Re: [Leica] Durability of latent picture in the cold

["Dan Post" <dwpost@email.msn.com>]

I recall a PBS program on a 19th century expedition that apparent poisoned
itself from the lead solder in poorly made tins of rations, and Admiral
Byrd, as I recall was nearly done in by carbon monoxide poisoning from his
own generator and heater. I think that when anyone is in a particularly
hostile environment, that the effects of the chaos theory start to be more
evident: it takes less and less in terms of intervening factors to upset the
delicate balance between surviving and dying.... sounds like shooting a
wedding, doesn't it!?
I am ever amazed at what photographers like those nameless minions who
worked under the direction of Mathew Brady,  or photographers like Timothy
O'Sullivan who not only dealt with the inherent dangers of exploring
uncharted wilderness, but had to carry glass plates, a wagon load of
paraphenalia, and HUGE cameras tocapture their images. I can see why Ernst
looked for a better way!

- -----Original Message-----
From: TTAbrahams <TTAbrahams@aol.com>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Thursday, December 18, 1997 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Durability of latent picture in the cold


>Dan, you are right, my memory failed me, but the reference material is a
>long,long way from my desk.There were probably other reasons why the
>expedition members died too. The diaries from the trip and the "waiting to
>die" on a desolate island are harrowing to read.
>Tom A