Photographing architecture and landscapes with a view camera and sheet film requires meticulous preparation and patience. It takes years to acquire a skill set that balances success with frustration. One must be comfortable with complexity, be highly organized, and calmly make the correct decisions as the light changes.Who knew that 40 years ago, when I started my career, that view camera/ film-based work methods would serve as a firm platform for becoming a digital photographer. With a digital workflow, we have the normal and expected rectangular images, but more exciting (to me at least) are the panoramic possibilities.
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