Anklamer Stadtbruch on Usedom

by Heiko Westphalen

I have always been inspired by the Hasselblad XPan panorama format. A Hasselblad XPan 35mm panorama camera is almost unaffordable second-hand, but there are also digital options and alternatives. One is the Fuji GFX 50R with 51.4 megapixels, the other is a full-frame camera such as the Leica Q2, which has 47 megapixels. With the Fuji it is possible to select the XPan format, with the Leica Q2 the image section must be defined in image processing.
The achievable file size is large enough to realise appealing prints. Try it out, the format is something very special!

Black and white photography has a timeless elegance. The absence of colour brings contrasts, shapes and shadow play into focus. Black and white photos create a special atmosphere that is often nostalgic or dramatic. This classic technique allows photographers to concentrate on the essentials and create timeless images that captivate the viewer.

I recommend printing on fine art paper or printing on AluDibond under acrylic.
The picture is not bulky on the wall, it is protected, warp-resistant and the contrasts are shown to their best advantage.