Large Format Photography Australia

I find that the vacuum cleaner is my friend. I have some attachments that fit the hose and are used for computer cleaning — little angled brushes and nozzles that are equally ideal for film holders. I, too, use a Harrison Jumbo and I give it a good suck out prior to doing any loading. I then have a ...

It was only a creativity pebble to stumble over rather than a block.

Haven't read much yet but it is right up my alley.

Another new acquisition: The Practice Of Contemplative Photography - Seeing the World with Fresh Eyes Andy Karr and Michael Wood - Publisher: Shambhala. ISBN: 978 1 59030 779 3 Fascinating discussion of approach and theme rant of photographing illustrated by a wonderful series of example images from...

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Sme accounts say that this might not be a bad thing.

Sic transit gloria mundi

This makes me even happier that a month ago I bought myself another Hasselblad. I bought my first in 1969 and have used them ever since.

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Ave atque vale.

I related an old industry tale in a thread on another site and thought I might do a copy and paste to share it here: Reminds me of the story of a Hollywood MasterClass in lighting techniques held by the great DOP who had done a lot of cinema noir drama. He showed lighting a mahogany lined den. He ex...

Enjoy it before it is withdrawn:

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Alastair,

I can vouch for Domke Lens Wraps. I have several — they come in different colours and sizes: 11", 15" and 19".

I envy you the workshop!

Last weekend I finally got the time to have a day of recreational shooting. I went bush with my recently acquired Hasselblad and shot 3 rolls of FP4+ with rewarding results. But the 6x6 fostered a yearning to get out with some 4x5 and so I used the public holiday to garner more shooting time. Troubl...