down2earthlv 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2006 The 'quaking' aspens have started to lighten up, but no colors yet....maybe a month out still..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2006 Had some beautiful diffused light this morning - nice overcast skies but still bright - couldn't resist getting out there and shooting a leaf or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
down2earthlv 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 The big one in the background is nicknamed 'Elephant Ear' isn't it? Been forever since I've seen one....I could be wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 It's a hosta - I don't think elephant ears grow this far north, the giant ones anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 I really like these fall foliage photos, and they'll only get better in the next two months. Peterjay, I see you have quite an artistic eye for shapes, patterns, colors and light, and you capture it so well, truly inspiring work. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
down2earthlv 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 I'll second that Graham.....Looking at that picture, for some reason, I hear silence. I imagine the whole world falling dead still for that shot.... I'll keep my philosophical ramblings to myself....in short, Good job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
down2earthlv 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Not really the fall colors you're looking for, but then again, I guess these trees ARE wearing thier fall colors....... This shot would be this green year round, minus the occasional snowflake.... :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 That's a beautiful shot down2 - I love those grand vistas you have out your way - I can almost smell those pines - and thanks for the kind words guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Hey down2earthlv, thanks for taking me there, what a magnificent vista, kind of takes one's breath away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sturgeon_Catcher 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Hey down2.... you do get around my man. And the things you get around!!!!! Very nice shots Hey Peterjay... Need I say more??? Sent pj a PM. Told him his eye for composition demanded he shoot again. I rest my case. Very nics pics PJ and can't wait to see more. Gonna take a drive today - to a higher elevation - bet my favorite bush is ready. Have gone to this bush for 15 years. Always bring a spray for the wife. It's a vine Maple (Acer circinatum) and a wild one. Keep them coming guys. The colors are gonna be fantastic. They are gonna come from everywhere. You'll see!!! later Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks Fred - I owe you guys a lot for helping rekindle a spark that I thought was long gone, and I can't begin to express my gratitude - I found a guy yesterday who can digitize my negatives at a reasonable price, so hopefully, I'l be able to reprint my portfolio without spending interminable hours in a darkroom up to my elbows in toxic waste. Guess we'll have to wait and see how that one works out. If it's possible to produce decent images from digitized negatives, I might be able to use the gear I already have, and I'll have the negatives as a backup. Heck, I even hauled out my 6X7 yesterday and cleaned it up. Carting that beast around (it weighs 6 pounds) will sure be a help in my weight-loss program LOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sturgeon_Catcher 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 The digitizing process works like a champ!! When I shoot the 35mm I get one hour service and specific instructions regarding no adjustments. Man takes the roll of film - reads it extrenmely quickly - cuts a cd and its a done deal. Takes less than 30 seconds to scan a 36 exposure roll. Sometimes I get antsy to see my pics and have watched the process a bunch of times. I don't even look at the prints. Don't even care what size or type of paper. The CD is where it is at. You bet you'll get your portfolio back. I have absolutely no doubts that Dr. Photoshop MR. Graham would be excited to help you learn the program. later Fred Gosh I wish I could play with that 6X7. Remember the post about photo backups. You could order large prints from Kinko's and such with a wide variety of papers for $.89 for an 8X10 laser print. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Those are encouraging words Fred. Digitizing negatives sounds like the best of both worlds - the hard copy backup is an absolute must as far as I'm concerned. Re: the 6X7 - I paid a small fortune for mine 25 years ago, but I'd bet you could pick one up fairly cheaply if you looked around. I know the new ones came way down in price during the 80s and 90s, and there must be quite a few used ones around, since they were fairly popular. They're great cameras - I never even thought of selling mine, no matter how idle it sat. Just like a 35mm on steroids - easy to handle and you can't beat those big negatives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colbyjack 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 The digitizing process works like a champ!! When I shoot the 35mm I get one hour service and specific instructions regarding no adjustments. Man takes the roll of film - reads it extrenmely quickly - cuts a cd and its a done deal. Takes less than 30 seconds to scan a 36 exposure roll. Sometimes I get antsy to see my pics and have watched the process a bunch of times. I don't even look at the prints. Don't even care what size or type of paper. The CD is where it is at. You bet you'll get your portfolio back. I have absolutely no doubts that Dr. Photoshop MR. Graham would be excited to help you learn the program. later Fred Gosh I wish I could play with that 6X7. Remember the post about photo backups. You could order large prints from Kinko's and such with a wide variety of papers for $.89 for an 8X10 laser print. you still pay for 1 hour??? or can they develop and make ya a cd any cheaper if you dont want the prints? -chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sturgeon_Catcher 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2006 Never tried to take them down any lower. Under 10dollars as I recall for 24 exp with the cd. Also can have the pixel from 1800dpi to 640 dpi actually 3 dimensions but don't remember the middle one. Same price. May seem like a lot but you cannot imagine what cropping and resizing can run into in the film world. Well worth it though as that's all we had. later Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
