Sonatas IX-14 (Presto Appassionato)

As we walk upstream, the path rises, so do I and my love,
As we go higher we start to get a view from above.
The boulders in the river are all former parts of the Falls
That hefty slab would have been quite a sight to see tumble and sprawl.

The feelings we have when we view the Falls and such natural sights
From woodlands, from forests, riversides, and from heights
Untouched and unfettered by modern things blocking our minds,
We feel a sense of belonging to the world, to all mankind.

A sense of responsibility for this natural arena widens and grows
As our view blossoms and changes, commands perspective, as all Seekers know.

The photo was taken in June of 2019 with a Minolta X-570 35 mm SLR equipped with a 50 mm f/1.7 Minolta MD lens on Ilford FP4+ film. The negative was enlarged optically with a Beseler 23CIIXL enlarger and a 50 mm f/2.8 Schneider Componon-S lens on Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Double Weight Fiber Base silver gelatin photo paper. Processing was done archivally using Kodak chemistry, with a final toning with Kodak Rapid Selenium Toner, treated with hypo clearing agent, and washed in an archival washer.

All aspects of this print were handled in an authentic, pre-digital manner. Archival processing will ensure the maximum life span for this print.

This print (1/25) on 8” x 10” paper is available for purchase, mounted or unmounted. Please contact me if interested. Thank You.