Asahi Pentax 6 X 7

From time to time I switch from Nature and Landscape Photography to "Street" Photography. This image was taken with a Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super Takumar/6X7 1:2.4/105 Lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The annual harvest in my garden is a success. This image was taken with a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens mounted on a Asahi Pentax 6X7 #2 Extension Tube using Kodak Portra 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

These pictured coastal sequoias have towered over the landscape for more than 800 years. This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and a 82mm R72 IR filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The architectural wonder of Mexico City, The Palacio de Bellas Artes, shines forth like a beacon of light. This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and a 82mm R72 IR filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Joy of Learning. The process never stops. This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and a 82mm R72 IR filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

May I suggest that you be punctual for your audience with His Majesty . . . This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens and a 67mm R72 IR filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Wall art depicting the "Patron Saint" of the Tepito neighborhood in Mexico City. This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and a 82mm B&W filter using Efke R50 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Mexico needs someone such as this great leader to guide the country back onto the road of justice for the commoner. This photo was taken by a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera using a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens and 67mm orange filter with Adox CMS 20 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized with Photoshop.

Unlock Paradise. This cropped image was taken with a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens using Kodak Ektar 100 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

This fancy-schmancy railing is a high class way of saying, Keep Out This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens using Adox CHS 25 ART film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

"Old World" art and architecture has been admired and copied in the "New World". The Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City is a fine example of that phenomenon. This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens with 67mm Yellow filter using Adox CHS 25 ART film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Plato del Dia? Tacos - Tacos - Tacos This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens using Ilford Delta 400 Pro film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered using Photoshop

As seen from the Obelisco a los Niños Heroes y al Honor Militar, the Castillo de Chapultepec overlooks a forested urban park within Mexico City. Besides being a green zone for "metropolitan relief", it is an historic area full of museums and historic monuments. This photo was taken from an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens with monopod assist using Adox CHS 25 ART film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Wall art speaking of Peace . . . This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and a 82mm B&W filter using Efke R50 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

I have a serious case of Spring Fever. I'll get some therapy soon . . . This image was taken with a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens mounted on a Asahi Pentax 6X7 #2 Extension Tube using Kodak Portra 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Well, actually on a Tuesday . . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I Hit the road Jack! Ray Charles This photo was taken with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super Takumar/6X7 1:2.4/105 lens and 67mm R72 IR filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered using Photoshop.

Dance to the rhythm !! This photo was shot with an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens mounted on a #2 Extension Tube using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

It looks quite neat and tidy as well as imposing to intruders. This image was taken with a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm Lens using Kodak Ektar 100 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.