Cats and dogs raining these days around here. Not much chance to take out a camera for a walk, but there is always Minox, right? The palm of my hand is as an umbrella as any for this little thing.
I chose the IIIs model from Minox for this occasion, loaded with a roll of Rollei 80s, fresh cut by myself (as always). Not much luck for Pulitzer shots, but not a shabby series either. Processed in Rodinal Spezial at 1+15 for 8 mins, in the Jobo 8×11 dev reel. I am glad to say that my recent modification to this reel works like a charm, no undeveloped margins anymore. So, yeah, this was a good week in Minoxland.
Make sure you read the text at the end of this post, pertaining to the fire photographs.
Enjoy !
The above photograph has its own dedicated thoughts:
“Spent a few days in the countryside. The rain is incessant and is very cold. My intended trips to the hills surrounding this village are not going to materialize, so I read, rest and read. And started the backyard oven, old style. I watched the birth of the minute flame and helped it become a roaring fire. It was a good feeling, it was rewarding somehow. I called upon the fire to be my mate that day, to talk to me about warmth and sun and beautiful days ahead. Felt better, felt recharged, felt like the cold rain wasn’t even there anymore.
The fire is now old, only a few embers are still flickering through the ashes. Not young anymore, not yet gone. One could say that it outlived its purpose, but all it takes is a faint breeze to bring it back to life. In the end, it is no more, and it goes where all good fires go when they go. Rain is falling cold and, with a smile, I fondly remember the moments when that little fire was a promising roaring one, with so much to give and so short a life.”
Author: yours truly.