It's time, it's time

and I'm back to share something else.

I have been busy shooting film, developing and scanning negatives. It is all very enjoyable and it is nice to see that the results are becoming more and more predictable and consistent. The current grey weather is perfect for black and white (although I really need to get a yellow filter) and it is fun to shoot my usual selection of stuff from the tripod.

Not a great lot else to report- feel free to let me know what you think of these photos!

Tune of the Day:  Soulmates   by Ben Webster

Photobastei opens tomorrow

and it should be a terrific rolling exhibit right in the middle of the city. I am considering printing up some photos and organizing to exhibit some of my own work. In any case, with both that and Photo14 on this week/weekend it promises to be a busy time.

I'm glad that I am not in the clothing business. Just noticed yesterday that another place on the Bahnhofstrasse is closing down- quite apart from the fact that we might not have a winter this year, that trade seems to get harder and harder with the only stores now on display being members of chains of luxury goods and cheap clothing retailers. Sadly, the Bahnhofstrasse is rapidly losing the last of its charm.


Tune of the Day:  Black Steel    by Tricky

A new Operating System for my Mac

meant that my scanning software needed updating. I have tried a Demo version of Silverfast (an older version of which I had been using) and today tested and bought VueScan. It seems simpler and faster and I like the results from my first roll. The big test will be when I put a roll of Medium Format film in the tray, but I'm sure that all will be well.

It is very mild here and has been damp. Reading about avalanches and related deaths in the mountains to our South is not good and I see that the USA and Canada have been hit by proper winter storms as well.

Went for an enjoyable photowalk yesterday with Mirco and Peter- I was very happy with the way in which my pics turned out.

Onward and upward.


Tune of the Day:  Hey You    by Pink Floyd

The pasta was good, the company was absent

but the wine was magnificent. Saturday nights home alone are not such a bad thing, after all! My negatives should be dry by now and will be scanned tomorrow and if the weather plays along in the morning, we will try to get out for a walk and some fresh air.

Tune of the Day:  Plant White Roses  by Kelly Hogan

Happy birthday to Mike, Ralf and Ernest Hemingway

I know that two of you will have a great day! Might have to open a bottle this evening to celebrate- any suggestions?
Came across this little gem during the week- it really does sum up the current feeling in London and the rest of the financial world pretty well. Shine on Bob, you crazy diamond.


In honour of M Seres (one of our birthday boys)

Tune of the Day:  Girlfriend In A Coma     by The Smiths

We didn't get to see the storks today

as every time we thought that it would be a good idea, the rain started again. It can't be helped, but I hope that we are able to visit the nest again soon before they leave for the year.
I ordered a couple of t-shirts last week and I'm really excited about them arriving and have my fingers crossed that it is sooner rather than later...


Tune of the Day:  Hero Worship    by The B-52s