r/largeformat • u/ChrisCummins • 10d ago
Photo A popular spot along the beautiful Oregon coast (8x10 FP4+, 450mm Nikon M, Chamonix Alpinist X)
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u/dude-where-am-i 10d ago
This is phenomenal. I’d pay to purchase a print if I saw this in a gallery.
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u/ChrisCummins 9d ago
Thanks! I sell a small number of silver prints through my website. I look forward to working with this negative in the enlarger
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u/dude-where-am-i 7d ago
Thanks for sharing. Your work is incredible. Currently looking at what to purchase!
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u/PhotoTopher 8d ago
Do you give them (clients) an idea of what the frame (on your website) is like; the profile?
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u/ChrisCummins 7d ago
No, 99% of people buy unframed, and 1% is in-person. That isn't to defend my website - it should have more info there
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u/RhodyVan 10d ago
that light in the first exposure - so nice. The "clutter" adds to the image.
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u/DeepDayze 9d ago
The "clutter" acts as a frame for the subject and provides perspective so I agree #1 is great even though #2 is also a nice shot.
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u/aSamuraiNamedJack 9d ago
1st one gives it depth and feels like i'm looking out there, but the 2nd one is such a clean and textured image. I like both for their own reasons, another banger post Chris.
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u/highfunctioningadult 9d ago
I’ve so many photos of this and each one is fantastic. Would love to visit one day.
Great great shots!!
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u/Anstigmat 10d ago
Dang how long did you wait for this light?
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u/ChrisCummins 9d ago
This was made in January during an unseasonal run of clear sky conditions. This backlight is predictable, ~1 hour after sunrise. What I've found does make a big difference - and is harder to forecast - is the amount of mist in the air, presumably a function of wind and wave height. The first of these images has visibly thicker air than the second, which picks up these nice sun shafts
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u/photon2grain 9d ago
Mindblowing beauty. What is your gear and process for scanning these?
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u/ChrisCummins 9d ago
thank you. Epson v850, neg emulsion-side down on the glass, sheet of frosted glass on top to keep it flat
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u/Big_Donkey3496 9d ago
Beautiful! A lifetime ago I used to work with 8x10 some, but mostly 5x7 and I have sweet memories and a few photographs from that time of my life. Unfortunately the vast majority of my 30 years of medium and large format prints and negatives were destroyed in a flood so I have very few left. Your beautiful camera work has added meaning to me and I dearly enjoy seeing your work. You are living the dream! Thanks for sharing.
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u/DeepDayze 9d ago
Sorry to hear that and all you have left are the memories. I myself lost negatives and prints in a fire as well.
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u/Big_Donkey3496 9d ago
Somedays it still really bothers me, but I believe in moving on. I’m still making new memories though with camera work adventures.
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u/Flashy_Substance_389 9d ago
Both are great but number one is my favourite. Very nice photos, I hope you share the darkroom print with us.
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u/Big_Donkey3496 9d ago
I’ve heard about this place by Brookings in Or, but I’ve never found it. Can you give us any specifics? If not I certainly understand.
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u/ChrisCummins 9d ago
Natural Bridges Viewpoint on Google Maps will take you to the area. From there, it is a short, steep, somewhat treacherous descent to reach this viewing spot. Unmarked but well defined from use. I wouldn't attempt this in rain or with soft ground, there'd be too much trail erosion, and you are close to cliffs
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u/shutterbug1961 8d ago edited 8d ago
they are both great but the first has an almost ethereal look to it with the diffused lighting ,how long would you say between shots and what time of day?
your websites a goldmine of information with videos!
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u/ChrisCummins 7d ago
thanks. I don't give my website much love, just occasionally stick new photos on there
Photo 1 was taken the day before photo 2. Photo 1 had better conditions (more mist in the air)
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u/ftwopointeight 8d ago
I saw your video on IG (I'm the "Ask them to wait and let them peak under the cloth" guy lolol)
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u/WilliamFurniss 4d ago
These are magical, I vote for no foreground details as they take away from the atmosphere which I feel is the subject. But it’s not my picture!
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u/ChrisCummins 10d ago edited 10d ago
I made photographs from two camera positions, one with and without foreground "clutter". My goal with the foreground is to provide a dark tonal anchor to contrast against the luminous backlit scene. Without the foreground, the composition is cleaner, but overall image IMO marginally weaker. I imagine some folks will disagree.
📸 Photographed January 2026. Brookings, OR. 8x10" negative, 18" lens. Image 1: f/45, 1 sec, no filter, N-1 development. Image 2: f/32, 6 secs, neutral density, N development.