White House Ruin

8x10 silver contact print

I wasn't really planning on making a photograph in this well trodden place... but when I got there I was so moved by the scene I had to. While I've left out most of the ruin I felt this expressed my feelings about these massive walls and the fragile ruins they still protect.

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Location
Canyon De Chelly, AZ - USA
Equipment Used
Calumet C1, 480mm Nikkor, Lenscap
Film & Developer
FP4+, Rodinal 1:130 semi-stand
Paper & Developer
Doesn't matter... Selenium Toned
Nice tones and texture here Shawn...It IS a GREAT place and you just have to expose film here. Hope to get back one day with the LF gear.
 
Thanks everyone. Always a bit daunting to photograph near the tripod holes of the masters... I responded honestly to my feelings about the experience, all you can do, really. Of course that dramatic side lighting on the rock face didn't hurt any. All the best. Shawn
 
I know when I got to that spot I was so excited to shoot the ruins and the wall but only to find that Indians set up a flee market type area for selling their good right in front of this location. I even tried from up on top to see if a ong lens could be used and hide there sh_t but to no avail. great area i need to get back someday. good job with what you had.
 

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