Spent 6 hours struggling with a fog on the plates (first pic). I initially thought it was over exposure. then a leaky plate holder, eventually I followed the advice of two online teachers (Luther and Dale) and switched out the vinegar developer to a straight Glacial Acid mix. That cured the issue. Some nice plates coming, happy now. Thanks L&D.
Goal: To capture Canada on Ambrotype (glass pictures, 1851 technology). To tell the story of the nation, its people, its landscapes, its industry, its beauty and its tragedy.
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Portraits with Larry
Am making some 11x14 and 14x14 Ambrotypes portraits with my friend Larry. It should be fun!
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Found these today.
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Long and tiring day. More a learning from my mistakes day after moving up to 8x10 clear glass ambrotypes. Did about 9 hours today, used up, ...
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