A wee bit late, but Here I am!

BWGirl · May 26, 2004

Let's see... ok...

I am very new to B&W photography with a newly built darkroom. I'd taken classes at a local commuinty college, but they were basically "here's how to develop film/here's how to make prints" classes...no real instruction. As a result, I'm reading books, and looking here & there for input.

I'm from Wisconsin so there are many opportunities for b&w cow photos
and great changes of season! I look forward to learning & perhaps posting a few of my "newbie" pics for help!

Jeanette

clogz · May 26, 2004

Welcome! I am sure you will enjoy APUG.

Hans

blansky · May 26, 2004

Welcome Jeanette,

My wife is a cheesehead from Madison originally. All I hear about is those damn Badgers and how Wisconsin cheese is better than California cheese.
Please don't post any cheesy pictures, but cow pictures are fine.

Enjoy the site and the information that everyone is willing to share.

Michael McBlane

Flotsam · May 26, 2004

Welcome, This is a great place for someone with a good basic knowledge of photography and who wants to advance in any direction. Lots of people here with a wide variety of interests and expertise who are happy to share.

David A. Goldfarb · May 26, 2004

A man from the wine country marries a woman from cheese country. Your life must be an unending gallery opening, Blansky!

Welcome, Jeanette. Sean Ross, our fearless leader, is also known for his New Zealand bovine portraits, so I am sure you will have plenty to discuss.

Leon · May 26, 2004

welcome Jeanette - strange - 1st Ilfopro, now here!

have fun

blansky · May 26, 2004

David wrote:

A man from the wine country marries a woman from cheese country. Your life must be an unending gallery opening, Blansky

Yes, and with all the pretence that goes with it.

roy · May 26, 2004

Welcome and enjoy the forum.

BWGirl · May 26, 2004

Thanks for the warm welcome! Yes, WI cheese is better than CA cheese, but, ah... the wine from CA...

Yes, I also belong to the Ilford site... no such thing as too much knowledge!

Ah, Flotsam! We meet again (with a hen; in a boat....)

Jeanette

mark · May 27, 2004

BWGirl said:
Ah, Flotsam! We meet again (with a hen; in a boat....)

Jeanette

That sounds a bit kinky, and illegal in most southern states.

Welcome.

Flotsam · May 27, 2004

mark said:
That sounds a bit kinky, and illegal in most southern states.

I deny it.
That Hen is lying.
I was never even in that Boat
Besides, I was drunk.

rgibbs · Jun 14, 2004

Hello Jeanette
I am also from Wisconsin. I just rebuilt my home dark room after taking a class from the local community college that did just what you explained, no real instruction. I have found this forum very benificial for someone who is just getting back into the darkroom process. That and ebay I should say.
What I miss in SE Wisconsin though is a decent photography store selling darkroom supplies (chemicals and paper etc.) Have you had any luck?

I am very new to B&W photography with a newly built darkroom. I'd taken classes at a local commuinty college, but they were basically "here's how to develop film/here's how to make prints" classes...no real instruction. As a result, I'm reading books, and looking here & there for input.

I'm from Wisconsin so there are many opportunities for b&w cow photos
and great changes of season! I look forward to learning & perhaps posting a few of my "newbie" pics for help!

Jeanette[/QUOTE]

BWGirl · Jun 14, 2004

Hi,
Are you in the Milwaukee area?? I've been getting my stuff from Mike Crivellos on Bluemound. The selection is kind of sparse, but they (fortunately) had what I needed. I think they will order things, but I am concerned as well for the lack of stuff. I've also noticed that Art's Camera on Silvernail (in Waukesha) is carrying some stuff. Where did you take your class? WCTC?? If so, we have probably met! haha
Jeanette

Adrian Twiss · Jun 15, 2004

BWGirl said:
Thanks for the warm welcome! Yes, WI cheese is better than CA cheese, but, ah... the wine from CA...

Yes, I also belong to the Ilford site... no such thing as too much knowledge!

Ah, Flotsam! We meet again (with a hen; in a boat....)

Jeanette

I have never tried WI cheese but until you have tried a mature Scottish Cheddar you have not lived.

Adrian Twiss · Jun 15, 2004

PS

Welcome to the forum. I have only been a member for a couple of months but have already found it very useful.

BWGirl · Jun 15, 2004

Adrian Twiss said:
I have never tried WI cheese but until you have tried a mature Scottish Cheddar you have not lived.

Oh, absolutely! The mature-r the better! My husband is the wine afficionado of the house; I am the cheese afficionado. Thanks for the welcome!
Jeanette

wdemere · Jun 15, 2004

I'm in Madison and there are a couple of stores (Camera Company, Star Photo) that carry supplies, but I still have to order most stuff from BH or PhotographersFormulary and others. If you need standard Kodak/Ilford chemicals and paper the Camera Company usually has them. But good luck finding a graded fiber paper. Star Photo on Willy Street seems to have the most stuff.

Best,

William

BWGirl · Jun 15, 2004

Thanks for the heads-up! I occasionally get to *Mad-town* and will hunt down those sources.
Jeanette

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