[LargeFormat] Rodenstock Sironar 180mm f5.6 - Convertible
Karl Wolz
largeformat@f32.net
Sat Dec 8 12:34:04 2001
Clive,
I actually have two 360s. The TX and a Fujinon "A" lens. I believe that
the Fuji is the sharpest lens I own, and it will cover 11x14! The TX will,
however, work on my Wista field camera.
You can still go with the procedure I mentioned by focusing the image on a
white wall or piece of paper. You may get better results by cutting a
lens-sized hole in a piece of cardboard to shield some of the stray light.
You will get a recognizable image when you hold the lens elements the
appropriate distance from the sheet of white paper/wall.
BTW, I hate critiquing photos. When we create a photograph, as in any other
art production, we are putting a bit of ourselves into the image. When I
critique your image, I feel that I am criticizing your vision, and perhaps
you, yourself. I guess that some of us need to develop thicker skins,
myself included.
That being said, I really don't care for the infrared image of the bridge
(there, I said it). I have been using it as a screen background for the
last few days so I could take a long look at it.
My opinion and a buck-fifty will get you a cup of coffee, I know. The
bridge (in my opinion) needs to be more dominant. Perhaps by moving the
camera position to the right, you could make the bridge "loom" over the
image. You have a wonderful sky, but the foliage on the other side of the
valley is too harsh and, without a visual focal point, is a distraction.
Perhaps someday I will get to England and we can visit this together.
How are your plans to visit my neck of the woods coming along?
Karl