Impossible Still Life I

[Pete Askew]

A work in progress and neither the final arrangement nor the final scans, but here are a few shots taken using Imposssible B&W film and a n SX-70.

The camera was strapped to the top of a large tripod head with a band (I have now ordered the tripod adapter) and the objects were placed on a black velvet background and lit with a single, large softbox positioned directly overhead. Only the modelling lamp was used and exposure was adjusted using the light / dark wheel on the camera. Prints were scanned using a Microtek 1000XL.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Bloody Hell, these are AMAZING! Stunning. Every now and then you remind me, Pete, that I'm a beginner, and you are definitely an amazing photographer.

The lighting is perfect, and there is so much detail. Very impressive!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Excellent Pete , wonder how far you could push that idea with all shorts of images. This is superb.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Julian. I have / will be doing more.

 

[Brian Moore]

Beauties, Pete! How many shots did you need to shoot before you got the light/dark wheel dialed in properly?

 

[Pete Askew]

Third time lucky, and then I left it where it was.

I now have backs for SX-70 that can be adapted to fit the Mamiya Press. I'll be trying to convert them over Xmas.

 

[Brian Moore]

Four keepers out of seven ain't too bad, Pete.

 

[Asun Olivan]

So delicate yet so much detail!

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Asun.

 

[Brian Moore]

I agree with Asun. The detail surprised me actually.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

They inspire me to use my imagination more, if there is anything left of it, and try to go out and do something different of what I generally do. And do not copy. Thanks for kicking my butt Pete.

 

[Pete Askew]

You're welcome Ivar, and thanks.

 

[Steve Boykin]

A work in progress and neither the final arrangement nor the final scans, but here are a few shots taken using Imposssible B&W film and a n SX-70.

The camera was strapped to the top of a large tripod head with a band (I have now ordered the tripod adapter) and the objects were placed on a black velvet background and lit with a single, large softbox positioned directly overhead. Only the modelling lamp was used and exposure was adjusted using the light / dark wheel on the camera. Prints were scanned using a Microtek 1000XL.

Wow these are really gorgeous Pete!!!!!

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Steve.