cumbersome bliss - thats large format for ya.

234 days more. The month is April, 4th month of the year. I was told by many not to be counting down at such an early stage in my NS life. 8 months +++ is too long to start counting.
Ah well.....234 days more to go!!
I just read a book on view cameras that i borrowed from the library, there is a quote from a Photographer/ art historian Carl Chiarenza.
He said,
" The view camera photographer is forced into a contemplative mood while he works. See in this light the disadvantage of bulky equipment and accessories such as tripods becomes and advantage. It sets the pace for the seclusion under the dark cloth. Facing the ground glass, isolated, all of his facillities are centered on
the Luminous image. He cannot help being absorbed by the many possible realtions he can create within the movable frame. He loses himself in this world of light over which he can excercise a measure of control."
oooooo....i love Large format cameras....i cant wait to get the second hand toyo view camera from victor( the guy selling the cam) I have great plans for it guys, Still lifes, architecture and many more. I have lots of things to do and i have not actually acted on any of them....been very lazy.... first thing first, Packing 'my room', technically it is my sis's room, but she is studying medicine over at the land down under *australia, so....the room is mine!!! muahahaha. Packing the magazines, removing the teddybear frames and shelves. Organising my films and photos, printing the good ones.
Freedom will come soon.

wen