W spend a lot of time off road in the mountains. Came across the cabin ‘reconstrution’ at some point. But I can’t remember exactly where…..
Unknown Doors…..
2020 End of Year Publication Update
Lots of online publications this year. But only two since July 2020. Those, summarized below. And, well, I was actually publishing one of those terrible Professional Papers linked here.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020, 5 Frames (+1)… Of beautiful B&W flowers on ILFORD HP5 PLUS (35mm Format / EI 400 / Minolta X-700 + MD 50mm f/3.5 Macro Lens) – by Kathleen E. Johnson
AUGUST 18, 2020, 35mmc, Kodak Jiffy VP Art Deco Camera – My Pre-1940’s Camera Project – By Kate Johnson
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
No Doors Today. Celebrating our Day of Thankfulness……some calm and relaxation……
Through The Glass: Patience
By the time you read this we will be on our way back to the Phoenix Mayo Clinic for the next 30 days. We made arrangements to stay at the Condos we had used before.
After talking to the second neuro-surgery teleconference it was decided to run some additional tests before scheduling surgery. I will tell you that I had started the steroid therapy and there was some improvement, especially for my left eye. Undoubtably this is the source of my extended testing.
Now I have the results or a preliminary evaluation…..Surgery now or Later? The vote for surgery later (maybe). We are in a wait and see mode hoping to stabilized my vision and move forward. I wii definitely ready to hear that news.
So I am off into the Mountains for a drive today. Still testing ‘old cameras’ and ‘new’ films. Taking it easy for the rest of this year. And can I Say “Hallelujah, Amen”!
A Tiny Door………
A Tiny door as I take to the road for Phoenix. More on that trip later:
Frugal Fim Project: August 2020
A Trip to the top of my world. Loveland Pass is my Favorite High Mountain Pass.\:
Checkout my Frugal Film Posting for the details………
Cow Doors in the Fields……
A local farmer decided to paint their shed for the live stock and landscape…….
This was an images originally shot for my Frugal Film Project. But as always, too many options to post their…….So Shared Here Instead.
1934 Agfa Billy Clack No. 51 Unboxing
I looked back at my archive and found that I’ve only posted a couple of my Pre-1940’s Camera Unboxings. Well, the Agfa 645 (a.k.a. the Billy Clack No. 51) from circa 1934 is making it’s first major appearance for the Frugal Film Project Tri-X 400 year end finale. So you first must experience the ‘Grand Unboxing’.
I’ve removed identification to protect privacy. But I did want you to know that this gem came from Slovakia……
And it was very well packed:
This one happened to come with a nice case:
So let’s take a look at what’s inside………
And taking a look inside. We see that it is a Portrait-style 645 camera design:
And the Final Camera loaded and ready to go! By the way, this IS a 120 film camera and shoots 16 images.
So you will be seeing posting for Frugal Film OCt-Nov_Dec 2020 from this camera. And good ‘extra’ prints will also be posted. If you would like more details about the Billy Clack No. 51, like where the name come from, visit the link at Art Deco Cameras.
Santa Catalina Casino
First, let’s clarify the meaning of Casino. It really just means a gathering place, not a pace to gamble. ThenCasino At Santa Catalina Island is a music hall.
There are many interesting windows and doors. These are the two main entrances.
And the Ticket Window between the Main Doors.
And finally, the Back Door with a Tourist Guest:
Dear Blogger Friends, as you read this posting I will be returning from a Vision Evaluation at the Mayo Clinic. Long, long journey. You can catch on some of it Saturday when I post another ‘Through the Glass’ update.
Through The Glass: The Long Journey Continues…….
Back to the Mayo Clinic after my local Drs agrrd that they had no immediate explanation for my blindness in the keft eye……
Please Keep me in your Thoughts and Prayers…….
