Tech School: December 2010

Resettled: Summer 2010
Seclusion: Spring 2011

The worst school I’ve ever had the privilege to attend. 35mm film, December of 2010.

A classroom interior in the chemistry department of Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in Eau Claire, WI, taken with a Petri SLR camera on 35mm color film. The whiteboard dominates the frame, with red marker writing listing names and tasks, some slightly faded, hinting at a lesson or lab schedule. The fluorescent lights above cast a greenish hue, typical of film photos from this era. The foreground features lab tables with sinks and scattered laboratory equipment, including petri dishes and a sanitizer bottle. To the left, a periodic table poster is pinned to the wall, adding an academic touch to the setting. A yellow paper with handwritten notes is taped to the far right of the whiteboard. The photo feels slightly grainy and has a muted color palette. A shallow-focus image of a metal key cabinet at CVTC, holding dozens of brass keys hung on numbered white and brass key tags. The numbers are hand-written or stamped in red and black, creating a patchwork of slightly aged, weathered tags that give the cabinet an industrial feel. The pale greenish tint from the fluorescent lighting and the slight blur in the background add to the old-school ambiance. The focus is crisp on the tags in the center, with the edges softly fading out, giving a sense of depth and meticulous organization. A chemistry storage room at CVTC, filled with tall glass cabinets and shelves stocked with various chemical containers and lab supplies. The room appears orderly but dense with supplies, indicating an active laboratory environment. Fluorescent ceiling lights give off a sterile, greenish glow, and plastic bins, boxes, and labeled bottles are neatly organized on countertops and shelves. In the center is a black office chair, slightly out of focus, reinforcing the functional, utilitarian atmosphere. The film grain is evident, adding a nostalgic, archival quality. A chemistry computer lab at CVTC with a long black countertop lined with desktop computers and microscopes, positioned against a wall of beige cabinetry. The glass-paneled cabinets above contain additional lab supplies. The lighting is soft and evenly distributed, giving a warm, greenish tint that’s characteristic of older fluorescent-lit spaces. The image captures a sense of quiet productivity, with everything neatly aligned and ready for use. The faint reflection on the glass cabinet doors adds depth to the otherwise minimalist composition. A close-up shot of a clear plastic safety screen in a chemistry lab at CVTC, covered in smudges, scuff marks, and light chemical residue. The photo's focus is set on the dirtied surface, making the background appear abstract and blurred, giving an impression of a somewhat neglected, utilitarian barrier between the workspace and hazardous materials. The soft greenish tint from the film captures the sterile, functional environment while highlighting the everyday wear and tear that lab equipment undergoes. A snowy landscape outside CVTC in Eau Claire, WI, with a massive accumulation of snow forming drifts and mounds along the road. A pedestrian arch tunnel, part of the campus architecture, stretches over the road, framed by leafless trees casting stark, dark silhouettes against the pale, overcast sky. The ground is heavily blanketed with untouched, bright white snow, contrasting with the dark metal framework of the arched tunnel. The photo has a cool, wintry tone, emphasizing the cold and quiet of the scene. A view looking down the length of the pedestrian tunnel at CVTC, framed by curved metal beams creating a repeating pattern of dark arches. The path inside is icy, with footprints visible on the snowy, salted concrete floor. Two figures are seen walking in the distance, silhouetted by the opening at the far end of the tunnel. The scene conveys a sense of cold isolation, with light snowflakes visible against the dark interior and the faint, diffused daylight filtering through the end of the passage. A wide shot of the double-arched pedestrian bridge at CVTC, stretching over a snow-covered road. The tunnel's metal framework forms an arching silhouette against the cloudy, gray sky, framed by a bare, sprawling tree in the foreground. The snow on the ground is heaped high from plowing, forming smooth, rounded mounds that blend with the soft, diffused light of the winter day. A single lamppost to the right adds vertical contrast, while the arched structure itself creates a striking geometric pattern, giving the composition a slightly surreal and dreamlike quality. A wide parking lot covered in snow at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in Eau Claire, WI. Numerous vehicles, including SUVs and trucks, are parked in organized rows, partially covered in snow from a recent snowfall. Several people are walking along a cleared pathway between the lot and a brick building. One person wearing a dark jacket stands near a sign, while another in light jeans walks further ahead. The ground is wet and partially icy, with snow piled high along the sidewalks and edges of the lot. The sky is overcast, with soft, diffuse light giving the scene a muted, wintry feel. Captured on 35mm color film with an old Petri SLR camera. Close-up of a textured tree trunk in the foreground, thick with rough, aged bark and patches of lichen. Behind it, another tree with bare branches stands amid a snow-covered landscape at CVTC. In the background, a busy intersection with multiple traffic lights shows red and green signals, and several cars are visible on the snowy road. The overcast sky casts a dull, pale light, while the focus on the tree trunk gives a strong sense of depth. The soft film grain and slight blur add to the atmospheric winter ambiance. A shot taken from inside a CVTC building through a window, showing a satellite dish perched on a flat, snow-covered rooftop. The focus is on the window pane itself, slightly dirty and covered with tiny specks of dust and frost. In the distance, a low brick building and a few bare trees are visible through the softly blurred glass. The overcast sky and falling snow contribute to a cold, muted mood, with the satellite dish appearing as a silhouette against the white backdrop. Captured on 35mm film, giving the image a soft, nostalgic feel. Similar to the previous shot but with the focus shifted to the satellite dish outside the window. The dish, mounted on a metal frame, tilts upward against the snowy rooftop, its structure clearly visible despite the foggy atmosphere. The window edges frame the scene, and the background shows rooftops and distant tree branches blurred by falling snow. The subdued colors and grainy film texture emphasize the quiet, isolated feeling of the wintry day. Long, straight hallway inside CVTC, lit with fluorescent lighting, creating a stark contrast against the floor. Rows of lockers line both sides of the corridor, and several wooden doors to classrooms are visible. The smooth, shiny floor reflects the ceiling lights, giving the hallway a clean, institutional look. A solitary figure appears at the far end, barely discernible, adding a sense of loneliness and stillness. The greenish tint from the lighting enhances the sterile atmosphere. Taken on a Petri SLR camera with 35mm color film.

Portrait of Justin, a young man with medium-length brown hair, wearing wire-frame glasses, a black dress shirt, and a vivid red tie. He stands in a classroom at CVTC, smiling slightly with a friendly and approachable demeanor. The shallow focus emphasizes his face and upper body while the background of the classroom, featuring lab tables and glass cabinets, is softly blurred. The warm film tones give a natural, relaxed ambiance, highlighting Justin's calm expression.

justin

Candid shot of Clint sitting at a large, black chemistry table inside a CVTC classroom. He is wearing a dark hoodie with the hood pulled up, giving him a casual and slightly reserved look. Clint is smiling subtly, his hands resting on the table, surrounded by empty computer stations and black swivel chairs. The room's fluorescent lighting casts a greenish tint, giving the scene a slightly eerie or sterile feeling. The film grain enhances the sense of authenticity and rawness.

clint

The chemistry classroom at CVTC, with Clint standing on the right, wearing his hood up and facing a middle-aged man who appears to be the chemistry professor (but was a total failure at the job). The professor, dressed in a white button-up shirt and dark jeans, is speaking animatedly. The lighting is dim, casting shadows on both figures. The classroom is furnished with black lab tables, computer stations, and beige cabinets. The muted color palette and film grain give a somber, unpolished feel to the scene, reflecting the mundane routine of a classroom interaction.

chem “teacher”

Resettled: Summer 2010
Seclusion: Spring 2011


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