theoldman

When I joined the Forum yesterday, it was evident that there are a great many excellent photographers here, and I was not likely to be among them. On the other hand, I only noted a few older than I am, so I have decided in this post to play to my strength, as an old photographer!

The original image below was taken in 1967 using an inexpensive Yashica 127 twin lens reflex. It has been sitting among other old slides for 48 years, and for the last 33 in my basement. I often used Ektachrome, probably ASA (ISO) 64, because it was a “fast film.” The mounted 127 format slides would fit a standard 35mm projector, and because of their larger dimensions, provided an extra umph to my slide presentations for captive friends and relatives.

The original was scanned at 2400 dpi and shows little grain even at 100%. The Photoshop redo was pretty straight forward, some warming, sharpening, and adjustment of the curve. I am definitely not a pro, but the result does show the capabilities of old cameras and film, tweaked in modern software by an amateur.

For those interested in the site, it is Smith Rocks, in Central Oregon, north of Bend and Redmond, in the days before it was a rock climber's haven. On almost any day of the week you could visit and have the place to yourself....in 1967! :)

Jessie Loc: SW Texas

Pictures make me wish I were there-very pretty, thanks for posting

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Please tell. As you gazed out over that majestic scene, what did you have for lunch!

theoldman

John,

Actually, a woman whose name I only recall as Mrs Day ran an ice cream shop out of her home just about 100 yards from the scene, so I bet I had a cone for lunch!

What amazed me about that photo is that nearly 50 years later we can bring back the scene, at least as I recall it in my mind's eye. Ektachrome was always on the cool side, and it took modern digital software to bring it back to life. That was a kick.

Thanks for the comment!

Dave

Corolyn Loc: Live in TN

Lets see now. I did some math and if the shot was taken in 1967 and has been in your possession for 48 years or even just in your basement for 33, that would make you older than 100. Am I the only one that notices this. The tweaked version is very nice.

theoldman

Corolyn,

Ah, the problem is with my communication! :) What I said is correct, but we have only lived here for the last 33 years, and the photo has been in my basement for that long! I took that photo in 1967 when I was 26 or 27. I am now 74, we have lived in this house (with its basement) the last 33 years. is that clear as mud? :)

Thanks for the comment!! :) And here is to hoping we both make it to over 100!

Dave

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

I still have my dads' twin lens, and film in the freezer! That camera still takes great pictures, and I still use occasionally. Thanks for showing what we can do to perk up our old photos. And welcome to UHH forum.