the stars are free

I watched the eclipse tonight.
I stood in the middle of my front yard attempting to take the perfect picture. This sounds easy, but I was also attempting to not have any hand in it. I allowed cars to illuminate the trees and add to the image. I have no idea what they look like, though I am sure one of the 30 turned out the way I wanted.

That is what I like about film. You don't get something imidiate, unless you are using Polaroids. It is about having a faith in the images you took and knowing that you can make them look good and they way you want them to while printing.

After taking the picture is when the fun starts. The hard work, the technique and what makes someone who they are as a photographer can been seen by how they behave when there is no light.

Next week is going to be a print fest. I have eight rolls of film to develop and contact and, more than likely, a book to make. I am going to start looking through my old stuff to see if there is anything I like. I want to make my book well, and as a square. I think my pages are going to be 10x10. I want there to be lots of white. I have no clue how I plan on binding it. I am not too sure if I want to create another acordian book...but I think I can get all of my printing done in a week if I work hard.