Kowa SIX

Inseparable for centuries to come. This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens using Fujicolor Pro 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

Playing with light. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens and Hoya Infrared R72 ø67 filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

An unearthly light from above shone down upon this edifice. This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens and Tiffen Orange ø67 filter using Kodak TX 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Red . . . It is a warning sign - danger . . . Yet . . . I see dozens of small birds in this tree gobbling down these berries having what could only be described as a wild party. It makes me ponder . . . What am I missing out on? This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX with a KOWA 1:5.6/250 lens attached to a T1 Extension Tube using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered in Photoshop.

There must be a path through this . . . This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:5.6/110 lens with an Infrared R72 ø67 Filter using Rollei IR 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

What a day for a daydream What a day for a daydreamin' boy And I'm lost in a daydream www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwH4wPz-URM The Lovin Spoonful - Daydream This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens with an Infrared R72 ø67 Filter using Rollei IR 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

100 year-old Zinfandel vines lend some history to the modern structure in the background. This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85mm lens using Ilford HP5 Plus 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Hanzell Vineyards is a heritage winery making a fine selection of vintage wines. Gretel was apparently not home . . . This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150mm Lens and Tiffen orange filter using Ilford HP5 Plus 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

What can be better than a spin down a wooded country road? This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150mm Lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A 'frosty' dreamscape This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX with a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens and Infrared R72 ø67 Filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600.

This venerable Ford truck has been transporting wine from Thomas Fogarty's Vineyards for several generations. I am suspicious that it has been tippling some of the merchandise based on my observations . . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=apFWBKSG11s Semi Truck - Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:5.6/110 lens using Fuji 160NS film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

The rare and little known Land Kraken roams the forests of northern California devouring victims mercilessly like it's marine cousin. This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens using Fuji 160NS film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

With the holiday season upon us I salute the intrepid souls who further the cause of photography. This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:5.6/110 lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

The renewal brought by rain Is sweet nectar to all of Nature's creatures This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85mm lens mounted on a T/2 extension tube using Kodak Ektar 100 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Prepare for departure! This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150mm Lens using Fujicolor 400-H film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Many Fridays have come and gone during this fence's existence. This photo was shot from a Kowa/SIX medium format camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85mm lens and Kowa R58·2C(RO) ø67 filter using Adox CHS 25 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

In an effort to overcome my timidness regarding taking people's portraits, I practiced on this cabbage. As I have learned from the experts, I approached the subject and engaged in small talk. I then paid a compliment on her interesting appearance. Then I asked for permission to take a photo. Perhaps I overdid the compliments judging from this deep blush! The other cabbages nearby were green with envy! This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:5.6/110 lens attached to a T3 extension tube using Fuji Pro 400-H film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Looking out at a ranch that is part of the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) that protects the land and farm life from development just north of the Golden Gate near my home. This photo was taken with a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera using a KOWA 1:5.6/250mm lens and Infrared R72 ø67 filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop (cropped from original square format)