Large Format Photography On Location - Fuji G617 - Temecula, California

Film photography and large format photography with a Fuji G617 camera. I head to Temecula, California where I shoot the G617.

Drum scan - Kodak Portra 160

Drum scan - Kodak Portra 160 converted to Black & White. Same shot as above converted to black & white.

Tag Name	Data
Title	Harveston Lake
Image Description	Harveston Lake. This is a film scan of a 6x17 negative
Keywords	6x17, 6x17 film, drum scan, film, film scan, gazebo, harveston, harveston lake, kodak portra 160, lake, panorama, reflection, temecula
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Make	Fujica
Camera Model Name	Fujica Panorama G617 Professional
Lens Model	Fujinon SW 105mm f/8
Focal Length	105.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	22.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/15 second
Aperture Value	25.00
ISO	160
Date/Time Original	Saturday March 23, 2024 10:20am
City	Temecula
State	California
Country	United States
Location	Harveston
GPS Altitude	330 meters (1082.7 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.5374208
GPS Longitude	-117.157185649983
Map	Google Map Link

Aguanga Post Office

Film photography and large format photography with a large format film camera. I head to Aguanga, California where I shoot the Post Office.

Drum scan - 5x7 sheet film, Portra 160

Tag Name	Data
Title	Aguanga Post Office
Image Description	Aguanga Post Office. This is 5x7 sheet film and a drum scan.
Keywords	5x7 film, aguanga california, film scan, kodak portra 160, post office
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Make	Chamonix
Camera Model Name	Chamonix 57Fs-2
Lens Model	Schneider 120mm f/8 Super-Angulon
Focal Length	120.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	26.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/125 second
Aperture Value	22.00
ISO	160
Date/Time Original	Saturday March 09, 2024 12:54pm
City	Aguanga
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	590 meters (1935.7 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.4427534665944
GPS Longitude	-116.864583500067
Map	Google Map Link

Drum scan - 5x7 sheet film, Portra 160. Same shot as above converted to black & white.

Drum scan - 6x12 film, Portra 160. Different day, overcast skies.

Tag Name	Data
Title	Aguanga Post Office
Image Description	This was shot on Portra 160 with my 6x12 roll film back. This is a drum scan.
Keywords	6x12 film, aguanga california, drum scan, film scan, kodak portra 160, post office
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Toyo-Field
Camera Model Name	Toyo-Field 45A
Lens Model	Nikkor-SW 90mm f/4.5
Focal Length	90.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	29.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/60 second
Aperture Value	16.00
ISO	160
Date/Time Original	Saturday February 24, 2024 01:22pm
City	Aguanga
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	590 meters (1935.7 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.44276496665
GPS Longitude	-116.864568433375
Map	Google Map Link

Drum scan - 6x12 film, Portra 160. Different day, overcast skies. Same shot as above converted to black & white.

Aguanga General Store

Aguanga General Store

Film photography and large format photography with a large format film camera. I head to Aguanga, California where I shoot the General Store.

Aguanga General Store

Tag Name	Data
Title	Aguanga General Store
Image Description	This is the General Store in Aguanga, California
Keywords	4x5, 4x5 film, aguanga california, black and white, film scan, general store, kodak ektar 100, store
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Toyo-Field
Camera Model Name	Toyo-Field 45A
Lens Model	Schneider 120mm f/8 Super-Angulon
Focal Length	120.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	36.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/60 second
Aperture Value	19.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Saturday February 24, 2024 01:46pm
City	Aguanga
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	590 meters (1935.7 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.4427716500028
GPS Longitude	-116.864983416667
Map	Google Map Link

Crystals Pure Honey Vista California

I was in Old Town Temecula this morning at the Temecula Farmers Market. If you are going to go to the Farmers Market in Old Town Temecula, I highly recommend getting there at 8am when it opens. The crowd can grow pretty quickly and going early certainly helps.

My wife likes to buy local honey to help with allergies. There is a vendor that sells local organic honey from Vista, California. Crystal’s Pure Honey. It is pretty tasty.

Crystals Pure Honey Vista California

Tag Name	Data
Title	Crystals Pure Honey
Image Description	Crystals Pure Honey from Vista, California. This was at the Old Town Temecula Farmers Market
Keywords	Old Town Temecula Farmers Market, Temecula Farmers Market, farmers market, honey, old town temecula, organic, temecula
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 13
Lens Model	iPhone 13 back camera 5.1mm f/1.6
Focal Length	5.10mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	26.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/280 second
Aperture Value	1.60
ISO	40
Date/Time Original	Saturday March 16, 2024 08:11am
City	Temecula
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Speed	0.00 kmh (0.00 mph)
GPS Altitude	314.6 meters (1032.2 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.4963805550028
GPS Longitude	-117.151025
Map	Google Map Link

Nick Carver Exhibit Casa Romantica San Clemente

I was in San Clemente and decided to stop and take a look at Nick Carver's photo exhibit. I follow his channel and he seemed to be pretty excited about his own personal exhibit. The folks at Casa Romantica were very nice and allowed me to take a few photos and some video. I admire Nick's efforts and his YouTube channel. I think he did a great job on this exhibit and I wish him great success.

Nick Carver Exhibit Casa Romantica San Clemente

Tag Name	Data
Title	Nick Carver Exhibit Casa Romantica San Clemente
Image Description	Photo of Nick Carver photo exhibit at Casa Romantica in San Clemente California
Keywords	Casa Romantica, fine art, gallery, nick carver, photography exhibit, san clemente
Copyright	Copyright ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Apple
Camera Model Name	iPhone 13
Lens Model	iPhone 13 back camera 1.54mm f/2.4
Focal Length	1.50mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	14.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/40 second
Aperture Value	2.40
ISO	40
Date/Time Original	Sunday October 22, 2023 11:20am
City	San Clemente
State	California
Country	United States
Location	Central San Clemente
GPS Speed	0.00 kmh (0.00 mph)
GPS Altitude	35 meters (114.8 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.4219277783333
GPS Longitude	-117.620222221667
Map	Google Map Link

I visit Nick Carver's exhibit in San Clemente, and discover that the San Clemente pier moves with passing waves.

South Side Market Orange California

I was driving up Glassell Street in the city of Orange in California the other day, and I passed this location. I really liked how the sun was hitting the marquee sign. I immediately did a U-turn, parked on a side street and got out my camera gear. I proceeded to take a nine-shot stitched panorama.

South Side Market Orange California

Tag Name	Data
Title	South Side Market
Image Description	South Side Market in Orange, California. This is a nine shot stitched panorama
Keywords	6x17, city of orange, crosswalk, market, neighborhood, orange california, panorama, south side market, stitched panorama
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Canon
Camera Model Name	Canon EOS R
Lens Model	RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
Focal Length	85.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	28.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/100 second
Aperture Value	16.00
ISO	400
Date/Time Original	Saturday November 04, 2023 04:25pm
City	Orange
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	50 meters (164.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.7824906799583
GPS Longitude	-117.853041153319
Map	Google Map Link

San Clemente Train Station

I was at the train station in San Clemente recently checking out Nick Carver's solo exhibit at Casa Romantica. After seeing his exhibit, I decided to head down towards the pier. I stopped and took a quick photo of the train tracks. I also shot this video below.

San Clemente Train Station

Tag Name	Data
Title	San Clemente Train Station
Image Description	The train tracks at San Clemente train station
Keywords	black and white, palm trees, san clemente, train, train tracks
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Canon
Camera Model Name	Canon EOS R
Lens Model	RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length	24.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/400 second
Aperture Value	8.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Sunday October 22, 2023 12:37pm
City	San Clemente
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	6.096 meters (20.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.4199667499917
GPS Longitude	-117.6200858
Map	Google Map Link

Roberts Cottages Oceanside 180 Panorama

Something about these little cottages makes me want to photograph them. I have several photos already, but had an idea to try a 180 panorama of all of them. I loaded up my nodal panorama head, and headed down to Oceanside. I ended up taking 16 photos. I used PTGui to stitch them together.

Roberts Cottages Oceanside - 180 Panorama

Tag Name	Data
Title	Roberts Cottages Oceanside
Image Description	180 degree panorama stitched in PTGui. These little cottages in Oceanside are fun to photograph.
Keywords	180 panorama, Roberts Cottages, beach, cottages, oceanside, orange cottages, panorama, stitched panorama
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Canon
Camera Model Name	Canon EOS R
Lens Model	EF50mm f/1.2L USM
Focal Length	50.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	10.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/160 second
Aperture Value	16.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Sunday December 10, 2023 12:15pm
City	Oceanside
State	California
Country	United States
Location	Townsite
GPS Altitude	0 meters (0.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.1983461783333
GPS Longitude	-117.387607283325
Map	Google Map Link

Catalina Island Sunset From Seal Beach

I shot this one evening after work. I love the colors that Portra gave me for this shot. I made a video about this and have included it below.

Catalina Island from Seal Beach

Tag Name	Data
Title	Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset
Image Description	Catalina at sunset from the Seal Beach Pier. I shot this with a 6x12 roll film back and cropped to 1x3.
Keywords	6x12 film, 6x17, 6x17 film, cargo ships, catalina island, clouds, drum scan, film, film scan, kodak portra 160, ocean, panorama, seal beach, seal beach pier, ships, sunset
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Toyo-Field
Camera Model Name	Toyo-Field 45A
Lens Model	Schneider 120mm f/8 Super-Angulon
Focal Length	120.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	38.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/30 second
Aperture Value	22.00
ISO	160
Date/Time Original	Thursday November 30, 2023 04:44pm
City	Seal Beach
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	3.048 meters (10.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.735419
GPS Longitude	-118.109169849969
Map	Google Map Link

I went back about a month later and shot a digital panorama. This is an eight shot stitch using PTGui. I like both shots, but I prefer the film version.

Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset

Tag Name	Data
Title	Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset
Image Description	Catalina Island From Seal Beach Pier At Sunset. This is an eight shot stitched panorama.
Keywords	6x17, cargo ships, catalina island, ocean, panorama, seal beach, seal beach pier, ships, stitched panorama, sunset
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Canon
Camera Model Name	Canon EOS R
Lens Model	RF85mm F2 MACRO IS STM
Focal Length	85.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	37.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/125 second
Aperture Value	16.00
ISO	400
Date/Time Original	Monday January 01, 2024 04:53pm
City	Seal Beach
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	3.048 meters (10.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.7354133166739
GPS Longitude	-118.109178133242
Map	Google Map Link

Dales Donuts Compton

I woke up early the morning after Thanksgiving otherwise known as Black Friday. Before sunrise, I drove out to Compton and took this shot that I had already shot using a digital panorama stitch technique. After getting the film back, I realized that I liked the film shot much better than the digital shot. I made a video explaining all this. I have embedded the video here.

Dales Donuts Compton

Tag Name	Data
Title	Dales Donuts Compton
Image Description	I shot this with my Chamonix 5x7 view camera with my 6x17 roll film back. Love the colors and fun things you can see in the photo.
Keywords	6x17, 6x17 film, compton, dales donuts, donut shop, drum scan, film, film scan, kodak ektar 100, morning, morning light, panorama, sunrise
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Chamonix
Camera Model Name	Chamonix 57Fs-2
Lens Model	Schneider 180mm f/5.6 Apo-Symmar
Focal Length	180.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	38.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	8.00 seconds
Aperture Value	22.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Friday November 24, 2023 06:17am
City	Compton
State	California
Country	United States
Location	East Compton
GPS Altitude	20 meters (65.6 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.8889240166472
GPS Longitude	-118.19310558335
Map	Google Map Link

The Gas Station Shot

I realize that a photo of a gas station may be nothing to most people. I like this kind of shot. I am drawn to light and color. Gas stations that are well lit are a good example of color and light. I know that on YouTube these days, shots of gas stations are cliché. I almost did not take this shot just to avoid being cliché. I shot this with my Toyo-Field 45A with a 6x12 back, and then cropped it to 1x3, the same aspect ratio as a 6x17 negative. This is a drum scan and the resulting file is about 20,000 pixels wide. I can easily print this to about 6 feet wide, so I didn't lose anything by cropping it slightly on the top and bottom.

Shell gas station, Murrieta, California

Tag Name	Data
Title	Shell Gas Station Panorama
Image Description	This is a Shell gas station very early in the morning on a Saturday. I shot this with a 6x12 film back on my Toyo 45A and cropped it to 1x3, the same as 6x17 aspect ratio.
Keywords	6x12 film, 6x17, 6x17 film, convenience store, drum scan, early morning, film, film scan, gas pump, gas station, kodak ektar 100, long exposure, night photography, panorama, parking lot, shell
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Toyo-Field
Camera Model Name	Toyo-Field 45A
Lens Model	Schneider 90mm f/5.6 Super-Angulon XL
Focal Length	90.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	5.00 seconds
Aperture Value	22.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Saturday February 04, 2023 05:40am
City	Murrieta
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	370 meters (1213.9 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.5741116666667
GPS Longitude	-117.177853333333
Map	Google Map Link

Tower 48

California in the winter isn't really winter compared to the rest of the country. That being said, on a cold windy day, California outdoor people pretty much stay inside. I was near the beach on a cold day in December and decided to walk out onto the beach and take some black and white photos. I thought that this lifeguard tower being closed and boarded up was a perfect illustration of what California beach people do in the winter. They stay home.

Tower 48 in Newport Beach

Tag Name	Data
Title	Tower 48
Image Description	This was taken in December, on a cold windy day at the beach. The photo feels empty, and that is exactly what the beach was - empty.
Keywords	6x6 film, Ilford Delta 100, beach, black and white, black and white film, clouds, film scan, lifeguard tower, ocean, overcast, sand
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Hasselblad
Camera Model Name	Hasselblad 500C/M
Lens Model	Carl Zeiss 80mm Planar T* f/2.8 CB
Focal Length	80.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	52.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	1/500 second
Aperture Value	8.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Sunday December 11, 2022 02:45pm
City	Newport Beach
State	California
Country	United States
Location	West Newport
GPS Altitude	0 meters (0.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.6212667166611
GPS Longitude	-117.941648916703
Map	Google Map Link

I love me some Delta 100

Ilford Delta 100 can definitely take a punch. I was out shooting with my Canon EOS-3 35mm film camera at Harveston Lake in Temecula a bit after sunrise when I took this shot. The sun was just outside the upper left corner of the frame. I overexposed this shot a bit so that the sky would be blown out and I would have detail in the foreground and a nice contrasty scene. I was pleasantly surprised when I got the negative back from the film lab and saw that I was able to come away with a decent shot with that much difference in light. I love me some Delta 100.

Harveston Lake Sunrise

Tag Name	Data
Title	Harveston Lake Sunrise
Image Description	Delta 100 can really take a punch. This was shot almost directly into the sun and I still came away with a nice crispy shot.
Keywords	35mm Film, Ilford Delta 100, black and white, black and white film, film, film scan, harveston lake, lake, temecula, trees
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Canon
Camera Model Name	Canon EOS-3
Lens Model	EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Focal Length	16.00mm
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Sunday November 27, 2022 07:30am
City	Temecula
State	California
Country	United States
Location	Harveston
GPS Altitude	330 meters (1082.7 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.538519
GPS Longitude	-117.157395916733
Map	Google Map Link

Leaving Las Vegas

I was born and raised in California. In the mid 90s I moved to Las Vegas for about five years. When I came back to California I had to find a job before moving my family back to California. This took about six months to locate a job, get settled, and get a house for my family to live in. During this time I was commuting back and forth from Las Vegas to California on the weekends. It was during this time that I took this photo. Every time I see this photo it brings back the memory of commuting from Las Vegas to California on the weekends. I like this photo, it is a 35 millimeter slide that I decided to have drum scanned. The scan itself is gorgeous. I love this photo both for the photo itself and for the memories it evokes.

This is the strip entrance to the Flamingo Hotel and Casino

Tag Name	Data
Title	Las Vegas Casino Sign
Image Description	This is the strip entrance to the Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Keywords	35mm film, casino, casino sign, film scan, las vegas, long exposure, neon, night photography
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Minolta
Camera Model Name	Maxxum 3xi
Lens Model	Minolta AF 35-70
Date/Time Original	Saturday October 09, 1999 09:00pm
City	Las Vegas
State	Nevada
Country	United States
Location	Las Vegas Strip
GPS Latitude	36.1158545166528
GPS Longitude	-115.172676333333
Map	Google Map Link

Sometimes I Am Not So Polite

My view camera attracts a lot of attention. Wherever I go, when I'm taking photos with my view camera and somebody walks by, it is inevitable that they make a comment on the camera. The comment that I hear most often is, “Wow that is one of those old fashioned cameras.” I don't mind, it's a normal reaction. I'm not always receptive to people talking to me while I'm trying to concentrate on taking photos. Most of the time I politely ask them to give me a moment while I finish and then I will be happy to answer their questions. Sometimes I am not so polite, and tell people I am busy and can’t talk right now.

Harveston Houses

Tag Name	Data
Title	Harveston Houses
Image Description	These two houses sit near the end of the lake in Harveston and I could not resist a 6x12 shot.
Keywords	6x12 film, film scan, harveston lake, house, kodak ektar 100, picket fence, temecula
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Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Toyo-Field
Camera Model Name	Toyo-Field 45A
Focal Length	90.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	29.00mm
Aperture Value	16.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Sunday January 08, 2023 10:39am
City	Temecula
State	California
Country	United States
Location	Harveston
GPS Altitude	330 meters (1082.7 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.5378299166556
GPS Longitude	-117.155394666667
Map	Google Map Link

Excalibur Hotel & Casino Late 1990s

I took this shot in the summer of 1998. I took it on an old Linhof 4x5 monorail camera with an old 150mm lens. At the time I was just starting to shoot in 4x5. The Vegas strip at night was a perfect place to learn. I could take my time to set up my shot and get great lighting from each of the casinos. The shots taken in the late 1990s will always be some of my favorite photos.

Excalibur Hotel & Casino Late 1990s

Tag Name	Data
Title	Excalibur Hotel late 1990s
Image Description	This view is no longer available. They have since built up around it making it hard to get this view. The colors of the castle at night are vibrant and hard to pass up as a photographer
Keywords	exaclibur hotel, film scan, large format film, las vegas, long exposure, neon, night photography
Copyright	©ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Linhof
Camera Model Name	Kardan Super Color ST 4x5
Lens Model	Schneider 150mm
Date/Time Original	Saturday August 15, 1998 09:00pm
City	Las Vegas
State	Nevada
Country	United States
Location	Las Vegas Strip
GPS Latitude	36.1002073166683
GPS Longitude	-115.173548
Map	Google Map Link

On Location Photography - Harveston Temecula

I published my first YouTube video this weekend. I have heard that the first 1000 subscribers takes a long time. I think I will allow myself about a year to work at this to see where it goes. I think that if I just put out quality content, eventually enough photographers will find my channel and I will be able to participate in the photography community. My goal is to become a contributing member of the photography community. We will see what happens. It feels like the top of the first inning with eight more long innings to go.

Here are the show notes as posted on YouTube:

Title:

6x17 Photography on a Chamonix 5x7 View Camera

Description:

I head to Harveston Lake in Temecula, California to shoot a 6x17 photo on a Chamonix 5x7 view camera.

Then I review the resulting scan on an Epson 850 scanner and compare it to my Canon EOS R photo.

Location:

Harveston Lake Temecula, California

Transport and Bags:

Mac Sports XL Folding Wagon

Think Tank Photo Airport Accelerator Backpack

Lowepro CompuTrekker Camera Backpack

Camera gear:

Foma Fomapan ISO 100 5x7 Sheet Film Expires 9/23

Manfrotto 3021N Tripod Legs

Manfrotto 3029 Pan Tilt Tripod Head

Chamonix 57Fs-2 View Camera

Nikkor-SW 90mm f/4.5 Lens

Sinar Flat Lensboard for #0 Copal/Compur Shutters

Vello TSR-40 Threaded Shutter Release Cable (15.75")

Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster Flash Meter

Toyo-View 3.6x Groundglass Focusing Aid

Stone Photo Gear 5x7 Single Sleeve Film Storage

Fidelity Deluxe Film Holder 5x7 Plastic

Lisco Regal Film Holder 5x7 Plastic

Canon EOS R with Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM with Canon CPS camera strap

Overhead setup:

LenTok Overhead Tripod For DSLR Cameras ASIN B08ZCW4N6V

Photomyne A4 Slide Viewer

Print File Archival Storage Page for Negatives, 5x7

iPhone apps:

Mark II Artist's Viewfinder

Photo Friend exposure and DoF

Computer software and scanner:

Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner

ExifTool by Phil Harvey command line tool

Video:

iPhone 13

EOS R with Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens

Tiffen 67mm Variable Neutral Density Filter

Manfrotto 190CX3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs (Black)

Manfrotto MH804 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head with 200LT-PL Quick Release Plate

SYNCO Wireless Lavalier Microphones & System, G1(A2) 2.4G

Music:

Las Palmas by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz

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The Bell Tower

I took this photo in the summer of 1998. It was a time in my photography career that I was shooting 4x5 on the Las Vegas Strip at night. I would haul my camera around in a red wooden Radio Flyer wagon up and down the strip. I had all my gear in it. It was the best way to have all of my gear ready to go. No fumbling around in a backpack.

At the time, my daughter was watching a lot of Disney movies on VHS. One of those movies was Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. So, every time we drove by the Stratosphere Tower I would tell her, "Hey look it's the Bell Tower!" She would look out the car window and gaze up in wonderment. To this day, I still call it the Bell Tower.

The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino late 1990s

Tag Name	Data
Title	The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino late 1990s
Image Description	This is looking up at the Stratosphere right at the main entrance. It was a unique shot that got both the name of the hotel and the tower itself
Keywords	film scan, large format film, las vegas, long exposure, neon, night photography, stratosphere casino
Copyright	©ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Linhof
Camera Model Name	Kardan Super Color ST 4x5
Lens Model	Schneider 90mm
Date/Time Original	Saturday August 01, 1998 09:00pm
City	Las Vegas
State	Nevada
Country	United States
Location	Las Vegas Strip
GPS Latitude	36.1467914833306
GPS Longitude	-115.15607
Map	Google Map Link

Doin The Panoram

I have photographed the San Diego skyline many times. My favorite photo is at sunrise. The lighting is better at sunrise and the water is calm. This particular shot was taken in September 2004 at sunset. I converted it to watercolor, because it looks fascinating and a whole lot better as a watercolor print. It will print at 6 feet wide. I may have to order a print and put one on my wall. It looks gorgeous up close. I got the title of this blog from The Cars song Panorama.

Watercolor of San Diego Skyline Sunset

Tag Name	Data
Title	Watercolor of San Diego Skyline Sunset
Image Description	Digital watercolor of San Diego at sunset. This was taken in September of 2004. I like the older skyline vs what it looks like now. The original file prints at six feet wide. It is a 1:3 panorama. It will look gorgeous framed on a wall.
Keywords	city skyline, downtown, panorama, san diego, san diego bay, san diego skyline, skyline, sunset
Copyright	Copyright ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Canon
Camera Model Name	Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens Model	24.0-85.0 mm
Focal Length	24.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	3.20 seconds
Aperture Value	8.00
ISO	100
Date/Time Original	Sunday September 12, 2004 07:27pm
GPS Altitude	0 meters (0.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	32.7003236999986
GPS Longitude	-117.172822866658
Map	Google Map Link

It Might Be Better Than You Think

Each time I see one of my photos for the first time and it is a photo that I worked on and planned for, I normally like it. Then, as I look at it a second or a third time, sometimes I find distracting elements and I don't like the photo as much. Like many photographers, I'm sure that I'm not alone. Sometimes, the distractions that I find get to a point where I no longer like the photo. I have learned to get over that. In this case it is definitely the chain link fence on the left side of the photo that I don't like. There are many good things about this photo that make it fun to look at, but the chain link fence definitely takes away from that. However, if I look at this photo from a storytelling point of view I realized that the fence itself tells a story. The story of the rebuilding of this pier after storm damage in January of 2023. This chain link fence will eventually come down, but I have a photo of what it looked like during the construction. I decided to go ahead and scan and post this photo as an example for both myself and maybe other photographers to remember that not every photo composition will be perfect. Sometimes embracing the imperfection and understanding it will help us realize that maybe it might even be better than we think.

Oceanside Municipal Fishing Pier

Tag Name	Data
Title	Oceanside Municipal Fishing Pier
Image Description	This is the Oceanside pier well before sunrise. The fence on the left is from construction repairing the damage caused by a storm in January of 2023.
Keywords	6x6 film, Oceanside Municipal Fishing Pier, beach, film scan, kodak portra 160, long exposure, night photography, oceanside, oceanside pier, pier
Copyright	Copyright ExpertPhoto.com All Rights Reserved
Artist	ExpertPhoto.com
Make	Hasselblad
Camera Model Name	Hasselblad 500C/M
Lens Model	Carl Zeiss 80mm Planar T* f/2.8 CB
Focal Length	80.00mm
Focal Length In 35mm Format	52.00mm
Shutter Speed Value	60.00 seconds
Aperture Value	22.00
ISO	160
Date/Time Original	Sunday August 13, 2023 05:14am
City	Oceanside
State	California
Country	United States
GPS Altitude	0 meters (0.0 feet) above sea level
GPS Latitude	33.1938814167222
GPS Longitude	-117.385081233338
Map	Google Map Link