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Forum: Art and aesthetics 16th June 2015, 11:21 PM

Replies: 18 Realism Views: 11,752 Posted By DougHowk Being naive about such things, I've often... Being naive about such things, I've often wondered what is more real: a B&W image of a scene or its color variation? B&W deals with light intensity in the film's range. Color film attempts to mimic...

Forum: Photography in general 12th May 2015, 10:12 AM

Replies: 19 Gene Nocon explains B/W ƒ/stop Printing Views: 13,306 Posted By DougHowk Thanks for the reminder. I've got his... Thanks for the reminder. I've got his "photographic printing", but have yet to read it. Will do so now. In the video he mentions Robin Bell as one of the 6 best printers in UK. Robin's recent book &...

Forum: Photography in general 11th May 2015, 01:11 PM

Replies: 19 Gene Nocon explains B/W ƒ/stop Printing Views: 13,306 Posted By DougHowk About 1/2 way thru the video I thought it was... About 1/2 way thru the video I thought it was becoming an advertisement for Adobe. But thankfully he ended strong and on the right note. I've used his pre-flasher for around 2 years, and find it...

Forum: Sale or Wanted 9th May 2015, 08:56 PM

Replies: 3 WTB Durst Lapla 50 or 53 Views: 962 Posted By DougHowk Didn't know there was a Lapla 53. Been trying to... Didn't know there was a Lapla 53. Been trying to mount an El Nikkor 150mm, and a lapla 50 is too small and lapla 55 too large.

Forum: Print Finishing 4th May 2015, 11:52 AM

Replies: 6 Dry Mounting Tissues Views: 9,033 Posted By DougHowk I've tried various ColorMount tissues which work... I've tried various ColorMount tissues which work well at lower press temperatures. Problem I've had is with float mounting it always seemed that some corner/edge would not stick. Switched to Seal...

Forum: Photography in general 8th March 2015, 09:11 PM

Replies: 13 America 1939-1943 in colour Views: 5,631 Posted By DougHowk There is a book of these images: "Bound for... There is a book of these images: "Bound for Glory: America in Color 1939-1943" with intro by Paul Hendrickson, published by Harry Abrams in conjunction with Library of Congress

Forum: Photography in general 4th March 2015, 06:47 PM

Replies: 11 books books books Views: 6,484 Posted By DougHowk For Minor White enthusiasts, there is available... For Minor White enthusiasts, there is available the more recent catalog to the exhibit http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/minor_white/

Forum: Photography in general 2nd February 2015, 11:51 AM

Replies: 12 Oldest camera used by FADU member Views: 6,264 Posted By DougHowk My oldest camera is a Korona 7X17 Panorama camera... My oldest camera is a Korona 7X17 Panorama camera probably manufactured somewhere in 1910-15 range. Have 3 regular film holders and one glass-plate holder (which I haven't used yet). Was able to...

Forum: Photography in general 4th January 2015, 12:29 PM

Replies: 27 What film stuff did you get for (insert holiday) this year? (2014) Views: 11,833 Posted By DougHowk I told my wife that I didn't need any photo... I told my wife that I didn't need any photo equipment; and, unfortunately, she believed me. Did get some books (Clergue, Bown, and Adams in Yosemite), and a DVD on order - Bown's "Looking for Light"...

Forum: Photography in general 18th August 2014, 11:19 AM

Replies: 15 The golden age of photography? Views: 6,235 Posted By DougHowk I suspect we are at our most creative when... I suspect we are at our most creative when working within the confines of the medium. When the medium's possibilities expand thru technology, as with photography, then its enticing to explore the...

Forum: Photography in general 4th July 2014, 11:05 PM

Replies: 29 What music in the darkroom? Views: 8,847 Posted By DougHowk I recently installed an under the counter... I recently installed an under the counter radio/CD player. Currently, its too hot in the darkroom/garage for me to really enjoy my time there; so I try to do whatever as quickly as possible. When...

Forum: Photography in general 19th January 2014, 04:04 PM

Replies: 11 Oil paints on black and white prints Views: 5,754 Posted By DougHowk I had used a paper marketed for Bromoil and sold... I had used a paper marketed for Bromoil and sold by David Lewis. It worked very well for hand-coloring with oils.

Forum: Sale or Wanted 30th November 2013, 05:21 PM

Replies: 4 WANTED: Bronica SQA/SQAI Body Views: 3,354 Posted By DougHowk I recently purchased a relatively new SQA body... I recently purchased a relatively new SQA body from KEH in USA. Its a replacement for one I picked up on ePrey whose shutter malfunctioned intermittently. Would recommend using a reliable source with...

Forum: Books 22nd November 2013, 08:56 PM

Replies: 20 Books for Christmas...? Views: 10,462 Posted By DougHowk I'm thinking of getting my wife to buy me Gregory... I'm thinking of getting my wife to buy me Gregory Heisler "50 Portraits". Saw a video of him discussing one of his photos, and the book sounds similar ( a discussion of how for each of the 50). Other...

Forum: Photography in general 18th October 2013, 07:08 PM

Replies: 26 If only I'D taken that . . . Views: 8,857 Posted By DougHowk Almost all of the images uploaded to social media... Almost all of the images uploaded to social media sites will never be printed; and the print is still the final object of photography for me. Most of the images that I admire I also think that I can...

Forum: Articles 13th October 2013, 11:30 PM

Replies: 25 Pre and Post Flashing Views: 33,246 Posted By DougHowk I find that pre-flashing has enabled me to deal... I find that pre-flashing has enabled me to deal with some high contrast negatives which seemed too difficult to deal with otherwise. For enlarging paper I use the RH Design pre-flasher. For contact...

Forum: Photography in general 12th September 2013, 08:04 PM

Replies: 2 John Sexton Views: 4,009 Posted By DougHowk The 2nd discussion is by Kim Weston, Brett's... The 2nd discussion is by Kim Weston, Brett's nephew. It is amazingly daring for Epson to include John Sexton who is definitely in the traditionalist camp. He's one of my favorite photographers.

Forum: Darkroom 8th September 2013, 10:00 AM

Replies: 12 Drying FB Prints Views: 6,604 Posted By DougHowk I use home-made drying racks with regular window... I use home-made drying racks with regular window screening. Prints dry face up (had issue with screen imprint when face down); and tilt the screen so excess water runs off. Some papers such as Art300...

Forum: Sale or Wanted 16th August 2013, 07:27 PM

Replies: 3 WTB: Bronica SQ 50mm (& 150mm) Views: 1,366 Posted By DougHowk Check out KEH... Check out KEH (http://www.keh.com/Camera/format-Medium-Format/system-Bronica-SQ-Series/category-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses?s=1&bcode=SQ&ccode=6&cc=81161&r=WG&f) They are located in Georgia (USA) and...

Forum: Books 12th August 2013, 01:37 AM

Replies: 10 Genesis - Salgado Views: 7,866 Posted By DougHowk I have my copy displayed on a lectern so that I... I have my copy displayed on a lectern so that I can leave it open to a selected image. There are so many good images in the book that it will take me a long time to absorb them all. And the purchase...

Forum: News and Announcements 23rd July 2013, 11:51 AM

Replies: 31 ADOX CHS II film Views: 12,371 Posted By DougHowk The english version of the announcement, for... The english version of the announcement, for those of us who do not read german: http://www.adox.de/english/ADOX%20Films/Premium/CHS100_II/index.html So it will be available even in ULF sizes as...

Forum: Art and aesthetics 14th March 2013, 12:00 AM

Replies: 9 Brett Weston Views: 7,549 Posted By DougHowk Mark, the Efros book is a paperback and is... Mark, the Efros book is a paperback and is co-authored by Rebecca Senf. Agree about " A Personal Selection" - well-printed and good selection. The Lodima Press Portfolio series is excellent -...

Forum: Art and aesthetics 11th March 2013, 09:49 PM

Replies: 9 Brett Weston Views: 7,549 Posted By DougHowk Agree on both the DVD and the biography. If you... Agree on both the DVD and the biography. If you can find a copy, would also recommend "My Time with Brett" by Randy Efros. He was Brett's last assistant, and has many insights into Brett's thoughts...

Forum: Art and aesthetics 4th March 2013, 08:58 PM

Replies: 15 Inspiring Black and White Contemporary Photographers Views: 7,540 Posted By DougHowk To name a few off the top of my head: Bruce... To name a few off the top of my head: Bruce Barnbaum Michael Smith & Paula Chamlee John Sexton Don Worth Ray McSaviney Paul Caponigro Tillman Crane Linda Connor George Tice

Forum: External Group Announcements 4th March 2013, 04:16 PM

Replies: 25 A photographic workshop for 'PHOTOSTOCK' ~ A kickstarter project well worth backing! Views: 16,197 Posted By DougHowk I should mention that the additional funds above... I should mention that the additional funds above the initial goal will be used to finish off the interior of the workshop building. And Bill continues to add incentives for donations including a...

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