The last three Joe photos all have a certain softness… can’t think of a better way to describe it. It’s as if they are slightly out of focus, but it doesn’t feel that way. It’s very distinct in “Joe in Becca’s Office”. I know nothing about analogue photography, but is it the Calumet or the film/printing process? Anyway, it’s very nice.
To be honest, the softness most likely comes from the scan. Although, if you’re just talking specifically about the fairly shallow depth of field (in this case, the blurred background), then it has largely to do with the aperture (f5.6) and film size (4×5 in.).
What a fabulous series. It’ll stick in my mind. The last one at the office, with no sign of imminent departure, and this really gorgeous, straight portrait. Thankyou for all these.
January 25th, 2006 at 1:08 pm
The last three Joe photos all have a certain softness… can’t think of a better way to describe it. It’s as if they are slightly out of focus, but it doesn’t feel that way. It’s very distinct in “Joe in Becca’s Office”. I know nothing about analogue photography, but is it the Calumet or the film/printing process? Anyway, it’s very nice.
January 25th, 2006 at 8:18 pm
great great great serie ! Beautiful use of your large format camera.
January 27th, 2006 at 3:30 am
To be honest, the softness most likely comes from the scan. Although, if you’re just talking specifically about the fairly shallow depth of field (in this case, the blurred background), then it has largely to do with the aperture (f5.6) and film size (4×5 in.).
January 27th, 2006 at 11:41 pm
I really love your ‘documentary’ work, it’s got a wonderful quality about it, it’s really not like looking at a photo at all… great stuff man.
January 28th, 2006 at 1:57 pm
What a fabulous series. It’ll stick in my mind. The last one at the office, with no sign of imminent departure, and this really gorgeous, straight portrait. Thankyou for all these.
February 2nd, 2006 at 11:23 am
I like this one best W…
February 18th, 2006 at 7:18 pm
you series with joe is really great! i love this one!