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Christopher Chen
{K:21} 5/16/2001
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David:
Although there was a full, or near-full, moon out (mid-Sept. 2000), the main source of light was artificial (streetlamps, building windows, etc.). Also, now that I look back on my records, the lens I used for this picture *is* single-coated (it 's not 1 of the rare factory-coated Sonnars from that period, but was given an after-market coating by Zeiss or a specialist shop, probably sometime in the '40s or '50s). Nevertheless, I agree that vintage lenses do produce a certain "retro" tonality that I like (which is the main reason I use them more than their new equivalents).
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David Goldfarb
{K:7611} 5/15/2001
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That's probably right. Most labs that don't specialize in B&W exclusively use T-Max or T-Max RS for T-Max films. What was the main light source, the moon or a streetlamp?
I like the effect of the old lenses like this one. I just picked up a Zeiss Biotar 58/2.0 T in M42 mount for use with my Canon manual focus system, and I've adapted a Kodak Ektar 100/3.5 from the Kodak Medalist for the same system. They both have great tonality and just a bit of spherical abberation to give that luminous quality to the highlights when it's wanted.
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Christopher Chen
{K:21} 5/15/2001
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David:
Thanks for your comment. In my experience, TMAX 100 has given me a smooth non-grainy look which works particularly well w/this kind of subject matter, but you're right, it could be the light & uncoated lens. Unfortunately for your question, I didn't develop these negatives myself, it was a local pro lab (Chrome). I think they use TMAX developer w/the TMAX line of films. Sorry I can't be more helpful--if I have a chance, I'll ask the lab guys.
Chris
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David Goldfarb
{K:7611} 5/15/2001
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That's a really interesting tonality to have gotten out of TMX. It's probably mainly the light, but what developer do you use?
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Christopher Chen
{K:21} 4/9/2001
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John & Al:
Thanks for the comments. This is 1 of my few shots that I've had a chance to print in a darkroom a few times. John--the 3D effect is even more pronounced on paper! Al--I actually made an 8x8 print of this & while other people like it (I gave it to a friend), I prefer the uncropped view. For some reason, I feel that the top black 1/3rd balances out the lower 2/3rds with the water.
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al shaikh
{K:15790} 4/8/2001
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Christopher,
This is a really great image waiting to come out, crop off most of the black at the top and you will have a killer shot. Turn it into a square and you are set!
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John Autry
{K:2} 4/7/2001
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I like this pic alot! It looks almost like you embosed it..There are only a few shades of gray and black,other than that its great..Keep it up
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