William Robb wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kevin Waterson" > Subject: Darkroom or Digital for beginners > > > If you have any reasons why > > children should be learning in a darkroom, I would love > > to hear them and pass them on. > >> > Wheatfield replies: > It teaches them that there is life beyond the computer screen, which > many kids don't seem to realize. > > I think darkroom work is a lot closer to the art and craft of > photography than computer manipulation. > This is just my opinion, feel free to disagree, not that I care what > anyone thinks. > > B&W darkroom work does not involve handling any especially dangerous > chemistry. > > William Robb
annsan adds... And if you use vinegar in water for a stop bath it is even less so :)

