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Tri-X
Tri-X
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Challenge: Old Ways (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Location: Theodore, Alabama
Date: Jan 28, 2008
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Nude, Traditional Art
Date Uploaded: Jan 29, 2008


From Wikipedia:
Tri-X is a classic high-speed black and white photographic film from Kodak. It has a rated speed of ASA 200/24° DIN, and it was the first high-speed black and white film. Currently it is available in two speeds, ISO 320/26° (320TXP) and 400/27° (400TX). Tri-X 400 is the more common of the two, coming in 24 and 36 exposure rolls of 35 mm and 120 as well as 50 and 100ft bulk rolls of 35mm. Tri-X 320 is available in 120 and 220, as well as 4×5", 5×7", and 8×10" sheets.

Tri-X 400 is rated at ISO 400 when processed in standard developers and remains among the fastest black and white films today. Push processing Tri-X to EI 800 in a standard developer brings very good results, while further pushing to EI 1600 requires more sophisticated processing. Introduced November 1, 1954[1], Tri-x was once one of the most popular films used by photojournalists, but it declined in the 70's and 80's due to the falling price and increasing popularity of colour film. Since the advent of digital photography it has all but fallen out of use in newspaper journalism. Apart from possible use in educational establishments, it still remains reasonably popular in documentary journalism.

Statistics
Place: 93 out of 159
Avg (all users): 5.1535
Avg (commenters): 5.3500
Avg (participants): 4.8302
Avg (non-participants): 5.2447
Views since voting: 8718
Views during voting: 791
Votes: 241
Comments: 27
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 02/06/2008 10:52:37 AM
I didn't vote (or honestly even scan) this challenge, but this is clever. Funny how many people didn't get it! Have you tried the Alien Skin Exposure plug-in? This is great for mimicking the various film types. I am trying them all out in the B&W side challenge.

  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/06/2008 02:27:36 AM
Originally posted by option:
wooooosh!

velvia is a photoshop plugin, right?


Yup, and Provia is the paid version of it. :-D
 02/06/2008 02:16:52 AM
wooooosh!

velvia is a photoshop plugin, right?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/06/2008 01:50:40 AM
I'm surprised nobody commented on the Tri-X vs XXX pun in the title...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/04/2008 08:17:41 PM
I don't know, I'm pretty sure that's as much modern as it gets.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2008 07:11:10 PM
nice b/w
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2008 10:25:20 AM
How is this old ways?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2008 07:55:24 AM
Very subtle. I think a lot of voters aren't going to get what this is about. I can predict lots of comments like "Too noisy, and DNMC" :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2008 10:18:17 AM
Very nice
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2008 07:37:02 AM
nice photo - i can't see how it fits the challenge, though...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/01/2008 11:29:21 AM
I like the tight crop and the grain/noise in this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/31/2008 10:10:49 PM
I would think standing up would be new. Unless you are talking about adam and eve.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/31/2008 07:48:05 PM
i dont get it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/31/2008 05:19:42 PM
This photo seems a little melodramatic, but i like the specaled filter.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/31/2008 04:51:54 PM
Well done. A nice old-time flavor. Soft and gentle, well lit. The grain is good. Not provocative, just peace and affection. Cool.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/31/2008 12:55:06 PM
Not sure I understand how this is "old ways". Haven't we done it this way for centuries?? Did I miss something?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/31/2008 07:38:31 AM
Even when the guy is married (we can see the ring) and she is probably her wife you know some voters hate nudity, in order to "compensate" will vote 9 (instead of 6) even when there is too much noise for my taste.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 08:45:00 PM
It was much better until the chillbumps were added. LOL.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 06:10:56 PM
not very attractive belly
 01/30/2008 02:27:03 PM
nice grain and a nice picture overall but I'm totally missing the connection to the challenge
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 01:13:41 PM
It's a nice picture. But i have no idea what "Tri-X" means or the picture's connection to the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 11:23:54 AM
Yeah baby...good ole tri-x with grain you could build sandcastles out of. Unfortunately I don't think digital grain comes across as well, but I get your intention. Very Lennon/Ono shot imho - I think I'd like this ungrained and lovely on my wall.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 10:20:50 AM
Love this picture it capture the real beauty of people. It shows how people arent just paper think but come in all different sizes,great work.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 08:23:38 AM
Great shot over all, think this is a wonderful addition to anyones port. I just don't get it though, sorry
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 07:24:53 AM
I'm old enough to get the title - woohoo! I'm also old enough to act like Bevis looking at something like this;P Nice idea!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 01:23:49 AM
Wonderful!!! I still love to use tri-x but they have changed it. Pushed to 1600, you bring that grain out so greatly!!

You may score low because most of the new camera users have no idea what you mean by TRI-X, but for me...this is a wonderful shot!! (9)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2008 12:42:50 AM
i got your point about the tri-x film with the b&w grainy photo, but the subject you chose to relay this, is very boring - lacking interest. dont get me wrong, i love beautiful nude photos, but this one is really not good.
i havent rated this photo yet.


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