Trees at my front door

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  Thomas Bertilsson

• Sep 17, 2008

Beautiful texture, Matt! I think the way the lens works at wide open is interesting, focusing on the important and effectively shutting out the unimportant even though it's still in the frame. So I think the composition is strong from right side in (which is absolutely stunning) while the steps on the left bother me less than it would have with a lens that's sharp across the whole image. But those trees, and the light you captured on them is just stunning.
- Thomas

 

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  schrochem

• Sep 17, 2008

now this I gotta see!

Damn son, I can imagine the thing is heavy!

Anyway, I know it's at your doorstep but it's a great portrait of the trees. They are perfectly posed and they don't move!

 

• photomc

• Sep 17, 2008

12x20 wetplate, now that should get ones attention - ventured into Zebra territory haven't you Matt?

Nice, can't wait to see it in person..

 

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  photo8x10

• Sep 17, 2008

I love your focusing.... Nice image.
I've never seen a so huge wetplate... Incredible!

Stefano

 

• removed account4

• Sep 17, 2008

hi matt

i agree, sometimes we just need to open our eyes to the
immeidate world around us as you have done here ( and lately )
this is something. i can only imagine it up close and personal!

that soft lens you have is beautiful. the left side is so quietly rendered,
and the right side is nearly impressionistic.

great job!

john

 

• deisenlord

• Sep 17, 2008

Wonderful Matt,must be an absolute wonder to behold in person. WOW.
Ike

 

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  bill schwab

• Sep 17, 2008

Keep workin' the yard Matt! You're doing great. You're going to need a trailer to go mobile with 12x20!

 

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  scootermm

• Sep 17, 2008

Thank you all for the comments.
I got alot of strange looks from passerbys last night... running in and out of my apartment with black stained hands and an apron on.
Lots of fun though.

I don't know if Ill be going mobile with this anytime soon, still doing tray sensitizing.
But it would be fun to be able to get out in the world and shoot some of these big ones

thanks again all for the kind words and encouragement.

 

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  Andrew Moxom

• Sep 17, 2008

Late to the party, but I can only imagine the logistics behind creating an image of this sheer size. Just trying to visualize how you hold the plate to pour the collodion!!! So wonderfully crafted and such a delight to explore the details.

 

• keeds

• Sep 17, 2008

That is just mad! Awesome...