Impatient (or, 28 days)
I couldn’t help myself. I sprang two of four solargraphy month long tests last night a couple of days early. Those little film pots were singing their siren song… I can’t imagine how I’m going to keep my grubby paws off them for 6 months.
The above two images are from cameras two and three which I had affixed to one the deck supports out back. The top camera had been angled with a piece of matte board jerry-rigged together to better catch the arc of the sun. While it worked for a month, I’ve got a couple of days before the autumnal equinox to figure out a more long term solution to maintain the angle.
It’s a times like these that I wish I had access to a full wood working shop down in the basement. I can see just what I need in my mind, but alas, having such easy access to tools that can blind and maim wouldn’t be a good thing. I’ve already given up super sharp knives after that unfortunate incident with Derek’s fancy tactical knife and the opening of boxes post our last move. I still feel bad for those slices into his favourite Marmot jacket.
If you’ve the inclination and a view of the sky, I highly recommend giving solargraphy a go. My film cannisters were created following instructions available on Justin Quinnell and Tarja Trygg‘s sites. Once you’ve put them together and affixed them, it’s really all about the waiting. As you can see, I’m not so good with that. The autumnal equinox is Thursday, and that’s a great time to begin capturing the path of the sun where you are. Inspired? I hope so.
In any event, I’ve still got cameras 1 and 4 affixed to the exterior of the house. I’m most excited about camera 1 as it (if all has been going well) captures sunrise — lack of fog willing.
Onward!
I’m definitely going to do this. What kind of paper did you use? All the instructions I’ve seen say to use B/W paper, but your results are full of glorious colours.
Posted by David Wilkinson on 21 September 2010 @ 7am