Hasselblad 500C

Citizens of the World. Stand up for your rights! This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss S-Planar 1:5.6 f=120mm lens and Tiffen 67mm 15 Orange filter attached to a 21mm extension tube using Adox CHS 100 II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Mystery surrounds the origins of this prehistoric coastal village, now abandoned and in ruins. Various conspiracy theories cite this society as being founded by Aliens, Vikings and even Bigfoot. Personally, I think that the Atlanteans were responsible. Atlanteans on the Pacific coast, you question?? . . . Perhaps my theory has some holes in it. This cropped photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens and Kowa Y2 filter using Rollei RPX 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Fun in the Sun in California. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx4GvbJQp3Q Muscle Beach Party - Frankie Avalon This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss S-Planar 1:5.6 f=120mm lens and Kowa L39 3C(UV) filter attached to a 21mm extension tube using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600

I was indeed dreaming'. Dreaming' of a patch of sand where I might lay down my beach towel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kcmwXUdDCE California Dreaming' - The Mamas And The Papas This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C with a Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens and Kowa L39 3C(UV) filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Mummification is "alive and well" in the cactus world . . . This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C and Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:4 f=150mm lens attached to a 21mm extension tube with a Kowa L39 3C(UV) filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

This fellow has quite a sharp wit and has the ability to get under one's skin. Before you become too angry, though, he has brought you flowers . . . This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C and Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:4 f=150mm lens attached to a 21mm extension tube with a Kowa L39 3C(UV) filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A botanical garden without a fence to protect it's rare plants from inquisitive visitors? Upon closer inspection there may indeed be a very effective fence here created by the cacti themselves - in fact, one that does not require a "Trespassing Prohibited" sign. The penalty for breaching the barrier is painful enough . . . This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens and Hoya Infrared R72 ø67 filter using Rollei Retro 400S film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

My utmost respect goes out to the mother that laid these and the parents that incubated them. Being a parent can be painful at times . . . This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C and Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:4 f=150mm lens attached to a 10mm extension tube with a Kowa L39 3C(UV) filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Sonoran Desert comes to Stanford. It appears that climate change is altering the nature of this University campus. No problem . . . the appropriate landscaping is now in place! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md7MYS06Tdw Robert Palmer - Some Like it Hot and just for fun - www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeJ3r2iC5jU This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Tiffen Orange 15 filter using Adox CHS 100II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Contents are protected by an organic security system. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss S-Planar 1:5.6 f=120mm lens mounted on a Hasselblad 21mm extension tube using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Is there a ray of hope for the future? This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens and Hoya Infrared R72 ø67 filter using Rollei Retro 400S film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

In the macro world treasure abounds. This photo was shot from a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:4 f=150mm T* lens attached to a 21mm extension tube using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

A Turtle Rest Stop located in Spreckles Lake - Golden Gate Park, San Francisco A photo post inspired by www.ipernity.com/home/swissamerican [Sarah Paris], found in my archives This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C with a Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:4 f=150mm T* Lens using Kodak T-MAX 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Sometimes the light's all shinin' on me . . . Lately it occurres to me What a long, strange trip it's been. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pafY6sZt0FE Truckin' - Grateful Dead This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens using Ilford HP5 Plus 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Why not go digital like the rest of the world? I was recently asked . . . Not for all the tea in China, I replied . . . This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C with a Carl Zeiss S-Planar 1:5.6 f=120mm lens mounted on a 10mm extension tube using Efke R50 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear I've seen that road before It always leads me here Lead me to you door (Lennon/McCartney) This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Hoya Infrared R72 ø67 filter using Rollei Infrared 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The store is open. Come on in and browse This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss S-Planar 1:5.6 f=120mm lens mounted on a Hasselblad 21mm extension tube using Fuji 400-H film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

The glory of late Spring is being trumpeted out to all who can hear! This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss S-Planar 1:5.6 f=120mm lens attached to a 10mm Extension Tube and Kowa L39 3C(UV) filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.