New dark room lights

Two weeks ago i visited a do it yourself shop and by accident i stumbled

on some energy saving bulbs.

I bought one, just to give a try.
Well the difference between my "antique" bulbs is HUGE.

I was really surprised how big the difference was between these two bulbs.
I had the feeling not being "blindfolded" anymore in my darkroom.

The best thing is that these bulbs have no influence on the wet plate process.
No fogging and a much much better sight on what you are doing

So HIGHLY recommended

 

Although its difficult to show you the difference.

On your left hand the old buld and on your right hand the new one.

 

 

 

"Scarecrow"

A plate we made today.
I can tell you, we had a lots of funn making this one.
As we were in the filed there were several watchers during this shoot.
One couple, who's husband was making photo's, was confused.

While he was taking his camera my model turned his head towards her.
She screamed at her husband : it's moving.
My model turned his head back again and he said to her : "no he's not".
You should have seen her face......!!!

 

 

 11x11"ambrotype
300mm 4.5 Hermagis petzval
shot wide open
Exposure time 2 secs.

 

New German magazine, all about analogue photography

Just a few days ago a brand new German Photo magazine has been published.

It is called:  Photoklassik.

 

This magazine is filled with loads of information dedicated to analogue photography.

So no modern digital stuff !

I am very proud they included an article about me and my passion for wet plate photography.

 

Below you you can see the article ( in German....).

if you need some more information about the magazine, just have a look at there website.

Good thing is that this magazine is also available in the Benelux !

 

http://www.photoklassik.de/

 

 

 

Exhibition at Merge galerie Ginneken ( Near Breda)

During 2 weekends of September i have an exhibition at MERGE Gallery in Breda.
The second weekend is during the opening weekend of BREDAPHOTO.
So is you have some spare time, just hop in and have a drink.
I will give 2 exclusive demonstrations for a select group of  max. 10 persons on Saturday 15/11 and Sunday 16/11.

Interested in joining that demonstration?
Just have a look at MERGE's webiste.

 

http://www.mergegalerie.nl/alex-timmermans-september-2012/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xBAJ3xvvfLA

 

Alex