Black & White Dawn, Cloud Forest, Sierra de las Minas, Guatemala

**Peter Rockstroh** · 08-12-2021, 04:29 PM - **4 Likes**

Dawn, Cloud Forest
Tri-X Pan @ ASA 160 in HC-110
Brilliant G3 selenium toned

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vijaykishan · 08-13-2021, 05:23 AM

Another lovely frame. I'm sure there is a ton of details in the actual print on the lower-right part of the picture. If so, this is a powerful diagonal composition with light and dark occupying the halves on either side of the diagonal, with the textures on the vertical connecting them. Almost ying-yang style. Would be great to see more details on the dark side as well. The (AFAIK) bloom on the highlights IMHO adds to the whole atmos.TFS.

**Michail_P** · 08-13-2021, 09:54 AM

Excellent photo. What a nice approach.

**Peter Rockstroh** · 08-13-2021, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you, I appreciate your comments.
This photo was taken and printed during my first incursions into the Zone System.
I wanted a dramatic image that would capture the mood of the place and moment
(which I'm quite happy with). I placed the shadows in Zone II (one stop lower than
my usual placment), because I wanted to retain the maximal shadow detail, but
still show detail and texture in the fog.
And I did.
I enjoyed printing quite dark in those days, so I always remember the comment
of a friend, who said: Photography is painting with light, not with shadows.
He was right. I´ve re-printed many of my photos and today they look much better,
lighter and more luminous.

This is an image that needs a second chance to shine. I will print it with a
better lit midrange and detail in the shadows, and see if it really improves

vijaykishan · 08-14-2021, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh

Thank you, I appreciate your comments.
This photo was taken and printed during my first incursions into the Zone System.
I wanted a dramatic image that would capture the mood of the place and moment
(which I'm quite happy with). I placed the shadows in Zone II (one stop lower than
my usual placment), because I wanted to retain the maximal shadow detail, but
still show detail and texture in the fog.
And I did.
I enjoyed printing quite dark in those days, so I always remember the comment
of a friend, who said: Photography is painting with light, not with shadows.
He was right. I´ve re-printed many of my photos and today they look much better,
lighter and more luminous.

This is an image that needs a second chance to shine. I will print it with a
better lit midrange and detail in the shadows, and see if it really improves

"painting with light" -> I'll try to remember that one. thanks. Looking forward for the reprint Peter. TFS

08-12-2021, 04:29 PM - 4 Likes	#1
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 445	Dawn, Cloud Forest, Sierra de las Minas, Guatemala Lens: 45 mm Camera: Pentax 67 II Photo Location: Guatemalala ISO: 160 Dawn, Cloud Forest Tri-X Pan @ ASA 160 in HC-110 Brilliant G3 selenium toned Attached Images

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08-13-2021, 05:23 AM	#2
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	Another lovely frame. I'm sure there is a ton of details in the actual print on the lower-right part of the picture. If so, this is a powerful diagonal composition with light and dark occupying the halves on either side of the diagonal, with the textures on the vertical connecting them. Almost ying-yang style. Would be great to see more details on the dark side as well. The (AFAIK) bloom on the highlights IMHO adds to the whole atmos.TFS.

08-13-2021, 09:54 AM	#3
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	Excellent photo. What a nice approach.

08-13-2021, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#4
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 445 Original Poster	Thank you, I appreciate your comments. This photo was taken and printed during my first incursions into the Zone System. I wanted a dramatic image that would capture the mood of the place and moment (which I'm quite happy with). I placed the shadows in Zone II (one stop lower than my usual placment), because I wanted to retain the maximal shadow detail, but still show detail and texture in the fog. And I did. I enjoyed printing quite dark in those days, so I always remember the comment of a friend, who said: Photography is painting with light, not with shadows. He was right. I´ve re-printed many of my photos and today they look much better, lighter and more luminous. This is an image that needs a second chance to shine. I will print it with a better lit midrange and detail in the shadows, and see if it really improves

08-14-2021, 11:29 AM	#5
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 999	Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh Thank you, I appreciate your comments. This photo was taken and printed during my first incursions into the Zone System. I wanted a dramatic image that would capture the mood of the place and moment (which I'm quite happy with). I placed the shadows in Zone II (one stop lower than my usual placment), because I wanted to retain the maximal shadow detail, but still show detail and texture in the fog. And I did. I enjoyed printing quite dark in those days, so I always remember the comment of a friend, who said: Photography is painting with light, not with shadows. He was right. I´ve re-printed many of my photos and today they look much better, lighter and more luminous. This is an image that needs a second chance to shine. I will print it with a better lit midrange and detail in the shadows, and see if it really improves "painting with light" -> I'll try to remember that one. thanks. Looking forward for the reprint Peter. TFS