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late 60s/early 70s Kenneth Christian

4th: "With a Little Help from My Friends" by Ken Christian


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Kenneth Christian 15-Apr-2007 22:00
Thanks, CJ. All three were scanned directly from the negatives using a Nikon LS-8000 film scanner. I used Photoshop to remove dust spots from all of the images and to tweak the color balance where needed. The only other manipulation was to resize and add the thin borders. The two color photos were shot on Kodak 120 color negative film and the b&w photo was shot on Kodak 35mm Plus-x film. I used a cheap Yashica Mat-124G twin lens reflex for the 120s and a Nikon FTn SLR with a 35mm f/2 lens for the 35mm.
ctfchallenge14-Apr-2007 18:47
Three wonderful shots Ken! This does look like it could go on an album. Nice B&W - did you have to do anything to your shots in PS or are these just scanned and resized for Pbase? Nice! CJ
Kenneth Christian 13-Apr-2007 23:26
Thanks everyone for your comments.

Rod, this was taken in a "home" recording studio built by the drummer (the guy on the left in the photo). Sue Anne, the background is padding put on the wall to help control the sound. If I remember correctly, this was actually taken in the singer's booth, a separate, tiny room which was isolated from the rest of the band. Having the singer isolated from the band allowed the vocals to be overdubbed after the band got the music track the way they wanted it.

Sharon, this was in Northeast Mississippi, about 30 miles from Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
sven13-Apr-2007 22:11
Cool and yes I remember those 'long' hair days. ;)
(What is the background?)
ctfchallenge13-Apr-2007 21:30
Looks like it's right out of an album insert! Very nice. ~Britt
Rod 13-Apr-2007 19:45
Love the fashion:-) Was this taken in a recording studio or mental institution Kenneth? There's a slight difference:-) Nice shot mate.
aam1234 13-Apr-2007 16:18
This is a classic! Reminds me of my favorite group, Led Zeppelin.
janewigginsphotography13-Apr-2007 03:57
Oh my... I'm loving this challenge! Perfect :) I love the long hair and the b&w is nicely done. jano
elips13-Apr-2007 03:36
Oh my goodness, Kenneth, we must be the same age! I have pictures of friends from this time period that look exactly like this! Where were you when these were taken? I like this one the best, a nice portrait of all three of them. Good work and I am impressed you could even find these shots! ~Sharon