How charjohncarter does it... - Page 2

Chriscrawfordphoto · 02-13-2011

I think he was talking about my scanning info on my website. My Nikon scanner gives very flat results from scanned negs, so i use curves adjustment layers in Photoshop to bring out the full tonal range. How many I use depends on the photo, some I can make good with a single curve adjustment, others take several. There is no 'standard' set of curves that can be applied to all images. You have to do it individually by eye for each scan.

bindie · 02-17-2011

Thanks Chris and sorry John for posting my question in the wrong thread :-0

rover · 02-23-2011

My first run Carter style.
400-2 TMY in HC110 + Rodinal

charjohncarter · 02-23-2011

The one with the house in the snow was a hard one, and you got it right. In fact, all of these pushed the limits of the film. Nice job.

rover · 02-23-2011

Thank you master

md2008 · 02-23-2011

Here's my try at HC-110 + Rodinal

shadowfox · 02-23-2011

John's posts are always from the heart.
He's one of my favorite here in RFF too.

One of only a few, I might add.

It's time for him to get the deserved acknowledgement.

charjohncarter · 02-23-2011

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Originally Posted by rover

Thank you master

Nice words, but I've had a very poor Winter. I don't think I have anything (B&W)to show from it. I have some Puerto Valletta 35mm shots and some LeicaIIIf around town shots drying now. I hope there is something there.

Master! Hardly, also, MD and shadow fox thanks for the words of praise.

Ray Charles said when he was labeled a 'The Genius' he said 'Not me: Thelonious Monk, Milt Jackson, but not me.' And believe me I'm not a master; just a plodding photographer. We have plenty of 'masters' in our midsts (again, but not me), just be very happy that they are all willing to share what they have learned. And I love this place for it.

I could make a long list of people here that are extreme experts in all kinds of fields, example Brian Sweeney, plus many etc; these RFFers are the foundation of better photos by us all.

charjohncarter · 02-23-2011

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Originally Posted by md2008

Here's my try at HC-110 + Rodinal

Again, most very difficult exposures; good going.

---f · 02-23-2011

It's true, the family stuff is only for family, but check out his new black and white. Just amazing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carter3...7604205002579/

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Originally Posted by charjohncarter

It was nice of Rover to think so much of my stuff, but I'm just a kitchen developer and a PSE6 post processor. I worked hard to get my development and post processing down and if anyone gets some time saving or help, then I'm happy.

My Flickr is a mess, I shot 6x6, 6x7, 35mm, Polaroids, pinholes, probably more. My cameras range from Brownie Hawkeye Flash to Leica and Rolleiflex. I've made maybe 6-7 lenses that I use on various cameras. but the real killer is I have a lot of family stuff on there. The family stuff is very boring usless you are family. If you type 'carter3john' you will be able to get to my 'photostream.'

Thanks again Rover I really didn't think you were going to do this, but it is fine.

charjohncarter · 02-23-2011

Gads, Fireboy, I really can't believe that this is happening. I don't know what to say, but thanks. But Fireboy, I have a new project in mind. I have many body cap lenses; my newest will be a lens from a very obscure 6x6 folder on a body cap for my Pentax 6x7. I hope it works. Next on the list is a folder lens that has X synch and on a body cap for Pentax 6x7 which I can use to circumvent the 1/30 synch speed of the Pentax 6x7

Bingley · 02-23-2011

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Originally Posted by Fireboy

It's true, the family stuff is only for family, but check out his new black and white. Just amazing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carter3...7604205002579/

Good for you, to call attention to these shots. John is too modest. Those are mostly quiet photos, yet they display such beautiful tones, the more you look them, the more you appreciate the skill behind them.

---f · 02-23-2011

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Originally Posted by charjohncarter

Gads, Fireboy, I really can't believe that this is happening. I don't know what to say, but thanks. But Fireboy, I have a new project in mind. I have many body cap lenses; my newest will be a lens from a very obscure 6x6 folder on a body cap for my Pentax 6x7. I hope it works. Next on the list is a folder lens that has X synch and on a body cap for Pentax 6x7 which I can use to circumvent the 1/30 synch speed of the Pentax 6x7

Keep pursuing your creative bent. We all get to benefit from it. Thanks for sharing John.

I would also encourage everyone to sift thru John's flickr collection. He's got some real winners in there and I think he's being humble. His eye for composition and lighting is amazing.

Carterofmars · 03-24-2011

From one John Carter to another...Cheers John.

charjohncarter · 03-24-2011

Thanks Tarzan.

John Bragg · 04-18-2012

Thanks John for sharing. I have had many conversations with you in the past about developers and technique. We sing from the same hymn sheet. It is good to see your glowing black and whites. Well done mate. !!

maxwell1295 · 02-02-2013

I just had to update this thread so it gets the attention it deserves. I tried this for the first time last night with absolutely amazing results. Thanks so much John for sharing this.

Arista.EDU/Fomapan 400 at box speed using the same directions prescribed for Tri-X.

Mini by alanabramsphotography, on Flickr

Barry & Jones by alanabramsphotography, on Flickr

charjohncarter · 02-02-2013

I really like above: deep shadows in both shots. Maybe not everyones cup of sarsaparilla, but I love those shadows.

maxwell1295 · 02-02-2013

Thanks John,. You sharpening technique probably added to the shadows, but I love that look as well. The negatives weren't as contrast but the dynamic range is incredible. You can pretty much do anything you want once you pull them into the scanner.

Carterofmars · 02-27-2013

I like this one very much- both have stood the test of time.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carter3...7610897802215/