Timer

This photograph showcases a darkroom timer, an essential piece of equipment crucial for the development of film in the meticulously controlled environment of a darkroom. Timing is critical in the chemical process that transfers fleeting moments into lasting images, making this timer not just a tool, but a guardian of the photographic process. Each tick and tock marks the delicate balance of chemical reactions needed to bring latent images to life. The timer, having witnessed countless hours of development, symbolizes the unseen labor behind each photograph. This image pays homage to the precision and patience required in the analog photographic process, celebrating the intricate dance of time and chemistry that creates enduring visual memories.