Scott Holcomb's photos with the keyword: Marin Headlands

This hill was used a fortress lined with concrete bunkers defending the entry to the Golden Gate Strait in times past. Now hawks soar over the hill staging their aerobatic mating rituals during the Springtime while tourist enjoy the spectacular views of The Golden Gate and San Francisco far below. This image was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a NIKKOR-P 1:2.8 f=7.5cm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SR60•2C(R1) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Designed to thwart an enemy invasion, this military fortification with it's cannon turret is now a place to relax and picnic while watching the marine traffic go in and out of the Golden Gate. May peace forever reign here. This image was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a NIKKOR-H 1:3.5 f=5cm lens and Hoya 82mm HMC O[G] filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

February Winter Scene Yes . . . February . . . While the East and Midwest (and even the South) of the country experience winter, the West Coast is under the umbrella of a 2 month-long high pressure system bringing dry conditions with temperatures approaching 80ºF. Yes . . . February . . . This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a NIKKOR-H 1:3.5 f=5cm lens and Zenza Bronica 82mm L-1A filter using Rollei CN 200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

If you are seeking seclusion within sight of a bustling, major metropolis, here is one good option. Of course, it requires a strenuous descent followed by exhausting ascent later up a steep trail, but with all good things in life, there is no free lunch . . . This image was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a NIKKOR-P 1:4 f=200mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SO56•2C(YA3) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Give her a call and she will give you a tug. This cropped photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera with a NIKKOR-P 1:4 f=200mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SO56•2C(YA3) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Marine Layer battles it's way through Golden Gate Strait against the heat of summer. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Takumar/6X7 1:2.4/105 lens and Hoya R-72 filter using Rollei Retro 400S film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Experimenting with red-sensitive film on a bright but cloudy day. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA LENS-S 1:3.5/150mm lens with a Kowa R58·2C(RO) ø67 filter using Ilford SFX 200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Created in time of war to repel invasion, this abandonned fortification is now strangely tranquil in it's serene setting. This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera and NIKKOR-P 1:2.8 f=7.5cm lens using Ilford Delta 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Ladies and Gentlemen. As we come around the hillside you will see a clear vista of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the skyline of the city . . . Hmmmm . . . Well, the weatherman is going to get a nasty email from me today!! This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera and NIKKOR-P 1:2.8 f=7.5cm lens using Ilford Delta 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Ladies and Gentlemen I suggest that you fasten your seat belts for the next part of our coastal tour. This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera and Zenzanon 1:3.5 f=150mm lens with a Kowa Y2 ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.