The big Negative

Added on March 15, 2016 by John Sturr.

I run a constant battle between which format of film I shoot or choose to shoot.

I really like the big negative which is why I really love the 120 format, aka, Medium Format - or if you are really old skool you may call it 2-1/4. 2-1/4” which is the square format of the negative in inches.

But — I also have my Nikno F100 body in 35mm. Scanning the 35mm is super easy- and I love that. And the body is easy to carry around from place to place — and I have many lenses to choose from.

Nikon F100 - Ilford HP5+ - Home developed and scanned - SLC Utah

FIRESTONE

Added on March 8, 2016 by John Sturr.

This was shot on the Nikon F100 with Ilford HP5+ and developed recommended with DD-X.

Digital -- what ??

Added on March 1, 2016 by John Sturr.

It has been a while since I have posted something from the V1 Nikon. A model of camera of which I love and one which I hope Nikon will update with a V4. I hope very soon.

This image is from Disney Land - December 2015. Native monochrome.

an Early Morning

Added on February 29, 2016 by John Sturr.

This is Yellowstone in the early morning - and a great way to beat the crowds. Most others are trying to figure out their day ahead, or maybe just taking it easy. An early wakeup, a piece of fruit and a cup of coffee is all you need.

Madeline and I started making our way to each stop as the Sun was on its way to rise.

Photographers are standing on the walk way - waiting for geyser to shoot.

Rollei 6008i - Fuji Film - Nikon LS8000 scan

Dress Form on Film

Added on February 21, 2016 by John Sturr.

An ornamental steel wire dress form transformed by my wife into a living outside ornament. The lower half is stuffed with dirt and the frame is with flowers to bloom throughout the Summer.

It's really quite nice when it all comes together.

Rolleiflex 6008 - with Fuji film - developed with Arista Liquid Color home kit.
Scanned on a Nikon 6008 at 4000 dpi.

Rollei 6008 - Fuji Film with Arista Kit home development.

Yellow Stone - 2015

Added on February 18, 2016 by John Sturr.

This was taken the Summer of 2015. But I can't remember if this was from the Rollei 6008 or the Yashicamat124G.

Self developed and scanned - all in house.

120mm Fuji Film - Yellow Stone National Park

Holga Pan 120

Added on January 13, 2016 by John Sturr.

Shot last Summer in a remote area with the Holga 120 Panorama. I feel sorta fortunate to have one now - as production has ceased. None are made anymore.

Leica M6

Added on December 2, 2015 by John Sturr.

Last August a friend let me borrow his Leica M6 - it was wonderful.

SBux on State

Added on November 14, 2015 by John Sturr.

Taken at the Starbucks on State Street; it is one of my favorites. It was a grab shot while waiting in line for service.

I was so hoping she wouldn’t look up - and she didn’t.

It matches the frame of medium format film perfectly.

No crop - Kodak Portra 400.

Yellowstone in Color

Added on November 9, 2015 by John Sturr.

One of my favorites from this last summer - shot on some expired Fuji RPH400, in the Rollei 6008i

Yellowstone NP

Added on November 2, 2015 by John Sturr.

Yellowstone National Park - Old Faithful Inn.

A wonderful place and magical where the facility has been updated to todays standards but visually kept to look original. Shot on Ilfords Delta 400 with a Rolliflex 6008i. Ilford's Delta is a wonderful film stock which has a resolution much crisper than their HP5.

Back of Town - Twin Falls Idaho

Added on October 28, 2015 by John Sturr.

Shot on a Rollei 6008i, mid Summer of 2015 with Ilford Delta 400 - early morning to capture the dramatic angle of the sun. Home developed and home scanned with a Nikon LS-8000.

There is a lot going on in this scene - and I'm happy with it's outcome.

Firestone - SLC

Added on October 26, 2015 by John Sturr.

Added on October 21, 2015 by John Sturr.

GTNP

Added on October 19, 2015 by John Sturr.

Grand Rapids - Michigan

Added on October 11, 2015 by John Sturr.

This is one of the entrances of this Art Museum in Michigan. Shot with the Rollei 6008 in late Aug.

It's been a while ...

Added on October 1, 2015 by John Sturr.

It’s been a tough Month since surgery. But things are getting better !

A month ago, the beginning of September, I went under the knife, AGAIN, to investigate / remove the re-growth of a Meningioma . Ugh.

As luck would have it - it wasn’t a Meningioma - but a regrowth of cells causing irritation to the optic nerve bundles. But - I’m still going thru the same recovery process - which is a bit of a pain.

Dinner with the Woods

Added on August 30, 2015 by John Sturr.

This was an unpredictable roll -- some frames just didn't turn out well. The advantage of the hybrid / digital workflow offers powerful corrective actions in post. I have no idea how that was completed to satisfaction back in the day.

You were defined by those who completed your wet process edits.

Alligator Lake - High Uintas Utah

Highway Forward

Added on August 28, 2015 by John Sturr.

3.5 Miles in.

Added on August 25, 2015 by John Sturr.

I always take too much gear -- this trip was no different.