Scott Holcomb's photos

Courage and bravery were measured by combat with ferocious lions in ancient Assyria. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

US WW2 medium tank, powered by twin General Motors 6-71 diesel engines, use by General Montgomery during the battle of El Alamein. The 37mm gun was replaced by a wooden dummy gun barrel to create more room in the turret for extra radio equipment. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

War is a dark and vile human activity. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument and one of England's most iconic structures. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in 1066 as a demonstration of Norman power, siting it strategically on the River Thames to act as both fortress and gateway to the capital. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A statue created by Giovanni, Baratta, 1670-1747, carved from Carrara white marble on grey veined marble pedestal, with black marble cartouche representing 'Glory'. History note: James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos (1674-1744), Canons, Middlesex; Peter Burrell (1724-75) by whom donated to the University of Cambridge in 1748; transferred to the Fitzwilliam Museum in 1885 This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A world class museum in London This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Kodak TRI-X 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

I have discovered a fascinating illustrated story on a wall with the characters looking out of time and place. Since I can’t decipher the text (I think it is Assyrian), I am asking any linguists out there what the narrative says. I asked Siri and Google and they are clueless. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

I seek an audience with Zhenwu 真武, the Perfect Warrior, Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven, Primal Sage and Benevolent Majesty who is seated on his royal bench. His advise will determine my next steps in life. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using CineStill 800T film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The interior courtyard of the British Museum is illuminated by an intricate domed skylight. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Kodak TRI-X 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Foot traffic has trod through these alleyways for nearly a thousand years. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Fuji Neopan Acros 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Cupids have the responsibility of adorning the lampposts of Trafalgar Square. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Fuji Neopan Acros 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Ammonoid - Parkinson dorsetensi This cropped photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Some of us remember the photo booths where we could make silly faces and have a picture taken, developed and printed within a few minutes. This remnant of the past was found in the Grand Central Market in Los Angeles. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm lens and Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Life in California . . . This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm lens and Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Fuji Pro 400-H film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

From the Hall of a Hundred Columns and the Palaces of Darius and Xerxes at Persepolis, the God King of Persia commands your attention and reverence! This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Kodak TRI-X 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Pathways meander through the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens with frequent rest stops for visitors. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Adox CHS 100 ART film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

ATTENTION I, Ashurbanipal, son of Esarhaddon, God King of Assyria (and the Universe), hereby command that all of you have a happy and prosperous New Year! This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.