varnishing plates
As mentioned in a previous post varnishing a plate and narrating at the same time didn’t quite work for me so I’ve cut together a wee video with text to explain the steps involved with varnishing a plate. I hope … Continue reading
Tag: David Gillanders
the ARGO
The ARGO used to be a community centre in Drumchapel where all sorts of great things happened. Pottery classes, youth clubs, tea dances and boxing to name a few. Sadly after years of existence it was closed by the Council … Continue reading
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
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