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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 12/13/2008
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Hi Stan!
The practical side of things is definitely on the side of the digital cameras, of course. I add the much longer waiting times until one gets prints of a film role. With a digital camera this is reduced to almost 0 time.
If only that special charm and quality of the film wasn't there..
Anyway, wish you much good luck with your search, and much fun with the rebel too!
Cheers!
Nick
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 12/12/2008
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Hi Nick, I am going to look for processing via the web and by mail to see what I can find. I just shoot less film and concentrate on what I can do with my Rebel.The ease and cost are just so practical. I have not had a lot of work lately so the Rebel is busy.
Be well, Stan
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 12/11/2008
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$15... that's really expensive, Stan! I get my films developed and "printed" on CD for about 6-7 swiss Francs by Fuji service. And the good thing is, you can just send them the films at (almost) no shipping costs and for 2 more Francs you get also prints on photo-paper. Why are they so expensive in USA? Actually the whole processing is thoroughly optimized and automated to a very high degree.
But I must also add that Fuji is not a real "store" but rather a mail order service. The actual photo stores around here are also much more expensive since they claim to deliver better quality, which is a complete fairy tail for the good believers. The stores are only expensive and ignorant. I remember, whenever I gave one film for processing here in the local store that claims to be ooooh so good, they just... devastated it completely! (Their typical claims for "swiss exclusivity" are only this: Nonsense! ;-))
I am glad for having Fuji anyway. Perhaps you could also try some similar service somewhere around where you live?
Cheers!
Nick
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 12/10/2008
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Hi Nick, I am searching for a company I could get prints on CD with the B/W I shoot with the T90. I am sure I can do better than my local camera store. It is very high priced where I live for these things. The developing and prints for B/W on a color printer were over $15 American. The detail and contrast were good but the tone was really off.
Be well,Stan
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 12/9/2008
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You are very welcome, Stan!
Indeed the punch ist there and it is very powerful! So the T90 seems to deliver still, ey? ;-)
Did you ever try to order a CD rather than prints from your films? Some companies do better with that, which could further increase that punch - though it is already strong here.
Cheers!
Nick
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 12/5/2008
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Thanks so much Nick. So glad you liked the strong afternoon light playing games with this old grain elevator. I have had no schooling other than UF and the positive reinforcement of peoples comments and tech advice.. I was trying to display the light more than an exacting composition. Was curious what contrast would appear on the Ilford 125 I used. for scanning the print that had been done on a color printer I was very pleased the image still had some punch left in it. Thanks for such a great comment.
Be well, Stan
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Nick Karagiaouroglou
{K:127263} 12/4/2008
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And I found it! Search, search and you *will* find, they say. There is much truth in this. Thanks a bunch for this dedication, Stan! Even after such a long time.
A very good one for the separation of light and shadow in such tiny areas that appear one ofter the other in such a tight sequence! The borders of lights and shadows are quite sharply defined and yet without the typical artificially introduced halos and "ghost echoes" of contours, with which the ooohhh so very modern industry tries to fool us about constrast and sharpness. Do we see any of those additional (and superfluous) optical echoes of contours? No! Do we have any of those "oh, wonderful" exaggerations of sudden transitions from light to shadow and vice versa? No! We just have the very natural game of light and shadow without any kind of extraneous "beautification" which never helped anybody a bit at all! It is just about perfect in this sense.
And this is what I am stunning about now, Stan. They threw so much artificial stupidity in our faces, but you still look and see in a very direct way. I must ask you, did you have any kind of school about that? I ask because I know that it is hard to see the own way when the "established stream" dictates something else.
The image is great for its light balance. About composition I have many objections. It is for me too close without a perspective, too analytic without an overall concept. But this is personal taste and nothing more. What it all boils down to is simply the technical perfection to do whatever one intended to do, without all the "afterward explanations". This one doesn't need any of them. No overkill, no artificial enhancement, just that house with the ripples on time. I couldn't wish for anything more.
Cheers!
Nick
P.S.: I could start singing once more about that great unknown girl, the T90. But.. perhaps it is better if she remains unknown for not getting into that "diva" concept of nowadays. She is a just a working girl after all, ey? ;-)
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2008
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Hi Saad, I think because of the angle I shot this at makes it a challenge to try and bring the lines together. The sun was late in the afternoon and very strong. I think Nick will show up soon. I think he must be taking a break. Thanks for the interest and the constant support. I appreciate you.
Be well, Stan
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Saad Salem
{K:89003} 10/25/2008
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dear Stan,I have tried to crop it other way than yours,but it didn't works for me,after seeing it many times,I have decided that you have done the best way,thank you for joining me in this,and about Nick,he is not shown at UF,more than a week,my best regards,
Saad.
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2008
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Hi Saad, I cropped the lower part to get rid of the diagonal line.. Was trying to focus on the horizontal ribbed metal and shadows. Show me how you would crop it. Do not know when Nick will see this. I told him that I would post one from my film camera this week. Like I said, I am here to share and learn. Would love to see what your eye would like as well.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2008
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Thanks so much Alicia.. I was playing in some strong afternoon light and wanted to see what I would get on the huge side of this building. Glad you liked it too!! Always appreciate your comments.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2008
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Hi Mojgan, thanks for the comment. This image just shows some of the good qualities of film. I like to burn a roll when I can afford it. Have a couple more coming up from this Camera. Have a great weekend.
Be well too my friend! Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/25/2008
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Hi Harry, I told Nick I would dedicate a Canon T90 image to him when I finished the B/W roll I had in my T90. Nick shoots primarily with a T90 so we share that in common. I bought mine from a fishing guide for very little with four Canon FD lenses. I liked the texture and contrast out of the camera on this. Hopefully Nick is doing just fine. We keep each other honest. I always enjoy his detailed comments!
Be well, Stan
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 10/25/2008
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Wowww... muy buena composición y gran trabajo en el que juegan las líneas, luces y sombras!
Estupenda!
Felicitaciones!!!
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Mojgan Bahasadri
{K:16243} 10/25/2008
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Hello Stan!
You captured nice texture and detail .... I like the b&w tones in this shot!
be well my friend,
Mojgan
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Saad Salem
{K:89003} 10/24/2008
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Hi Stan,if this the original,then the best way is to post it full,and even if it was to be cropped,I will not do the cropping, it is for Nick,and only he is to judge it,thank you for sharing me,
my best wishes,
Saad.
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Wolf Zorrito
{K:78768} 10/24/2008
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PS, what happened with Nick ? I missed the info !
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Wolf Zorrito
{K:78768} 10/24/2008
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Plenty of roofing to do here ;-)
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/24/2008
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Thanks so much Dave. I was playing with a film camera that I got with four lenses for under $100. It is in great shape and has no bad habits. I loved the texture of this shot.
Be well, Stan
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 10/24/2008
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Amazing detail, and very nice b/w tones, Stan!
Dave.
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/24/2008
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Thanks Ali, I appreciate the encouragement. I hope all is well and that you have been to the feast. My thoughts are with you and yours.
Be well, Stan
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Stan Hill
{K:35352} 10/24/2008
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Hi Saad, any suggestions on a better crop, here is the original image. I am always open to another way. See what you come up with.
Be well, Stan
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Ali dewchi
{K:15992} 10/23/2008
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Excellent work and the title is so beautiful. Regards
Ali
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Saad Salem
{K:89003} 10/23/2008
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a fine shot,and a perfectly chosen dedication,I would only suggest a better cropping,my best regards,
Saad.
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