randall_thomasson

One day in Richmond, CA I was driving around taking pics by the bay. I came to a place that had interesting street signs like 'Tulagi Way' (from the WW2 battle) and others that I really can't remember. As I stood there with my camera a guy comes flying up in a 4x4 with a uniform, gun, etc. and hollers 'WHAT ARE YOU TAKING PICTURES OF?' When I told him just of the unusual street signs he sneers 'THIS IS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND TAKING PICTURES IS NOT ALLOWED!'

Well, looking around you could have fooled me as there was nothing but old brick buildings as far as I could tell. I did see the Gov't. property sign but not a thing about 'PHOTOS VERBOTEN'

Anyway, he didn't take my film, so whatever he was freaked out about couldn't have been too important!

Maybe those spy cameras are worth a look see afterall? =^)

go out on the old pier and have lunch.

It was one of my favorite fishing spots (I live in Washington now), especially down in the 'square holes' on the end of the pier where all the touristos look to see the seals!

Most likely the weather will be great.

Have a great trip and I envy you. =^)

You mean something like the 'Crucifix In Urine' thing?<p>

About 5 years ago in Castro Valley, CA the arts commission had an 'out of towner' do a sculpture (cost was just over $100,000) which depicted the Ohlone Indian canoe along with the 'Welcome To Castro Valley' sign.<p>

Well, the taxpayers got up in arms because the Ohlone's weren't much of a part of Castro Valley history (I really don't know myself). Anyway, after a few months the sculpture was jackhammered off it's foundation and removed and the people were demanding that the commission tell someone the next time before tossing thousands of dollars around.

I've used it a couple times but wasn't happy with the infrared negatives as they didn't quite have the highlight 'glow', though I was able to print them. Normal negs look great though.

Also, the 2 separate chemicals are stable for 10 years.

I got the chemicals and Gordon Hutchings book from 'Photographers Formulary' in Montana. 1-800-922-5255

Anyone know a 'cheap' place to find one for my Toyo 45CX?

Thanks for any help. :^)

And from the post below, four of my fave photographers:

Wright Morris,

Frank Hurley,

J.E. Stimson,

Harold Edgerton