Scott Holcomb's photos with the keyword: San Mateo Coast

The sound of the surf The smell of the ocean The solitude of nature This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SR58•2C(RO) filter using Adox CHS 100 II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A small Pacific Ocean cove near Devil's Slide on the San Mateo coastline south of the Golden Gate Strait. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150mm 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.

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.

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.

Brings to mind a Singles Section/Personals Ad in the local newspaper. 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 Y2 filter using Kodak T-MAX 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A fence designed to prevent anyone under one meter height from exploring the fun areas of San Gregorio State Beach. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm T* lens and Promaster Y2 filter using Kodak T-MAX 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Nature's version of a German Chocolate Layered Cake - Yummy!! Simply cook in a pressure oven for 50 million years and serve . . . This photo was taken from a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens using Rollei CN 200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A sunny day on the Devil's Slide Coastal Trail. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150mm lens with a Hoya Skylight 1-B ø67 filter using Rollei CN 200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

For decades Pacific Coast Highway 1 was subject to massive slides here during the winter rainy season. Since a bypass tunnel was constructed the former highway has be converted into a trail maintained by the park service with spectacular ocean views. This photo was taken from a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

When digitally embedded tags and keywords are not enough . . . This cropped photo was taken from a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Devil's Slide Trail, formerly a section of California Coastal Highway 1 is fenced off to prevent unfortunate encounters with the Prince of Darkness by hikers (and photographers). This photo was taken from a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Take a deep breath. Ahhh . . . The fresh sea breeze . . . This image was taken with a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens and Hoya HMC Y[K2] ø67 filter using Ilford XP2 Super 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A test of Ilford XP2 Super 400 film, a black and white film with a C-41 process for developing. I conclude that it has great latitude and contrast. This image was taken with a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a SMC Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75 lens and Hoya HMC Y[K2] 82mm filter using Ilford XP2 Super 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.