It is the middle of January here in NYC. Normally the coldest month of the year, but it has been unseasonably warm so far, and at the moment it is fifty four degrees at 1345 hrs.
I set out after breakfast. Rode up the Westside bicycle path with the goal of getting to the little red lighthouse. Half way there I stopped to take off my outer layer, and finished the ride comfortably in just a cotton tee shirt.
I made one plate, a 4×5, that I was not that happy with. Over exposed. I thought of shooting another, but the wind began to pick up, and I was concerned about both the camera, or the box being blown over. I poured myself some tea, enjoyed the view, and the warmth of the Sun, then packed up for the return ride home. A nice tailwind helped me along, and I was home in time to enjoy lunch with my friend Gabriel.
I’ll get the bottles, trays, and tanks washed, then work on a way to tie down both the box, and camera, so I don’t risk having them blow down when I’m working.
Despite the unsatisfactory plate it was a wonderful time, and I’m glad I got out.
Webster’s Wet Plate 
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