Mustaches and Darkrooms

Good News!

Mustaches for Kids is now heartily under way and the hair on my lip is starting to grow back. It's been two weeks and I'm starting to recognize myself again. You have until January 29 to make a pledge on my behalf to the Make-a-Wish foundation. All money raised will help a less fortunate child receive their wish. You can read more about the event over at the Buffalo Mustaches for Kids page and you can make your donation on this Make-a-Wish site. Make sure to include my name in the comments section at the bottom of the form so that the donation is added to my quota. Also, you can see the progress of all the growers (pictures taken each Wednesday) on the Facebook page. You won't be sorry!

Although it's been a bit slow, the darkroom is coming along. With the help of my father I built up the side wall. The studs are finished; all that is missing is the plywood and finishes. Either tonight or tomorrow I am going to fill in the hole in the wall with mortar - to make sure that it is ready to go. I'm searching for a decent faucet to place on the sink that I already have - something that can be mounted on a vertical board.

I bought some containers to wash the film in once it is processed, and I'm waiting for them to ship (eBay!).

I also bought some more 4x5 Polaroid film so I can start shooting that once it arrives. Let's just say it's been a busy week on eBay.

Probably my best purchase of all, though, is a 120/220 6x6 back for my Mamiya RZ67. Although I love the 6x7 format that the Mamiya flaunts, I've been itching to get my hands dirty in a nice solid square format (not to mention I'll be getting 2 additional frames on each roll since the size is smaller). It was either the 6x6 back or I go out and get a nice TLR, preferably a Rolleiflex. But, alas, the Rollei was a bit more expensive so I'll shoot with this for now and maybe upgrade in the future when I finally decide to dump everything digital and sell my Nikon D200. But, that won't be for a while.

Here's to advancing and moving up in the world. I'm beginning to get more ideas in my mind as to what I want to shoot. Keep your chin up!

Best.