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Andrew O'Neill · Oct 19, 2025

A new tree series I started last month...

Ben 4 · Oct 19, 2025

Great project—looking forward to more in the series!

pentaxuser · Oct 19, 2025

That's real dedication to LF, Andrew. I take less luggage on a fortnight's holiday than you need for photo . However after watching you make alternative process prints for a while it suddenly struck me that LF in addition to producing prints that are unique may even represent a saving over what the same size Ilford silver gelatin at that size might cost these days

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jshaw35 · Oct 19, 2025

Lots of great trees on the Riverview grounds. Have you seen the tree inventory here?
Riverview-Tree-Inventory
PDF (www.sumiqwuelu.com)

Andrew O'Neill · Oct 19, 2025

jshaw35 said:
Lots of great trees on the Riverview grounds. Have you seen the tree inventory here?
Riverview-Tree-Inventory
PDF (www.sumiqwuelu.com)

Thanks for the link. Sadly, some trees are not listed. This is what I use... are bit harder, but lots of info: https://www.sumiqwuelu.com/sites/default/files/media/Documents/Riverview-Tree-Inventory.pdf

jshaw35 · Oct 19, 2025

Andrew O'Neill said:
Thanks for the link. Sadly, some trees are not listed. This is what I use... are bit harder, but lots of info: https://www.sumiqwuelu.com/sites/default/files/media/Documents/Riverview-Tree-Inventory.pdf

I tried the link you sent but for some reason it doesn't work. I'm pretty sure I know the PDF your referring to and I have that downloaded as well a little while ago. No need to resend the link but thanks for sending that

grahamp · Oct 19, 2025

Copy the text of the link, don't follow it. I think the URL and description were switched in Andy's post.

Even skipping the trees which are too close to others to get a good view, that is going to be a big project.

Andrew O'Neill · Oct 19, 2025

grahamp said:
Copy the text of the link, don't follow it. I think the URL and description were switched in Andy's post.

Even skipping the trees which are too close to others to get a good view, that is going to be a big project.

If only it wasn't raining all the bloody time!

jshaw35 · Oct 19, 2025

grahamp said:
Copy the text of the link, don't follow it. I think the URL and description were switched in Andy's post.

Even skipping the trees which are too close to others to get a good view, that is going to be a big project.

That worked, I thought I tried that?? Anyways it is the PDF I already had downloaded.

Andrew O'Neill said:
If only it wasn't raining all the bloody time!

I have to get out to Riverview again soon but the forecast is not looking good

Sirius Glass · Oct 20, 2025

Thank you for the interesting video of you latest adventure.

Andrew O'Neill · Oct 20, 2025

jshaw35 said:
That worked, I thought I tried that?? Anyways it is the PDF I already had downloaded.

I have to get out to Riverview again soon but the forecast is not looking good

Checked the forecast last night. Monday called for sun. Got everything organised before bed. Woke up only to find overcast...

Chuck1 · Oct 20, 2025

If there's one thing you can't count on It's the weather forecast.

chuckroast · Oct 20, 2025

Andrew O'Neill said:
A new tree series I started last month...

Great fun as always, Andrew.

Maybe I missed it in the video, but what is the details of the camera, lens, and film holders? Also, what is the xray film you are using and what EI?

jshaw35 · Oct 20, 2025

Andrew O'Neill said:
Checked the forecast last night. Monday called for sun. Got everything organised before bed. Woke up only to find overcast...

I checked the forecast earlier today ( the accuracy is only good for 24-48 hrs at best). 45 to 95% rain expected all week but maybe there will be an hour of sun so keep the film loaded and ready to go. As Chuck 1 said you can't count on it. Good luck.

Andrew O'Neill · Oct 20, 2025

chuckroast said:
Great fun as always, Andrew.

Maybe I missed it in the video, but what is the details of the camera, lens, and film holders? Also, what is the xray film you are using and what EI?

The camera was built by me back in 2011 (bellows by Custom Bellows). I used a lens that would give me the widest view on this format...Nikkor 300M. I used Fujifilm HR-U at EI 80. I got the film holder from Sandy King. S&S Film Holders. I only have one as they are just too darn expensive! I need to win the lottery...but if I did, I'd probably purchase a Canham or a Richard Ritter, first!

chuckroast · Oct 21, 2025

Andrew O'Neill said:
The camera was built by me back in 2011 (bellows by Custom Bellows). I used a lens that would give me the widest view on this format...Nikkor 300M. I used Fujifilm HR-U at EI 80. I got the film holder from Sandy King. S&S Film Holders. I only have one as they are just too darn expensive! I need to win the lottery...but if I did, I'd probably purchase a Canham or a Richard Ritter, first!

Thanks. The exponential cost curve is what has kept me out of the jump from 4x5 to 8x10, nevermind ULF.

Andrew O'Neill · Oct 21, 2025

chuckroast said:
Thanks. The exponential cost curve is what has kept me out of the jump from 4x5 to 8x10, nevermind ULF.

That's why I can only use XRAY film for the 14x17. HP5 at $35 Cdn per sheet is way beyond what I can afford, as apposed to $1 for XRAY.

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