Sonatas XII-94 (Scenery)

One of three footbridges in this small town,
From the side of the memorial, which is sacred ground.
The trees on the left hide the cemetery’s blessed peace
On the right, homes of families, and the river’s song sure to please.

The footbridge over the Rock River, at the foot of the Viet Nam veteran’s memorial, in Mayville, Wisconsin. The photo was taken in September of 2015 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.