Rewilding of a disused quarry

I think this is a really great shot.

The foreground gives balance and adds weight to the contrasting upper airy and 'busy' part of the frame.
Really well done!
 
David M said:
I did once meet a photographer who folded the camera and packed everything away between shots.
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I've seen this quite a few times, then 15 to 20 minutes setting up a shot. Personally, I prefer to work fast, once the camera is on the tripod it stays there in between shots until the session finishes, that might include still on the tripos on the back seat of the car, between locations.

On a trip to Dartmoor with a group of photographer @Barry Wilkinson commented at the speed I work. Of course there are exceptions, I might set up then wait for the light to change, or the wind to drop.

Back to framing etc, I think the mental disciple of using an LF with a GG screen, where the image is upside down and laterally reversed, makes you think more about the composition. There comes a point where again I'll use the word "Intuitive" working with the GG screen.

Ian
 
I'm also very fond of the light, as luck would have it.

And Ian's version, explores and exploits the light even more. Perhaps, we have similar printing styles?
But I certainly prefer photographs that seem to 'reflect or emit' light rather than 'absorb' light. And I feel this is most keenly felt when mounting, framing and hanging photo's on a wall.

Based on this result, I truly hope you will leave the digi' at home and dedicate more time purely to LF.
 
David M said:
I did once meet a photographer who folded the camera and packed everything away between shots.
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Amazing!
I'm definitely one of those photographers who pack up between every shot and I couldn't imagine doing it otherwise...

I didn't realise this kind of practice was so exotic!
 
There’s another school of thought. With the camera fixed firmly on the tripod, you put it over your shoulder like Dick Whittington and walk carefully, avoiding overhead branches. I suppose the choice depends on how far apart successive images might be.
There’s a strange and secret magic in this, which I can’t explain. Inevitably the weight of the tripod digs into the shoulder muscles. When this becomes painful, put your burden down and look around. It’s surprising how often you’ll find a new shot. Do I have a sentient tripod?
 
I carry the mounted camera on a tripod for short excursions in the general area I am working. I remove it when I'm back at my vehicle, but I leave the camera set up, sitting in the seat next me, propped up in it's carry bag. Only at the end of the shooting day does it go back in its case. This does cause me to keep a hand on the camera whilst accelerating, braking or turning, but I prefer that to a full setup and teardown location to location
 
Yes I fully agree. LF even more so than other formats make you just slow down and think about what you are doing.
I have moved this way anyway over the last few years even with my digital landscape photography etc... how LF takes it to a whole new level.

In regards the focal lengths I would think its something you get used to.
After 20+ years you kind of get used to focal lengths in a given format that you use day to day. Its just going to take a little while to translate that into a new format and aspect ratio compared to what I am used to seeing and using.

So far I have been do a mixture of both in regards carrying the camera. If I know i am in a general area and "safe" ground then I will just put it over my should on the tripod. If however like the above shot then I packed it away as the terrain etc... meant that it was going to get snagged up and I wanted both hands free in case.

If I am honest however I have a feeling this cambo whilst a big beast to carry around all together it actually translates to quicker setup times. There is no folding out etc... like say an intrepid, I take it out the bag put it on the tripod and then just extend the bellows and lock everything as needed. Everything is already central etc... when I put it back in the bag and most of the time the last lens I used is still on attached. That being said a smaller footprint camera for days out would be nice so I can carry other gear or a smaller bag for sure
 
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