back to basics

i really like this shot. the contrast b/w black and white is stark but beautiful. there aren't a lot of "grey" areas. i, of course, like what it represents: the tools of the trade, so to speak, of filmmaking. the asa, or film speed :: the meausre of sensitivity to light. i titled this post "back to basics" because i'm finding more and more than digital only satisfies me so much. there are times when i like to get my hands dirty, so to speak. i want to feel myself working, creating the environment and making the choices to take the perfect shot.