aloe vera

Test of new Pentacon Six, finally back from being repaired and serviced in Germany, after the mirror broke during shipment from Ukraine. I had one ten years ago and regretted selling it. Kept 3 lenses though, a 45mm, 80mm, and 180mm. The test was successful but one must load the film carefully in this camera, ensuring it is tight and straight. I expect to be using this camera often in the years to come.

 

I tried to shoot and develop this Ilford Delta 3200 at 800 speed but I think it lost one or two stops from the ten year expiration. Probably should have shot it at 800 and developed as 3200.

 

Aloe vera are easy to grow indoors under bright light and propagate readily from asexual reproduction. Small "pups" grow next to the larger plants. I started with 5 a few years ago, I think there are around 20 now. You can use them to soothe burned or irritated skin. Some people ingest them but I have heard that may not be healthy. They can tolerate months or even longer without water as well as extremely hot temperatures.

Done