Traveling with a monorail

[William Stone]

Jennifer - Your best bet here in Albuquerque for supplies is Camera and Darkroom (3225 Central Ave. NE; 505-255-1133) (this is a new location for them - they moved a few blocks this fall). They also have a shop in Santa Fe. They don't have real extensive large format inventory, but should have most films. It certainly wouldn't hurt to call ahead to check on stock/availability.

If you want to get some processing done here in town - my experience is with E-6...Carl's Darkroom and Camera Graphics seem to be the most widely used by pros.

Enjoy...Bill

[Wayne Crider]

I was just considering your line, "rather quick tour with some friends". I hope their shooting as well, or don't mind the slower pace your monorail will require. There's alot to see and to shoot! Also, how many people are traveling in your car for this 4 state jaunt? Hope the trunks big.

[Jennifer Waak]

Thanks for the great suggestions, everyone. It seems that I may be able to do this without purchasing anything other than film (which is the right answer in the throes of the holiday season). Ellis, I will definitely stop in at PhotoMark.

-Jen

[Glenn Kroeger]

In addition to the other shops mentioned, Camera Graphics Lab in Albuquerque is both a Fuji Professional film dealer and a Fuji Labnet member. Their prices on Fuji Quickloads were very good.

[Mike Mahoney]

Boy, some of you guys work quick - 100+ shots per day!!!

Jennifer, your Discovery can be broken down to a failry small size, as you probably already know. Should be able to fit into a smaller backpack, so why not carry on? You remove two of travels' biggest questions - will my luggage arrive with me?, and if so - will it be in one piece?

You didn't mention the whole size of your kit in terms of lenses, meters, etc., so maybe it's really NOT possible, but I'd try it first.

[David Richhart]

In regard to the "Ellis Vener Photography" comments on Edward Weston...

You are free to have your opinion of any artist's success, or lack of success, and it is well within your freedoms to agree, or disagree, with another's eccentric behavior...

...but to point out a man's physical misfortune as a matter of critique is a bit uncalled for. <p. David Richhart

[Ellis Vener]

I have huge admiration for all of the Westons, especially Edward, both as a person and for his ground breaking work.

Who was commenting on someone's physical misfortune as a matter of critique.? My point is: just because someone famous did something doesn't mean you should follow it slavishly.

By the way, my father is dying very, very slowly from Parkinson's. to watch a great man, someone you love waste away over months and months is agony and perhaps leads one to start wanting to critique the great work of Creation.

[Merg Ross]

The remarks by Ellis Vener pertaining to Edward Weston I found offensive and self serving. Not because my father recently died from the ravages of Parkinson's or that coincidentally he was a friend of Edward Weston or that as a boy I watched Edward suffer so terribly. No,it is that a question was asked and a comment was made. The remarks addressed neither. Ellis, I wish you and your father the best. Regards, Merg Ross

[Ellis Vener]

Okay, I apologize for the Parkinson'e part of my response to Wilhelm Mitchell's remark about Weston. Those were overkill and out of line. Weston's illness had nothing to do with his career except to cut it too short. on the other hand his strong drive for creative freedom, even if it meant cross dressing , I heartily applaud.

I do fail to understand how my remarks were in any way "self serving." how do I benefit from making them? If Merg would be so kind as to respond off list to explain that part of her remarks to me I will be be grateful for the enlightenment.

[Jennifer Waak]

To answer a few questions:

My kit consists of the camera, 3 lenses, reflex viewer, and all of the associated accessories. I can substitute the reflex viewer for my dark cloth if I must (read: run out of room). I also have a point and shoot for those occasions where the 4x5 just won't work, such as Camelback Mtn. in Phoenix.

As for my friends, there are 3 of us. My two friends understand and encourage my photography, so there should be sufficient patience. When we stop they can wander off and leave me behind to photograph and we'll all be happy. Plus they want to have some spa days during which I can steal the car and photography from dawn until dusk.