Hello from PA

**James Westfall** · 17-Jan-2019, 13:35

My name is Scott and I am from Eastern PA.

Just starting to dip my toes into the LF pool. Hoping to chat about darkroom setups and 4x5 cameras with the seasoned vets, as well as other newbies.
Maybe meet up with a local group if any exist.

Looking forward to interacting with other forum members.

**Leszek Vogt** · 17-Jan-2019, 14:15

Welcome to LF forum, James. There is a lot of info here and most participants are helpful.

Les

**Louis Pacilla** · 17-Jan-2019, 14:21

Welcome aboard James & looking forward to your contributions.

I'm from the other side of the state however if your on this side of PA let me know. If possible we can at least meet up and talk shop & if the weather is decent we'll head out image hunting.

**RichardRitter** · 17-Jan-2019, 14:39

I grew up in the valley and come back every year to photograph. It's a gold mine if you take the time to get out of the car and explore.

**Winger** · 17-Jan-2019, 21:14

Welcome to LFPF from the other end of PA. I went to Moravian College a "few" years ago.

**James Westfall** · 18-Jan-2019, 06:45

Originally Posted by Winger

Welcome to LFPF from the other end of PA. I went to Moravian College a "few" years ago.

Hi Winger,

My sister went to Moravian from 92-96 and my cubicle mate at work went from 91-95. Thanks for the introduction!

**drewf64** · 18-Jan-2019, 06:59

Originally Posted by James Westfall

My name is Scott and I am from Eastern PA.

Just starting to dip my toes into the LF pool. Hoping to chat about darkroom setups and 4x5 cameras with the seasoned vets, as well as other newbies.
Maybe meet up with a local group if any exist.

Looking forward to interacting with other forum members.

Welcome Scott!
I am located in Upper Bucks County ... a 20 minute drive south of Bethlehem.
I would welcome the opportunity to connect with you.
Drew

**Tin Can** · 18-Jan-2019, 07:17

Welcome, I lived on the Schuylkill river near Pottstown a few years, wonderful woods, old stone buildings and forgotten shipping canals which I clearly remember, but never photographed as a teen. I may have a 35mm of the 1789 house we rented.

Find the Show us your Darkroom thread. My newest and last Darkroom will be there soon. My prior is posted.

**James Westfall** · 18-Jan-2019, 07:28

Thanks for the welcoming posts everyone. I look forward to being an active participant on this forum!

**Joe O'Hara** · 18-Jan-2019, 11:07

Hi James, I'm just across the river in southern NJ, although I've been known to photograph in Bucks County as well.

There are several good photographic learning resources in Philadelphia, if your interest tends that way.