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Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Thanks, Robert ... bringing it up, now ....

AP Loc: Massachusetts

You are showing your knowledge in photography when you write incorrectly Chris T. I see you do not know anything about Ansel Adams. He is know for his large format b&w scenic photographs.

He shot with Deardorf 8x10 and 4x5 mostly, in his later years he also shot with Hasselblad 500c 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 because the 120 roll film was held in separate film magazine. It would be like using 4x5 or 8x10 with many film holders. Using Hasselblad 120 film magazines would do the same thing, 120 film = 12 exposures, 220 film = 24 exposures. Film magazines were A12, & A24.

You are totally incorrect saying: Ansel Adams never shot with anything less than an 11x14 ... what made you say that ? This statement by you tells many photographers in the business, your experience is a beginner.

Try to do a little home work before you write and speak! Respecfully, AP

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Fine by me ... you lead the way ... I'll follow ...

Another pretty one, there ....

You know - I have 42 posts, with an average of ten pages of responses per page ....

But, you are right ... the responses on this one - are absolutely phenomenal ... thus, I expect, we already have!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Respectfully, eh, AP?

FYI ... I was a beginner in 1969 - working at a studio, in London ...

This experience led me to the work of Ansel Adams, whose books I bought with relish ...

In one of those books, it indicated they were all shot with a Deardorf 11x14 ....

So, I assumed from that (now, I realize, incorrectly) he always shot with that ...

As far as your analytical depiction of Hassys ... I know all that ... I shot with one, too - for a while ...

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Why did you read only one?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

I have several, actually ...

But they were quite expensive ...

Just stopped collecting them, I guess ....

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Do you have "Examples"?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Examples of what, BHC?

Photos, Books, Text Quotes?

What do you mean?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Regarding your own quote from the f64 group - photography is all ABOUT technique. You cannot develop technique without understanding the limitations of the equipment you use. Once you have that under your belt, and holding up your pants, securely ... then you can get into the advancement of your art ....

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

lost the "y" there - sorry ... under your belt ...

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

"Examples, The Making of 40 Photographs" by Ansel Adams, Copyright 1983.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Whilst photography may not be derivative of any other form of art - it has a very close kinship to ALL art. The photographer and artist have coincided now for almost 200 years. Photographers simulate the work of artists. Some artists use photographs to paint more compelling images. Photography IS an art form. But, just as an artist needs to know his tools, be it canvas, palette, brushes, etc. - a photographer also needs to know HIS (or her) tools. Thus, a forum such as this - which shares information as a step to creating finer art - does so on multiple levels - sharing not only information about the hardware, but information about lighting, and information about post-processing, as well as information about performing pre-visualization - a technique which lends itself to a discipline about self-determination in obtaining a good composition. Pre-visualization is a way of seeing things in a more complete manner, before engaging your tools. This technique can be used not only by photographers, but, also by artists, by writers, by sculptors, by actors, even. Once you have an idea what you wish to capture with your tools (camera) - then you plan out a way to attain that pre-visualized idea. Adams was a master at it. He set the bar - but to do that, he had to know his equipment, and he had to know his subject (including the required lighting he needed to obtain the effect he wished to produce.) That's pre-visualization. Those who are masters in their field, have used this technique for centuries. You can, too ....

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

If the process of sharing information about your tools - be it cameras, lenses, tripods, flash, lighting set-ups, bags, even - incites someone ... anyone - to a greater level of understanding, and, thereby, a more precise involvement in creating a higher level of art, then - it has served a purpose, and is, in no way, meaningless.