Dancing in the Dark

today, at long last, i have a few hours to return to the darkroom.  events have conspired to keep me in the light for the past several months and i am craving a quick fix of fixer.

the cold water from my faucet is still not quite cool enough to start developing the 50+ rolls, and the 40+ sheets of 4x5 film i've accumulated over the summer.  just a few more crisp autumn nights and the cold water should finally drop below the 68 degree mark.  can't wait! 

the anticipation of what treasures, or trash await me in that undeveloped film is one of the great joys of analog photography.  it's like Christmas Eve all year long.  i could never give it up for the instant gratification of digital photography.

in the meantime, i'll have to scratch my darkroom itch by printing some older negatives.  i also have many, many, many contact sheets to develop, but i'm trying to ignore them.

will productive Patricia, or creative Patricia win out today?  either way, i'll be dancing in the dark with a big smile in my heart.

Ella, 2008