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17 Jul, 2012 © Colin J Clarke

Marsh and Summer Clouds

Charleston SC


I have to conclude that the 1927 Ensign All-Distance 6x9 Box Camera, gives a better result for portraits
and 'still life' at the 9 feet portrait setting, than when the lens is in the infinity setting for landscapes.

I guess that for an inexpensive box camera in 1927, with most images being obtained from direct
contact prints of the 6cmx9cm negative, inherent sharpness was not such a requirement in the
landscape, although it was preferred somewhat for the family portraits. There is, nevertheless,
a certain charm or patina with these images.

I felt that a presentation in the Pictorialism style was appropriate given the softness of the image.

Ensign Box, Houghton Butcher


FP4 Plus exposed at 100asa developed in Ilford Ilfosol3 1:14 5.5 mins at 22ºC
full exif


other sizes: small medium large original auto
Jeff Real28-Jul-2012 15:17
You have combined the three elements of land, sky and water in a very compelling and beautiful image ~V~
Paco López21-Jul-2012 18:02
Excellent tones here! V!
Jean-Luc Elias21-Jul-2012 15:38
Very nice results ! BV
Stephanie20-Jul-2012 14:09
What a beautiful scene! Wow! BV
borisalex20-Jul-2012 06:19
You are right with the charme and the finish of such photographs, wonderful to look at! Excellent work! V.
rick bolt20-Jul-2012 04:15
Lovely lovely image
12320-Jul-2012 03:50
Excellent. V
Neil Marcus19-Jul-2012 19:13
It even has an old timey look to it.
J. Scott Coile19-Jul-2012 16:52
Lovely low country.
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