Submitter's name:	Scott Gomez
Title:	Soft Tools of a Hard Time
Gear used:	OM-4, Zuiko 135/4.5 Macro, Telescopic Auto Extension, T20 flash, TTL Auto Connector T20, TTL Auto Cord T 2m, Focusing Stage & Rail, Slik U212 tripod, T-10 Ring Flash, T Power Control 1, 12" Photoflex Litedisc, overhead room light as "fill", Logan light pad, Scanwit 2720S, Photoshop 5.5, Wacom Graphire tablet & stylus.
Diaphragm:	Various, I think this shot is at f16
Shutter speed:	Auto
Film used:	RGB
Technical information:	Collect objects all in one place. Arrange on chest. Assemble various combinations of OM equipment until one has an idea what is going to work. Find out that not only one, but *both* T-32s have died since last used. Use appropriate colorful language. Rummage up a T20 and TTL Auto Connector T20. Thirty minutes later, reassemble equipment. Compose first (and subsequent) shots. Assume various comical bodily positions in order to hold the reflector in the appropriate place and still be able to see through the viewfinder as the shot is taken so that one can tell if the little "flash exposure OK" light blinks to confirm the shot. Use additional appropriate colorful language. Shoot approximately 72 exposures (on three kinds of film, and using two different bodies) using various combinations of flash, reflector (gold or white side) and position of camera. Pause occasionally for muscle cramps. Send film for processing. Sort returned slides and negs on Logan light pad. Scan using Scanwit 2720S. In Photoshop, note that many shots have a nasty reflection in the sunglasses that wasn't noticed while shooting. Use appropriate colorful language. Carefully remove reflection from sunglasses lens using a Wacom tablet and lots'o'Photoshop tools. Adjust color slightly. Resize for TOPE. Sharpen slightly via unsharp mask. Send results to Olafo.
Subject information:	I'm a bit of a WWII history buff. I collected a bunch of objects appropriate to the "sort of WWII" flavor I wanted to impart. Some are actually from the period (good luck piece, lighter, Granddad's wedding band, Rochester transit bus token), some are from nearly the same period (wheat pennies, flints, lieutenant's bar, hand-made pine chest built by Dad), some are recent reproductions (my 20-year-old A-2 jacket, Bausch & Lombs, khaki trousers).
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Comment left by: Olaf Greve (no e-mail specified)

A lovely result and indeed the items from that era do possess a special character. Then, I couldn't help but thinking one thing though when reading the technical information section: did you ever consider going digital? ;)))

Comment left by: Photographer (no e-mail specified)

Oh, no, of course not! I'd miss out on all the fun. :-)

Comment left by: Chris Barker (ftog@threeshoes.co.uk)

Nicely done. I like the composition and the spread of colours & tones.

Comment left by: Brian Swale (no e-mail specified)

Amazingly even exposure. Very nice shot of a well-composed assembly of interesting items. Would look good hanging on a living-room wall. Brian

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