Category Archives: Philosophy

New Contemporary Daguerreotype: “Yesterday’s Technology”

I made this whole-plate (6.5×8.5″) daguerreotype yesterday. I’ve been planning to make this image for quite a while and I’m rather pleased with the result. Titled “Yesterday’s Technology,” I made it to show (with just a tinge of irony) the … Continue reading

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The Importance of Play

Photographer and podcaster Craig Tanner recently relayed an inspiring story in The Radiant Vista podcast. In The Power of Play (4/16/2007), Craig tells us about an experience he shared during a workshop he conducted in Death Valley National Park. Craig … 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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* Daguerreotype Demonstration Tonight *

3-1-2006 Tonight I will be demonstrating my Daguerreotype process at Through This Lens in Durham, NC. I hope to see a nice turnout, it should be a lot of fun! The past seven days has been my most productive since … Continue reading

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The Chemistry of Things

1-10-2006 Since last we spoke, I have been very busy trying to meet the deadline for my show. I had hoped to have my work ready to exhibit in January but it looks like I’m going to have to delay … Continue reading

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