Update

Well over a month since I last posted. (Not that anyone seems to be following this blog)

I’ve applied for a transfer to the School of Visual Arts. Upon my hopeful acceptance, I’ll be studying photography there rather than psychology here at New York University. Hope for the best.

I have plenty of images to share, but rather than post them individually here (which I’ll get to eventually, maybe) just go here: flickr.com/davealvarez

Iran

Went to the Stand for Freedom in Iran Rally today at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on 47th ST and 2nd AVE.

Photo links to Flikr page. Too lazy to upload photos directly here. Maybe later.

Fail, Sunday Edition

In spur of the moment, I decided to go out today and shoot a few rolls of film and walk down to work and use the darkroom facilities that I so happily get to use for free, and see what I come up with.

I shot two 35mm rolls (an Ilford Delta 100, and a Kodak T-Max P3200) with my trusted ol’ Nikon FE, and two 120mm rolls with the Mamiya C330 that I borrowed from work. In addition to the three rolls from yesterday (screwed up two rolls with the Mamiya, ’cause I hadn’t learned how to use it properly, one with the Holga), I have five 120mm rolls to have developed. The shop I’m going to now (Forum Foto on Waverly Place) was closed today, so I’ll have to wait and see what I got tomorrow.

Two major screw ups that rendered all of today’s efforts moot.

1. Brilliantly thought to shoot the T-Max P3200 during the day. On a bright, beautiful day like today – it all turned out neutral-toned. Gray. No tones. Useless.

2. After shooting the P3200, I started using the Ilford Delta 100, and forgot to change the camera ASA to correspond with the switch. Basically, the camera was set to use 3200 speed film, but I was using 100 speed instead. Came out even worse than the first roll.

So, hopefully the few 120 film rolls I have will salvage the day, but I’ll have to wait until tomorrow. Didn’t want to waste the rest of the day, so I printed from a few old negatives, and tried to use one from the 3200 roll – again, have to wait til tomorrow to see how it came out.

Needless to say, I’m tired.

Work

First full week working as a Darkroom monitor = success.

First day working as a teaching assistant = success.

First full week of class = fail.

The way I see it now, I’m taking classes so I can keep work-study to work in the darkroom and as Carlos Reyes’ teaching assistant. Not really. A lot of fun though.

It’s hard concentrating in class though. A ton of reading, and very few written assignments spread throughout the semester – which is a big problem ’cause I need to actually pay attention to due dates. Shouldn’t be an issue though if I stay on top of all this.

Need to make time to actually do my own personal work. Not that I have any creative ideas I’d like to pursue, but I did borrow a Mamiya from the cages, so we’ll see what I can do with it over this weekend.

Memes

This whole Kanye West meme thing has gotten the best of me. It’s passed it’s expiration date, but I can’t help but laugh at some of these. Meme links to more memes.

Productive Procrastination

Instead of doing “homework,” I started scanning and uploading select black & white prints. The one above is my favorite. Took it a few months ago, I spoke with the man for a while before giving him my hat.

The Gentlemen of Quality

Covered a concert with Lauren Monaco last night. Presented by The Gentlemen of Quality, JP, Nyle Emerson, and Roc Nation’s J. Cole performed with proceeds going towards a scholarship.

Photos link to NYU Local gallery.

Washington Square Nightlight

Acute Viral Rhinopharyngitis

I’ve got a cold.

It’s not fun, whatsoever. I started working in the darkroom last night, and despite the desolation and little amount of actual work to do- the cold didn’t make anything easier.

Great, chill co-workers though. Which does make things easier. But I’m pretty sure I’ll be working alone Friday nights normally. Otherwise, Monday mornings I’ll be working with my boss.

On a side note- I’ll hopefully be putting up photos, being that this is a photo blog, by early next week.

Sophomore Year?

Another school year, another blog. Let’s hope I keep this one- I regret deleting the last one.

This time in between Sophomore and Junior year. Complications with extra credits confuse me. I have enough that I’d only take about 11 credits in the Fall of 2011- which is considered part-time if I’m not mistaken, therefore no financial aid provided. I could be wrong but I figure if I take Winter and Summer courses, I’ll graduate a full year early- May 2011. Still have to work out the kinks to that plan.

Photos of the hustle and bustle of the day on NYULocal