posted earlier. I suspect it it the same artist but there is no signature on this one.
Hello everyone, I hope you're all well.
Here are a few pics from Puygiron, in Drôme Provençale, right next to my new house.
All taken with Sony A7M3 & Nikon 85mm f/1.8 HC
Some fisheye fun from Lacock Abbey in the UK.
This is the former residence of William Henry Fox Talbot.
In 1835 he created the earliest surviving photographic negative.
Z8 & 16/3.5
Colin
Interesting places and photos, Colin. You don't usually use the 16/3.5 or the Z8. I've seen many "unfishy" 16/3.5 photos. Yours sure are fishy , good fishy.
Lieutenant Z wrote:
Hello everyone, I hope you're all well.
Here are a few pics from Puygiron, in Drôme Provençale, right next to my new house.
All taken with Sony A7M3 & Nikon 85mm f/1.8 HC
Your new house is in a really lovely area, Philippe.
jimmuller wrote:
Very nice! I had never seen a real photograph of the Indian Ocean, strange but true, so thank you. From what little I can see it doesn't look much different from any other ocean.
Indeed! A very large body of water . At the right season, we've been able to spot whales while I'm at work. I can still recall the Estate Agent(a realtor) telling us in 2008 when we were looking for a house how we can see all the way to the Indian Ocean from here. Over the years, the trees have been not-so-stealthily eating away at the view. Oh well.
I love the old film scans. I look forward to them. Keep them coming!
jimmuller wrote:
Thank you so much for the kind words! I was afraid posting all those slides might be a bit self-indulgent. But they help me remember the past as well. The fact is, a picture grabs the present and immediately becomes the past, growing more past second by second until the seconds become years. That's the whole point!. Having conversations about photography with friends from all over the world is an added blessing for the present.
Unfortunately it looks like 1984 is the last of my slide collection. To use a cliche, the pressure of a technical career kept me busy for a while. Eventually my sweetie wanted a digital pocket camera, a Sony somethingorother, then a Nikon Coolpix. and then phones, and then a Canon videocam. All took decent pics which I can't post here, but were limiting compared to a "real" camera. Eventually my Nikkor lenses screamed loudly enough that I heard their call.
I have more slides somewhere. Our slide projector, a wedding gift from my twin brother, has gone into hiding and perhaps another box of slides with it. Or it got damaged when the basement flooded once. It's just another treasure waiting to be found.
Very nice! I had never seen a real photograph of the Indian Ocean, strange but true, so thank you. From what little I can see it doesn't look much different from any other ocean.
FWIW I don't do much post-processing. Usually just sharpening related to downsizing. Very rarely brightness/contrast adjustment, even less frequently minor color management, never any masking. They are whatever came out of the camera, exactly what I want my pics to look like, not like they've been manipulated. ...Show more →
Lieutenant Z wrote:
Hello everyone, I hope you're all well.
Here are a few pics from Puygiron, in Drôme Provençale, right next to my new house.
All taken with Sony A7M3 & Nikon 85mm f/1.8 HC
Lieutenant Z wrote:
Hello everyone, I hope you're all well.
Here are a few pics from Puygiron, in Drôme Provençale, right next to my new house.
All taken with Sony A7M3 & Nikon 85mm f/1.8 HC
