Half Dome
“Half Dome Antique” – Yosemite Valley, CA – Thomas Peck – Featured Photographer
Remember that thing called film? How many of you still use it? Disposable cameras don’t count so put your hands down. Well if there are any diehards left out there then Thomas is your guy with a twist. You see he put together a great panorama of “Half Dome” and then added the antique look from Silver EFX Pro. I thought it came out rather nicely. Merging the old with the new to create an even older look is pretty darn creative. Way to go Tom! Please read his story below and then follow the link to his fun blog.
Enter Thomas:
I took this back in 1997 on a trip with my newlywed wife. Ruined her holiday by staying in Tuolumne Meadows camping site where we were scared to death by bears. We had borrowed a nice car (red Mustang, soft top) and only found out when we arrived that this was about as much of a honey magnet for the bears as it could possibly be. Nervous night under canvas, waiting for the rip of bear claws. Not a very happy wife… But I got some good shots!
These were all taken on my first camera, a Minolta x700, with HP5 for film. No tripod – I was a beginner then… The pix didn’t really come to life until I scanned them, and played around on Silver Efex Pro – the Antique setting here to give a slight sepia look. I know that’s not really Ansel Adams style, but I feel it suits the film medium.
Anyway, my wife and I survived, so Photography 1: Bears 0. And my wife forgave me (relief!). The story is related on my blog if you’re curious to find out more: www.thomaspeck.wordpress.com
(Since then I’ve been attacked by wild boar, forced out of a house by scorpions, and flooded in Venice. All on the blog – enjoy!)
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Anyone else see the gorilla? toward the left 2nd peak?
You’re right! A gorilla!! Amazing…
Beautiful photo of amazing scenery! Reminds me of Ansel Adams. Thanks for sharing!
Great aging affect, looks great.
I still have my x700! Such a great camera!
Indeed. I’ve still got it too. A great camera!
Love the back story.
Move over, Ansel Adams!
Oh dear. This is feeding into my current wander lust far too well!
Wonderful panorama, and a nice anecdote
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Gorgeous view
I still shoot film even though it’s getting more difficult to purchase. I love the back story to the photograph. The image is in the tradition of Ansel Adams’ style, for sure.
Love Yosemite! Love half dome. Thanks for sharing one of my favorite places in the world!
Sue Bock
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this is beautiful. wish i could see it with mine own eyes
Breathtaking doesn’t cover it….
Thank you for sharing this great photo and the story behind it. They complement each other well! And yes, I still use …film…!
Just great.
Great photo! We are heading to Yosemite in a few weeks and I am looking forward to getting up close and personal.
The toning reminds me of the views made by Carelton Watkins who was one of the very early photographers to visit and document the area
very clever stuff. great shot
Spectacular!
Awesome shot! =)
I love film, and Thomas certainly has the touch — Striking photo!
I love just looking at it and studying it. It’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent B&W capture!
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very evocative
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