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merciful
11-18-2004, 16:55
Yeah...
FrankS
11-18-2004, 17:12
AMAZING SHOT!
merciful
11-18-2004, 17:25
Thanks, Frank: very kind.
bmattock
11-18-2004, 17:27
Let me second the motion by Frank - sweet! Now, how about some specifics on this one?

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks
merciful
11-18-2004, 17:31
Thanks, again.
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f2 @ 1/250, Tri-X at 1600, 17.5 minutes in Rodinal 1+50.
bmattock
11-18-2004, 17:38
That's Tri-x pushed to 1600? Wow, it *has* gotten better over the years. Or maybe it is the Rodinal - I only ever used D76. What did you scan that with, if you don't mind my asking?

And again - lovely.
back alley
11-18-2004, 17:40
great shot, love the grain!

joe
merciful
11-18-2004, 17:41
Thanks, Bill, yeah, that's 1600. Scanned with a CoolScan 8000.

Here's 3200 in HC-110 B, just to get you going...
bmattock
11-18-2004, 17:44
OK, that does it. I was on the fence about mixing up some chemistry this weekend...now I'm gonna do it.

But all I have is some Delta 100 and Neopan Acros. Dang. No Tri-X. And in this small town - no chance of getting any this weekend. And I'm still stuck with D76. Well, I'll just have to make do.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks

PS - I envy both your skills and your scanner! Oh yeah and the lens too. Dang.
merciful
11-18-2004, 17:49
Once again, thanks.

12,800: start mixing.
wlewisiii
11-18-2004, 18:03
Wow. That is amazing. Thank you for sharing these.

William
bmattock
11-18-2004, 18:09
Originally posted by merciful
Once again, thanks.

12,800: start mixing.

On the other hand, I think I'll throw my cameras away and learn to fingerpaint. Gulp.

Best Regards,

Bill Mattocks
Nikon Bob
11-19-2004, 03:00
Must learn to use a Summitar like that. Super photos. Just think how much better they would be with a modern lens, yeah right. Getting kind of thirsty for some good east coast beer too.
merciful
11-19-2004, 03:31
Must learn to use a Summitar like that. Super photos. Just think how much better they would be with a modern lens, yeah right. Getting kind of thirsty for some good east coast beer too.

Summitar for the first; Nikkor 85/2 for the second; and a modified Holga for the third.

C'mon down.
taffer
11-19-2004, 03:35
Let me add a later but sincere YEAH !

Man, way to go...
laurentvenet
11-19-2004, 04:33
Ouaa all shots are great but I do love the dark third one, amazing children face. I'd love to master black and white like those great shots !
g0tr00t
11-19-2004, 04:35
Unbelievable.. How amazing!
peter_n
11-19-2004, 05:02
These pictures really are good. I took a look at merciful's web site and that's worth looking at too. Great job!! :)

merciful's web site (http://www.merciful.ns.ca/index.html)
Nikon Bob
11-19-2004, 05:25
Originally posted by merciful
Summitar for the first; Nikkor 85/2 for the second; and a modified Holga for the third.

C'mon down.
Solinar
11-19-2004, 05:27
Gulp is an understatement. In one word, that really is photography.

I must experiment further with Tri-X.
Nikon Bob
11-19-2004, 05:31
Chill some Keiths or Olands Red and I'd be really tempted. The Nikkor 85mm F1.8 is a favourite of mine on my SLR. Outstanding work to view.
peter_n
11-19-2004, 06:36
I wouldn't be going for the film or whatever. Merciful uses light really well and has an excellent eye.
GermanB
11-19-2004, 11:05
Amazing work merciful that's what I like from this forum there's a lot of talented people here -not me, oops that said, I should disconnect and go shooting...
merciful
11-19-2004, 11:28
Chill some Keiths or Olands Red and I'd be really tempted.

Uh-uh: don't drink that stuff. But I can introduce you to the crew at my friend's brewpub.
merciful
11-19-2004, 11:29
Thanks to everyone for all the kind words: I'm glad my stuff works for you.

Now, if I could only get the folks at Vanity Fair to drop by...