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Steven Lederman – August 2016

by Steven Lederman

MISSINGLINK“THE MISSING LINK” –  I decided to submit this after being inspired by a negative image of Dorothy Mladenka’s in an earlier Folio loop, or in a different folio (MF3D II?).  I actually shot this during work hours.  I was hired to shoot an industrial video and decided to bring my TL-120-1 with me.  After Principal Photography for the industrial video was completed,  I wandered around the factory pretending to take production stills.   I originally planned to get this roll developed by dr5 – but for some forgotten reason that didn’t occur.  Captured with the aforementioned TL-120-1 on some type of Ilford black and white film.  I believe I used a Vivitar 283 fill flash.

STRUNGOUT“STRUNG OUT” –  one of the plusses of the TL-120-1 is its ability to capture greatly-detailed close-up portraits.  This image was captured  during a jam session of “The Ass Moles” on December 20, 2008.  Despite the fact that we never released a commercially-available recording, we did commission Cal Schenkel (of Frank Zappa record cover art fame) to create a piece of Ass Moles-inspired art for us.  TL-120-1 using Fuji Film (Provia?) with a Vivitar 283 flash.

BARNTOBEWILD“BARN TO BE WILD” –  In 2014 I learned a slew of farms were slated for demolition so that condos could be erected on their land.   This is one of the images from the resulting photo excursion that documented some of the doomed farm buildings.  This image was captured with a TL-120-55 modified with Sam Smith’s machined lens board, using Scala film and processed in dr5’s DEV 2 (sepia).

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR LIFE“ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR LIFE” – No need for an explanation.  Captured with a TL-120-1 on Fuji 220 film using a modified winding sequence (with the red window gaffer taped shut).  Processed with a CPP-2 Jobo unit in my basement bathroom.

Matt Neima – August 2016

by Matt Neima

Matt hasn’t shot alot of film lately, but still wanted to participate in this loop of the folio. Since members of Folio B haven’t seen any of his images, I suggested that I be allowed to pick out four slides from his past body of work for submission to the Folio. He agreed and asked me to curate.  My image descriptions will also serve as my comments.  Matt usually shoots with Fuji Provia 100F film (not for “Ferry Dock” of course), and a Sputnik.  He has also owned two incarnations of the TL-120 – a TL-120-1, and a TL-120-55.  As these selections span seven years,  I’m not sure which camera or film was used for each one.

MATT NEIMA ALBION FALLS“Albion Falls” – captured in Hamilton, Ontario,  Summer 2004 – I selected this shot for its composition, varied lighting, depth and detail.  That particular area of Hamilton / Ancaster is home to a great number of waterfalls.  Matt has captured a lovely rendering of one of them.

MATT NEIMA PRETTY WOMEN“Pretty Women” – Misha, Sandra and Kim,  in Matt’s backyard,  2009 – I selected this image simply because I think it’s a great portrait.  You can invent your own back stories for the expressions on the women’s faces.  Thought went into the stereo composition – there are foreground elements,  the main subjects, and a slightly soft background which serves to highlight the main subjects.

MATT NEIMA LAKE HURON“Lake Huron” – captured in Pinery Provincial Park,  2010 – As you may know, it’s not easily to properly expose snow.  Especially when it’s 30 below, ho ho ho.  I like the repeating hilly motif from foreground to mid-shore.

MATT NEIMA SELF TITLED“Self Titled (Ferry Dock)” – captured in Vancouver’s Ferry Market 2011 – I selected this image for the wonderful use of the dr5 process, the composition, subject matter and the sharpness of detail.

Matt died of cancer October 1, 2016. His generosity and support for his friends will be missed. [JRT October 3, 2016]

Against The Light

by John Thurston

Against The Light

Looking over my earlier efforts at winter landscapes, I decided that my lighting decisions were too conservative and would never capture the feel of a winter snowscape. In February of 2014, I tried to change that by using more aggressive sun angles and shooting into the light. I didn’t want to go full contre jour because so much of what I find engaging are the textures of the surfaces, and MF3D is superb at capturing textures.

Here, I tried to position the camera so both lenses were shaded by the distant trunk, and positioned a flash on the left. I then waited while the earth turned, and tripped the shutter as the shadow-line reached the camera.

The result is the the best representation I’ve been able to make of a Juneau winter day. The sky isn’t blown out, but is a featureless sea with a floating sun. The trees are more than silhouettes and able to contribute to the story.

Dripping Foliage

by John Thurston
Foliage at Cowee Creek

Foliage at Cowee Creek

While this film was exposed in February of 2014, I only mounted this image recently and Boris’s foliage efforts prompted me to include it in the folio. While it lacks the diversity of color most people associate with “foliage”, I hoped the medium would be able to convey the textures and details I found that day.

I have been generally dissatisfied with the winter landscapes I’ve made, so tried to do this session differently. Rather than try to frame with the sun behind or safely off the lens, I shot into the sun or let it come aggressively in from the side. This is a “from the side” shot with at least one Vivitar 285 providing fill against the natural light. I didn’t make a lighting sketch, but I suspect there was one above the camera and a stronger one firing from the right.

Final Rusting Place

by Steven Lederman

EPSON scanner image

Approximately once a year dr5 offers “Dev2” service, which is basically sepia processing.  The only Fuji film that can be processed in dr5 is Neopan 400, and at that only in Dev2.  When dr5 announced the limited availability of Dev2 last year, I grabbed the only roll of Neopan 400 I had, and drove out to the airport.  Behind a strip mall row, beside a dilapidated parts factory, resided a trio of desecrated automobile shells. This was part of that day’s one roll shoot.  Shot with a TL-120 modified with Sam Smith’s 55mm conversion, on the aforementioned film using a handheld meter.

Submission 2014

by Nik Sekhar

Thanks for allowing me to share my images.  I’ve enjoyed your beautiful work

  1. San Francisco 2013 Fuji gf670w  Ektachrome e 100g  20 foot separation
  2. NYC 2013 Fuji gf670w  Ektachrome e 100g  30 foot separation
  3. National Railroad Museum Rusted old Dodge.  EFKE 25 processed by DR5  TL120
  4. National Railroad Museum Steam Engine  EFKE 25 processed by DR5  TL120

I was inspired by David Lee’s great hyperstereos to try shooting some of my own.  My first attempt was from the Mark hotel in San Francisco, My second from a rooftop bar in NYC.

The others are EFKE 25 DR5 transparencies shot at the National Railroad Museum in Wisconsin.  We just had a 3rd boy and moved to Long Island.  I also started a new job, so we’ve been busy.  I wouldve liked to attend the NSA this year, but maybe some time soon.  If any of you are in NYC drop me a line, perhaps we can meet for some mf3d or other photography

Thank you,

Nik Sekhar