I've been using a digital camera for a couple years now, I think. I think there was a time of some overlap when I would use a film camera for some things, but I don't recall just what. A while ago I noticed a film canister next to that camera. I was wondering why I was saving it, so I picked it up. Uh oh, it still had film in it. Did I forget to get a roll developed? Nope. I just never got around to using that roll. I suppose I ought to use and get it developed before it ages too much more. But it seems so limiting to have only 24 exposures, no immediate results, and processing expenses. That's why the film just sat there while I forgot about it, even though I saw it almost every day.

I haven't made up my mind for sure what to do about the 2009 ACME Calendar but I have decided I ought to be building up a collection of Orvan photos that could be used for a Calendar.

These would have to be public places, unless an arrangement with the property owner(s) could be had for access to non-public locations. I figure places like public parks and historical markers or such are probably about the best. But a scenic roadway or just a good spot downtown could work too. Note that places like malls are private and would need to be negotiated, and there is apt to be concern about wear a "mask" since my face will not be visible.

The ideal locations would be in southern Minnesota (including the Twin Cities), the Sioux Falls area, northern or central Wisconsin and perhaps Des Moines. This is just "places I can drive to" and am likely to either have someone with me or can find someone there to take the pictures and help with local navigation.

This is the season for Winter scenes (though I'd rather not have Orvan's feet in the snow - I want to keep him dry) but I can go places in other seasons as well.

It's far better to have too many suggestions and extra photos than to be wondering how to fill gaps. So, suggest away!

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No, not movies. Stills, with an impact.

( Not a thousand words... )

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