Picked a second 8x10 wet plate holder today. I have one of these models already, a great, strong design. I figured it was good idea to get a back up. Backup gear is expensive but vital at times. I decided to take the plunge. I did not want to be out in the middle of no where making plates and then my plate holder breaks, leaving me f-cked! Cost was $510 CAD plus shipping.
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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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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