Author Topic: New Here (Read 2997 times)

scapevision · « **on:** January 28, 2015, 08:45:31 PM »

Hey, I am the new addition to the wasters. I'm Dima from Toronto, up in Canada. Shoot film only, a lot of street and some fine artsy. Mostly shoot into the windows, especially if there are people reading behind them. Don't ask why. I follow the light; obsessed with shooting, but not wasting film (pun intended)... very selective. I use medium format only, primarily a Mamiya C220 TLR and now also Pentax 67 occasionally. Recently acquired a Hasselblad 500c/m, enjoying it so far. I have had a couple of exhibits locally and internationally, some publications, but mostly from digital days long gone.

My most recent stuff is usually on FLICKR
Curated collection can be found on my WEBSITE
Looking forward to joining the discussions.

Francois · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2015, 08:54:55 PM »

Wow!
One more member from TO!

You guys are definitely getting that film vibe on

And a big canuck welcome to you.

Fluminian · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2015, 09:00:27 PM »

Welcome, Dima. Looked up your photos on Flickr and I like what I saw.

Bryan · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2015, 09:04:38 PM »

Welcome Dima, great stuff on your web site!

Late Developer · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2015, 09:33:30 PM »

Hello again...!! Love your website - especially "serenity".

The more I shoot, the more selective I try to be. I'm also trying to get my head around shooting more "themes" rather than just random shots.

Anyway, great to have you here and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

jharr · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2015, 09:36:48 PM »

Dima, welcome from San Diego. I don't "do" street, but I like to look at it. Your photostream is very good. Looking forward to seeing your stuff here on FW!

James

scapevision · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2015, 09:47:00 PM »

Thanks guys. Actually another member local to TO drew me into this...

Indofunk · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2015, 10:23:09 PM »

I love the "into the window" shots! I've tried to do that and have met with extremely limited success. Any tips?

Adam Doe · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2015, 11:11:39 PM »

Really great stuff on your site. Welcome!

scapevision · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2015, 12:28:36 AM »

Quote from: Indofunk on January 28, 2015, 10:23:09 PM

I love the "into the window" shots! I've tried to do that and have met with extremely limited success. Any tips?

Know your light
Scout out locations
Think over the scene you see
Consider reflections
Blend with the scene

Can't think of anything else really. Light is probably key here (another pun). Don't run away if the person spots you, just keep shooting.

Indofunk · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2015, 12:32:34 AM »

Those are great suggestions! In particular, I never scout out scenes, I just see a window shot that looks interesting and I take it. I should definitely do some scouting and/or returning to places I like.

scapevision · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2015, 02:37:14 AM »

yeah, it's interesting how similar my process is to landscape photography. maybe because it's where I started. I am sure there are other ways, but taking the time has worked for me.

Photo_Utopia · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2015, 08:15:07 AM »

Welcome from the UK. I don't do as much street a I did way back, I am a TLR fan though and learned my craft on a C330.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2015, 09:39:23 AM »

Another UK welcome Dima!

Terry · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2015, 01:41:23 PM »

Wow. Very nice work, Dima. Welcome!

This-is-damion · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2015, 01:44:39 PM »

Welcome!

And great images

LT · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2015, 06:18:08 PM »

ello. Nice pics

GrainTrain · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2015, 09:47:38 PM »

Welcome!
I'm really enjoying the window shots!

jojonas~ · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2015, 10:11:31 PM »

ah, hello! I've stumbled upon you on flickr before. always been a fan of your compositions

Verian · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2015, 06:34:19 PM »

Hi there and welcome.

mcduff · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2015, 06:57:29 PM »

Welcome to filmwasters from another Ontarian (down the 401 in Kitchener/Waterloo) and another fan of medium format Mamiyas and Pentaxes

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2015, 10:49:21 PM »

Hi Dima...welcome to Filmwasters :-) I really enjoyed looking through your Flickr stream, there is some fantastic work up there.

Author Topic: New Here (Read 2997 times)

Terry