Asahi Pentax 6 X 7

A mountainous arid landscape - stark and beautiful. 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 and Zenza Bronica 67mm SO56•2C(YA3) filter using Ilford Delta 100 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The primeval range of the Joshua tree can be found in the remote high mojave desert of southern California. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6X7 1:4/200 lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SL39•3C(UV) filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Well . . . Perhaps just dungeons . . . This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75 lens using Fuji160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized using Photoshop.

The final rays of sun light up the distant valley before nightfall. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR/6X7 1:4/200 lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SY48•2C(Y2) filter using Bergger Pancro400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Fine Art, inside and out. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens with an Orange 82mm filter using Adox CMS 20 II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered using Photoshop.

Pausing a moment to let our horses rest, we revel at the sight of such a beautiful landscape in full living Technicolor. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75 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 with Photoshop.

Control Panel on the USS Hornet. 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 Ilford Delta 3200 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Time is on the side of the elements that are eroding this mountain. Even solid rock can not endure forever. 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 82mm L 1A filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

I have been on pins and needles in anticipation of planned journey into the desert parks of Utah and Arizona. Without a doubt, I shall take some sharp photos during my trip. 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

The highlands of Zion National Park along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway demonstrate the resilience of life under extreme conditions. Somehow, hardy trees and shrubs eek out an existence anchored to the solid rock formations. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens with a HOYA 82mm HMC Y[K2] filter using Rollei RPX 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

You have likely seen Jurassic Park in a movie theater. Now get ready for Triassic Park (in a National Park in Arizona) !! 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 Zenza Bronica 82mm L-1A filter using Fuji 160NS [220] film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Engineer Mountain (a.k.a. Ice Cream Cone Mt. by many children) is a beautiful landmark when driving up to the summit of Coal Bank Pass on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango, Colorado. 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 Zenza Bronica 82mm L 1A filter using Kodak Portra 800 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A roadside snapshot off the Kolob Terrace road in the high country of Zion National Park. 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 Adox CHS100 II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Watching the world go by through a windshield. 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 Kenko 2X AP67 Teleplus MC6 with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SO56•2C(YA3) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

As a child I journeyed down the San Juan River near my home on improvised rafts, pretending to be Huck Finn. My adventures were several hundred miles upstream from the impressive canyon system that this river has carved on it's path to join the mighty Colorado River. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75 lens with a HOYA HMC 82mm O[G]) filter using Kodak 400TX film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The colorful geology of Kodachrome Basin State Park seems to glow in the last light of the day This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 82mm L 1A filter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Recipe for Candied Wood Select a nice grained wooden log Bury in mineralized soil Apply water, heat and pressure Simmer for 175 million years Serve with your favorite wine 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 #1 extension tube (14mm) and Kowa L1A ø67 filter using Fuji 160NS film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Sierra No.2 is a Shay-style locomotive located in the Jamestown, California Railtown 1897 State Historic Park roundhouse. All Aboard!! This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens and Hoya SMC Y[K2] 82mm filter using Kodak TX400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.