April 9th

It will be interesting to see how much I will need to use the lightmeter on this trip. In Iceland, the light was so steady that I could take a reading in the morning and, for the most part, that would be all I needed for the whole day. On a sunny day in Colorado I have enough experience to guesstimate the light by using the 'sunny 16' rule and then opening up as the light dictates. It's rare that I make a significant error. I think Scotland will be different. I foresee some hard metering work ahead.

I am just filling in the last few hours before heading to the airport so I may as well post a few recent pictures (see below). I also just bought an 8x10 camera - an old Kodak Empire State #2 with a 305mm Carle Meyer lens. I have a 600mm Nikkor-T that will also be perfect for this setup although I might have to rig up another lens board. Looking forward to making a few 8x10 negatives and also contact prints when I get back. Will probably use Lodima Fine Art azo style paper and Amidol developer using the Michael A Smith formulas (can't get better than that) - there you go Travel Pro - always thinking ahead! Any aspiring models out there willing to sit?

Devastation, Clear Creek, Lakewood

Fishing Pond, Clear Creek, Lakewood

Bare Tree in Howling Gale, Crown lake, Lakewood

Cracked Ice, Crown Lake, Lakewood

Interloper, Guanella Pass, CO

Red Rocks #30, Morrison, CO

Well, that's it. Adios for now. Will be in touch from the other side.