Rain on the Lens

Some mobile shots of my walk along Saundersfoot beach, and the old Ironworks in  Step-A-Side this morning. Its a little infuriating to wake up every morning to the howling winds and the crashing rain, but as I have a couple of days off, I'm not going to spend every minute of my time staying indoors. 

I don't mind being out in any kind of weather, but I tend to stay close to home when the weather is so atrocious, as I don't know where I may come across some flooding, and I don't want to be stranded. 

I was so cross with myself when, after taking a few shots with my 35mm Contax camera, the battery ran out. So I had to revert to my mobile. I always forget to take a spare battery with me. 

I've sent a couple of Black and White films to the thefilmprocessors.co.uk to develop.They will probably arrive towards the end of the week. They're a really good company if your looking for somewhere to send your films. They're service is quick, and there is always someone on the end of a phone if you need some help or advice.

Lately my 35mm colour films have been a bit of a disappointment, but I think its partly because I'm taking random shots of anything instead of having a specific idea to work with. I have started thinking about a project to shoot with my 120mm cameras. But I have been concentrating on learning and training for my new job. Its going to take a little time to get used to early mornings, and working again, having spent 4 years as a mature student. But I'm really enjoying the work as a community carer and feel that I may have found a new vocation at this juncture in my life. Having work that I enjoy is really important to me; as I'm working on a part time basis, I will be able to continue with my art photography.

I contacted a local Samba group this morning and I'm waiting for them to get back to me. I've always thought that I would enjoy drumming and would really like to be involved in some musical activity. It does depend on if they have a workshop where I can go and learn to craft, and also when that might be. But I'm hoping that it will work out that I can join the group and participate sometimes.