Inspiration2021

I've been asked by the "Powers That Be" to elaborate on my status, so here goes.

Of the many hobbies I've had over these past years, photography has been the longest lasting (and also the most expensive).

Prior to the World Wide Web, all information had to be gleaned from the school library and the weekly Amateur Photographer magazine. A lot of experimenting and trial and error played a large part in my formative years.

So where am I now?

I have everything I need today that I couldn't afford years ago which includes, ( but not limited to ) a bedroom full of studio lighting, props, rolls of background paper and processing equipment. Littered around the house is a veritable treasure trove of paraphanalia that I've never used or unlikely to find an occasion to use in the future.

A brace of Durst enlargers stand forgotten together with lenses of various focal lengths, also trays, paper, timers, tanks and the list goes on and on.

So what's missing?

Time, I have less time in a day to cover the menial tasks I should be doing so rather than do them I hide myself away in the computer room to find solace in my thousands of negatives and digital files.

So then if you see an uploaded image of mine please don't assume the model is still active or even alive ( I'm not joking) because I often come across an image that I've never looked at closely before and start editing it..

From time to time I may post a Cosplay Selfie , but don't worry  I'm really quite normal (well as normal as things go these days). LOL.

Post script:

I've just come across a box of Variable Contrast black and white enlarging paper so it looks as if I'm going to go on line and get some Dev and Fix.

Mike