[pinhole-discussion] scanning
What a thrill, what a high to see my photo on a tv. screen and now every one on the big, big, big, big, world wide web will be able to see my work even people in Japan, Portugal, Brazil, France and Canada wow what a high. Thank you so much Diana for all your patience hard work and emails, i cant stop dancing , can someone please remove my battery.Michel is a male name and Michelle would be female..And so i am a male originaly from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and now living in this exiting city of New York since 1993Again Diana thank you, regards mickey a happy life is made up of many happy moments ---BeginMessage--- Hi Mickey.. I got the photos today--no problem. I'll be scanning them and uploading them a little later tonight. Thanks so much. By the way, are you French? Are you a man or a woman? It doesn't really matter, I'm just curious. Thanks again. Once I get these uploaded, do take a look to ensure I have everything as you wanted. If not, let me know. --Diana mickey wrote: thank you Diana... I will be sending my photo, the form and also one from a friend today or tomorow .. thanks again mickey a happy life is made up of many happy moments ---End Message---
Re: [pinhole-discussion] WWPD Gallery On Line: Thanks!
In a message dated 5/11/01 6:53:39 PM, gregg.kemp@??? writes: And please speak up with any ideas for next year. Let's do it again. It was so much fun. leezy
Re: [pinhole-discussion] New to the list with a question
--- Tom Womeldorff womeldo...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello all, I have looked through some of the archives but have not found anything related to what I am interested in doing. I am building a super wide angle camera (using 35mm film) where the film doesn't lie flat. Rather, the film will be curved such that each point on the negative is close to equidistant from the pinhole. I am having a blast making up the design as I go. Perhaps it will even work when I am finished.In the meantime, I was wondering if anyone is aware of plans for building a camera of this sort. Well, I've made numerous cameras out of coffee cans, where the same idea is employed. My general modus operandi is to just go ahead and make something. If it doesn't work the way I want, I either fix it or throw it away. g Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images http://members.home.net/hmpi/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] WWPD Gallery On Line: Thanks!
At 09:17 AM 5/11/01 -0700, you wrote: Every time I hit the WWPD Gallery to see what's new, there are always a few more images that are absolutely amazing. Very, very well done! Thanks to all who organized and publicized, thanks to all who made and submitted great images, thanks for all who worked to do the excellent web site... thanks, thanks, and more thanks! Michael Georgoff San Jose, CA Michael, If I may speak for the rest of the coordinating team, thanks for the compliments on the web site. And I join you in saluting everyone who made plans and took photos on pinhole day. The imagination and diversity of the work shared in the exhibit has been a real joy - and something new every day! Congratulations to us all! The idea was born on this list and it has been a real whirlwind of effort to bring it to life. Thanks especially go to the hard work of Guy Glorieux, Jean Daubas, and Diana Bloomfield. These three people in particular assumed much of the responsibility for getting out the word and coordinating the development of a multi-language web site (12 languages). It would be hard to find any organization anywhere in the world able to accomplish such a feat in such a short time! And without a budget! Thanks also go to coordinating team members Larry Fratkin, Ed Levinson, George Smyth, Zernike Au (who had the original idea), Pam Niedermayer, and Guillermo Penate, plus the many volunteers around the world who translated web pages and promotional material into their native languages, and those who helped spread the word about pinhole day in all kinds of ways. I encourage everyone to take a look at the list of people who contributed to this event at http://www.pinholeday.org/org/?page=team and shame on anyone who hasn't seen the on-line exhibit (is that possible?). I regret there isn't a guest book or some other means of discussion on the pinhole day photos. But, this morning I added a link to send an email to individual contributors to the exhibit, if anyone would like to do so. And, of course, this discussion list can serve as a place to share anything related to pinhole day or the exhibit. And please speak up with any ideas for next year. Gregg _ Pinhole Visions at http://www.??? Worldwide Pinhole Photograhy Day at http://www.pinholeday.org
[pinhole-discussion] New to the list with a question
Hello all, I have looked through some of the archives but have not found anything related to what I am interested in doing. I am building a super wide angle camera (using 35mm film) where the film doesn't lie flat. Rather, the film will be curved such that each point on the negative is close to equidistant from the pinhole. I am having a blast making up the design as I go. Perhaps it will even work when I am finished.In the meantime, I was wondering if anyone is aware of plans for building a camera of this sort. Thanks, Tom Womeldorff Olympia, Washington _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Finney observations (was My personal day off from work...)
Hi Jeff, (Comments below) Tom - Original Message - From: Jeff Dilcher dilc...@cueva.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 12:42 PM Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Finney observations (was My personal day off from work...) My only problem with the Finney is this: In the past, when using a Leonardo camera, I always could visualize what portions of my scene would be in the final negative by lining up my vision down guidelines, which were traced on the camerabody from the negative corners, down to the pinhole. Obviously, with an extendable bellows camera, lines can't be traced on the camera (nor would I want to on a Finney!), so, my question is, how are Finney users lining up what will be on the final image when they are making a photograph? Guesswork? I put one finger on the middle of the lensboard and another finger on the edge of the film plane and look down the imaginary line. Kinda rough, but it gives an OK idea of what will be in the image. I've thought of using rubber bands as guidelines, but just don't have the heart to pound or screw things into the Finney. The ground glass viewing plate is dissapointing except, maybe, for decoration. From my initial observations, it would appear that you would have to have a dark cloth wrapped tightly in order to utilize it as an aid in composition. You do need a dark cloth wrapper completely around the camera: NO LIGHT can get throught. I've only done this two or three times; using imaginary lines works well in most cases.
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Finney observations (was My personal day off from work...)
George L Smyth wrote: --- Jeff Dilcher dilc...@cueva.com wrote: how are Finney users lining up what will be on the final image when they are making a photograph? Guesswork? My guess would be that a string could be run from a pin placed at one side of the negative to a pin above the pinhole, back to a pin on the other side of the negative. I've done this sort of thing before, but then this hasn't exactly been on a $1,000 camera. g One of the magic of pinhole photography for me is the degree of uncertainty that is associated with the fact that you do not have a viewfinder to perfectly frame the image. I use the flat of my hand as a rough guide of where the extemities of the image lie and this has generaly worked well. The more you use the camera, the better you get the feel for where the edges of the image will be. Of course, with a bellows camera this feeling will take longer than with a fixed focal length camera. Guy
[pinhole-discussion] Finney observations (was My personal day off from work...)
Yes, I was kind of surprised that the edges hadn't fallen off more than they did, however this is the only 40mm I have taken . My only problem with the Finney is this: In the past, when using a Leonardo camera, I always could visualize what portions of my scene would be in the final negative by lining up my vision down guidelines, which were traced on the camerabody from the negative corners, down to the pinhole. Obviously, with an extendable bellows camera, lines can't be traced on the camera (nor would I want to on a Finney!), so, my question is, how are Finney users lining up what will be on the final image when they are making a photograph? Guesswork? I thought about making a minute mark on the top-center of the lens board, and a tiny mark corresponding to each corner of the film plane, so that I could line up my picture. I hate to significantly modify the camera in this way, all though I did remove the carrying handle, to help me compose my first photos. The ground glass viewing plate is dissapointing except, maybe, for decoration. From my initial observations, it would appear that you would have to have a dark cloth wrapped tightly in order to utilize it as an aid in composition. These are my only negatives with the camera- in every other way, the Finney is a really great tool, and, a piece of art in it's own right! Any comments? On Fri, 11 May 2001, Edward Levinson wrote: Although is was kind of spooky, I got up the nerve to go inside the building (the door was open), and took this photograph: http://www.hiddenworld.net/files/masters2.jpg The interior of the building is pretty delapidated, and some of the floor is rotting through, and the pews are dusty. This picture was taken with an exposure of 9 minutes, and demonstrates the most wide angle shot you can get with a Finney. (40mm focal length). Jeff, You will enjoy the Finney. I have one and it is now well worn in. I find the super wide 40mm works well for that kind of interior and big trees that otherwise wouldn't get in the picture. But the negatives are difficult to print if they are made on a bright sunny day outside due to the fall off at the edges. ED Edward Levinson *Specializing in Fine Art and Editorial Pinhole Photography* *online portfolio at http://www.awa.or.jp/home/edo * ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.p at ???/discussion/
[pinhole-discussion] WWPD Gallery On Line: Thanks!
Every time I hit the WWPD Gallery to see what's new, there are always a few more images that are absolutely amazing. Very, very well done! Thanks to all who organized and publicized, thanks to all who made and submitted great images, thanks for all who worked to do the excellent web site... thanks, thanks, and more thanks! Michael Georgoff San Jose, CA
Re: [pinhole-discussion] For those who couldn't be there!
Edward Levinson wrote: I have posted 3 pinhole pictures for those who couldn't be there. I think they provide a good idea of the spirit of the show. Hope you enjoy http://www3.sympatico.ca/guy.glorieux/8Elm5.htm Guy, Looks like a fun way to photograph your show. Did I see a Buddha in one of your images on the wall? Yes, Ed. It's the Buddha from the Japanese garden in San Francisco. You can have a look at it on my web site at http://www3.sympatico.ca/guy.glorieux/pnhl09Ang.htm A very meditative piece (both the statue in SF and the print). Guy
RE: [pinhole-discussion] My personal day off from work...
We use to have those kind of churches over here in Sussex County, NJ but I think they are all gone. That looks like a great place to do some work...I'm totally jealous!! Keep up the great work let's see some more of the building. andy schmitt -Original Message- From: pinhole-discussion-admin@p at ??? [mailto:pinhole-discussion-admin@p at ???]On Behalf Of Jeff Dilcher Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 10:17 PM To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Subject: [pinhole-discussion] My personal day off from work... I hope my boss isn't reading... Monday was just too nice a day to go back to work, and, having just received a new Finney 4x5 camera, I was longing to shoot some photos. This shot is from Master's Cemetary, about 10 miles or so east of Atlanta, Georgia. http://www.hiddenworld.net/files/masters1.jpg I was driving along aimlessly, as is my custom when I go out to find something to photograph, when, from the road, I was attracted by this mysterious octagonal white building perched in the back of this old cemetary. Although is was kind of spooky, I got up the nerve to go inside the building (the door was open), and took this photograph: http://www.hiddenworld.net/files/masters2.jpg The interior of the building is pretty delapidated, and some of the floor is rotting through, and the pews are dusty. This picture was taken with an exposure of 9 minutes, and demonstrates the most wide angle shot you can get with a Finney. (40mm focal length). Although the building doesn't appear to have been used in quite some time, I could almost picture mourners gathered here grieving the loss of a loved one... ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.p at ???/discussion/
[pinhole-discussion] RE: pinhole-discussion] My personal day off from work...
Although is was kind of spooky, I got up the nerve to go inside the building (the door was open), and took this photograph: http://www.hiddenworld.net/files/masters2.jpg The interior of the building is pretty delapidated, and some of the floor is rotting through, and the pews are dusty. This picture was taken with an exposure of 9 minutes, and demonstrates the most wide angle shot you can get with a Finney. (40mm focal length). Jeff, You will enjoy the Finney. I have one and it is now well worn in. I find the super wide 40mm works well for that kind of interior and big trees that otherwise wouldn't get in the picture. But the negatives are difficult to print if they are made on a bright sunny day outside due to the fall off at the edges. ED Edward Levinson *Specializing in Fine Art and Editorial Pinhole Photography* *online portfolio at http://www.awa.or.jp/home/edo *
Re: [pinhole-discussion] For those who couldn't be there!
I have posted 3 pinhole pictures for those who couldn't be there. I think they provide a good idea of the spirit of the show. Hope you enjoy http://www3.sympatico.ca/guy.glorieux/8Elm5.htm Cheers! Guy Guy, Looks like a fun way to photograph your show. Did I see a Buddha i one of your images on the wall? Ed Edward Levinson *Specializing in Fine Art and Editorial Pinhole Photography* *online portfolio at http://www.awa.or.jp/home/edo *
[pinhole-discussion] cardboard cameras
Barb I got large sheets of 3mm thick cardboard, and drew a plan for my students. The plan showed the students how to cut two L shapes that, when folded, created two boxes that fit snuggly together. The boxes were painted black on the inside and taped with black tape (to avoid light leaks along the joins) The pinhole was made from a small square of aluminum, which I pierced for the students with a pin. The paper gets held in place by the edges of the inside box. These cameras are easy to make and the only problems seem to be with the way some students have measured and cut their card. Lisa - would love more info on this thick card camera. . . Barb ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.p at ???/discussion/
