Scott Holcomb's photos

Hidden within all of us are traces of our genesis as a species. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a 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.

The remains of the Chimú civilization can be seen at the Chan Chan site near Trujillo, Peru. This city prospered in one of the driest deserts in the world. Water from the Andes was brought to the city by a sophisticated subterranean aqueduct. Although it only rains once every few years the mud walls have eroded away in the centuries since the city was abandoned. This wall relief was preserved and restored. Originally, the designs would have been colorfully painted, as well. This photo was taken by a Yashica Electro 35CC film camera and COLOR-YASHINON DX 1:1.8 f=35mm lens with a Pro 52mm (UV) Japan filter using Kodak 135 Daylight film, the negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Sunny side up! 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 10mm Extension Tube with a Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter + adapter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

The Christian Batak culture of Lake Toba is strikingly different from the rest of Sumatra. Stone furniture next to the steep roofs of ornate houses are characteristic of the architectural style of these people. Their houses are raised with the lowest level reserved as a pen for their animals. This photo was taken by a Yashica Electro 35CC film camera and COLOR-YASHINON DX 1:1.8 f=35mm lens using Kodak Daylight 135 negative film, the negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

In north-central Sumatra on the shores of Lake Toba is the town of Parapat where there was a transit center with a fascinating assortment of animal-drawn vehicles, bicycles and even an occasional car. I stopped here a lifetime ago to take a ferry to the island of Samosir frequented by international overland travelers. This photo was taken by a Yashica Electro 35CC film camera and COLOR-YASHINON DX 1:1.8 f=35mm lens using Kodak Daylight 135 negative film, the negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A view from the Presidio of San Francisco. This photo was taken by a Minolta Autocord Seikosha-MX (Chiyoko) TLR using Chiyoko Rokkor 75mm f/3.2 & 3.5 lenses with a HOYA HMC 49mm O[G] filter attached to a 30mm to 49mm bayonet TLR adapter using Bergger Pancro 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

An horrific display of pinniped skulls disguised as art. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

A secret bench in a secluded sequoia grove meant for those who seek to quietly commune with nature. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Fuji Pro 400-H film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

But he who dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.” ―Anne Bronte 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 10mm Extension Tube with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter + adapter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Moving back and forth like clockwork, the pendulum swings relentlessly. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Enter at your own risk! This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80 lens with a Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter + adapter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Ahhhhh . . . . This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Adox CHS 100II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Closeness is reassuring. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Although rainfall has been lacking, there is an inundation of flowers! 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 10mm Extension Tube with a Kowa L1A ø67 filter + adapter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Tiptoe through the tulips This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Adox CHS 100II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

Wanna race? This photo was taken by a Minolta Autocord Seikosha-MX (Chiyoko) TLR using Chiyoko Rokkor 75mm f/3.2 & 3.5 lenses with a HOYA HMC 49mm O[G] filter attached to a 30mm to 49mm bayonet TLR adapter using Bergger Pancro 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

A narrow corridor to get through. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera and Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens with a Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Have a seat and enjoy the infrared spectral view. 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 67mm INFRARED (R72) filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.