Art's 2013 12 Month Project - Mar Update = Post #43 05Apr13

[lmatney]

My March photographs will be a bit late. I've gotten the film processed and scanned but haven't had enough time to get everything entered.

Not a problem Art. I am looking forward to seeing them.

 

[Jeff Lee]

Art - are you just monkeying around? Looking forward to seeing your work.

 

[ArtO]

Well the film has been processed and scanned and the images have finally been cataloged and stored. The weather here in March was wonderful. We have a few chilly days and nights and almost no rain. So I spent a good amount of time hiking on some of the local trails that I really enjoy. Hopefully you'll enjoy them too.

1. Playground at a local park. I chose this because I really like the tunnel effect and the textures and tones. Nikon FA, 28mm f2.8E, XP2

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Brick City Adventure Park - AS2013 2.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

2. Some moss detail taken on the Ross Prairie Loop Trail. This trail goes through Oak Hammocks, Pine Forest and Florida Prairie Grass Stands. The lighting can be difficult at certain times of the day. Nikon FA 200mm f4 AIS, 1/60, f8, contrast +10 in GIMP.

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Ross Prairie Loop Trail - AS2013 6a.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

3. This is from the Holly Hammock Trail. It's a bit less than 3 miles but crosses a number of different ecosystems. Nikon FA, 55mm f2.8 macro AIS, 1/125, f11, XP2.

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Holly Hammock Trail - AQ2013 17.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

4. Also from the Holly Hammock Trail. Nikon FA, 55mm f2.8 macro AIS, XP2, 1/125, f5.6

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Holly Hammock Trail - AQ2013 34.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

 

[Jeff Lee]

#1 and 2 are my fav's, love the tones and sharpness in this images. Sometimes I miss film.

 

[lmatney]

Very nice Art. Well worth the wait. My favorites are number 1 and 3. It looks like a great area.

 

[BLX]

Very nice set Art.

 

[les_au]

My project camera for February was the Nikon F5, a truly wonderful camera. It have tons of features, great weight, and a grip that feels like it was custom made for my hand. A pleasure to hold and shoot. The film was Portra400. I love the colors this film delivers. Film was developed and scanned by The DarkRoom.

1. A bit of whimsy. My wife came home from a shopping trip with this little fellow for me. He's about 3 feet tall and has a great look on his face. His name is C. Moorehi- (you'll have to guess the rest).

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C Moorehi 36.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr
Nikon F5; 30-70mm f3.3-4.5; 1/320; f8; Mode=A; Portra400; +0

2. The Appleton Museum of Art - this is our local museum. It's really quite a beautiful place and they have a terrific collection. It's associated with the College of Central Florida and Florida State University. We get some very nice travelling exhibits in addition to the standing collection.

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Appleton Museum - AN2013 13.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr
Nikon F5; 35-80mm f4-5.6AFD; 1/640; f13; Matrix metered; Mode=P; Portra400

3. This sculpture was recently added to the Appleton Collection. I really like it. Stainless steel, glass, plastic, painted steel and stone brought together to produce a beautiful flow.

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Appleton Museum - AN2013 6.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr
Nikon F5; 35-80mm f4-5.6AFD; 1/400; f10; Mode=P; Portra400

There are other sculptures around the Museum that I really enjoy and so I'll post some photographs in the Film Forum and a few other spots, keeping this to three images. Thanks for looking. I hope that you've enjoyed it.

Well the film has been processed and scanned and the images have finally been cataloged and stored. The weather here in March was wonderful. We have a few chilly days and nights and almost no rain. So I spent a good amount of time hiking on some of the local trails that I really enjoy. Hopefully you'll enjoy them too.

1. Playground at a local park. I chose this because I really like the tunnel effect and the textures and tones. Nikon FA, 28mm f2.8E, XP2
[URL]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8606806997_38a481a3ed_b.jpg[/url]
Brick City Adventure Park - AS2013 2.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

2. Some moss detail taken on the Ross Prairie Loop Trail. This trail goes through Oak Hammocks, Pine Forest and Florida Prairie Grass Stands. The lighting can be difficult at certain times of the day. Nikon FA 200mm f4 AIS, 1/60, f8, contrast +10 in GIMP.
[URL]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/8607932806_c3f151a2e7_b.jpg[/url]
Ross Prairie Loop Trail - AS2013 6a.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

3. This is from the Holly Hammock Trail. It's a bit less than 3 miles but crosses a number of different ecosystems. Nikon FA, 55mm f2.8 macro AIS, 1/125, f11, XP2.
[URL]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8544/8616768152_c0deb1ecc6_b.jpg[/url]
Holly Hammock Trail - AQ2013 17.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

4. Also from the Holly Hammock Trail. Nikon FA, 55mm f2.8 macro AIS, XP2, 1/125, f5.6
[URL]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8615654349_0a09053d3c_b.jpg[/url]
Holly Hammock Trail - AQ2013 34.jpg by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

sorry art i seem to have missed you guy in the 12 month section last month. two nice sets here, the second in mono, is the film black and white or is it the way you have processed them ?

 

[ArtO]

#1 and 2 are my fav's, love the tones and sharpness in this images. Sometimes I miss film.

Thanks Jeff. I'd hate to be without film. After a number of years of using only Kodak Gold 400 and Fuji SuperiaX 400, I've been gathering and using some others and really enjoying them.

Very nice Art. Well worth the wait. My favorites are number 1 and 3. It looks like a great area.

Thanks Larry. It is a really pretty place to walk. Lots of shade so the Florida sun isn't too overbearing and with the different ecosystems these trails cover it stays interesting. Not much in the way of wildlife here because it comes too close to some very busy roads.

Very nice set Art.

Thanks Morten.

sorry art i seem to have missed you guy in the 12 month section last month. two nice sets here, the second in mono, is the film black and white or is it the way you have processed them ?

Hi Les. It's easy to miss anyone's posts but glad you caught up. Thanks for looking. The second set are shot on B&W film - Ilford XP2. It's a C41 process film and I really enjoy using it. It could easily become my favorite film.

 

[FREDO RIDER]

Fantastic Black and White Series Art !

 

[ArtO]

Fantastic Black and White Series Art !

Thanks Fredo. I've really be enjoying the B&W. There are some really great films out there. I have a few more stuck in the film drawer to try soon.

 

[ArtO]

Sorry but I'm running way late on April. The film is partially exposed and still sitting in the camera. I'll finish it soon and get it processed.

 

[lmatney]

No problem Art. I am sure it will be worth the wait.

 

[ArtO]

Please accept my apology. I have not been able to keep up with this project and in fact still haven't completed the roll of film for April, let alone May. A very serious set of family issues have kept me from getting any photography time and this probably won't change for at least another 6 weeks. I'm hoping to pick the project up at that point and somehow make good on the back commitments.

 

[kilofoxtrott]

Art, head up...
Got similar problems here.

I'm looking forward to your wonderful pictures.

Kind regards from Germany
Klaus

 

[lmatney]

Take your time Art. Catch up when you have time. You have your priorities right. Take care and good luck.

 

[ArtO]

As you can see, I never got back to this project. Sorry about that. I'm considering a 12-month project for 2015 but haven't decided if I could really have a go at it.

 

[AndyMcD]

As you can see, I never got back to this project. Sorry about that. I'm considering a 12-month project for 2015 but haven't decided if I could really have a go at it.

I hope that you do decide to have a go, I'd love to see what you come up with.

 

[lmatney]

As you can see, I never got back to this project. Sorry about that. I'm considering a 12-month project for 2015 but haven't decided if I could really have a go at it.

No problem on getting back to the project. Life gets busy and there are lots more things more important than these posts. If you can fit in the time it would be great to have you participate in 2015. I really do enjoy your work.

 

[ArtO]

So I never made it back to this 12-month project and have not done much in photography in the past year or so. BUT I did make it through the Octoberfest and that's really helped to get my photo gears moving again. So I'm going to give a 2015/2016 12 month project a try. I'll start sometime in November 2015. Thanks for all the kind comments. See you in the next project.

 

[lmatney]

So I never made it back to this 12-month project and have not done much in photography in the past year or so. BUT I did make it through the Octoberfest and that's really helped to get my photo gears moving again. So I'm going to give a 2015/2016 12 month project a try. I'll start sometime in November 2015. Thanks for all the kind comments. See you in the next project.

Sounds great Art. I look forward to your images. I did not make Octoberfest this year and missed it. I need to go to the posts and see what everyone did.