Do you miss the dark room? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

03/31/2005 05:32:51 PM · #1

I know it has been a ling time for me, I miss the smell of Dektol and D-76.

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

03/31/2005 05:37:58 PM · #2

I miss making out with my girlfriend in the highschool darkroom... about 22 years ago... YIKES I'M OLD!

03/31/2005 05:39:06 PM · #3

They say photographers do it in the dark better.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

03/31/2005 05:49:40 PM · #4

Only 22 years out_ you young pup, you

deapee

Kodak V803

03/31/2005 06:01:25 PM · #5

The only time I was in the darkroom was for one semester in highschool in a graphics art class. I really liked photography then, but digital wasn't big yet and being interested in film could get expensive. Although I wouldn't mind picking up a film camera now cheap.

dewed

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/31/2005 06:17:18 PM · #6

I do indeed miss the darkroom. That was "my" time. I also have to admit the digital darkroom is a tad more foreign to me. Not to mention all the software hocus pocus still seems a little like cheating to me.

dewed

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/31/2005 06:18:14 PM · #7

oh yah.....nice web site dave. Curious about the password protected gallery, though.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

03/31/2005 06:26:26 PM · #8

Originally posted by dewed:

The dark room was the only room with a lock on it when I was mairred. So you know I spent a lot of time in "THE DARK"

Now my dark room sits unused for over a mounth no. I do most of my Art on the computer now. Fun yes, easer yes, but I still miss getting my hands in the supe.

trnqlty

Nikon D90

03/31/2005 06:33:45 PM · #9

Dark room fun is just beginning for me. I'm lucky enough to be getting a photography degree in college. My interest began with digital and now making the switch to film is really a lot of fun. It does require much more time and money but the end result is always something to be proud of. I just wish I could show some of them on here.

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

03/31/2005 06:40:53 PM · #10

Originally posted by trnqlty:

Alot of the images on my web site were made in the dark bot color and b&w. If you have a web site link it show them that way.

DanSig

03/31/2005 06:42:52 PM · #11

I spend 4 hours every week in the darkroom so I get my fair share of toxic fumes :)

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

03/31/2005 06:43:47 PM · #12

First time in a darkroom was about 1970 with my Dad. (I thought it stunk at the time)

Had my own (makeshift) darkroom under the stairs, in the basement, through 1974. (still thought it stunk)

About 20 years ago, had my own (makeshift) darkroom, this time with a nice Bogen color enlarger, Rokkor lenses, Illford system, etc. in the garage. (still thought it stunk)

Now all my equipment is collecting dust in the (non-makeshift) garage, and that really does stink!

Longing for the solitude of the cool, dark place to escape to, where one could get lost for hours, walking out with objects in hand that were a joy to behold.

03/31/2005 06:44:29 PM · #13

Originally posted by DanSig:

I spend 4 hours every week in the darkroom so I get my fair share of toxic fumes :)

YA but it's a cheep HIGH and you can't get busted for it.

petrakka

03/31/2005 06:46:43 PM · #14

i'd miss the darkroom if I wasn't just in there last week. Gotta love university facitilities.

03/31/2005 06:49:42 PM · #15

Nobody in their right mind would go into a darkroom with you sofap_ you are a comacasi "supe" head do my way or the highway mix master

03/31/2005 06:51:30 PM · #16

Originally posted by sofapez:

Nobody in their right mind would go into a darkroom with you sofap_ you are a comacasi "supe" head do my way or the highway mix master

SOFAPEZ you know I may not always be right about what to do in the dark room, butt I'm never wrong.

Message edited by author 2005-03-31 18:52:08.

03/31/2005 06:52:27 PM · #17

"butt" is right

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

03/31/2005 07:01:43 PM · #18

Originally posted by sofapez:

"butt" is right

Smile JVEZ

dewed

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

03/31/2005 07:34:52 PM · #19

Bill & Jahn........I envy you!! Careers as commercial photographers, and you're doing it together. I could tell by the banter you two are best friends, as well as husband & wife and business partners. sigh.

03/31/2005 07:38:09 PM · #20

Thanks dewed, your right we are best friends and partners. If you can't have fun there is no reason to do it.

03/31/2005 07:39:29 PM · #21

Originally posted by dewed:

dewed

We are best friends and partners, we do enjoy our work, and we work at home our studio is behind the house. Makes ir easy to get to work. Jahn was not happy about the photo I posted I'll sleep with one eye open tonight.