Found some proof sheets

[DrEntropy]

 

[DrEntropy]

A photo of a photo. The 8x10 in the upper left of the shot above.

 

[Basil]

Nice! What was the lighting used in that shot?

 

[DrEntropy]

Single source, studio incandescent (daylight balanced) bulb in a reflector. Not much of a consideration with B&W photos but that was what I had. It may likely have added a bit to the contrast, that was Tri-X and ISTR the B&W emulsions of the time were a bit more blue sensitive. That was a test print, I don't have the final one where I "burned in" the highlights to dial down the contrast some.

 

[DrEntropy]

Some of those proofs include young women participating in the "Miss Geneva-on-the-Lake" weekly beauty contests. That started in about 1966 for me, every Wednesday during the season. Long story. Lovely young ladies!

 

[Basil]

Some of those proofs include young women participating in the "Miss Geneva-on-the-Lake" weekly beauty contests. That started in about 1966 for me, every Wednesday during the season. Long story. Lovely young ladies!

I wouldn’t mind shooting a bunch of beauty contestants!!

 

[GregW]

Weekly? LOL. How many weeks before everyone who has entered has won?

 

[DrEntropy]

Entrants were vacationers, the contestants were refreshed weekly. The season went from Memorial Day to Labor Day with a "final" where all weekly winners could return, judging then to pick the winner for the year.

I will admit I learned as a 16-year-old there was more than one use for Kleenex tissues...

 

[Basil]

I will admit I learned as a 16-year-old there was more than one use for Kleenex tissues...