Film

In 2020, I returned to film. Using a large format ( 4x5 ) and medium format camera, I have found that each type of film gives a unique rendition to some familiar scenes. I've also found that I can use film right alongside digital, each having it's own strengths and weaknesses. The best of both worlds!

Cypress trees are a favorite subject of mine. I used Portra film and a medium format camera to take this photo, late one evening in Beavers Bend state park.
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Late evening sunbeams, Bee Creek, Beavers Bend State Park
Captured on Ektar film, using a 4x5 view camera with a 210mm lens.
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Old house, late evening.
Captured on Fuji Provia film, on a 4x5 Chamonix camera with 210mm lens.
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Caprock Canyon
Taken in February 2022, this state park in Texas is a favorite destination. Camping nearby, I woke up to a couple of inches of snow. By the time I took this photo, much of it had melted, but suddenly the sun appeared, setting the white dusting against red rock; I quickly set up the view camera and shot two versions ( one color, one b/w ), but I'm happiest with the color version. Shot on Provia 100F transparency film.
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