Scott Holcomb's photos

Chapter One. This cropped photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens mounted on a Asahi Pentax #1 extension tube using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Lost in the beauty of cascading water. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa Y2 ø67 filter using Kodak T-MAX 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Awaiting mariachis. This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera and Nikkor-H 1:3.5 f=5 cm lens with a HOYA 82mm HMC Y[K2] filter using Ilford Delta 400 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered using Photoshop.

We gotta get out of this place If it's the last thing we ever do We gotta get out of this place 'Cause girl, there's a better life for me and you The Animals Writer/s: Barry Mann, Cynthia Well This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens with a Pentax 67 82ø Y48(Y2) SMC filter using Black & White Potsdam 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Man’s best friend, and likely the reverse, as well. This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a NIKKOR-P 1:2.8 f=7.5cm lens and HOYA HMC UV(c) 67mm filter using Kodak Ektar100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

ERECTED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF HER SONS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN HER SERVICE AND WHO SLEEP IN THE AMERICAN COASTAL WATERS OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN INTO THY HANDS O LORD This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a NIKKOR-D 1:4 f=40mm lens and Asahi Pentax ø100 Skylight filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A lazy day at the beach. This photo was taken by a Mamiya 645 Pro TL medium format film camera and Mamiya-Sekor C 45mm 1:2.8 N lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using CatLabs X film 80 120 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Beginning on Feb. 10, 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon . A central figure in Chinese culture, the dragon represents vigor, strength and good fortune, among other powerful attributes. This photo was taken by a Minolta Autocord Seikosha-MX (Chiyoko) TLR medium format film camera with Chiyoko Rokkor 75mm f/3.2 & 3.5 twin lenses using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Featuring an inner city playground for the children of Chinatown. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm lens and HOYA 67ø Y(K2) filter using Fuji Neopan Acros100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The community has built a playground for the inner city children of Chinatown overlooked by skyscrapers. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm lens and HOYA 67ø Y(K2) filter using Fuji Neopan Acros100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Visitors mix with locals in Chinatown. This photo was taken by a KИEB 88C medium format film camera with a ARSAT B 1:2.8/80mm lens and Чф-1x 62x0.75 filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and digitalized with Photoshop.

This steam traction engine was built by Owens, Lane, Dyer & Co. of Hamilton Ohio most likely in the 1870s. Its particular gear drive mechanism, along with the incline cylinder distinguish it as an O.L.D. & Co. machine. According to the story, this steam-powered tractor first saw service in the mines near Placerville. It was later purchased by N.A. and J.E. McKay for use in their logging and sawmill operation on Love Creek near Avery. When the noisy engine was driven on the long road from Placerville to its new home, it made its presence known everywhere it went. An attempt to sneak the engine through Murphys under the cover of darkness was to no avail, as almost the entire town was awakened to witness its arrival. In order to meet the requirements of its new owners and run on rails, Jenny was fitted with new railroad wheels in front and the rear wheels were altered. All the castings for this retrofit were produced by D.D. Demarest at the Altaville Foundry. Jenny provided service until retirement in 1904. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

In a secluded garden of Mission San Fernando Rey de España lies the final resting place of Bob Hope and his wife, Dolores. This photo was taken by a Minolta SRT102 film camera with a MC Minolta Celtic 1:2.8 f=28mm lens and Vivitar 55mm Skylight (1A) filter using Kodak Portra 160 (135) film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

In the quiet countryside, you can truly hear yourself think. This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera and Nikkor-H 1:3.5 f=5 cm lens with a Zenza Bronica 82mm L-1A filter using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered using Photoshop.

This Best 110 hp steam traction engine, built 1903-1906, was originally used by Pacific Borax Co. to pull ore wagons. The next owner was the Dixie Mill, near Sheep Ranch, where it was used to haul logs down the steep hillsides to the loading deck. The mill was purchased by Giacomo Oneto in 1923, and Ol' Beth was used there until the mill closed in the late 1940s. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

If only the walls of these historic buildings could talk . . . 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 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

After walking around the Sonoma State Historic Park, a short rest might be nice. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Hoya HMC 52mm Y(K2) filter using Rollei Blackbird Creative 64 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Overlooking a cold Pacific Ocean is the heavily forested Bolinas Ridge, part of the Point Reyes National Seashore accessed by the Palomarin trail. This photo was taken by a Mamiya 645 Pro TL medium format film camera and Mamiya-Sekor C 45mm 1:2.8 N lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using CatLabs X film 80 120 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.