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Old 28-02-2012, 12:34 AM
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Incredible photography

http://pavel-kosenko.livejournal.com...hread=22669914

WOW!

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These were shot in 1942. Consider the primitive nature of the gear:

* No strobes
* No softboxes
* No lightmeter
* No autofocus
* No chimping for immediate feedback
* No histogram
* No blinkies warning of blown highlights
* No custom white balance

Using a 4x5 camera (Probably a Graflex Speed Graphic)

* Image appears upside down and reversed on ground-glass focusing screen
* Camera weighed up to 10 lbs. and is at least 15 times bulkier than an SLR
* Shooting 24 frames requires a dozen film holders with darkslides -- enough to fill a shoulder bag. To shoot a hundred frames would require a suitcase full of film holders.
* Tripod probably weighed at least as much as the camera
* Kodachrome ASA (now ISO) speed of 25 (though most 4x5 work over the decades was shot on Ektachrome, not Kodachrome)
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I'm floored.

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Old 28-02-2012, 01:25 AM
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Stunning! Exposures are perfect every time. Now there's a real photographer.

Thanks for posting H. I found it most interesting.

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Old 28-02-2012, 03:31 AM
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WOW! indeed!
Thats just amazing!
Thanks for posting H.
I'm floored too!
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Old 28-02-2012, 05:21 AM
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That's incredible, and very interesting! Thanks for the link H.
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Old 28-02-2012, 05:38 AM
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I really enjoyed them, though I was surprised about the colour images for some reason I expected black and white was colour just new or had it been around for awhile in 1942 sorry for the newb question.
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Old 28-02-2012, 05:49 AM
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Awesome photos - so clear and sharp.

The posing was pretty funny They almost looked like modern day recreations - hard to believe they were taken in 1942.
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Old 28-02-2012, 06:21 AM
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I really enjoyed them, though I was surprised about the colour images for some reason I expected black and white was colour just new or had it been around for awhile in 1942 sorry for the newb question.
There was the Autochrome process available around 1903 or so I think, and then there was that Russian guy who did what we do, coloured filters to get RGB and then combined them later to get colour. These colour images are from 1908 onwards!

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/ethnic.html
click on the photos to get larger versions, the entire exhibition is here:
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Old 28-02-2012, 06:27 AM
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As said awesome photography, some one sure new there work, lovely set of pics H.

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Old 28-02-2012, 06:36 AM
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Just fantastic images!

Can we have the "only film gives you real colour!" argument?
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Old 28-02-2012, 07:29 AM
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Thanks H .. they were a delight to immerse myself in.
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Who knew Americans actually made stuff!
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Old 28-02-2012, 07:57 AM
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Utterly enjoyable Humayun, thanks! Rather special, not only from a photographic viewpoint, but also to see this machinery in a completely new state. I'm so used to seeing it belted up and oxidised. A wonderful journey down the lanes of history.
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Old 28-02-2012, 08:05 AM
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Oh, yeah! The Prokudin-Gorskii stuff. That archive of images makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. Incredible stuff.

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There was the Autochrome process available around 1903 or so I think, and then there was that Russian guy who did what we do, coloured filters to get RGB and then combined them later to get colour. These colour images are from 1908 onwards!

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/ethnic.html
click on the photos to get larger versions, the entire exhibition is here:
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/
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Old 28-02-2012, 08:06 AM
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Also, here you go, guys:

http://www.shorpy.com/image/tid/179

The rest.



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Old 28-02-2012, 08:17 AM
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Great link H
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Old 28-02-2012, 08:18 AM
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Seeing this level of detail, and in colour, of scenes way back then is amazing. Gives me the impression that they were taken yesterday. Wow.
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Old 28-02-2012, 08:19 AM
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Seeing this level of detail, and in colour, of scenes way back then is amazing. Gives me the impression that they were taken yesterday. Wow.
Totally agree Chris, almost scary.....
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Old 28-02-2012, 08:21 AM
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Totally agree Chris, almost scary.....
What... that we agree?





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Old 28-02-2012, 08:33 AM
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Awesome photos. Considering the SKILLS required.
Love the sutle tones and perfect exposures.
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Old 28-02-2012, 08:54 AM
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-it felt like I just stepped outside the 'Tardis',viewing these one can really feel as if they are almost in the scene.Fantastic link-all should scroll through and view all images.
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