It appeals to the chemist inside me, too. You've got me thinking about that damn Horseman again, dammit. Big stupid Ansel Adams cameras'n'shit. They're definitely fun... but if you ever need to get 'em into the 'puter fuggedaboudit. The way to do it is to find a co op or do a darkroom class at a community college. You don't need a lab a lot, but when you need a lab you need a lot of it. It can be a lot of fun but I've had other fun things occupying my time for quite a while now.
You just gave me a great idea for meeting some new people out west. Keep thinking about those big ole cameras.
I'm head back for another shot of school this summer. Planning on web design and getting a photo cert. been messing around a ton with my girlfriends dslr. It's fun and I think I have som sort or knack for it. Had a fun time messing with longer exposure and led poi. Also took some picture of friends playing pool last night and was able I get alright contrast to outline their faces and the tables from the overhead light. Give me too classes before I realize I suck though. Having done other chem experiende I'm excited to learn about darkroom things.