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I just discovered this feature less than a year ago, and it is a huge HUGE time saver. 
I am new in the word of photography, but this is a great TIP! for the nes user of the photography.  It’s Not The Camera, It’s YOU It’s Not The Camera, It’s YOU Stop! Please, just stop talking about the latest model, feature, brand, bell, whistle. If you’re looking for a new camera, I understand, it can be confusing and frustrating. But let’s face it, you have a price range and an expectation. Narrow it down... by Kent Weakley show 36 comments 
Kent: I agree with your post. Once digital came along, I started by testing a 6.5 mp Canon Rebel and was able to capture beautiful images that were routinely published. Although now I rely on more expensive equipment (ie. 5D Mark II) because my Fine Art work needs to be enlarged for gallery exhibition, since most shooters don’t need to worry about that, as you teach, they should concentrate on their technique, not their equipment. Thanks for all the great photographic content on your blog. 
Bravo! Amen! stunning work as always! 
Seriously, when will you just move to Colorado and teach me all of your wisdom?! Those pictures are incredible – I haven’t seen something so inspiring for a very long time! Well done! 
This has to some Photoshop something. I mean, a photo taken with a camera with no batteries???? How can you use a P (professional) mode with no juice? Really, it’s a relief to see some very basic stuff and experimentation. Photography is fast becoming one of tech over ability. This is from someone who began with a Pentax K1000. Very nice shots. 
what is photo paper exactly? 
Carla you crack me up. lol Perhaps you can rent me?? 
Kent, these are fabulous! No developer or fixer? How do you prevent further exposure of the paper once you remove it from the can and why doesn’t the scanner further expose the paper? I completely agree with the gear argument. I’ve seen a lot of,umm, not so good photos out there with top of the line gear and some brilliant work with the bare bones essentials. It truly is the imagination behind the viewfinder. You proved your point beautifully! 
I’ve been waiting to see this. It’s amazing. Thanks for the perspective, too.
Scanned into the moment. Analog to digital and saved. The paper will degrade and move on. 
You did it! I was JUST thinking about this the other day wondering how your experiment went. Well done! So I totally agree with you on the gear – I have the d700, 24-120 f/4; 28-300 f/3.5; 105 2.8; 50 1.4; and the 16mm 2.8 fisheye and NONE of them have made me better at what I do. Not.a.single.one. Purchased all of these in the 1st year of photography (can we say ridiculous?) and what I have learned is that all those lenses will not make me better – but education and practice will. So 2012, I’m spending educating and practicing NOT buying gear.
me too! 
Kent. I LOVE this. Totally, completely love this. You are my hero. 
I would like to know this too. Paper that you expose to light through a negative I am assuming?
Yeah!!!
*blushing* Thank you!
This is standard photo paper used in dark room. Negative is projected to the paper and processed. It usually takes chemicals to process, but the intensity of the sun “etches”. The paper would need to be chemically “fixed” to remain stable over time, but once it’s scanned that is the saving method. 
This is fabulous! Love the images AND the patience. My balcony faces south. Definitely something to consider. Did you set up the winter solstice-to-summer solstice “photographic” equipment to capture the second half of the year? It would be interesting to see how the second half of the year compares to the first half. I do believe that it is the photographer and not the equipment that delivers the best results consistently. Love your blog. Thanks! 
WAIT. You are for RENT?!! Sign me up!
Yes, second half of year. I may do one now going back to summer solstice.
Hm? Now you’re making me think. Thank you! LOL 
I agree. I remember reading about a photo editor at a New York newspaper back in the late 40s or early 50s who said “I could send so & so photographer out to Yankee Stadium with a Brownie box camera and he’d come back with great images.” It’s the photographer, not the equipment.
Brownie Box camera, makes me smile
can I afford that!? 
True words of wisdom! 
Excellent work! I had seen a photographer do this in the past, but had not seen the process behind it. Now I know, and am excited to give it a try. It looks like you shot these for 6 months? I may try shorter periods of time and see what i get. You used the tall boy beer cans correct?
Yes, taller cans will hold the 5×7 paper. Good luck 
These turned out great! Beautiful colors! 
Love it! I am in the process of doing a pinhole camera with my son and came across this post! Not only helpful, but inspiring as well! Thanks!
Rock your pinhole camera. I hope you have fun and open a mind or two. 
Kent, I’d forgotten that you were doing this but was thrilled when I saw this post. Your images are incredible. You must be a very patient man, as I think I would have been tempted “to peak”. Bravo. BTW, I’m a little confused by your response to Denise’s questions back on Dec 22: “How do you prevent further exposure of the paper once you remove it from the can and why doesn’t the scanner further expose the paper? ” You answered: “Scanned into the moment.” Could expand upon that please. Did you have to close your self in a dark room, open the can, place the paper on the scanner and hope it scans quickly? Great post and great image. Thanks for continuing our education and your delightful sense of humor!
Claudia, PS ~ It’s pretty fun. I’m betting you’ll be doing this in the near future, if you haven’t already started, right? 
Exceptional Kent! Wow what an amazing project. Thanks for sharing the shot of the cans set up, love seeing the process not just the result. 
I had to look at this for many minutes just to take it all in! Astounding! I did have a question after reading your excellent explanation of the streaks. Why are there no red-ish streaks of a glorious orange and magenta sunset along with all the blue-ness? 
Good stuff. Two questions. 1) Is each of the final images from a single pinhole camera, or did you combine them? 2) Where did the color come from. This was B&W paper. I’m guessing you did a bit more Photoshop manipulation here, or did you?
Well the sun is only orange magenta usually near sunrise and sunset, so the light is mostly white. As for the blue, I’m guessing it has to do with the night time exposure portion. Remember half+ of these exposures were in the dark of night as well.
#1 Each is its own single shot, no compiling images. #2 Honestly, I’m not sure where the color came from. I must confess ignorance about the paper. The one I used was a RC Multigrade, it doesn’t say B&W or color either. The paper maybe color, or the sun may have effected the paper and created a color due to the long exposure. The paper, when pulled from the cans, was brownish orange and in film negative. So when the scan was made and inverted to positive it became blue. If you know more about the effects of photo paper, please let me know. Thanks!  3 Huge Photoshop Time Saving Tips 3 Huge Photoshop Time Saving Tips iPad Users View Here Here are three tips I use in Photoshop every day; #1 Option+click-hold-drag to make a duplicate #2 Transform selection box anchor adjustments #3 Scrub to make quick changes Any one of these shortcut tips should knock off a good... by Kent Weakley show 1 comment
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I love how you captured the movement on the city streets.
I love this! Where is it?
Doesn’t look like your city does it? I’ve been bouncing all over the place lately. It’s Chicago. Thanks for asking 
very cool. very. 
Oh wow! How awesome. So glad you linked up. Now maybe I will remember the chat tonight.
Thank you! Fantastic!! 
Wow! An amazing piece of art. 
Love how full of life and color this image is 
Amazing shot! My wordless wednesday is Chicago this week too! I LOVE Chicago. I’d move there if I could!
Sweet Home, fun city! Thank you! 
Kent, Very nice shots. I would like to ask a question. I have completed 2 of your on-line courses–Composition and Night Photography. In a book written by a Scott Kelby, he recommends a Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 322RC2 Grip Action Ball Head priced at $125.99. I do not want to spend more than a total of $150 to include shipping and taxes. Do you agree with this recommendation? Thank you. Walter M. Swing
Hi Walter, Thanks,
Kent, I was in NY for Thanksgivng and went to B&H. The Really Right Stuff is not available anymore. I liked the grip action, so I bought the Manfrotto RC322RC2. Walter M. Swing |
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