Author Topic: Meet the Filmwasters (Read 297758 times)

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #150 on:** February 03, 2012, 07:39:49 PM »

Sandeha and Lawrie, stunning additions.

Britt Aximon · « **Reply #151 on:** February 04, 2012, 07:20:46 PM »

For me, as a new member here, is has been a wonderful evening getting personal faces to the names. Thank you all! You do look lovely

moominsean · « **Reply #152 on:** February 04, 2012, 08:32:29 PM »

Recent shot of me at Ship Rock in New Mexico. The 50mm on the Universal is ideal for arms' length selfies, except for the camera weighing 10 pounds.

Britt Aximon · « **Reply #153 on:** February 04, 2012, 09:44:23 PM »

So, this is me. Or, was 2 years ago. Not a selfportrait, but photo taken by the hubbie, Magnus.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #154 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:17:31 PM »

Axia and Sean - a great pair of photos.

Hi, Axia, nice to see you.

Mojave · « **Reply #155 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:30:58 PM »

Hey Britt, great shot of you!!!

Sean, I've sure been enjoying those landscapes from NM you've been posting on Flickr. Awesome stuff!

LT · « **Reply #156 on:** February 04, 2012, 11:35:36 PM »

A shot of me, taken by no less than Mr Ken 'Arstyken' Lee in London a couple of years ago:

Nigel · « **Reply #157 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:17:11 AM »

I was looking through these posts again, it's great to see everyone, and I realised I hadn't posted one myself! I hate this picture, I had to take it for a project at a local gallery. I am physically incapable of smiling in a photo.

Miller · « **Reply #158 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:23:42 AM »

Not sure if this has seen the light of day... On a Kwacka Z250b ala the Jamaican film 'Rockers'...

Nigel · « **Reply #159 on:** February 05, 2012, 10:30:37 AM »

Miller - you are too cool!

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #160 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:16:06 PM »

Leon, Nigel, Miller - great stuff, guys!

Any more for any more? There must be - don't be embarrassed, you are among friends

sapata · « **Reply #161 on:** February 05, 2012, 04:58:47 PM »

Quote from: Miller on February 05, 2012, 10:23:42 AM

Not sure if this has seen the light of day... On a Kwacka Z250b ala the Jamaican film 'Rockers'...

This is the coolest of all ! Great shot Miller...

Quote from: Phil Bebbington on February 05, 2012, 12:16:06 PM

Leon, Nigel, Miller - great stuff, guys!

Any more for any more? There must be - don't be embarrassed, you are among friends

Same place... different camera,

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #162 on:** February 05, 2012, 06:54:17 PM »

Hey, Mauricio - sweet!

jojonas~ · « **Reply #163 on:** February 07, 2012, 06:54:40 AM »

I'm glad to see so many posting shots! Thank you, paul, sandeha, jack, damiand, phil, lawrie, sean, britt, leon, nigel, miller and sapata!

definitely some classics here~ some new, some old, some avatars that are fun to see in a larger size~

on that note, I think I'll include a larger version of my avatar I'm using now. one of my first caffenol experiments~

Ken B: eyes, I just do eyes. · « **Reply #164 on:** February 09, 2012, 09:20:35 PM »

Shot by a Polaroid, Jedi Mastery by Artsey Ken

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #165 on:** February 09, 2012, 10:38:29 PM »

Oh BOY have I had an awesome time reading back through this thread this evening (instead of working, which is what I'm supposed to be doing). I was in on it at the start and then missed the next 18 months for whatever reason (including Skorj's bump from last year and the suggestions that we make this sticky), but have enjoyed reading through it again and seeing all of the new posts.

Peter's shed shot is still astonishing...and I agree, he could have done with a pint of something in his hand.
Lawrie's work environment looks like hell....it must really get you down, mate

Phil clearly loves it. The whole thing.
Nigel....the word 'lemons' springs to mind.
Mauricio, that's a toilet, dude. Get out and take some pictures in another room sometime!

Miller, this little excerpt is for you:

Tell me something. Haven't I seen you with Jose somewhere before? Which Jose that? The same one that send the police after me, and I shoot him off the bike.

To be honest though, I loved them all. Cheers.

Finally, and in honour of Sean's dedication to the cause in posing for that shot with a 10 pound camera hanging off his wrist, here's a second photo of me ("Ambassador with this gift you are spoiling us!"). This was taken in late 2010 by Leon and is notable because it's on INSTANT FILM and also because it manages to make my son look like the devil...which he's not....not all of the time anyway.

Ed and Joe by Leon Taylor, on Flickr

Lawrie · « **Reply #166 on:** February 10, 2012, 06:25:02 AM »

[Lawrie's work environment looks like hell....it must really get you down, mate ;] ;

You are right Ed - but we all have a cross to bear!

No seriously - "I am fortunate to live in such an environment and I count my blessings daily" Any filmwasters visiting South Africa would be welcome to look us up. Just email in advance.

Regards,

Lawrie.

Magnus · « **Reply #167 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:25:53 PM »

Nigel... that's the best/funniest I-am-physically-incapable-of-smiling-in-a-photo-photo I've ever seen!

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #168 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:38:59 PM »

Ed, ..love that shot, especially the "ears", funny , don't remember you having those in November..?

Magnus · « **Reply #169 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:43:55 PM »

I don't have any self portraits (I think). So here's one my lovely wife Britt took with her Rolleiflex.

Portrait 2 by Britt A, on Flickr

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #170 on:** February 12, 2012, 06:57:21 PM »

Magnus - nice to see you.

original_ann · « **Reply #171 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:06:20 AM »

This is by far my favorite thread - so inspiring and not a "bad" one in the bunch!

chricela · « **Reply #172 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:20:15 AM »

This is such a great thread. Seeing everyone. I have spent most of my life avoiding the camera.
But I will try & get a self to share........

euge... · « **Reply #173 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:26:34 AM »

I took this in january when I was trying to get a picture(any picture) for this years 365(plus 1).I didnt use it .
I dont think I normally look this happy go lucky.

euge... · « **Reply #174 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:32:52 AM »

I prefer this .But any picture of me can be improved by an armfull of sons or errant daughter.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #175 on:** February 16, 2012, 09:21:57 AM »

Nice to see you, Euge and thank you for showing us your fun side, it's appreciated!

aikoman · « **Reply #176 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:21:14 AM »

Hello guys...

Sorry about the pic... that's the only self shot on a film (i guess...)
Back in 2008 with Canon EOS3, 20-35L, film unknown...

moominsean · « **Reply #177 on:** February 19, 2012, 09:41:56 PM »

taking photos of myself with the 10 pound hammer is nothing new. i like it because i'm always in focus...

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #178 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:57:26 PM »

Excellent additions, Sean.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #179 on:** March 02, 2012, 04:42:41 PM »

Courtesy of my wife who wanted to try my new Arax 88, too.

Steven. · « **Reply #180 on:** March 04, 2012, 08:13:03 AM »

i normally don't get my picture taken but here's a mirror shot haha

ive been told that i'm extremely good looking, however

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #181 on:** March 04, 2012, 10:24:43 PM »

Quote from: SprayNPray on March 04, 2012, 08:13:03 AM

ive been told that i'm extremely good looking, however

I don't doubt that for a second

jojonas~ · « **Reply #182 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:20:56 AM »

Quote from: SprayNPray on March 04, 2012, 08:13:03 AM

i normally don't get my picture taken but here's a mirror shot haha

ive been told that i'm extremely good looking, however

very straight bonestructure, I'd say

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #183 on:** March 06, 2012, 11:03:06 AM »

Quote from: jojonas on March 06, 2012, 09:20:56 AM

Quote from: SprayNPray on March 04, 2012, 08:13:03 AM
i normally don't get my picture taken but here's a mirror shot haha

ive been told that i'm extremely good looking, however
very straight bonestructure, I'd say

....and I fine head of hair (not that I'm jealous!

astrobeck · « **Reply #184 on:** March 07, 2012, 09:58:46 PM »

Quote from: SprayNPray on March 04, 2012, 08:13:03 AM

ive been told that i'm extremely good looking, however

your camera is

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #185 on:** March 08, 2012, 11:04:38 AM »

I got my portrait taken at Focus On Imaging in Birmingham yesterday so I thought I'd update this thread. This is scanned from an 8x10 paper neg and then cropped slightly.

Me @ Focus On Imaging by Ed Wenn, on Flickr

jojonas~ · « **Reply #186 on:** March 08, 2012, 02:26:47 PM »

classy, ed! did they use that positive paper or do you mean that you scanned a positive and inverted it?

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #187 on:** March 08, 2012, 02:59:51 PM »

They used paper for the neg and then they used the paper neg to produce a positive image afterwards in their mobile darkroom (well, OK, the neg had to be developed in the darkroom first, obviously). The neg has significantly more detail on it than the positive though, so when I got home I scanned the paper neg and then inverted that in P'shop to produce the image above.

Francois · « **Reply #188 on:** March 08, 2012, 10:33:19 PM »

Very classy Ed

Mike (happyforest) · « **Reply #189 on:** March 08, 2012, 11:36:30 PM »

Nice Portrait Ed.

The image seems exceptionally sharp so, any idea what technical details where used with the orginal paper neg? exposure time, pre\post flashing etc?

Mike

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #190 on:** March 09, 2012, 09:47:40 AM »

Quote from: happyforest on March 08, 2012, 11:36:30 PM

Nice Portrait Ed.

The image seems exceptionally sharp so, any idea what technical details where used with the orginal paper neg? exposure time, pre\post flashing etc?

Mike

Mike, I think you're confusing me with someone who knows what you're talking about

Leon would be better placed to answer those type of questions. My only answer as to why it's so sharp is that it's an 8x10 neg and the camera apparently had a £3000 lens on it....both of those will be key factors I'd have thought. I'll alert Leon to your questions though and ask him to add any tech info; he spent a few mins talking through the process with Neil from Harman while we were on the stand and we got a trip 'backstage' to their darkroom so he probably has a pretty good idea how they cooked it all up.

LT · « **Reply #191 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:17:17 PM »

Me!

tech details (for Mike et al):

8x10 paper negative using Ilford Cooltone MGIV RC glossy paper in a HUGE camera with a bloody expensive lens on the front (not sure which) and a variety of flags lights and strange upside down tent things and silver umbrellas etc.

They were using a 00 mg filter on the front of the lens as contrast was a problem. I don't know if they were pre or post flashing (didn't ask, sorry), but if they were, it was not in-camera, so maybe in the darkroom. before they loaded/ or before they develop.

The paper neg print was dev'd in a dry to dry machine (ilfo lab thingy), then contact printed onto the same paper. They tried the pearl surface, but this lost too much sharpness, so the glossy was best.

My positive print is really sharp, but this is a scan from the neg to try to get more detail out.

Hope that helps.

L.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #192 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:47:46 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on March 09, 2012, 12:17:17 PM

Me!

leon, are you going for a new "look"? you seem troubled lately, judging from recent photos

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #193 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:58:20 PM »

Dude, he'd just spent several hours stuck in heavy traffic between London and Birmingham with me sitting next to him talking non-stop rubbish.....how do you think you would look after surviving something like that?

jojonas~ · « **Reply #194 on:** March 09, 2012, 01:46:37 PM »

haha! I can just image you sitting there baffling away with leon in the passanger seat, stuck in that position for the whole trip

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #195 on:** March 09, 2012, 03:09:03 PM »

I can relate to Leon's predicament i.e. I'd rather be behind the camera and NOT in front!

LT · « **Reply #196 on:** March 09, 2012, 03:28:54 PM »

thanks for the concern - I was pulling the faces for comedic effect ... although I'm finding that I have to use that excuse more often these days.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #197 on:** March 09, 2012, 05:50:37 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on March 09, 2012, 03:28:54 PM

I was pulling the faces for comedic effect ...

I get it! ... like Buster Keaton in the silent movies! I suppose it's all the rage now after the 'Artist'

Francois · « **Reply #198 on:** March 09, 2012, 06:07:04 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on March 09, 2012, 05:50:37 PM

I get it! ... like Buster Keaton in the silent movies! I suppose it's all the rage now after the 'Artist'

What you don't know is that Leon has the same flat hat as Buster, it's just that he didn't wear it that day

This-is-damion · « **Reply #199 on:** March 11, 2012, 02:55:55 PM »

So here is mine from Focus.

I quite like it, as Ed said "it came out well for an ugly bloke". My brother said I look "camp" my mother lept to my defense and disagreed - "its more genteel" I was so shocked at this sleight on my manhood I had to put my kitting down.

Author Topic: Meet the Filmwasters (Read 297758 times)

Lawrie

astrobeck