yana
I first met Yana in 2004. I had been travelling and taking photos a lot in Russia and during a visit to Moscow met a woman called Anja Teltschik who was visiting from Ukraine. In Moscow I had managed to … Continue reading
Author Archives: David
losing colin
My mate Colin came round on his Triumph the other week and I managed to twist his arm into a portrait. It all went really well and I made three plates that I really liked :- I really loved the last … Continue reading
carrying the sun
Now we don’t exactly get a lot of blinding UV sunshine in Scotland – which is what collodion needs. And, on the rare days we do it tends to be accompanied by wind. Not great for exposure times of between … Continue reading
memory
If it’s true that we humans learn from our mistakes in life then I should have been a genius at the age of 14. That’s according to my wee mum, who it must be said has had more than her … Continue reading
glencoe to the river clyde
I finally managed to get the panoramic plates scanned – and I’m really pleased with the results. I love the panoramic format and the wee lens from India is great. I’ve always loved Glencoe. It’s not only a spectacularly beautiful … Continue reading
panoramic plates
I really wanted to make a series of panoramic landscapes and cityscapes as I travel around looking for subjects willing to have their portraits taken. A while ago I started looking around for a suitable lens and thanks to the … Continue reading