In the summer of 2022 I fulfilled a dream by acquiring a used Leica M6 from a close friend. It’s a coveted camera among 35mm film enthusiasts, and I’ve cherished taking care of it since it became mine. While I haven’t shot as much film as I initially planned, the experience has instilled a valuable lesson in patience.

Earlier this year I backed an Indiegogo campaign started by Santa Film, for a 5-pack of SantaColor 100, color negative 35mm film.  This happened to coincide with me acquiring a gently used and well loved Leica M6 that I’ve been lusting after for 20 some odd years from an old friend, along with a vintage 50mm Summilux and newer Voigtländer 28mm Ultron lenses.  Two weeks ago the film arrived, just before I set out on an epic road trip.