My camera needed new batteries and the film had to be loaded manually. There were a lot of reassuring levers, clicks and mechanical confirmation sounds. My motor winder missed the engage occasionally and just spun. But the manual winder on top of the camera still worked. I had replaced the small hearing aid type battery,…
Reliving the Photographic Tradition
A few weeks ago a plan came together that had been hatched four years ago. I made a major challenge to myself, but hedged my bets. The challenge was to embrace modern digital DLSR technology, so I bought camera equipment that performs far better than I make pictures.But I hedged my bets by purchasing some second…
Almirante Brown: An Englishman in Argentina
This was to be our last morning on land. I was filled with trepidation.This would be my goodbye to this fragile wilderness and hello to my fragile health.My health was fragile as we were to cross the Drake Passage after the landing.William Brown is anathema. He was born in the 18th century in Ireland, emigrated…
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