Scott Holcomb's photos with the keyword: Yashica FR1

On June 14, 1846 a group of Yanqui insurrectionists raised the Bear Flag in Sonoma Plaza declaring the foundation of the Republic of California in a brazen takeover of the territory from the Mexican Military Governor, General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Hoya HMC 52mm Y(K2) filter using Rollei Blackbird Creative 64 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Located at the Bear Flag Monument, a plaque commemorates the declaration of the California Republic in 1846 by a group of American insurrectionists who seized power from the Mexican government. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Hoya HMC 52mm Y(K2) filter using Rollei Blackbird Creative 64 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Built in the 1850’s as a retail store but then became the Eureka Hotel - until many Italian Immigrants arrived who changed the name to Toscano. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Hoya HMC 52mm Y(K2) filter using Rollei Blackbird Creative 64 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

After walking around the Sonoma State Historic Park, a short rest might be nice. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Hoya HMC 52mm Y(K2) filter using Rollei Blackbird Creative 64 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

This ornate copper fence is meant less to keep out intruders than to demonstrate the social class divide. It flaunts economic success and prosperity to any who pass by. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera and ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens using Kodak 135 Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Fontus, the Roman God of Wells and Springs is working hard behind a sacred fenced enclosure to provide us with life-giving water during this hot, dry summer. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Rokinon UV 52mm filter using Kodak Portra 160 (135) film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Life is good, even for a cactus! This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML Zoom 42-75mm 1:3.5-4.5 lens and Tiffen 55mm Haze filter using Kodak Portra 160 (135) film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

In this year of drought I call upon Fontus, the Roman God of Wells and Springs to not fail us. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens and Rokinon UV 52mm filter using Kodak Portra 160 (135) film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

This past year has seen a worldwide masquerade ball, although with much less style and celebration than the annual Carnevale di Venezia. This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera with a Yashica ML 50mm 1:1.7 lens and Rokinon UV 52mm filter using Kodak Portra 160 (135) film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitalized by Photoshop.

Here is what to expect as glaciers melt and ice caps disappear! This photo was taken by a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera and ML 28mm 1:2.8 lens using Kodak 135 Portra 160 film, the negative scanned by an HP Scanjet G4050 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

- an obscure memento (circa 1947) on the wall of the cafe at China Camp State Park. China Camp History This image was shot from a Yashica FR1 SLR 35mm film camera, scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.