I was back in Ireland over Christmas and had a day set aside (27th Dec) to head off with a friend and shoot a few photos. I took along 5 rolls of Fuji Acros and my 6×17 panoramic pinhole camera, a camera I designed and built (and spent way too long getting to work properly!) The negative is huge at 6×17 cm, giving loads of detail and the ability to make very large prints. The downside is you only get 4 shots to a roll so each photo costs more than €1 in film costs alone!
The following photos were shot at Lahinch beach, Mullaghroe, the cliffs of moher and somewhere between Doolin and Fanore. Larger sizes can be viewed in Flickr (click on photo).
A couple of shots by Julian (he’s more of a people person!)
….I walked about 200m along the wall to keep my feet dry!
The Camera:
- 65mm focal length with curved film plane – the curved film plane keeps the film to pinhole distance constant, giving even exposure across the frame.
Very impressive!
Thanks Victor!
Lovely tones and nice compositions.
Thanks!
Love the photos James.
Hey Brian! Thanks!
Beautiful work! I have an old Zeiss box Tengor which I love but only manages 6 x 9
The tengor is a lovely camera! I’d rate it as the best 120 format box camera around.
I must get one…and resist the temptation to modify it!
Here’s a few I shot with it. I really must do more as I live in the Alps (UK originally) Still blown away with your images, very inspiring!
http://droidmedia.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/as-basic-as-i-get-zeiss-ikon-box-tengor/
Wow! A huge negative for a monumental landscape!
Thanks for comment Antonella…. it is a special place.
the whole series is really stunning!
I specially like the one with the house (#7 from the top) #s 9, 10 11 and of course the ones of the camera!!
Thanks again Jesus!
Those panos look fantastic James
Thanks for visiting Owen, appreciate the comment!
Those images are amazing and totally worth whatever you spent.
Viewing these has increased my desire to finally go to Ireland.
Thanks Jill, that’s lovely to hear. Go to Ireland, you won’t be dissappointed. Just be prepared for any sort weather!
These are breathtakingly amazing.
Thanks Seth!
Wow, I’m really glad you came across my site so I could find yours! This is all very inspiring stuff, and you’ve got me thinking about trying to build my own 6×17 pinhole camera. Keep up all that you do ~
Hi Pj, thanks. I really enjoyed your images and will keep and eye on your blog.
Cheers, I’m taking a little break from posting since I’m currently traveling. But I’ll be updating and sharing new photos come late February / early March. Take care, thanks for the follow : )
very very very… inspiring me ! good work and i wanna tell you, I Love Pinhole forever, everytime, everywhere.. ever )
Hey thanks alot! Yes, pinhole is special!