Monthly Archives: October 2006

Schneider 150mm Super-Symmar Lens: Object of Desire

Bling Bling! I’ve been wanting a new lens for quite a while because the 300mm Ektar that I have for my 8×10 is rather bland. When I use the Ektar with a 4×5″ Daguerreotype, it’s nice because I have a … Continue reading

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Daguerreotype Plate Polishing and Preparation

I spent yesterday polishing some engraver’s copper that I bought from Rembrandt Graphics. For the first time, I’m going to be making my own plates instead of buying pre-made plates from Theiss Plating. Theiss has been very friendly but I’ve … Continue reading

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Photography of Jonas Bendiksen

I stumbled upon the photography of Jonas Bendiksen while purusing the blog over at wmmna. In particular, I was drawn to the imagery in the Satellite series in which Bendiksen catalogs and reports on the aftermath of Soviet space launches. … Continue reading

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