88 in 24 - a weblog by Randy Plemel chronicling his trip around all 88 Ohio Counties in 24 days

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FAQ

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Here are some (largely made-up) question I hope I can answer fully. If you have any additional questions, please email me at randy AT plemel DOT com.

  1. What is this all about?
    I'm glad you asked! 88 in 24 is a photo-journey around the state of Ohio, visiting all 88 counties in 24 days.
  2. Why Ohio?
    I grew up in Ohio, and having lived in other parts of the country, I have come to appreciate Ohio and its' variegated landscape and culture. Whether by nostalgia or curiosity (or both), I simultaneously know and don't know, Ohio. I want to learn more about it, and show others what it is all about. Also, I like to travel, and while Ohio isn't known as a huge travel destination, there still exists locations off the beaten path, where wonder and excitement still lies. (and I like to travel)
  3. Why 24 days?
    Well, I work full-time, and I think this is around the longest I can get away with skipping out on work. I would love to spend more time exploring Ohio and documenting what I find, but both finances and time don't allow for that. But instead of a hinderance, I see this as a creative contraint - how in-depth can you get in 24 days with a subject as big as Ohio?
  4. So, you want to travel around Ohio... and do what, exactly?
    That is an excellent question, glad you asked. I plan on taking many, many photographs of Ohio and Ohioans, which I will post right here in this website. A self-published photo-journal is also in the works, as well as a show both here in New York City and hopefully in Ohio.
  5. Do you really think people will want to buy a book about Ohio?
    Well, I figure some of my friends will - if I beg them to, and hopefully some of the 11.5 million Ohians will want to buy a book about their state. But really, I see this as a challenge - both thematically and artistically, but also a test of entrepreneurship.
  6. What kind of photographic equipment will you use?
    Well, I shoot mostly on film at the moment on my trusty Canon SLR, but for this type of work I was thinking that full-digital might be the way to go. The total cost incurred for film & developing is about the same as the cost of buying a digital SLR. Either way, I will also bring my pinhole camera and my collection of vintage cameras handed down from my grandfathers since digital isn't the right tool for every job.
  7. Vintage cameras?
    Yes, I have a Nettar 515/2 from Granddad Saum, a Brownie Box camera from Grandpa Plemel, a few Lubitel 166's which all take 120 (medium format) film. Also a Zero Image Pinhole which takes 4x5 film.
  8. How can I help?
    Well, I'm glad you asked. Check out the support page for information on how to donate. Or, if you have ideas on where to visit, please email me at randy AT plemel DOT com