Asahi Pentax 6 X 7

Operation Buzz Drone has been shelved. The super secret program that mounted high resolution miniature spy cameras on bees was finally discontinued after it became clear that bees rarely cooperate when directed towards strategic targets. An unidentified Pentagon source added, "Just how many flower photos do we really need?", noting that the 500 billion dollar project had originally held great promise as a surveillance tool. "The savings achieved by dumping this program will now be wasted on another secret program", said the spokesman on the condition that he not be identified. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4/200mm lens attached to a #1 Pentax 6X7 Extension Tube (14mm) using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Where have all the soldiers gone? Gone to graveyards, everyone. Oh, when will they ever learn? www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmBLSGy6g58 Peter, Paul & Mary : Where Have All The Flowers Gone This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:3.5/55mm lens using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Attention, Attention, all duty personnel proceed to stations . . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-0xdcDgZag This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens and Kowa L39 3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The serene beauty of the vista of Panamint Valley far below from Father Crowley Overlook belies the the name of this park. 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 using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Aztec Quetzalcoatl Guardians provide security to the side entry of the Castillo de Chapultepec. Permission to enter is only GRRRRanted to royal visitors. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The UH-34D gained national fame as the recovery helicopter for the early Mercury space flights. This tripod assisted photo was taken by a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The high Kolob Terrace canyon lands of Zion National Park provided a good test subject for a newly formulated film released by Adox. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens and Kowa Y2 ø67 filter using Adox CHS 100 II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

There are other options than the gaudy casinos of Las Vegas in this sector of Nevada, such as the pictured Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Takumar/6X7 1:2.4/105 lens using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Spring foliage is delicate, beautiful and flowery. The foliage of a desert Joshua tree is built to withstand the torturous rigors of a harsh desert environment, on the other hand. Pretty, isn't it? This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens attached to a #3 Extension tube (56mm) and Tiffen 67mm 15 Orange filter using Ilford Delta100 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

Alone in the desert wilderness under the intense sun and without water, ones imagination can go wild . . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1xSYyMDaq4 Ghost Riders In The Sky - Marty Robbins This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and Hoya SMC Y[K2] 82mm filter using Ilford Delta 100 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A 'panorama crop' view of the dramatic Zion National Park Canyonlands as seen from Upper Kolob Terraces. [recommend view large] This cropped photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and Hoya SMC Y[K2] 82mm filter using Adox CHS100 II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Some members of Ipernity post photos of attractive women, often in very risqué poses. Although I don't have any such models to photograph I do have Miss June for your viewing pleasure. She is a TBM-3 Avenger torpedo bomber posing seductively on the hangar deck of the USS Hornet. This tripod assisted photo was taken by a Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

American diplomatic tools. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Macro-Takumar/6X7 1:4/135mm lens and a Kowa L39 3C ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Beginning on September 16, 1810, the people of Mexico fought a long war of independence from Spain, finally achieving victory with the entrance of the Army of the Three Guarantees led by Augustín de Iturbide to Mexico City on September 27, 1821. Spain under the rule of Isabella II finally recognized the independence of Mexico in 1836. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Continuing my commemoration of Mexican Independence Day (officially celebrated 16 of September) with a view of the Gardens of Castillo de Chapultepec in Ciudad México. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and B+W 82mm UV filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Marine Layer battles it's way through Golden Gate Strait against the heat of summer. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Takumar/6X7 1:2.4/105 lens and Hoya R-72 filter using Rollei Retro 400S film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Straight and true. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq0fUa0vW_E I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and 82mm UV filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Reaching out for Enlightenment This tripod assisted exposure was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens and 82mm R72 IR filter using Rollei IR 400 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.