Chimney Rock at Ghost Ranch (Medium Format Film Version)
Chimney Rock and the Ghost Ranch are probably going to be a recurring theme in this stage of my photographic journey. It is very hard to find a landscape location in New Mexico with more context. Perhaps even in all the American southwest. So, another entry, this one taken with a Pentax 645 medium format film camera. I’ve had this camera since February 2009 and have quite a bit of cash and sweat equity invested in it. I’ve lugged it and its lenses and flash attachment over many, many miles of desert terrain across four states and have spent a small fortune on film and processing and prints and scans, not to mention buying my own film scanner. And this is it, the one image that pleases me from the whole lot.
To say that my medium format experiment is not going well is an understatement; however, this one shows me what might be if I can relearn the craft of film photography before it bankrupts me. And If there is to be just one, I am happy it occurred at Ghost Ranch.
Pentax 645, Velvia 50 film, Pentax 45mm lens, settings not recorded.
Chimney Rock at Ghost Ranch (Medium Format Film Version) belongs to the following groups:
American Southwest , Day Hikes , Film Photography, Images for Film, Landscape Photography, Medium and Large Format Film Photography, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, National Parks of the World & Great Parks Of The World, Nature's Wonders, New Mexico, PENTAX , The Addicted Photographer►2 Per Day◄, The true beauty, The Wild West Show, Vibrant and Vivid Color, Victorian Viewfinders and Western United States Artists and Photographers Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Tina Longwell
This is stunning beyond words! Wow!!
TheBlindHog replied
Tina, many thanks. You are an inspiration.
Barbara Applegate
This beautiful, another good shot
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks so much, Barbara.
John Beamish
Great image.
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you, John.
Kevin Bergen
Wow, this is gorgeous! Next to the other version, this just glows! Clearly it was a different time of day, but your exposures here are terrific. I especially like the varied colors on this side of the rock. Beautiful all around, to be sure!
TheBlindHog replied
Kevin, thanks very much. I agree, this one is much more to the liking.
Matthew Walters
Stunning shot, what a great range of colours.
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you.
seoulma
I really like the lighting on this one. Highlighting the yellow rock really makes this one “pop”. Great job.
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks very much, Jeanne.
Dayonda
CONGRATULATIONS! Your artwork has been FEATURED on Mornings & Evenings—Sunbeams &
Storms!
17:36 7/19/2009
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Dayonda! It is an honor.
Barb White
this is really outstanding – keep at it and I’m sure you’ll take lots of photos with your new camera that will make it all worthwhile! this one is amazing!
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Barb!
Tomas Abreu
Stunning picture!! I visited briefly Ghost Ranch 2 years ago to take sunset pictures and can’t wait to go back.
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Tomas. I would have guessed you had been there. You are an inveterate traveler and a magnifient chronicler.
Andrew Murrell
WOW!! Stunning
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Andrew!
Jens Helmstedt
A wonderful view and good capture!
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you.
Hans Kawitzki
Stunning landscape
TheBlindHog replied
Hans, I am honored.
helmutk
Nice capture !
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you!
noffi
This image is simply stunning. Everything about it is perfect…The light, the focus, the color, the composition…the whole thing. i hope that you will do something special with this one…Enter it into 100 contest…Sell it to a travel mag…Do something really great with it. It is truly wonderful and it is no wonder that you are proud of it. You should be! Goes into my favorites…of which there are not very many.
Liz
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you very, very much for the beautiful comment, Liz!
ccwri
Beautiful lighting, and composition. Its wonderful!!
Carolyn
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you, Carolyn!
Béla Török
Fabulous image, Mitch!
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Bela!
Louise Cooke
wow, what a dramatic scene! Love the layering of heights, colour and textures…beautiful :))
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you very much, Louise!
Christophe Testi
Great capture!
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks!
PaulAlbert
Awsome view, wonderful coloration. amazing what moisture does to the high desert ! Enjoyed !
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Paul!
XVR Photo
Absolutely art! Amazing formations! Just love our beautiful USA!
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you. yes, we are lucky to live in a land of majesty and breathtaking beauty.
JuliaWright
Very beautiful scenery…great work
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you, very much.
bobbymcleod
lighting, clarity and depth to this image are all fantastic!
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Bobby. I’m amazed by the difference in dynamic range and clarity between 120 film and digital. This turned out far better than I’d hoped.
CarolM
Excellent!! Beautiful lighting and so clear.
TheBlindHog replied
Thanks, Carol!
terezadelpilar
STUNNING WORK!!!
TheBlindHog replied
Thank you, Tereza!
Svetlana Sewell
Lovely shot!
Rita H. Ireland
wow so very awesome just love it!
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding
John Kowalski
Top shot, fantastic landscape and beautifully captured!!
RichardKlos
Excellent capture !!
Vicki Ferrari
WOW! What a capture! And no wonder it will be a recurring theme, the variations in the landscape and colouring are just incredible, TheBlindHog!! :)) Fave!
NeilAlderney
Great shot!
David Hibberd
Gotta love that Large Format. Excellent shot mate.
Davo
Sean Jansen
Gorgeous capture, love the golden color on this !! Great job !!
Michelle Walsh 8 days ago
Well done on placing on the top ten in the Your Best Medium or Large Format Film Image challenge in the Medium and Large Format Film Group