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Take Me There!
Image Title:  Take Me There!
 
 By: Omar Rifaat  
  Copyright ©2005



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Photographer Omar Rifaat {K:10135}
Project #47 Richard Avedon Camera Model ROLLEIFLEX Automat
Categories Portrait
Film Format
Portfolio People Lens Carl Zeiss Tessar 3.5
Uploaded 5/6/2005 Film / Memory Type Lexar  1GB
    ISO / Film Speed 16
Views 343 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 12 Rating
5.93
/ 7 Ratings
Location City - 
State -  KENT
Country - United Kingdom   United Kingdom
About Father & son...

I took the 'new' baby (I mean the camera, not the toddler) out for a walk with some friends and this series is the result...

The 1939 Carl Zeiss lens is pretty much the same as later models, except it is uncoated. I think this is what creates the slight 'ghosting' effect where bright light meets a shadowy area. On the other hand the overall image is super focussed as the resolving power of this lens on 6x6 is awesome. The overall effect is really 'retro' which I think is great!!
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There are 12 Comments in 1 Pages
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Gennaro Guarino   {K:12262} 5/6/2005
excellent black and white, great the expression of the child.


Saqib Zulfiqar   {K:2770} 5/6/2005
It has a classic touch. Nicely done.


Stefan Engström   {K:24473} 5/6/2005
The man's clothes fit with your retro approach as well. Nicely composed, this one as well as the other "squares" you have shown recently.


Nour El Refai   {K:12631} 5/7/2005
excellent result, their expressions are amazing, a true moment indeed 7+


Hanggan Situmorang   {K:37830} 5/7/2005
Beautiful moment captured here, Omar. Lovely tones and expression, as well. Congrats!


Jeanette Hägglund   {K:59855} 5/7/2005
Nice portrait - as the camera are "old" this image has a vintage feel!!!

Jeanette


cessy karina   {K:14205} 5/7/2005
you really good with your new cam
excellent BW portrait, Omar


Bea Friedli   {K:9834} 5/8/2005
excellent excellnt. this is the type of photography that truly jazzes me ! 7 ++


arwa abdullah   {K:34425} 5/11/2005
Hello!
The thing the hit me the most about this double portrait was the emotions and expressions of the father and child! the way you capture this everyday seen and turned it into a simple of trust and dependents is fantastic
Also I like the way you didn?t include the final destination in the image! which leaves the viewer wondering!
Good work :)
7/7

Congratulations on your new camera :)


Omar Rifaat   {K:10135} 5/11/2005
Arwa, thanks again!
Omar


Giuliano Guarnieri   {K:35466} 5/13/2005
Hello,
I've A Rolleiflex too but younger (from 1955 !! :)) )
I agree with you, Tessar resolving power is awesome, I had also other two Rolleiflex with a Planar 3,5 and a Planar 2,8 but the sharpess of Tessar is unique!
At the end I sold the two Planar versions and I still have the Tessar. I consider it a great camera also for street photography. The lens (75mm) is a little bit wider than 80mm so you can focus better and you are not obliged to stay with your eye close to the camera.

I suggest you to look for a ligh shade, if you don't find the original one you could look for the Yashica Mat one, it works also on Rolleiflex.
You will see a lot of benefit in the contrast (do we need more with a Tessar??!? :) )and the mid tones

Bye

GG


Roger Williams   {K:84100} 5/13/2005
I agree. It's a shame that the advent of digital photography has largely forced manufacturers to abandon MF camera production. I left a suggestion that you use a lens hood under the photo selected for the FD award. The lack of coating is not the only thing that can cause this, though. Sometimes the cement attaching lens elements goes cloudy. Or there might be fungus in the lens. This happens in OLD cameras. I love the quality of B&W that 6 x 6 negatives give, and I am really enjoying your images. I'm thinking of purchasing a 6 x 6 camera myself, so may be joining you soon!


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