A Balanced Society

[Rick58]

I miss my darkroom days and I'm not writing off the possibility of getting back into it. I sold my Calumet because I never used it, then I turn around and buy the Linholf because I always wanted one (20 years ago). Then I turn around and buy my Rollei SLR and haven't used it yet. I just can't seem to put down that new Nikon. I REALLY enjoy using that camera.

But... Wouldn't that be darkroom AND scanner. After all, this place would probably fold and close it's doors if I stopped sharing my work.

 

[Mtothepoweroftwo]

very nice!! i would definitely go back there and take a couple more - this has the potential to become an absolute killer shot! (not that it is a bad shot as it is)

 

[Rick58]

Thanks. I'm going to try a second take on this. I got a lot of good ideas from the think tank here, so we'll see what happens. Thanks again for taking a look.

 

[pgriz]

Nice capture. Interesting houses, juxtaposition. As people have already said, this one merits some more careful attention.

 

[Derrel]

Rick,Rick,Rick...it's high time to bust out some sheet film holders and load 'em up and high-tail it back there...Linhof in tow! I have an old Linhof Color from the late 1950's...boy, they sure don't make 'em like that these days...

 

[timor]

Rick,Rick,Rick...it's high time to bust out some sheet film holders and load 'em up and high-tail it back there...Linhof in tow!

I am coming over... Want to see that action myself !

 

[AlanKlein85 1]

Interesting context. I like it, especially the plumbed one. This reminds me of Queens NYC, where I lived for many years. Queens has a lot of cemeteries, as well as two airports, Kennedy Int'l. and LaGuardia. So Queens is knows for flying and dying. Most cemeteries have houses across the street. I always thought when driving by how it must feel getting up in the morning, looking out of the window and thanking God for giving you another day of life.

 

[3Js]

...I always thought when driving by how it must feel getting up in the morning, looking out of the window and thanking God for giving you another day of life.

Or thanking god for giving you an ancestor, now under your windows, who gave you life. Cemetaries can be a reminder of ho we got here.

I love the possibilities in the photo if not your photo itself.

Unlike whoever it was, I do not want to see more cars lined up along the street. I would rather see none. And I'm not sure it would be so hard to get the shot without cars. Just figure out witch houses you want to see in your shot, go talk to the residents about agreeing to give you a couple hours (or less if you are well prepared) when nobody parks in front of those houses, enlist some residents to help you control traffic and parking during that time (they'd probably love it), then go shoot it.

 

[Rick58]

Rick,Rick,Rick...it's high time to bust out some sheet film holders and load 'em up and high-tail it back there...Linhof in tow! I have an old Linhof Color from the late 1950's...boy, they sure don't make 'em like that these days...

They certainly are finely made machines. I spent a lot of time behind my Crown Graphic in the 70's and 80's and could only dream of owning a Linholf. Raising 4 kids surely put my photography on a shoestring budget and there weren't many Linholf's around back then that fell between zero dollars and nothin'. At some point I ran across the Calumet and really thought it would be nice to go beyond the very limited movements of the Crown. Well, the idea sat in the closest until I recently sold it. No more then a week or two later, I'm breezing though the pages of eBay, and ran across the Linholf. After almost a week of the discussion that always started with "Yeah but honey, this is a linholf....", I bought it. It's amazing how nicely it fits in the hole opened by the missing Calumet. The other amazing thing is how good of memory the wife has.:er: Then comes the "Yeah but honey, this is a Rollei" conversation. Good thing I got a small dog and a big dog box

It may just be another dream but I'm retiring in 6 years. Life will slow down and I'll have all the time in the world to "play". I'm Seriously hoping to open a permanent DR again. The money I'm making now will dry up the day I walk out that door, but then I'll have all the required gear. I'll just need film and Chemicals. I certainly have all the formats covered so that won't be a excuse.

One last note: Through all of my "needs", the wife goes out and buys me the Fd for Christmas. I'm a pretty luck guy.

Rick,Rick,Rick...it's high time to bust out some sheet film holders and load 'em up and high-tail it back there...Linhof in tow!

I am coming over... Want to see that action myself !

Hey timor, you can meet us there, because I'm inviting Derrel and his rig to the same party

 

[timor]

Hey timor, you can meet us there, because I'm inviting Derrel and his rig to the same party

Thanks for invitation. I wish I can come...

 

[vintagesnaps]

Nice photo, great subject.This looks good in B&W I think since it has a geometric pattern to it.

I'd try some different vantage points, walking up and down the slope and see where you can 'move' those cars (well, whatever cars may be parked there another day - maybe the same ones?!). The white one really stands out, and it's in front of two different buildings, I'd think about where you want it in your picture since it's part of the composition.

Or maybe trying getting on the ground to see from that perspective if you can get the cars out of the frame altogether. Next time you go make sure you lug plenty of equipment up and down that hill! lol