I always find that a line of power poles stretching off into the distance to be a very lonely scene. Not entirely sure why. Love the image at 7:00 and the silhouette at 5:05 works a treat too. As always, great job Paul. I love doing random photo drives as well although it can be expensive gas wise. :) Blog updated with this video on the home page too.
The patience of film photographers always astounds me, being a digital shooter I’ll take quite a few images on a day out (although I have slowed down considerably in the last couple of years).. film photography is like mystical magic to me but I love to watch videos like this 👍
Wow, great shots. Haven't shot Potsdam yet, so I was quite surprised, it looks very vintage! And your compositions are really nice. I am always attracted by electric poles, but it's not that easy to "make full use of it", and not shoot just repetitive photos we have seen already many times before. Not your case.
Potsdam 100 is really ORWO UN 54, which is different to the older ORWO film which I shoot but still a lovely formula, fine-grained and higher contrast, it's a cinema film which will be nice to compare with Ferrania's P30 when they release it in 120 later this year.
I started as a professional in the early 70s and acquired the Hasselblad 500 Cm with a 150 and an 85mm lens in 1980. I used it to shoot portraits for some notable people and also in the studio with a Polaroid back rather than a light meter. I retired it in the early 2000s and now it is on display. With film, I had to turn it over to a pro lab and depend on them to process and print it but with digital, I remain in control throughout the whole process. I love my "Hassie" and my Nikon F3 but film is not my joy any longer.
Hi Ray thanks for the story. If that Hasselblad is gathering dust send it to me for some TLC and put it to good use LOL. Seriously if you want to sell it let me know.
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer someday I think I will pick it up and run a roll through it but will keep that in mind. I did two US Navy Surgery Generals retirement portraits with it and the prints ended up being 40 x 45 and hang in Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. They were 3/4 length and you could count the hairs on their hands. Be well and safe.
Nice picture Paul. Since you're a landscape photographer I'd like to recommend two books (and they aren't photography books). The first is John R. Stilgoe's, "Outside Lies Magic: Regaining History and Awareness in Everyday Places." He is all about the explorer and the hidden gems explorers SEE everyday as they walk about; he also spends a good deal of time talking about power lines (and no, it's not boring). The second book is a bit more intense. It's the J.A. Baker's famous book, "The Peregrine." For 10 years he studied the peregines in his home town in England. Both books are about observation; spending time finding those details that really make something worthwhile. Anyway, if you've read these disregard .... Happy shooting; great work! Matt McCarthy/USA
@@vectorcrazy Let me know what you think, Paul. I found Stilgoe's book another avenue to "see." Simple things we ignore; take for granted. Nothing profound in his writings but ironically relevant for photographers. Cheers....Matt
At first tell you that in this video I have seen you more happy and optimistic,healthy and positiv. On the other hand, in my photos I flee from any technological intervention, but in yours , some electric poles take on a formidable aesthetic, I think that they should not be interpreted for what they are, wood and metal and cables, but rather for the geometric shapes that are repeated towards the horizon. Of the set of photos I like the most, they are the most contrasted and underexposed than the correctly exposed and that are seen all the details of the field
I don't know how to put it ... I always find your vlogs very grounding, it reminds me of what photography is, what defines photography, what it is all about, what matters ... almost meditative ... anyway, I have probably written it several times - very inspiring Paul
Always go with the old gut instinct mate paid off with a nice video and collection of shots. I will get my ass in gear asap and order that new book of yours fella.
Yea good point however I did really zoom in to some of these images, scanned at 3200dpi so I had to zoom out to 15% to fit it into a 1080 res. I also developed in fairly old HC110 might re shoot another roll and do the dev in Rodinal.
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer Rodinal will make the grain more evident. D76 with its sodium sulfite content should give more modest grain. I am going to use HC110 dil. E (1:47) with it on my first roll. You are right about the scanning bringing out the grain, it may not be as noticeable if printed.
Hey Paul - as usual, great to see you out there, you are such an inspiration. Many of us have just about given up for a while (me), there's nothing going on, no people for me to photograph - things are really tough. However, you keep plugging on which is a great therapy for us all. Sorry, but didn't like this picture at all - it was just dead. Not like the nice ones in your new book!
Beautiful photos Paul, glad you stopped and shared it with us.
Howdy Paul, your new book has arrived! Just beautiful! Thank you dear, from Tokyo.
Great news thank you!
I always find that a line of power poles stretching off into the distance to be a very lonely scene. Not entirely sure why. Love the image at 7:00 and the silhouette at 5:05 works a treat too. As always, great job Paul. I love doing random photo drives as well although it can be expensive gas wise. :) Blog updated with this video on the home page too.
Cheers mate
Great job Paul! making powerlines look moody and epic! Love the one with the birds.
Really enjoyable one this, Paul. Very relaxing. I liked the music too.
good to see the NZ landscape again, I`m from Germany, very inspiring
Thanks Peter
Wonderful video and very interesting photos! Lomography Potsdam has an interesting grainy retro look...I like. Take care!
Thanks Steve
Not just one Picture, one scene and working it to create multiple pictures. Great work.
Another great video Paul !
The patience of film photographers always astounds me, being a digital shooter I’ll take quite a few images on a day out (although I have slowed down considerably in the last couple of years).. film photography is like mystical magic to me but I love to watch videos like this 👍
Shooting film well is like meditation. It is good for your soul.
Awesome, Paul. That you for sharing and for the continued inspiration.--lt
Thanks mate, you take care
Awesome to see you out shooting. My FAV image is image 3. Love the negative space and solid foreground interest. Keep up the great work Paul.
Did you add the grain in post? Has lots of grain for 100 speed film.
Hi John, no I didnt mate.
Nice man. Love the shot at 7:00
Wow, great shots. Haven't shot Potsdam yet, so I was quite surprised, it looks very vintage! And your compositions are really nice. I am always attracted by electric poles, but it's not that easy to "make full use of it", and not shoot just repetitive photos we have seen already many times before. Not your case.
Thanks Peter
Potsdam 100 is really ORWO UN 54, which is different to the older ORWO film which I shoot but still a lovely formula, fine-grained and higher contrast, it's a cinema film which will be nice to compare with Ferrania's P30 when they release it in 120 later this year.
gorgeous and simple concept! Great job Paul, more "power" to you :)
Thank you
I started as a professional in the early 70s and acquired the Hasselblad 500 Cm with a 150 and an 85mm lens in 1980. I used it to shoot portraits for some notable people and also in the studio with a Polaroid back rather than a light meter. I retired it in the early 2000s and now it is on display. With film, I had to turn it over to a pro lab and depend on them to process and print it but with digital, I remain in control throughout the whole process. I love my "Hassie" and my Nikon F3 but film is not my joy any longer.
Hi Ray thanks for the story. If that Hasselblad is gathering dust send it to me for some TLC and put it to good use LOL. Seriously if you want to sell it let me know.
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer someday I think I will pick it up and run a roll through it but will keep that in mind. I did two US Navy Surgery Generals retirement portraits with it and the prints ended up being 40 x 45 and hang in Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. They were 3/4 length and you could count the hairs on their hands. Be well and safe.
I love the second and third shot really nice
Nice picture Paul. Since you're a landscape photographer I'd like to recommend two books (and they aren't photography books). The first is John R. Stilgoe's, "Outside Lies Magic: Regaining History and Awareness in Everyday Places." He is all about the explorer and the hidden gems explorers SEE everyday as they walk about; he also spends a good deal of time talking about power lines (and no, it's not boring). The second book is a bit more intense. It's the J.A. Baker's famous book, "The Peregrine." For 10 years he studied the peregines in his home town in England. Both books are about observation; spending time finding those details that really make something worthwhile. Anyway, if you've read these disregard .... Happy shooting; great work! Matt McCarthy/USA
Thankyou Matt, will check those out, take care!
I just hit Ebay and bought one of the books you suggested, Outside Lies Magic. Can't wait to read it!
@@vectorcrazy Let me know what you think, Paul. I found Stilgoe's book another avenue to "see." Simple things we ignore; take for granted. Nothing profound in his writings but ironically relevant for photographers. Cheers....Matt
....Ooops...that's not Paul........That's TeeReezy....Sorry.....
Nice images Paul, happy to see generous folks who support your channel. Cheers mate!
Cheers
Very nice indeed.
Enjoyed the video Paul. Keep them coming!
Great video Paul. I loved the second to last photo. Great composition and tones.
Cheers Stephen
I feel that a photograph can be made out of anything if you have the Vision, Patience and of course Skill 👍
Your vlogs inspire me to get out and shoot. Thank you, Paul.
Thanks again mate
At first tell you that in this video I have seen you more happy and optimistic,healthy and positiv.
On the other hand, in my photos I flee from any technological intervention, but in yours , some electric poles take on a formidable aesthetic, I think that they should not be interpreted for what they are, wood and metal and cables, but rather for the geometric shapes that are repeated towards the horizon.
Of the set of photos I like the most, they are the most contrasted and underexposed than the correctly exposed and that are seen all the details of the field
Good interpretation Joseba!
Awesome Video, Please talk a bit more about the exposure and camera settings. Cheers from Argentina.
Will do!
I don't know how to put it ... I always find your vlogs very grounding, it reminds me of what photography is, what defines photography, what it is all about, what matters ... almost meditative ... anyway, I have probably written it several times - very inspiring Paul
Thanks Tom
Nailed it! Glad you stopped.
Broadlands Rd? Keep up the good work Paul, looking forward to the next one. Cheers.
Yep spot on! Thanks Scottie
Always go with the old gut instinct mate paid off with a nice video and collection of shots. I will get my ass in gear asap and order that new book of yours fella.
Thanks bud, still trying to get to Napes
Paul C Smith Photographer plenty of time mate it’s not going anywhere saying that it’s still 2020 anything is possible 🥴
Beautiful images.
Thanks Wendy
very enjoyable, that film looks like it has a fair bit of grain to it for 100 ASA film, which could be useful
Actually I was impressed with the film
I have to agree with some here, that film looks grainy for ISO 100 film. I have 10 rolls of it, but haven't put it in the Hassy yet.
Yea good point however I did really zoom in to some of these images, scanned at 3200dpi so I had to zoom out to 15% to fit it into a 1080 res. I also developed in fairly old HC110 might re shoot another roll and do the dev in Rodinal.
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer Rodinal will make the grain more evident. D76 with its sodium sulfite content should give more modest grain. I am going to use HC110 dil. E (1:47) with it on my first roll. You are right about the scanning bringing out the grain, it may not be as noticeable if printed.
Love Acros but damn it is so expensive
Hey Paul - as usual, great to see you out there, you are such an inspiration. Many of us have just about given up for a while (me), there's nothing going on, no people for me to photograph - things are really tough. However, you keep plugging on which is a great therapy for us all. Sorry, but didn't like this picture at all - it was just dead. Not like the nice ones in your new book!
Thanks Phillip