You’ve hit the nail on the head. While I understand where the prevailing sentiment comes from, I’ve never understood the logic behind it. Like any other function of our bodies that is intrinsically part of our make-up, the idea of that this should be something to be embarrassed or closed off about seems ludicrous. I also tend to think that the very act of closing off that subject is what leads to many of the atrocities and health issues that happen surrounding sex. It’s an infantile, control ridden approach at best.

I also agree with OP about marital jealousy. Finding what intrigues my partner is enjoyable to me. Her desires are a feature, not a bug, and shouldn’t be viewed as aberrant.

By order of the Peaky fookin’ Bloinders!

But…but…my freedom…

Maybe he’ll be cut to ribbons by the shards of his shattered dreams.

Gotcha! I have the same off cuts laying about in various pull ups and sundry hides. It’s an excellent idea for embellishment!

The Minolta was my dad’s that he had bought when I was a kid and I found it when he was moving a couple of years ago. Like with the leatherwork, I’m moving back to the tactile experiences in life. My career has been in technology, but I’m finding I’m wanting to get back in touch with the analog.

Out of curiosity, why the veg tan over the flash contact? Dust protection?

Also, I like the wrap for the camera. I have an late 70’s Minolta that I’ve thought about doing a wet mold in veg tan for.