Nice shots of the American West 1870's

[Brian King]

Hare are some really interesting shots from the 19th century. I had not heard of this photographer before but I really like his work and admire the length and trouble he went through to get the shot.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...entury-pictures-landscape-chartered-time.html

Warmest Regards
Brian King

 

[Sukerkin]

An absolutely splendid archive of shots there - thanks for pointing us in their direction, Brian.

 

[Em MacIntosh]

I'm impressed with the resolution and clarity of the images. Excellent photography, thanks for sharing.

 

[oftheherd1]

Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing. I was somewhat amused to see that the article stated he used a 'box' camera. He was probably using an 11x14 or 20x24 or thereabouts wet plate camera. He would have had to have coated each plate of glass just before taking his photo, and then processed it in his wagon. Photos would then have been contact printed. I don't recall now if they used a type of paper we now use (well at least those of us who still like to wet print) or if they would only have had printing out paper.

Maybe Bob Hubbard or someone else can recall what was used then?