Bicycles, and Cameras

A fresh batch of chemicals has arrived, and it looks as though the unusually mild weather will be with us for the week. Calling for temperatures on Wednesday to be in the fifty degree range. Pleasant for January, but alarming as well.

I googled “bicycle travel with camera” came up with some interesting articles. Most were just people with digital gear, and road bikes as you would expect. It gets them out on a bicycle, and that’s always something I support.

Did see an article where someone converted a cargo bike into a wet plate darkroom. It looked Okay for short inner city work, but an impractical design for long distance.

I liked the little advertisement for the Poco camera. I actually own one, surprisingly. I’ll have to fit it out with straps, and fit it to my bicycle frame. The camera takes 4×5 dry plate holders, and has its own built in storage that holds three for a total of six plates.

In preparation for my trip I have been going to the gym a few times a week, and most days I have been going for a five mile walk. To add a little adventure to my walks I’ve been doing geocaching. All this in hopes of getting in shape for the long haul. Well, the Sun is up. Time for a walk.