Fort Point Doorways
Kerik

Fort Point Doorways

13x13 gum over platinum. Cropped from 14x17 neg. Shot this in 2005 and finally made a print.
Location
San Francisco
Equipment Used
14x17 Anthony/Scovill, 240 mm WA Dagor
Film & Developer
FP4
Paper & Developer
Rives BFK 175 lb
Lens Filter
My Brain
John raises an interesting question - the technical quality of this image is wonderful, but what is the esthetic that caused Kerik to make the image?

The element that captures my imagination. Yes, to some degree that is a technical consideration, but it is also something that draws my eye into the image.

A question - my recollection is that Fort Point is only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday? Is that correct? Also, any problem with access using a large camera?
 
kerik,

I think this is masterful. What really makes the photograph for me is the pathway of light on the floor. Its backward S shape draws me into the photograph. I imagine myself wandering through each doorway to explore the next room. What is in the next room? I don't know. Is it empty, or full of promise? I'll find out in my imagination. But that is why it works, it is a journey.

Allen
 
Wow! Thanks for all the thoughtful comments, both positive and negative. What attracted me to this image was the quality of the light, but also the kind of odd creepiness of these abandoned buildings and rooms that at one time had been bustling with activity. So, like Zebra, to me, this image is as much about what's not there as it is about what is there. I am also attracted by the complex geometries of this image.

As for the print, I must say today it looks dull and lifeless on my laptop - nothing like it looks on my desktop computer and even less what the original looks like. While I admire Sexton's work and his print quality, I have absolutely no interest in making prints that look like his. He and I use different tools for different purposes.

I think you are correct about the times Fort Point is open. As for the using the large camera... I was questioned a couple of times by park rangers if this was a commercial shoot since I was carrying a substantial tripod and dragging a rather large case with me. I told them I was just out shooting for myself and not on assignment. They looked at me a little sideways, then let me do my thing.

Finally, the brush strokes... OK, I admit it! It was a moment of weakness! :smile:
 
Kerik
always nice to see your images. have some questions ....
was this an image you foresaw being a square format or shot it in 14x17 and cropped the neg after seeing it and deciding the square worked better for it?
Ive noticed a majority of your images have clean edges from masking the coated area. why the decision to show the brushmarks in this one? I was curious and wonder how the clean edges would work with the image. I feel like the nice clean wall edges would resonate well with a clean edge.

nonetheless, and completely as is, its a gorgeous image.
 

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