ambrotype

8x10" ambrotype self portrait
2008

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daguerreotype

antique french daguerreotype in a paper mâché case with mother of pearl inlay

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wet and dry plate collodion

details from my adventure in wet and dry plate collodion negative making at the scully and osterman sylight studio in rochester, ny.
images: glass plate retouching apparatus, plate rack, choosing an aperture, pouring a plate, salt print portrait with original collodion negative.

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hints of the daguerreotype

hints of the daguerreotype - 1853
the most recent addition to my 19th century photography manual collection

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fighting the morning chill

fighting the morning chill

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welcome

welcome!
this blog has been created to share my interest in lost & dying arts,
collecting antiques, fine art photography & my artistic visions

expect infrequency & intrigue

image details: 4x5" polaroid self portrait