Have you ever re-cemented lens elements? From what I've read, it's not straightforward. The reason why I want it fixed is that balsam separation just keeps getting worse. It's eventually going to destroy the lens.

When did her road to Damascus moment occur?

Thanks. You know, even shots that you think at the time are going to be lame sometimes turn out looking cool despite their imperfection. For instance, I shot the one below handheld with an old DLSR while I was hiking down a trail in Utah late one night. Lame, but cool at the same time.

Very nice. I shot this one using my Dad's old Canon FTb with a 400m f/8 reflex lens on Kodak TMax film. Wish there was enough light to see the mountain it's rising over.

Depends a bit what you are into. For instance, I do Summits On The Air, where I hike to mountaintops, set up my radio and talk to people all over the place. Sometimes I contact people sitting on other summits. Sometimes in other countries. It's not for everyone.

Nice photos. I've been meaning to hike in the La Sal Mountains for a while. I do a ham radio activity called Summits On The Air and there's some summits up there I'd like to "activate". What's the access to the trailheads like? Do you need a high clearance vehicle?

It happens. Pull it apart and soak it in water. It will be fine. Sucks, though.

I found out the cause of the streaks: the lab hadn't wiped the negatives properly after taking them out of the chemicals and the residue had dried on. They cleaned them and rescanned for me and, voila, streak-free images. Happy.