Man, I turn my back for a second and there's a whole new bunch of nice shots!
@MeFirstO, Stevebrot, KJon, Nesster, GeneV & tuco Great work guys, this thread is getting better and better!
Quote: As I look through this thread, it seems to me that the film images are flat better than the digital files. Perhaps I am smoking crack or something. They just seem better to me...The photos are simply beautiful.
I agree (that the pictures are good, not that you're smoking crack
) and I think there are a few reasons for that:
1. Dynamic range & dynamic range distribution: film still wins out against digital on tone and tonal range.
2. I think it is easier (at least it is to me) to really focus on a shot and get it right with film gear because knowing you have only so many shots on a roll of film helps to slow you down and really focus on getting the shot right.
It also helps me because I don't want to waste film on shots I don't think will work. With digital I may just make many of those "wasted" shots anyway, thinking it's basically free to press the shutter but the thing is
it's not because it entices you to take only half a look before shooting, scattering your attention and making you lose (mental
) focus.
Rolleicord Vb, Fuji Provia 400X: