Scott Holcomb's photos with the keyword: Kowa 1:4/40mm lens

I have always been interested in fossilized remains of ancient life. That interest also applies to old architectural design elements. San Francisco still retains some dated architecture in splendid shape. Like ancient life where scaly fish crawled out of the sea to eventually over time become modern creatures, the early Victorian designs evolved from scaly façades to the sleek steel and glass skyscrapers that pierce the horizon today. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Fotasy Pro-1-D Wide Band Pro MC UV(W) 95mm Japan filter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Celebrating Glory and Victory. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Skylight L 1-A ø95S filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Meant to impress. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Y48•2C(Y2) ø95S filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Fresh and renewed! This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Skylight L 1-A ø95S filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

Vive la France (in a Victorian manner). This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Skylight L 1-A ø95S filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

If you light a lantern for another, it will also brighten your own way. Nichiren This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Asahi Pentax ø100 Y48(Y2) filter + adapter using Ilford Delta 400 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Well-presented San Francisco Victorian architecture. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Asahi Pentax ø100 Skylight filter + adapter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Lacking any cute kittens, puppies or drooling babies as subjects to test a new lens acquisition, I chose the next best thing . . . a classic Italianate Victorian house. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Asahi Pentax ø100 Skylight filter + adapter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

These elderly painted sisters still retain their classic beauty.. This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Fotasy Pro-1-D Wide Band Pro MC UV(W) 95mm Japan filter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Hidden in the shadows a small group of painted ladies show their stuff! This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Fotasy Pro-1-D Wide Band Pro MC UV(W) 95mm Japan filter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Thien Hau Temple in Los Angeles is a beautiful structure with ornate sculpture and works of art. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Y48•2C(Y2) ø95S filter using Ilford FP4 Plus 125 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Getty Center Museum is a splendid place to visit. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Y48•2C(Y2) ø95S filter using Kodak 400 Tri-X film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

In the Northern Hemisphere of our planet, winter is moving steadily towards the annual Spring Equinox as Summer awaits patiently for the solstice beyond. Like a mirror in reverse, those of you in the Southern Hemisphere will soon see the Autumnal Equinox arrive with Winter waiting in the background. Happy Seasons! This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa L1A ø95 filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Civic Center of San Francisco displays Neoclassical architecture on a grand scale. The impressive gilded fence has, however, not been successful in keeping a tiny virus away! This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Asahi Pentax ø100 Y48(Y2) filter + adapter using Ilford Delta 400 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

New skipper, Boris, begins not only with a messy serving of Brexit on his plate, but also finds himself on watch over the troublesome issue of tit-for-tat shipnappings in Gibraltar and in the Persian Gulf. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Y48•2C(Y2) ø95S filter using Ilford XP2Super 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A pathway leads through an open gate to City Hall of San Francisco. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Asahi Pentax ø100 Y48(Y2) filter + adapter using Ilford Delta 400 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A white house (signifying purity and goodness) with a peace sign in it's window is taking no chances, as it stands behind an imposing wall topped by a wrought iron fence. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Asahi Pentax ø100 Skylight filter + adapter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

I am pitching a new super hero figure, Super Bee, for a new movie blockbuster. A genetic freak produced accidentally by attempts from scientists to save the honey bee from extinction, Super Bee has a nuclear sting and can fly at supersonic speeds. Like all super heroes, he is a champion of justice - criminals tremble at the buzzing sound of his approach. Super Bee's only weakness is the scent of honey, however. Yes, the screenplay needs a bit of work . . . This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera with a Kowa 1:4/40mm lens and Kowa Y48•2C(Y2) ø95S filter using Fuji Neopan Acros 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.