Traces of Botany

A lengthier sequence of a project initially shown in OnLandscape magazine.

These images interpret and evaluate my emotional connection and reaction to horticultural decay:

These are images of the relation between botanicals and the glass (or polyethene) that controls, contains, or restrains them;

Images reflecting my connection with, but also separation from, my ‘roots’, as my parents run a horticulture business.

Unless otherwise stated, these images were made with Linhof Technikardan S45 and Fuji Velvia 50 5x4 slide film.

Traces 1

(Nikkor-M 300)

Traces 2

(Nikon D800E, 85PC-E tilt-shift)

Traces 3

(Schneider Apo-Symmar MC 150)

Traces 4

(Nikon D800E, 24PC-E tilt-shift)

Traces 5

(Leica M3, 50 DR Summicron, Kodak Portra 400)

Traces 6

(Nikkor-M 300)

Traces 7

(Nikon D800E, 85PC-E tilt-shift)

Traces 8

(Nikon D800E, 85PC-E tilt-shift)

Traces 9

(Nikon D800E, 85PC-E tilt-shift)

Traces 10

(Leica M3, 50 DR Summicron with goggles, Kodak Ektachrome E100)

Traces 11

(Schneider Apo-Symmar MC 150)

Traces 12

(Chamonix 810V, Nikkor-M 450mm f/9, Velvia 50 10x8)

Traces 13

(Schneider Apo-Symmar MC 150)

Traces 14

(Nikkor-W 210)

Traces 15

(Chamonix 810V, Rodenstock Apo-Sironar S 240mm f/5.6, Velvia 50 10x8)

Traces 16

(Schneider Apo-Symmar MC 150)

Traces 17

(Fujinon T 400)

Traces 18

(Chamonix 810V, Nikkor-M 450mm f/9, Velvia 50 10x8)

Traces 19

(Schneider Apo-Symmar MC 150)

Traces 20

(Schneider Apo-Symmar MC 150)

Traces 21

(Nikkor-W 210)

Traces 22: Blue Blizzard

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Kodak Portra 800)

Traces 23: Red Belt 1

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 24: White Lines

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 25: Blue Torrents

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 26: Cracked Blue

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Portra 800)

Traces 27: Dots and Curves

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 28: Black Belt

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 29: Red Belt 2

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 30

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 31

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 32: Strider

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Fujichrome Velvia 50)

Traces 33: Bracken Encased

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Kodak Portra 800)

Traces 34: Curve Streak

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Kodak Portra 800)

Traces 35: Gold Encased

(Leica M3, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Kodak Portra 800)

Traces 36

(Nikon D800E, 85PC-E tilt-shift)

Traces 37

(Leica M3, 50mm dual-range summicron, Kodak Ektachrome E100)

Traces 38

(Apple iPhone 6Plus)

Traces 39: Angles

(Leica MP, 50mm f/2 dual-range summicron, Kodak Portra 400)

Traces 40: Rose Gold

(Leica MP, 35mm Summilux, Kodak Ektachrome E100)

Traces 41: Glasshouse Doorway, Toned Cyanotype
Hot Marjoram tea toned, 8'30"
12.5x10" digital negative contact print from original 5x4 film negative

Traces 42

(Leica M3, 50mm dual-range summicron, Kodak Ektachrome E100)

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