"Into The Future"©David A. Ziser
I made this image in 1980, almost 30 years ago. I was going through an old print case over the weekend and came across this, along with several other images. This image was submitted for my ASP Fellowship which I received in 1988 - it was quite the honor. Anyway, I still love the timeless quality of this image. I almost hesitated posting it, but after seeing the clothing styles hadn't dated the image, I chose to share it with you. This image was actually taken in the formative years of my learning to use off-camera flash. I bet the Strobist wasn't even born yet ;~) Anyway, this image was part of an engagement session for this couple. The image was taken at dusk and we had some great cloud structure in the sky. The technique is the same as I often demonstrate here at DPT. The off-camera flash in this case was a LumaDyne 200 W.S. strobe used at full power and fired by my DynaLite radio control I owned at the time. I love the composition and feeling of this shot. The clouds easily lead the viewer's eye right to the couple. The sunset was enhanced in the custom printing - way before Photoshop was even a thought in John Knoll's mind. Camera specs; Hasselblad 500CM fitted with 50mm Distagon lens, F8.0 @ 1/500 second, Vericolor 400 speed film. Enjoy! -David
Great image David. I get tingles when I see the amazing things that could be done in the film days. We young digital puns tend to thing that this is all new stuff we're doing ;)
ReplyDeletePlanning to come to your workshop in Seattle tomorrow. Look forward to it.
Gav
Great shot, David! It's nice to be reminded we use to do all this same stuff with our "old fashion" film cameras and darkroom techniques. Everything old is new again. And to some of us 30 years doesn't seem all that long ago.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Terry
www.terryclarkweddings.com
The clothes might have made the cut -BUT - the hair looks 80's!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a great image. I can see that this is YOUR own signature portrait style. I almost cannot believe that this was taken 30 years ago. This proves that a beautiful image is timeless. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot David! I also find it hard to believe it was taken 30 years ago. Wait a couple years, and you can use it for promo as the hair and fashion may just show up again. Thanks for your insight.
ReplyDeleteDavid,
ReplyDeleteThis has to be one of the most striking images you have posted on your blog. I love everything about it.
eric
Given the technology you had and the methods then available, this shot is a great acheivement and the hallmark of a Master Photographer!
ReplyDeleteBalliolman,
England.