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XP2 - C41

Added on August 2, 2015 by John Sturr.

A friend who I've mention before, Will Wright, sent me a roll of Ilford XP2 to try explore. The option of being able to shoot BW with a C-41 process has some advantages - especially when traveling or being on the road without the traditional chemicals available.

Drop it in the mail - or find a local drugstore to process the roll - done.

This is a shot from my day job - FFKR Architects - where, as I've mentioned in other posts, I have some excellent subject matter and backgrounds, to photograph.

Here is one of the Firm's Principals, Rick Frerichs, head of the Health Care Studio, in his office.

JSMB - SLC

Added on July 26, 2015 by John Sturr.

This is the back side of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building - historically known as Hotel Utah.

This was restored and remodeled, by the LDS Church in the 1980's to become an administration type building.

FFKR Architect's was hired for the original remodel and has since been involved in ongoing modifications.

Timelessness

Added on May 5, 2015 by John Sturr.

This image took me a bit by surprise -- as too how well it turned out. Exposure, composition, and focus is perfect. And not having the vision of being able to predict it, caught me also. That's one of the aspects of film - a week after you get the roll developed, there are surpirses - mostly good.

I also didn't mention - this is a timeless image - it could have been shot in 1954 for that matter.
This is Stanley Kane - of FFKR Architects reviewing a set of documents.

Group Shot - V1

Added on November 19, 2013 by John Sturr.

My best group photo in a while - the firm was getting a demonstration from RigidBot, a 3d printer company from Provo, and this is a grab shot.

The serendipitous nature, of the art of image making, has always captivated me, and the BW convert makes the scene even more powerful.

I’m still in love with the files from the V1, and even though I will lust for the A7r, I don’t know if I can remove myself from the V series.

Compelling

Added on October 31, 2013 by John Sturr.

Compelling may be right in front of your face. I pass this area often, and like a moth to a summer time lit light, I can't ever not want to make a picture; ever.

East High - 100 Years

Added on September 21, 2013 by John Sturr.

It's so cliche - but golden/blue hour light is always a winner.

East High (yes High School Musical East High) - 100 Year Anniversary graphics to capture - and I broke out the really tall tripod, Manfrotto 161mk2b and the Olympus 35mm f2.8 shift mounted to the D3s. 24mm would have been too wide -- goofy wide - so I went 35mm. But this shot is with the 85mm - as luck would have it I'm glad I caught this on the post.

I could have arrived a bit earlier for comfort - but 7am was just fine for for the 8am'ish sunrise.

Minimal editing, just a boost of sharpening, and no cropping.

Redlining the Plan

Added on September 18, 2013 by John Sturr.

I peered from the upper stair - went back to the desk to get the V1 and hoped the scene wouldn't change.

From above, I saw what I captured. Only on approach did I have to say - don't move - "keep doing what you are doing." And I love it when it all comes together.

Focus was Auto Area - rarely of which I use - but in this case, as in most - I can't fiddle with technicalities - it's either there and I lock on - or nothing.

That's the beauty of it all - everything related to the scene is perishable - and it isn't the same 5 seconds later. I thought of a BW convert - but it doesn't pop - and becomes much too busy.

Old skool tools of a once past draftsman

Added on September 11, 2013 by John Sturr.

Adjusting a Model - action shot

Added on July 2, 2013 by John Sturr.

A colleague adjusts a model at the office of FFKR Architects in Salt Lake City.

The autofocus on the V1 is without peer - and the sensor size is compensated by the resolution of the lenses. Shoot a great lens and uprezzing is a non-issue. Shoot a "wanting" lens - and you can't hide the flaws at 12x18 print and bigger.

I would rather have the shot with a small sensor and less rez- than not with more rez, i.e. Nex-7.

This is with the 18.5mm eq. 50mm. Desired for two reasons, it is crazy sharp - and f1.8 to keep as close to the base ASA -- yes, I just said ASA -- boom !

Nikon 1 - V1, 18.5mm f1.8 - FFKR Architects, SLC

Distracted with the P330

Added on April 18, 2013 by John Sturr.

Lately I've been distracted with the Nikon P330 -- maybe I was smitten with the size - or the smooth square finish. Today I needed the rez and versatility of the Nex-7 and I realize the error in my ways, of ignoring this piece.

When the 7 is on -- it is wow-ing. It will be my heaving lifting travel setup - while I have the P330 in my front pocket.

I now have to ditch the early 80's 50m which I only shoot at 1.4 because I need the light -- else there is some ghosting and negative clarity inherently built it. I need the new 50mm.

Nex, with 50mm Nikon, 30mm Sigma and P330. Debating on including the 35mm Olympus shift.

And three 32gb cards. Done.

Circle in the Square

Added on August 21, 2010 by John Sturr.

Shot outside the office - walking out from a few hours work in order to catch up. The IPhone is quite the camera - for a phone camera.