Scott Holcomb's photos with the keyword: Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 4/50 Lens

Last year at this time I was visiting Mexico City. My friend Boris de Swan asked me on the final day of my stay where I would like to go. The UNAM (National University), I answered. I wished to see the spectacular wall murals created by David Alfaro Siqueiros at this famous university. One month ago Boris died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home. With this photo I pay tribute to him. His wit and talent as a photographer inspired me and I shall always remember him fondly. This photo was taken with a Kiev 60 medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 4/50 lens using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

It is said in America that if your drill far enough you will reach China. Apparently, if you begin in Japan, you will eventually surface in San Francisco! This image was taken with a Kiev-60 medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 4/50 lens using Rollei CN 200 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

To those who wear a nose ring as a fashion statement The original use . . . To make a beast docile And to lead it to market . . . This image was taken with a Kiev-60 medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 4/50 lens using Kodak Portra 160 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A picture says a thousand words. So, this must be a . . . LIBRARY This image was taken with a KИEB-60 medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 4/50 Lens using Kodak Portra 160 film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

My Kiev 60 will often take an extra exposure at the end of a roll of 120 film, in this case one half an extra exposure. This 1/2 photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR lens using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Cascade Creek is not cascading. This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR lens using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

It has been a very long time since the Brothers Grimm told the tale of Hansel and Gretel's adventure with this house constructed of cake and confectionery. So long, in fact, that a city has grown up around what used to be a country cottage. It is still a tasty structure and potentially dangerous to unsuspecting sweet-toothed children (and photographers). This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

An unusual twist to wine tasting in the Napa Valley, Chateau Montelena Winery offers tastings in a Chinese Temple on an island in Jade Lake accessed by a colorful bridge. This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Lens using Kodak Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

They have always been very close to one another . . . This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Fresh paint inside and out for this stately dame. This cropped photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A classic, well maintained home. This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR lens using Kodak Portra 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

You want the piano on the top story? This image was taken with a Kiev 60 medium format film camera with a Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Lens using Fuji Pro 400-H film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Sometimes being blue is not all that bad . . . This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR lens using Fuji Pro 400-H film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

With New Years Eve approaching it is time to plan for that celebration. Choose your poison - or pick up some of each, but bring your Master Card or Visa!! This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Lens using Fuji Acros 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The corner masterpiece of a Victorian Row. Warning! Viewing the price tag could cause shortness of breath . . . This photo was taken by a Kiev 60 medium format film camera and Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Lens using Fuji Pro 400-H film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A shop for the fashion-conscious street person. This image was taken with a Kiev 60 medium format film camera with a Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR lens using Fuji Acros 100 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Standing the test of time. This image was taken with a Kiev 60 medium format film camera with a Flektogon 4/50mm Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Lens using Fuji Pro 400-H film, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.