Scott Holcomb's photos with the keyword: New York Mountains

Anyone up for a campfire sing-along? This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens with a Hoya R72 67mm filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

High in a secret location in a mountainous region of the Mojave Desert is a sanctuary where the Tribe of Mojave once reigned. Although these ancient people have been lost in time, their Pantheon of Gods remain, solid as granite, assuring that the memory of the Mojave people will never die. I pause for a moment of respect and reflection. This photo was taken by a Yashica Electro 35CC and COLOR-YASHINON DX 1:1.8 f=35mm lens with a Pro 52mm (UV) Japan filter using Kodak Ektachrome E100 film, the positive transparency scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 (6400dpi) and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Formed deep below the surface, the uplifted and eroded granite formations of the New York Mountains of Mojave National Preserve rise high above the desert wilderness. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:4 f=150mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SY44•2C(Y1) filter using Adox CHS 25 Art film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Rising high above the arid plateaus of Mojave National Preserve are the New York Mountains, a towering, rugged granite massif. A primitive 4-wheel drive track leads up Caruthers Canyon to the 6,000ft/1830m level overlooked by 7,500ft/2285m rocky peaks where makeshift campsites can be created. Being in this empty wilderness is like stepping back into a time before people walked upon this landscape. This cropped photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Takumar/6X7 1:2.4/105mm lens with a Zenza Bronica 67mm SO56•2C(YA3) filter using Ilford Delta 400 Pro film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

A structure should reflect the personality and disposition of it's builder. The wall now being constructed along the southern border of the United States demonstrates certain qualities and traits which show the temperament and ethos of the leader who has ordered the structure to be built. I certainly hope that the design shown here will demonstrate to the nation and to the world the spirit and essence of our duly elected president. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm lens and Kowa L-1A ø67 filter + adapter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Arching high above the vast high desert plains below, the spine of Mojave National Preserve soars skyward. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Sonnar 1:4 f=150mm lens and Kowa L1A ø67 filter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

My recent journey and extraordinary adventures within the rugged landscapes of Mojave National Preserve inspired visions of the great ancient poet, Homer. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm lens and Kowa L-1A ø67 filter + adapter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The highlands of the New York Mountains of Mojave National Preserve are the only known habitat of terrestrial cetaceans, including the elusive mojave rock dolphin. Over the past few years I have returned to this secret remote area in my study of of these unique creatures. Like their marine cousins, mojave rock dolphins are very intelligent and playful. Skeptical cetologists have branded me as a quack and charlatan seeking attention, so I have taken photographs to back up my research and ongoing studies. This photo was taken by a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Planar 1:2.8 f=80mm lens and Kowa L-1A ø67 filter + adapter using CineStill 50D film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower, We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind . . . [William Wordsworth] This photo was shot from a Hasselblad 500C medium format film camera with a Carl Zeiss Distagon 1:4 f=50mm lens and Zenza Bronica 67mm SO56•2C(YA3) filter using Rollei RPX 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

We could climbup to the mountaintop. We could fly on the wings of an eagle. But we can't get any higher than this. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with an 82mm R-72 filter using Konica Infrared 750 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Above the remote and haunting highland granite peaks of The New York Mountains in Mojave National Preserve, I am looking for scary shapes in the clouds . . . This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with an 82mm R-72 filter using Konica Infrared 750 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

Into the woods I go. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens with a Hoya R72 67mm filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The Mo'ai of Mojave is our overseer and protector. This photo was taken by a Kowa/SIX medium format film camera and KOWA 1:3.5/55mm lens with a Hoya R72 67mm filter using Rollei IR 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.

The remote highland granite peaks of The New York Mountains of Mojave National Preserve seem other-worldly. This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with an 82mm R-72 filter using Konica Infrared 750 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.