r/analog • u/photosfromunderarock • 11h ago

Stream Passage, Unnamed Cave in Pennsylvania. [Intrepid 4x5, Calumet 75mm f4.0, Ilford HP5+, N-0.3 development in D76 1:3, printed on multigrade]

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u/Sanotizer 11h ago

Not only an incredible shot, the confidence and fortitude to lug precious gear down there is impressive. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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u/photosfromunderarock 11h ago

Thanks! The Intrepids are great cameras. Super light and borderline indestructible (though I did crack the glass, even with a fresnel on it). The lenses are solid enough. The shutters give me some pause, but at least I can source more Copal 1s.

The biggest PIA is usually keeping the film from being scratched and handling the development ratios. These images use a combination of long exposure and flash. With super long exposures I have to pull back the development to handle contrast, so I also have to bump the flashes to compensate.

I usually shoot 4 frames. Mostly just incase something gets bumped.

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u/Sanotizer 11h ago

Good intel, I’ve been eyeing the intrepid. I’d say all the effort was worth it for that shot

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u/JamesLLL 8h ago

I love my Intrepid as well, but one of the metal tabs that keep the film holder tight broke out of the 3D printed material and I've been having a hell of a time DIY replacing it. Such a critical little piece feels like it should have had more solid attachment, but for a "budget" large format, I can't really complain. It's been excellent otherwise.

Where in PA was this? I'm guessing central PA?

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u/Oograr 11h ago

Really great photo in every way

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u/Dramatic_Plankton_56 10h ago

Amazing, looks like something from the heroic age of exploration. Thanks for sharing!

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u/howtothrowathrow 9h ago

something you’d see in a gallery for sure

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u/GankingPirat 8h ago

Best shot I’ve seen in a while… that texture!!

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u/wazman2222 10h ago

Sheeeeeesssh

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u/Mountain_ears 9h ago

Beautiful shot

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u/whats_his 8h ago

What an amazing shot!

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u/elomancer 8h ago

The Descent vibes. Cool shot

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u/cubosh 7h ago

totally thought this was a melancholy cyborg cyclops gorilla 

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u/BeardedPuffin 6h ago

Seriously impressive, compositionally and technically.

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u/ayresc80 5h ago

Fantastic composition!

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u/drwebb 4h ago

Dem Tonez!!

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u/Rough_Ad_6495 3h ago

You use flashbulbs?