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The 8x10" Photography Diaries | The Ruined Church.

Lee Pengelly Photography

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An enjoyable 8x10" shoot this week in amongst the ruins of Holy Trinity Church. A tricky scene to focus. F64 and pray !, although using such a small aperture is no guarantee of depth of field. Movements have to be employed as well as fine focus to make sure everything is sharp. I went with the idea of just one composition but luckily found a second which I actually preferred.

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Cameras - Wisner Classic 8x10 with 250mm & 180mm lenses.
Shen Hao HZX4511A with 90mm, 135mm & 180mm lenses.
Bronica SQA with 80mm.
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20 Comments

@Oramodlab 1 month ago

Huge thanks to Lee for taking Forma out into the field and putting it through its paces. It’s incredibly rewarding to finally get Forma into the hands of talented photographers, and even better knowing it played a small role in helping to create those photographs. Really appreciate you giving it a proper try and sharing your experience!
-Peter

@mickcookson8009 1 month ago

I like both shots Lee, you nailed the exposure's, Old buildings and Castles are one of my favourite things to shoot.

@ducgerard2361 2 months ago

Two great photos! I enjoy very much your video. Back to
the 19 century with
your camera... It s so
nice to forget the digital cameras...

@hyeonkyoo 2 months ago

The serene atmosphere of the ruined church is truly beautiful. Blended with the early morning light, I’m really looking forward to the photos!

@rudifreiburg7778 2 months ago (edited)

I appreciate both the quality of the 8x10 black and white photographs and the the superb quality the video itself; great work !!! Maybe, in the videos to come, you could give some more information on how to find the right exposure time and the equivalent aperture. Being a large format photographer myself, who uses a darkroom for printing the pictures, I would like to know if you scan your negatives and improve them with Photoshop or if you concentrate on the traditional techniques of dodging and burning. But that's only a 'modest poroposal'. Thank you for sharing your photograhic experience with us and keep up the good work.

@hari1111 2 months ago

Ironically I just got an ad for this

@grahamhutton3129 2 months ago

Two lovely shots Lee, with all the leads in lines. The image quality must be amazing from that size of format :)

@oldfilmguy9413 2 months ago

Glad you found that second composition - it is interesting with all the shapes, and a great composition! Cheers!

@jason_B777-u4y 2 months ago (edited)

I’m probably around your age and just starting out in large format photography, I’m really enjoying the videos, watching the techniques and learning from every detail. Thank you for sharing this information and I’m loving the work you produce.

@jeffstasney82 1 month ago (edited)

Thanks Lee, another good video! I know you just got the viewfinder, but curious how accurate you've found it so far. Thanks for sharing about this tool.

@paulatterby7507 2 months ago

Both of those pictures work really well! Trying to visualise a composition before committing with a view camera is a real challenge and after trying several options, I bought a Linhof viewer which can be adapted to differing formats using a mask and is marked from 72 to 400mm lens and is very accurate and easy to use. There are plenty around used and they last a lifetime.

@chromagraphphotoart 1 month ago

The Viewfinder thingy looks like a good idea. I have the Magic (sic) Viewfinder app and find it frustrating to use. I always hold my breath during that nervous moment when the Darkslide goes back in.

@Tmfrth 2 months ago

Great video..thanks. Love the 2nd composition in particular with the way the light, shade and angles all work together and the cross as a point of interest. Interesting for me as I spent a couple of hours at Mount Grace Priory yesterday with my Yashica TLR and FP 4 …it’s a ruined monastery in North Yorks.
I was after similar style compositions with arches and light play and shadows…so it will be interesting to see how my images compare to the master on your huge camera …at least I had 12 chances to your 2 get something decent 😀👍

@hoggif 2 months ago

I 3d printed rectangular cones (with same shape as different lenses would see and a set for half sheet panoramas and 6x12 that I also shoot). That preview device is smaller than my stack of cones for sure. An interesting product indeed!

@PaulNewberyPhotography 2 months ago

Two great photos Lee of a great location have you checked out St Andrew south Huish?

@JXS63J 2 months ago

Lee, at 5:29 I thought that behind you was the shot! And at 13:40 I again thought "Behind you!" It is always a pleasure watching your slow measured approach to your craft. I think my pictures (5:29 and 13:40) would have been flatter than what you shot. That gadget is not yet available to the masses! Isn't it time you bring out a book?

@sorinmarcian967 2 months ago

👍👍👍

@thenutter2003 1 month ago

i like both photos there lee i can see a few shoots around there there are a few places now that have the plastic on the windows to stop the yobs breaking them shame really.

@raybeaumont7670 2 months ago

Interesting to see the 8x10 in use. My largest format is 4x5 with a 90mm super angulon on FP4. Please can I ask what film stock and developer you are using? Thanks!