Americana

That's fantastic. Striking image, well conceived and executed.
I can't believe someone is shooting 20x24 ambros...

The format and process are impressive, but the image would be wonderful regardless. It takes time and sensitivity to learn how to realize what those old lenses have to offer, and I think you really caught the essence of their way of depicting the world. Nicely done!

Way cool Monty. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the notion of pouring a 20x24 plate. Dammnnnnnnnnnn....

Beautiful image.

Very moody ... beautiful tones and relaxed pose ...
Also honestly said, a lot of feel is given by extraordinary retro technique ...

r.

Nice photo, Monty. Beautiful and very classy. Nice to know you are shooting the beast.

Tav

Seriously impressive Monty!

When are you going to have the show?

Nice plate!!

Impressive! Both artistically as well as process wise. I dream of doing this some day.
Question: What happened above the model's head? As large as it is, somehow it's not distracting to me. I'm just curious to what anomalies this type of photography can bring you.
- Thomas

Thanks all.

Thomas,

above the model's head is just trees and light pouring through. The qualities of the lens create thos giant orbs of spectoral highlights that get distorted in that way. I like this lens sssssoooooooo much (Thanks to Kerik and my wife's surprise christmas present!). Shot wide open it won't allow any area to get sharp though, even the eyes, so I am hoping one home made stop will allow for that short sharpness but keep all the 'low down funky mama's got a brand new gig love' that I love so much about it. All that being said I think it is a bit too much above her head and would have liked getting a bit closer--the problem I had with that is that it extended the bellows out on the beast to such a degree that my exposure would have increased significantly thus making it even softer, more movement etc. Later today I will post a closer view and show you an example of just that.