Moving On

I expect same as today, quality in one form or another is timeless.

Pole? What pole?! ;) As an aside she was hands down my favorite teacher in all twelve years. And well beyond the obvious she was incredibly intelligent, wise, and well grounded. That photo was taken around 45 years ago, she still teaches at a local university and we have run into each other several times in years since and always had great conversations.

There is a certain nostalgia triggered in the brain methinks that is directly related to times and places past, that is the result of those “off true” colors. Some of it even results over time as tones degrade. When I see the photo below the color change corresponds to the passage of time in my brain even though it occurred over time. Those painted photos also have a similar quality to them. Photography is hardly limited to simple accurate documentation even though getting it “right” certainly has its place. This nostalgic trigger is one of the most appealing aspects of shooting black and white film today. Reminds me of working on the yearbook in high school. I grew up in the age when color was a huge new sales pitch and I guess the black and white films will always be for me and inescapable nostalgic component in my emotional reaction to photographs and movies. The great thing about these prime times we live in is that we can restore and alter it all to suit both accuracy and emotion to our liking. We get to have both.

I’d have to disagree. Susan Oliver comes to mind.... Little question she was emotionally compelling in green, not to mention all of her other accomplishments.

Low budget, excellent performance even in low light, problem solved.

Global Warming....

All in a Day’s Work....

Back in the day......

Like new, no batteries.....

2000 Nikon S3......

For me the critical difference between a single great shot from one attempt aided by accumulated skill and even a bit of serendipity, as opposed to a single great shot gleaned from the spray and pray method, is in what I gain from the photograph.

Kodak Hawkeye Instamatic II mail ordered with cereal box tops.

How can anything requiring infinity to emerge, emerge in infinity?

It appears time saved inevitably leads to time wasted...... ;)

Always a concern. A nagging little gremlin in the back of my mind. One of the primary appeals of those old mechanical beauties......

I like how that reflection works. Neat.

Nothing saves time when taking on a complicated project like a few quick shots of details before you set about replacing parts. Today you might swear you can remember how to put it all back together. Tomorrow you’ll feel the pressure. Plus, long after the job is complete, the photos will be a great reference to revisit if issues of maintenance and service arise again. Also adds to the sense of accomplishment having before and after photographs.