Recent Posts

I'm hoping for a longshot here.  I subscribed to a newsletter published around 1996-2000, and had accumulated several binders worth of issues before they were all lost in a move.  I'm hoping to try to reacquire them, if possible. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name or the author or many details.  It was published by a single gentleman, with issues quarterly I think.  Each issue was about 8-12 pages B&W printed pages with a few B&W example images, and probably formatted and printed by the author.  They may have come with 3 holes punched to go in a binder. Each issue highlighted a particular photo location and discussed the best time to go, possible lodging, and the can't miss locations to shoot from (and when to do so).  Examples, were the Palouse, Colorado Fall Color, Olympic NP, etc.

If anyone thinks they may know the name/author of the newsletter, or if it is possible to get back issues, I would be very grateful.

Thanks.

Great catch, even without an injury!
I really love how this birdie peeks over the nest.

The last set is fantastic with those simple and strong lines.
Bravo, well done.

..

A very nice set. The far away, snow-capped mountains offer a good contrast with the sand dunes. The last one helps understand the massive scale of those dunes and the effect of the wind a visible.
Well done.

Thank you Francois!

I like how small "marks" on the wall, it's like petroglyphs or faint animal footprints. Color combination is also very pleasing, relaxing.

Thank you Francois and Ben!

Francois, that area looks close to the Chaco but the straight path between them didn't look that rental car friendly, or any regular car for that matter.

That's probably why I missed the spot. I only spent half a day in Cchaco, the weather was becoming bad and I didn't what to get stuck there with a rental (passenger car only, no SUV or better).

I think the administrators of this forum have been abducted by aliens

They are Aliens!

First time to shoot my bigger rig since breaking my wrist in December. Not as sharp as I would like so guess I am going to have to bring out the monopod.

Hi Dave,

Not sure if it works on a scan of a reflective print, but "VueScan" (https://www.hamrick.com/download.html) has an option to "Restore color" from scans of faded filmstock (https://www.hamrick.com/support/how-to-guides/how-to-restore-faded-slides.html#how-to-use-vuescan-to-restore-faded-slides). If you happen to have VueScan, it would be easy enough to give it a try when you're able to trick it into seeing it as a slide scan.

If everything else fails, Curves adjustments for the individual R/G/B channels are the best way, because the colors fade at different rates and not necessarily linearly.

Good luck,
Bart

Hi Roger -
Long time no contact! Good to see your post here.
I gave up the Techno some time ago, due to weight and difficulty (for me) hauling in the field; moved to Alpa for easier tech (shifting) work - of course not as flexible as the Techno, but awfully easy to use.

The X2D is magical - the IBIS really allows you to shoot in lesser light hand held, and the file size allows heavy cropping and thus one lens can go further than you might imagine. The 30mm (and maybe the 28) do well for wide.

Of course, no movements.... but otherwise, it's a dream camera. With the smaller lenses it's portable, but the larger lenses get heavy. If you travel with a big kit, a Techno with lenses may end up lighter albeit tripod based. I always wanted a lifting handle on the Techno, as the little knob on the front would get caught getting out of the case! (small matters, but...)

Hope this helps,
Geoff