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    Re: Industrial Images (Large Format)

    Thanks for reviving this thread, FishyFishArcade. Your work and Don's here are outstanding!
  2. Thread: Azores

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    Re: Azores

    Thank you for sharing these images. My grandmother's family was from the Azores -- Sao Jorge I think. I'm particularly drawn to the light in the last image of the lava stones. It highlights how...
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    The tones in this tintype are lovely. Great composition, too. Nice work!
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    Re: Large Format Industryscapes

    Here are a few interior industrial photos I shot a few years ago at a factory that makes pressure vessels for the oil and gas industry. The company is more than 100 years old and used to make fire...
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    Re: Old Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles

    Thanks! This one belonged to my grandpa, who left it to me when he passed last year. I've done some work to make it more reliable, and now I'm driving it quite a bit.
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    Re: Old Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles

    Yes, I pour my plates with the waiter tray method. Same for development.
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    Re: Large Format Landscapes

    Here's my first attempt at wet plate collodion landscape photography. I'm somewhat limited on subject matter since I live in Oklahoma City (flat). This was taken on Mt. Scott, near Lawton, OK, about...
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Thanks, I'll check out his site and get in touch. Surprised to find out there are folks doing wet plate in Oklahoma that I don't know, it's a small community. I've gotten a lot of advice, inspiration...
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    Re: Photographs of Historic Buildings

    Here's two 6x9 wet plate collodion images I made this weekend of Overholser Mansion, formerly home to one of Oklahoma City's wealthy early residents. It was built in 1903 (one of the oldest surviving...
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    Re: Old Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles

    Here are two wet plate collodion tintypes of my 1930 Model A Ford. I'm still learning -- every plate means different challenges and rewards. Hopefully I'll find a better way to post these soon --...
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    After a long break, I'm back to practicing wet plate. Here is one I shot last weekend. Still learning with every plate, constructive criticism and pointers always welcome.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

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    Self portrait. Wollensak 135mm 4.7
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    Re: WWII US in color on LF

    Those old Kodachrome images are so stunning, especially after all these years. I wish took the opportunity to shoot some before K-14 processing ended.
  14. Re: Hearts On Our Sleeves: Portraits and Stories of Transgender+

    This a great series, Richard. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the project. You can get a real sense of the subjects' personalities in your images. Thanks for shining a light on the transgender...
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    Re: Still-Life Images, 2015

    Michael, those are wonderful! Especially the tonality in the teacup image.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Great image, Alex. Will look forward to seeing the rest of the series. You're very brave to shoot plates under such extreme conditions!
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    Re: May 2015 portrait

    My friend Mary just graduated from medical school, and starts her pediatrics residency next month. She was fascinated with the wet plate process, we shot several serious and funny photos, this was my...
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    Re: Still-Life Images, 2015

    First outdoor wet plate. Bostick & Sullivan kit, 5x7 plate. A 6 second exposure wtih Leitz 400mm projection lens at f/4. Kodak Century 7a.
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    Re: Collodion - Wet Plate Images

    Here's my first plate. (Actually, the 5th one I produced last night, but the other ones got screwed up due to an issue with my plate holder.)

    I used the Bostick and Sullivan kit with a bank of 4'...
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    Re: First LF since the 90s..

    I wonder if there was a little developer that splashed onto the film guide. That would maybe explain some of the chemical stains? Or if maybe some of the channels got two sheets of film (that then...
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    Re: First LF since the 90s..

    What development method did you use? If tray, it may have been that the first image received uneven action from the developer, especially if you did a stand/lengthy development. It may also have...
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    Re: Semi-Centennial casters

    Louis -- thanks for the tip. I have some of those felt pads somewhere, I'll give that a try. And Jim, glad I could save you a bit of leg work tracking these down.
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    Re: Semi-Centennial casters

    OK, I think I've found the caster socket (the cap on the end of the caster's stem). It's 9/16" outside diameter, and just about 1-1/2" long (or, at least it says it accepts connectors up to 1-7/16"...
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    Re: Semi-Centennial casters

    Thanks, Jonathan! That's what i was looking for. Just gotta find out where to get those caps.

    I sent a message to Eddie several days ago, but didn't hear back -- the last "for sale" post he had...
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    Re: Semi-Centennial casters

    True. I don't have a caliper, although one would be useful for lots of purposes. I may just break down and buy one. The original wheel has a weird taper and a ball toward the top that I haven't seen...
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    Re: Semi-Centennial casters

    ^^Right, I know McMaster exists, but looking for the specific wheel to order. They have dozens of options.
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    Semi-Centennial casters

    Does anybody happen to have a good part number for modern replacement casters for the Semi-Centennial stands? Mine's a 2A, but I'm sure the 1A has the same wheel.

    I tried Lowe's, but the shank...
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    Re: Images of mistakes - good or bad..

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    I was shooting way over my head with the Busch Pressman, and due to some glare, I couldn't see that part of the fence was still in the image. After the tintype dried, I decided the little...
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    Re: Industrial Images (Large Format)

    Thanks for the post, John! The factory looming over a normal neighborhood is definitely my favorite. The roof peaks echo the round vents on the factory. Is the car repair area in NYC? I've seen...
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    Re: A rock printed on Kodak Ektalure surface X

    Very cool image, and awesome historic paper. I bet the print looks really interesting in person with the canvas texture. I noticed the image last night on your Instagram account, glad to see it a...
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    Re: Old Things,Farms,Barns,Buildings, Plus

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    Nothing says "Oklahoma" quite like an old pump jack. This one is next door to two houses, right in the middle of Oklahoma City.

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    Re: Around the house?

    Jonathan, you either have the most photogenic house on Earth, or you're one of the most creative folks on here. My money's on the latter! I always enjoy your "around the house" shots.
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    Re: Industrial Images (Large Format)

    Gary -- Such wonderful natural light in these places. I've really enjoyed your work on Instagram, it's great to see it larger on the computer screen!

    Terry -- I hope you are able to shoot at the...
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    Re: DIY Wood 10x12 Plate Holder Repairs

    Thanks guys! I've used a similar epoxy wood filler around my house, it's definitely strong. It might just be overkill for this particular job. I've got tape inbound, when it gets here, that might...
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    Re: DIY Wood 10x12 Plate Holder Repairs

    Steven, do you happen to have a container of the mastic you use? I'm sure we won't have the same brand here, but I'd like to make sure I get the right thing. Most mastics I've seen here are adhesives...
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    Re: DIY Wood 10x12 Plate Holder Repairs

    The holders did have black paper or tape on parts of them, most of which was removed before I got it. I ordered some cloth bookbinding tape today that should work to repair the flexible sections. I...
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    Re: DIY Wood 10x12 Plate Holder Repairs

    Here are some crude photos of one of the holders, pretty representative of the whole batch.

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    DIY Wood 10x12 Plate Holder Repairs

    I picked up a cool old Midland 10x12 camera from a local photographer this week (who happens to be a forum member as well). The camera came with 5 double-sided plate holders (presumably dry plate,...
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    Re: Flowers Anyone?

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    Here's a 4x5 Rockland tintype I made a few weeks ago.
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    Re: Industrial Images (Large Format)

    Thanks, Randy! I used to sell memberships at a country club, I signed up one of the owners of the factory. That proved to be a perfect connection for a no-restrictions photo shoot!
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