Tomorrow I am off to Redwood Creek again for 5 nights of solo backpacking and photography. Low elevation, I'll hike up the creek bed with 300+ foot tall redwoods on all sides. I am planning on taking the 4x5 and the Rolleicord. Ten holders (Tech Pan) for the 4x5, and 10 rolls (various B&W, including Tech Pan) for the Rollei...no spare film/changing-bag. But I am packing my pack tonight, so we'll see how it all fits in (usually I do not take both cameras). To save space and to have it ready to use at all times. the 4x5 will be carried on the tripod and over the shoulder on the hike in and probably in the pack on the way out (food and film should be gone!) The Rollei, 4x5 film and meter are packed at the top of my backpack so they'll be easy to get to.
Easy hiking -- first downhill for 1.25 miles. We'll see if the Rhodies are still in bloom -- then up the creek for several miles...many mellow crossings, don't expect anything more than waist deep...I wear sandals, pants optional. I'll make only one or two camps, depending on how far I get up the Creek. Looking more for solitude and light rather than exercise. I'll get that next month when I head to the mountains!
Expecting high 70s, and high 40s/low 50s at night...some clouds occasionally. A bit different than my backpack trip there last Thanksgiving -- I camped four nights and in most places the ground stayed frozen all day. But I have a little project happening and will continue as long as my small supply of Tech Pan holds out!
Part of the project: A 4x5 carbon print from a Tech Pan negative; Redwood, Dolason Creek, Redwood National Park
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