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16-MAY-2012 Karen Stuebing

Rain, Rain, Go Away

West Virginia





Tech notes: Mamiya RB67 with 65mm K/L lens. Kodak TMAX 400. Developed in Kodak TMAX developer, 7 minutes at 70F. Note: a different lens at last. The K/L lenses have two focus rings. The outer ring is set for distance from subject. This tilts the focal plane to get the edges of the image in focus. Of course, in this case it's not critical but it is a wide angle lens and would be useful when used at normal focal lengths. The other trick is when shooting close ups, it must be set at f16 minimum for sharpness. This presents problems in the present rain and gloom weather scenario but at asa 400, it is doable. This is why I have always bought 400 film. It is the most useful asa, IMHO. And now, with the improvements in Kodak TMAX which will probably disappear along with Kodak, the grain is unnoticeable.

Mamiya RB67 ,Mamiya Sekor 65mm K/L f4.5
1/250s f/16.0 iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Patricia Kay18-May-2012 11:31
Absolutely gorgeous Karen...Magical in BW...BV
Janet Donnelly18-May-2012 00:46
Perfect exposure on that beautiful white flower ...... This is purely refreshing!
Antonis Sarantos17-May-2012 20:13
This one really shines!!! V
Walter Otto Koenig17-May-2012 15:09
Superb details and tones. Wonderful with the droplets. "V"
I agree with you on the ASA400 film. :)
borisalex17-May-2012 14:57
There´s an eternal beauty in the flower no matter if rain or sunshine! Superb work!V.
marko gregoric17-May-2012 07:01
Very lovely capture. V
Mike H.17-May-2012 06:51
Impressive image with lovely detail and perfect white tones!
Enjoy the insights you share.
Bryan Murahashi17-May-2012 04:49
Beautiful freshness with the rain drops. V
globalgadabout17-May-2012 02:42
sumptuous blossom with it`s richfolds of undulating petals...fantastic shot too...perhaps time to stock up on T-Max, or search out some rolls of the fine-grained Fuji Neopan 400...V
January Grey17-May-2012 02:21
Beautiful work, Karen. V~
Cindi Smith17-May-2012 02:02
Oh, I tell ya, I love to see drops of waters on flowers.....hopefully, the sun will come out soon but I sure do love this image!
Jean D17-May-2012 01:17
Awesome beauty, well contrasted and lovely waterdrops, Karen. ~V
Jean D17-May-2012 01:14
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Guest 17-May-2012 00:50
Beautiful work. V.
Frank Brault17-May-2012 00:48
This is exquisitely beautiful in black & white. The tones are magnificent. V
sue anne17-May-2012 00:18
Beautiful and it looks so fragile, like paper. V
Marcia Colelli16-May-2012 23:37
Very lovely capture of the rain drops V
janescottcumming16-May-2012 23:03
Sometimes the rain helps create beautiful photos like this one. V
Tom Munson16-May-2012 22:37
Beautiful work in B&W, Karen!~
laine16-May-2012 22:26
enough is enough when the blooms this delicate are appearing...love the detail Karen
Jean Chiasson16-May-2012 22:22
Wow beautiful image Love it Karen big vote
J S Quesada16-May-2012 21:46
Excellent details capturing such delicate features and drops. Great work! V
John King16-May-2012 21:16
Such a delicate image with those soft white tones! The flower almost seems to be cringing against the rain. V.