Post your medium format photos!

**ivanvernon** · 08-31-2016, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

after 1.5 months of straight blank clear skies, we FINALLY had clouds roll in very briefly during sunset. yea!

Deer Valley Sunset
645Z & DFA55/2.8

---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 09:48 AM ----------

Thanks!
But I don't know about all that. I just look for something pretty and press the black button on the camera.

Seriously good composition!

mikeSF · 08-31-2016, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by PhilRich

Mike, Your description in Flickr says that you manually blended two shots. Was there no wind? How did you do that?

i didnt get into the rest on flickr, but this is also a focus stack of about 4 slices. It was very windy and i had to do some creative blending to combine them. up close, i can see the problem areas, but it's ok

rob1234 · 08-31-2016, 12:54 PM - **5 Likes**

P67ii
45/4
1/60th @ f/9.5 handheld
T-Max 100

photoptimist · 08-31-2016, 05:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

after 1.5 months of straight blank clear skies, we FINALLY had clouds roll in very briefly during sunset. yea!

Deer Valley Sunset
645Z & DFA55/2.8

---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 09:48 AM ----------

Thanks!
But I don't know about all that. I just look for something pretty and press the black button on the camera.

LOL! (Insert obligatory "you must have a really nice camera" comment here.)

Many people have looked for something pretty and pressed the black button many a time. But very very few point the camera in just the right direction and at just the right time (and do so so consistently) compared to you.

I think that the biggest challenge in landscape photography is finding pretty arrangements of objects in the natural world. The vast majority of all possible landscape photos -- that imaginary set of pictures from all possible locations, angles, focal lengths, times, etc. -- totally suck! There's almost always something wrong with the relative size, lighting, view, etc. But not in yours!

What I've especially liked about your photos is that they've forced me to really think about what makes a great photograph (at least to my eye) in terms of the relative spacing and sizes of regions in the subject matter.
Translating those insights into seeing the right locations, camera angles, & times for my own photography is another matter. But at least you've given me a lot more insight into how to look for them.

unixrevolution · 08-31-2016, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

after 1.5 months of straight blank clear skies, we FINALLY had clouds roll in very briefly during sunset. yea!

Deer Valley Sunset
645Z & DFA55/2.8

---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 09:48 AM ----------

Thanks!
But I don't know about all that. I just look for something pretty and press the black button on the camera.

BS, Mike :P

---------- Post added 08-31-16 at 09:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by rob1234

P67ii
45/4
1/60th @ f/9.5 handheld
T-Max 100

Gorgeous. And so lovely to see a film shot here

mikeSF · 08-31-2016, 06:11 PM - **5 Likes**

here's my alternate take from Monday night:

Deer Valley
645Z & A120 Macro

---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 06:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by unixrevolution

BS, Mike :P[COLOR="Silver"]

...

thx

---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 06:17 PM ----------

Originally posted by photoptimist

LOL! (Insert obligatory "you must have a really nice camera" comment here.)

Many people have looked for something pretty and pressed the black button many a time. But very very few point the camera in just the right direction and at just the right time (and do so so consistently) compared to you.

I think that the biggest challenge in landscape photography is finding pretty arrangements of objects in the natural world. The vast majority of all possible landscape photos -- that imaginary set of pictures from all possible locations, angles, focal lengths, times, etc. -- totally suck! There's almost always something wrong with the relative size, lighting, view, etc. But not in yours!

What I've especially liked about your photos is that they've forced me to really think about what makes a great photograph (at least to my eye) in terms of the relative spacing and sizes of regions in the subject matter.
Translating those insights into seeing the right locations, camera angles, & times for my own photography is another matter. But at least you've given me a lot more insight into how to look for them.

that is really nice of you to say and I appreciate that you've taken the time to enjoy my work.
I hope my earlier reply was not taken as flippant, but I really have never approached composition in any methodical way. I really just walk all around my intended subject until i see what looks like the best possible balance of elements and until the composition feels right, but that is about it. Plenty of times, I never find the sweet spot and I don't often share the "duds", but I get a thrill when it falls together easily. That is what keeps me coming back.
thanks again!

**Ed Hurst** · 08-31-2016, 09:36 PM - **1 Like**

Mike - I agree with all of the positive feedback on your shots - very well deserved.

Love both of the tree shots, but - for me - the second one is the winner!

Ed

mikeSF · 09-01-2016, 06:29 AM - **4 Likes**

would you believe the next night we got more clouds just before sunset?

El Diablo
645Z & A75/2.8 pano

itshimitis · 09-01-2016, 07:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by mikeSF

would you believe the next night we got more clouds just before sunset?

El Diablo
645Z & A75/2.8 pano

Just like buses...great images too!

A few more from the other evening on Ullswater in the Lake District...

645Z FA 80 - 160

1.

2.

3.

rob1234 · 09-01-2016, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by unixrevolution

BS, Mike :P

Gorgeous. And so lovely to see a film shot here

Thanks very much - feel a bit inferior with all these Z/D shots around!

itshimitis · 09-02-2016, 08:58 AM - **3 Likes**

Some more from out on the boats at Ullswater with the Z and the 80 - 160 - in fact in one of them you'll spot MarkLJ stood on the boat, Raven...

1.

2.

3. Mark is standing under the bridge - you can see his head... Great photographer and a nice guy...

itshimitis · 09-03-2016, 08:18 AM - **1 Like**

Some more from the Lake District - am now back in Wales where it is pouring down...

Pentax 645Z DA 28 - 45 - 211 secs

FA 80 - 160:

itshimitis · 09-03-2016, 12:05 PM - **1 Like**

A black and white version of the one on the bottom...

sugus · 09-03-2016, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

P-645NII, Kodak 400 TMAX, 5.6/55-110mm

raimundogaby · 09-03-2016, 01:01 PM

645z, 35mm

08-31-2016, 06:11 PM - 5 Likes	#9546
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	here's my alternate take from Monday night: Deer Valley 645Z & A120 Macro ---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 06:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by unixrevolution BS, Mike :P[COLOR="Silver"] ... thx ---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 06:17 PM ---------- Originally posted by photoptimist LOL! (Insert obligatory "you must have a really nice camera" comment here.) Many people have looked for something pretty and pressed the black button many a time. But very very few point the camera in just the right direction and at just the right time (and do so so consistently) compared to you. I think that the biggest challenge in landscape photography is finding pretty arrangements of objects in the natural world. The vast majority of all possible landscape photos -- that imaginary set of pictures from all possible locations, angles, focal lengths, times, etc. -- totally suck! There's almost always something wrong with the relative size, lighting, view, etc. But not in yours! What I've especially liked about your photos is that they've forced me to really think about what makes a great photograph (at least to my eye) in terms of the relative spacing and sizes of regions in the subject matter. Translating those insights into seeing the right locations, camera angles, & times for my own photography is another matter. But at least you've given me a lot more insight into how to look for them. that is really nice of you to say and I appreciate that you've taken the time to enjoy my work. I hope my earlier reply was not taken as flippant, but I really have never approached composition in any methodical way. I really just walk all around my intended subject until i see what looks like the best possible balance of elements and until the composition feels right, but that is about it. Plenty of times, I never find the sweet spot and I don't often share the "duds", but I get a thrill when it falls together easily. That is what keeps me coming back. thanks again! Last edited by mikeSF; 09-01-2016 at 06:28 AM.

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08-31-2016, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#9541
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by mikeSF after 1.5 months of straight blank clear skies, we FINALLY had clouds roll in very briefly during sunset. yea! Deer Valley Sunset 645Z & DFA55/2.8 ---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 09:48 AM ---------- Thanks! But I don't know about all that. I just look for something pretty and press the black button on the camera. Seriously good composition!

08-31-2016, 12:30 PM	#9542
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Originally posted by PhilRich Mike, Your description in Flickr says that you manually blended two shots. Was there no wind? How did you do that? i didnt get into the rest on flickr, but this is also a focus stack of about 4 slices. It was very windy and i had to do some creative blending to combine them. up close, i can see the problem areas, but it's ok

08-31-2016, 12:54 PM - 5 Likes	#9543
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	P67ii 45/4 1/60th @ f/9.5 handheld T-Max 100

08-31-2016, 05:31 PM - 1 Like	#9544
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,128	Originally posted by mikeSF after 1.5 months of straight blank clear skies, we FINALLY had clouds roll in very briefly during sunset. yea! Deer Valley Sunset 645Z & DFA55/2.8 ---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 09:48 AM ---------- Thanks! But I don't know about all that. I just look for something pretty and press the black button on the camera. LOL! (Insert obligatory "you must have a really nice camera" comment here.) Many people have looked for something pretty and pressed the black button many a time. But very very few point the camera in just the right direction and at just the right time (and do so so consistently) compared to you. I think that the biggest challenge in landscape photography is finding pretty arrangements of objects in the natural world. The vast majority of all possible landscape photos -- that imaginary set of pictures from all possible locations, angles, focal lengths, times, etc. -- totally suck! There's almost always something wrong with the relative size, lighting, view, etc. But not in yours! What I've especially liked about your photos is that they've forced me to really think about what makes a great photograph (at least to my eye) in terms of the relative spacing and sizes of regions in the subject matter. Translating those insights into seeing the right locations, camera angles, & times for my own photography is another matter. But at least you've given me a lot more insight into how to look for them.

08-31-2016, 06:01 PM - 1 Like	#9545
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by mikeSF after 1.5 months of straight blank clear skies, we FINALLY had clouds roll in very briefly during sunset. yea! Deer Valley Sunset 645Z & DFA55/2.8 ---------- Post added 08-31-2016 at 09:48 AM ---------- Thanks! But I don't know about all that. I just look for something pretty and press the black button on the camera. BS, Mike :P ---------- Post added 08-31-16 at 09:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by rob1234 P67ii 45/4 1/60th @ f/9.5 handheld T-Max 100 Gorgeous. And so lovely to see a film shot here

08-31-2016, 09:36 PM - 1 Like	#9547
Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	Mike - I agree with all of the positive feedback on your shots - very well deserved. Love both of the tree shots, but - for me - the second one is the winner! Ed

09-01-2016, 06:29 AM - 4 Likes	#9548
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	would you believe the next night we got more clouds just before sunset? El Diablo 645Z & A75/2.8 pano

09-01-2016, 07:25 AM - 2 Likes	#9549
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by mikeSF would you believe the next night we got more clouds just before sunset? El Diablo 645Z & A75/2.8 pano Just like buses...great images too! A few more from the other evening on Ullswater in the Lake District... 645Z FA 80 - 160 1. 2. 3.

09-01-2016, 01:00 PM	#9550
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by unixrevolution BS, Mike :P Gorgeous. And so lovely to see a film shot here Thanks very much - feel a bit inferior with all these Z/D shots around!

09-02-2016, 08:58 AM - 3 Likes	#9551
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Some more from out on the boats at Ullswater with the Z and the 80 - 160 - in fact in one of them you'll spot MarkLJ stood on the boat, Raven... 1. 2. 3. Mark is standing under the bridge - you can see his head... Great photographer and a nice guy...

09-03-2016, 08:18 AM - 1 Like	#9552
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Some more from the Lake District - am now back in Wales where it is pouring down... Pentax 645Z DA 28 - 45 - 211 secs FA 80 - 160:

09-03-2016, 12:05 PM - 1 Like	#9553
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	A black and white version of the one on the bottom...

09-03-2016, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#9554
sugus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Zürich Posts: 205	P-645NII, Kodak 400 TMAX, 5.6/55-110mm