Scott Holcomb's photos

The community has built a playground for the inner city children of Chinatown overlooked by skyscrapers. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm lens and HOYA 67ø Y(K2) filter using Fuji Neopan Acros100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Visitors mix with locals in Chinatown. This photo was taken by a KИEB 88C medium format film camera with a ARSAT B 1:2.8/80mm lens and Чф-1x 62x0.75 filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and digitalized with Photoshop.

This steam traction engine was built by Owens, Lane, Dyer & Co. of Hamilton Ohio most likely in the 1870s. Its particular gear drive mechanism, along with the incline cylinder distinguish it as an O.L.D. & Co. machine. According to the story, this steam-powered tractor first saw service in the mines near Placerville. It was later purchased by N.A. and J.E. McKay for use in their logging and sawmill operation on Love Creek near Avery. When the noisy engine was driven on the long road from Placerville to its new home, it made its presence known everywhere it went. An attempt to sneak the engine through Murphys under the cover of darkness was to no avail, as almost the entire town was awakened to witness its arrival. In order to meet the requirements of its new owners and run on rails, Jenny was fitted with new railroad wheels in front and the rear wheels were altered. All the castings for this retrofit were produced by D.D. Demarest at the Altaville Foundry. Jenny provided service until retirement in 1904. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

In a secluded garden of Mission San Fernando Rey de España lies the final resting place of Bob Hope and his wife, Dolores. This photo was taken by a Minolta SRT102 film camera with a MC Minolta Celtic 1:2.8 f=28mm lens and Vivitar 55mm Skylight (1A) filter using Kodak Portra 160 (135) film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

In the quiet countryside, you can truly hear yourself think. This photo was taken by a Zenza Bronica S2 medium format film camera and Nikkor-H 1:3.5 f=5 cm lens with a Zenza Bronica 82mm L-1A filter using Kodak Ektar 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered using Photoshop.

This Best 110 hp steam traction engine, built 1903-1906, was originally used by Pacific Borax Co. to pull ore wagons. The next owner was the Dixie Mill, near Sheep Ranch, where it was used to haul logs down the steep hillsides to the loading deck. The mill was purchased by Giacomo Oneto in 1923, and Ol' Beth was used there until the mill closed in the late 1940s. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

If only the walls of these historic buildings could talk . . . This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

After walking around the Sonoma State Historic Park, a short rest might be nice. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Hoya HMC 52mm Y(K2) filter using Rollei Blackbird Creative 64 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Overlooking a cold Pacific Ocean is the heavily forested Bolinas Ridge, part of the Point Reyes National Seashore accessed by the Palomarin trail. This photo was taken by a Mamiya 645 Pro TL medium format film camera and Mamiya-Sekor C 45mm 1:2.8 N lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using CatLabs X film 80 120 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Take me to the railway station! This photo was taken by a Kowa Super 66 medium format film camera with a KOWA 1:2.8/85 lens and Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Come closer sweet little darlings. There is a mean-looking photographer approaching! I won't let him harm any of you. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera with a SMC Pentax 67 1:4/45mm lens and Hoya SMC O[G] 82mm filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

I dreamt last night that I was sailing across the Southwestern landscapes of New Mexico. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Mult-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75 lens with a Smardy IR 720 filter using Rollei Retro 400S film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop

A classic western national park hotel located in Yosemite Valley. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:3.5/55 lens with a Kowa L39•3C(UV) ø67 filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered in Photoshop.

The flow of this solid rock may be imperceptible but it has an overwhelmingly powerful current. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SO56•2C(YA3) filter using Bergger Pancro 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Keep the light on for me this evening! This photo was taken by a Mamiya C-330 Twin Lens Reflex medium format film camera and Mamiya-Sekor 1:3.5 f=65mm lens with a Mamiya 46ø Y2 SY48•2 filter using Foma Creative 200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered in Photoshop.

Life’s challenges must be surmounted to reach one’s goals. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SR58•2C(RO) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

International maritime transport. Supply chain keeping the modern world afloat. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm lens and Hasselblad/63 1xHz-0 drop in filter using Fuji Reala 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A children’s playground carved out of an equatorial highland tropical rainforest. This 2007 photo was taken by a Nikon E8700 "Coolpix" 8 megapixel consumer digital camera, rendered and color/exposure adjusted by Photoshop.