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Literally any Epson scanner will give more than good-enough results for scanning positive wet plate collodion plates. I've been using a rather old 4870 for years and have made pretty big enlargements...

Does anyone have any direct experience with the Epson SureColor P400? (as opposed to the P600 and P800 mentioned a bunch in here)
Any feedback would be great appreciated.

This is all kinds of BADASS. Bill is of the highest caliber on every level and to be a small part of something as wonderful as this is humbling.
I'll be kickin' in at the end of the week. Hopefully...

Congrats on the release Clay and Bill. There was a lot of hard work put into this and it will undoubtedly show. Look forward to seeing the series progress.

http://matthewmagruder.com/temp/wp11x14_03-20-20110_1.jpg

11x14 Clear Glass Ambrotype
Dallmeyer 5A portrait lens.

Thanks Ron.
And thank you Tri. Very kind words. Means alot.

Some recent 8x10 wet plate collodion images done on aluminum.

My sister is VERY pregnant and a joy to photograph.

http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/35_8x10lorenpreg001.jpg

Her son (my...

Some recent images from a series I'm working on in downtown Austin.

all are created with 8x10 wet plate collodion images on aluminum. Various sizes.
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Joe.
I've been contemplating possibly selling my 12x20 Folmer & Schwing outfit. (In hopes of getting an 11x14).

Send me an email or PM.
me@matthewmagruder.com

Bill, I'd donate a vital organ to make it to one of these. Hope it gets filled up ASAP. No doubt it'll be a wonderful and valuable trip for all.

some recent 8x10 wet plate portraits.

http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/35_358x10wpalderon.jpg

http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/35_8x10wpaldrewpickle.jpg
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yer a badass monty.

some recent wet plate collodion images taken at home...

http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/27_untitled002.jpg
Impala Skull - 8x10 wet plate on aluminum
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some recent di/triptychs from downtown austin.
all of them are 10x24 (3-8x10s) platinum/palladium prints on Rives BFK

http://scootermagruder.com/files/gimgs/29_8x10tripptpddtconstruct.jpg
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http://www.matthewmagruder.com/12x20_DT_ptpd_RedBudisle1.jpg

Red Bud Isle Park - Austin, TX
12x20 Platinum/Palladium contact print on Rives BFK

Jim, noted, thanks for the clarification. I should call again and try and speak with the actual owner. Was there a price estimate you can share? Anyone in particular that I should ask for?

I love...

Jim, do you have actual experience with this? I've been using a Jumbo Harrison Tent for a few years and have spoken with them the factory a number of times and they informed me that they WOULD NOT...

About the only truly unique things I own are the innumerable negative upon negatives that I create with the equipment that is far from truly unique.

:)

355mm G Claron... wonderful lens. I've heard mixed things from some people, but I've shot alot of 7x17 and 12x20 negatives with this lens and love it.
450mm Nikkor M - I hear this has extensive...

gorgeous looking images Jeremy.
congratulations.

I'm envious Nathan.

I've always hoped to meet tillman and possibly see his work in the flesh.
"Structure" is likely at the top of the list as a favorite.

I spent a better part of the weekend doing some platinum/palladium printing and then some layers of cyanotype over them...

http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/30_12x20ptpdcyanobenwhite2.jpg...

Fellas, thank you so much for all these suggestions.
I'm making lots of map notes.

I am scheduled to give a wet plate collodion demo on July 31 for APIS. So I plan on being in the NE New Mexico area for a little vacation. Wondering if people wouldn't mind suggesting locations to...

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/30_12x20ptpdcaswellhs1.jpg
Caswell House, Austin, TX
12x20 Platinum/Palladium contact print on Rives BFK

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Some recent platinum/palladium prints.
All are done on Rives BFK

http://scootermagruder.com/files/gimgs/30_12x20ptpdlonestarchapterdt1.jpg
Downtown Austin, TX
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http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/27_7x17bgaseguinstarckepk1.jpg

Wet Plate Collodion - Max Starcke Park - Seguin, TX
7x17 black glass ambrotype

http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/26_12x20ne3cyanoverptpd.jpg
near Petersham, MA.
12x20 Cyanotype over Platinum/Palladium contact print

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http://matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/30_12x20ptpdbastropspspider.jpg
Bastrop State Park - Lost Pines
12x20 pt/pd print


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Guadalupe...

No... But I do believe Bill Brasky is in here somewhere.

Ive been out there in July before Wayne.
If you can deal with Houston in July. You can easily deal with BB in July.
Its not bad, just be prepared to sweat alot and smell like shit.

I have yet...

Indirectly, thank you Steve. :)
Thats on the Texas Church Project. Myself along with two other forum members (David Brown and Mike Castles) are project members and our ugly muggs are a few of the...

feels alive to me....

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/18_12x18skullpoppysgumptpd.jpg

My first three negatives from 2009.
All three are 12x20 Platinum/Palladium contact prints on Rives BFK white paper

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/30_12x20ptpdbruceeddyhouse.jpg...

gorgeous scott.

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/29_12x20ptpdroofreflect1.jpg

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/29_12x20ptpdatxfedbldg.jpg
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In all seriousness, is this a joke? or an attempt at overly ridiculous artspeak?
just curious.

I shoot 8x8 wet plate images... does that count?

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/28_8x8bgow4.jpg

http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/28_8x8bgow5.jpg
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did you load the film backwards and shoot through the base maybe?

First United Methodist Church - San Marcos, TX
http://www.matthewmagruder.com/files/gimgs/17_1220fumcsanmarcos.jpg

Cemetery Chapel- San Marcos, TX...