Sweet Sixteen

Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY- October, 1993

Back before Kodak decided they would no longer process film and Fugi became my savior, back before the advent of digital, I used a mail order photo company "Seattle Filmworks" In 2000 Seattle Filmworks changed their company name to Photoworks. I'd given up using them by that point opting instead to work with Kodak. When I pulled out this print I decided to do some internet research on the artist formerly known as Seattle Filmworks now Photoworks only to find....

PhotoWorks is no longer accepting or processing rolls of film

Gee now there's a shock... however, according to their website "With PhotoWorks, you can still capture your memories digitally and showcase, preserve, and tell your stories"

Ahh, who needs them? I've got my print film, an occasional CD rom (but only if the color is right) and my trusty Cannon scanner.

I call this sweet sixteen because it's been sixteen years this week since Cindy and I hiked up Mohonk mountain to get this shot. The mountain resort is part of the Shawangunk region which was awarded the distinction of being named "one of Earth's "Last Great Places" by the Nature Conservancy. Better yet, Cindy was two weeks from her due date when we made this hike.

Mohonk Mountain house is celebrating its 140th birthday this year and Kelsey will be sweet sixteen in sixteen days.

Never digital- always film - 2,200 scenic acres