This image was taken recently with a Graflex 4×5 RB Series B and 7 1/2 Inch Kodak Anastigmat on Arista EDU 400.

I’m still testing this camera for operations. The one thing I did differently on this shot is that I developed it using stand development.

I’ve done stand development before but not often. It all goes back to first impressions and the first time I did it, I remember ruining that roll of film, thus I was not inclined to do it again.

But this experimental image inspires me to do more of it! Why? Because even though the image is not the greatest, it made me realize that stand development is perfect for someone like me.

Over the years, I have gotten really lazy and dread being in the darkroom even for an hour or less. The stand development process frees up that hour but I want you to understand, it’s not just for the lazy man, but there’s actually a science and reasons why people like the process.

Without getting too long, just search for stand development to see what I mean. Some people find more acuity in their images, some people claim there’s better development for shadow areas.

I find it all fascinating and I’m looking to do more of it! I’m no stand development expert but I want to learn and I enjoy experimenting.

On the digital front, I’ve just completed my video review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1 aka Leica Digilux 2.

It should be up on YouTube by this time tomorrow night. If you search my blog you will find a review of this camera from years back so you guys know I’m not just riding the digicam wave. I will share everything I know about this camera and its Leica sibling. Is it just another old digicam? Or is it one of the greats? Stay tuned to find out!

Thanks for reading and have a great day you guys! 😍🙏👍