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Sikario
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 Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:58 pm Post subject: Iceland - Pentax 6x7 |
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Sikario wrote:
I spent a week in Iceland in early May, amid the chaos caused by the Eyjafjallajökull eruption. I drove around Route 1, a ring-road that circles the entire island. It is a truly extraordinary country, every day threw up contrasting landscapes and conditions. If you have any interest in landscape photography get yourself to the land of fire and ice!
I took my Pentax 6x7 because I didn't think grand vistas are really suited to a square-format camera. Many of my photos were taken using a graduated neutral-density filter which came in very handy.
I took an unusually large number of photographs, which is frankly unsurprising given all the photo opportunities. As such I haven't even managed to scan all of my film, but here are few that I have uploaded. Please click on the images to access larger versions.
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ylyad
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ylyad wrote:
Note to myself: plan a trip to Iceland, one day... Your pics are amazing 
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Nesster wrote:
Iceland + P 6x7 I knew we'd see something special, and indeed these are special. If I must pick, 2 and 3 just edge out the others for me.
I look forward to seeing many more
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Cobalt60 wrote:
++ for the horses!
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Thumbs up!
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pich900
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pich900 wrote:
| ylyad wrote: |
| Note to myself: plan a trip to Iceland, one day... Your pics are amazing |
+1
Note to myself:
1/plan a trip to iceland
2/ Learn how to use a 6x6 cam.
3/ Find a pentax 6x7 and sell my Nikon DSL-R body  ....
JUST BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!!!!!! |
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CarbonR
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CarbonR wrote:
I really like the B&W ones. Which lens did you use ?
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Sikario
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Sikario wrote:
All shots were taken using the 105mm f/2.4. A wonderful lens.  |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
Stunning!
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Carlsson
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Carlsson wrote:
What a country. Very nice images, I would like to see more!
Iceland is on my list, since a long time.
How did you manage the vacations, car rental, food supply, if I may ask?
So many questions...
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spleenone
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 11:57 am Post subject: |
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spleenone wrote:
Such beauty in such little island. It is like a dream to travel there.
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Sikario
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| Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Sikario wrote:
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How did you manage the vacations, car rental, food supply, if I may ask?
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I organised everything myself. I rented a car from Kelflavík airport and drove clock-wise from Reykjavík. I stayed in a different place every night, mostly at farms. It was a great way to see as much of the country in a short space of time, while saving money. Plus, the breakfasts at the farms were delicious! Freshly smoked trout, lamb pâté, eggs and ginger cake.
I am already planning a trip back to Iceland. Possibly this winter.  |
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Sikario
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Sikario wrote:
A few more as requested...
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
Wow! Breathtaking! That very last photo almost looks like an HDR image.
What did you use to scan your negs/slides?
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Sikario
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Sikario wrote:
Yes I think I need to edit it slightly. The problem, as with all slides, is that the scanned image never looks as good, so I need to edit it in photoshop, particularly to enhance the dynamic range. I use an Epson 4990 and I have used it for over 5 years now.
The farm house on the slide is clear and bright, but in the scan it's far too dark. |
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spleenone
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spleenone wrote:
Fantastic!
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
I have a 4990 also. I've been satisfied with the job it does on 120. Not so much, 35mm.
Your Epson Scan software has controls that should allow you to brighten up the image a fair amount before scanning. Have you tried this yet? Still, I find that I do like the brooding and almost sinister quality you achieved with the old farm house.
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Katastrofo wrote:
3 and 4 in the first set, and the last two in the 2nd are my faves, but all
are representative of the fine work you do! |
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Attila wrote:
Such a beautiful pictures ! many thanks for sharing them here !
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N wrote:
just freaking amazing honestly  |
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