Category Archives: Philosophy

Soul Searching

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Jonathan

I LOVE daguerreotypes. I love teaching people about daguerreotypes. I love making little leather daguerreotype cases, hand embossing velvet, and polishing brass mats that I’ve cut myself. I love the chemistry, the science, the polishing, the little purpose-built tools necessary … Continue reading →

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2008 in Daguerreotypes

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Jonathan

Thank you to everyone that has e-mailed with questions, comments, etc. over the past year. I love hearing from you and answering you questions. A few weeks ago I met with a local student who is making daguerreotypes. She and … Continue reading →

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Letter to Dan’s Data

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Jonathan

Attentive readers to the journal will know about my affinity for the Clock of The Long Now project. Being a card-carrying member of the Long Now Foundation I am constantly thinking in the long-term. Art in the long term, therefore, … Continue reading →

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The Photo Detective

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Jonathan

Time is cruel to memory. When memories fades with the generations it is only the corporeal remnants of memory that serve to remind us of events past. Photographs are the most easily accessible documentation of family history but often the … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 24, 2007 by Jonathan

I have been reading quite a lot about holograms lately. I intend to make a few holograms using a very straightforward method to see if it’s something I want to pursue with more gusto. Other than my near-primordial fascination with … Continue reading →