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<p>This was my first photo with 4x5. The scan is poor and there's only a hint of the detail that can be seen on the negative with a loupe. On a lightbox you can count leaf veins and they appear clearly, sharply delineated. Also, there's printable density in the blown out part of the scan. I didn't realize how much detail was lacking with a scanner until I compared this negative to a scan. </p> <p><em>Chamonix 045F1 / 150mm Sironar-N / Orange Filter / FP4+ / Pyrocat-HD</em><br /><br />Please click <strong><a href=" rel="nofollow">here</a></strong> to view larger on Flickr. It can be expanded to 100%.<br> <br> </p><div></div>

<p>Exquisite photo, Charlie!<br /><br />It's a slow week and I want to pitch in even though I've been shooting mostly large format. This is from a cabin at an abandoned summer camp I found.</p> <p><em>Chamonix 045F1 / 150mm Sironar-N / FP4+ / Pyrocat-HD / N+2</em><br /><br />Please click <strong><a href=" rel="nofollow">here</a></strong> to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<blockquote> <p>I suppose I understand your suspicion that a photographer might be interested in helping a novice get started, but I can attest that it does happen.</p> </blockquote> <p>I encounter this far more often than one might think. Of course, I do my part to help others as well. </p>

<p><em>Leica M6 'Wetzlar' / 50mm Summicron ver. IV / Eastman 5222 / Pyrocat-HD</em><br> <em> </em><br> Please click <strong><a href=" to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p>Gorgeous photos this month!</p>

<p>I am, Ray! In the spring of ’89 I was working at an AM easy listening station as a teen and the manager would give me stacks of promotional vinyl that didn’t fit their format. Mostly junk. This was in deep East Texas and I had never heard of the Pixies, but when I put the first release of Doolittle on the platter I was astonished. It was like the first time I heard “Slice of Life” by Bauhaus on Pacifica Radio quite a few years earlier. I knew this was going to be influential. It swells my heart with pride to hear my son singing “Caribooooooooo!” </p>

<p>Wow, Charlie! That's great.</p>

<p><em>Rolleiflex MX (Model 2) / FP4+ / Pyrocat-HD</em> <br> Please click <strong><a href=" to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p><em>Mamiya RZ67 Pro II / 110mm / Provia 100F / No Meter</em><br> Please click <strong><a href=" to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p>Really nice, E. Your tonality looks better than ever!</p>

<p>How is Coleman stove fluid different than Ronsonol lighter fluid? I thought they were both naptha.<br> <br> Also, has anyone tried using pure ethanol (Everclear) instead of the other fluids?</p>

<p>I haven't been posting lately because I've been testing the EI of my films now that I am using a Jobo processor. It's thrown all my film speeds and development times out of whack. The upshots are that I can develop film faster, with less chemicals, and have a more consistent process.</p> <p>Also, I've moved to large format and I am spending more of my shooting time learning the ropes of that. It's been impressive what one can do with tilts, swings, rises and shifts. I wager there's as much to learn about large format as there has been to learn about photography in general. </p> <p>So, I'll be around but not posting as frequently until I get over these "technical difficulties".</p>

<p>I rather fancy the shot, Barry. I think it's nice.<br> Knut, that's such a humorous shot. Love it!</p>

<p>Great shot, E.<br> Charlie, I'm digging that D-max.<br> Lovely shot, Knut. You know I have a fetish for such things.</p>

<p>Magical, Charlie!</p>

<p>You're funny, Allen! Thank you. No photos are mediocre so long as we are having fun. I love mills and gins like that, especially at night. This part of Texas is sprinkled with them. </p>

<p>Beautiful portrait, Barry. Top photos, everyone!</p>

<p><em>Mamiya 7ii / 80mm / FP4+ / Pyrocat-HD</em><br> <em> </em><br> Please click <strong><a href=" to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p><em>Rolleiflex MX (Model 2) / Orwo NP 20 / DD-X / Expired 1975</em><br> <em> </em><br> Please click <strong><a href=" to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p><em>Mamiya 7ii / 80mm / FP4+ / Pyrocat</em></p> <p>Please click <strong><a href=" to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p><em>Mamiya RZ64 Pro II / 110mm Mamiya-Sekor Z W / Provia 100F / No Meter</em><br> <em> </em><br> Please click <strong><a href=" to view larger on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p>Fantastic catch, Knut. I love finding humorous things like that. Here's the last one I found. It was quite specific about where to not park.</p> <div></div>

<p><em>Mamiya 7ii / 80mm / FP4+ / Pyrocat-HD</em><br> <em> </em><br> <em><br /></em>Please click <strong><a href=" </strong>to see larger image on Flickr.</p><div></div>

<p>That's great news, Scott! I'm glad we could help.</p>

<p>Thank you, Knut. Your boy in the apples is splendid!<br> Charlie, Alex S., Robin: keep up the great work.</p>