The Walbran Valley | Collodion Wet Plate Process

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  • @ThomasHeatonPhoto
    @ThomasHeatonPhoto Před 3 lety +47

    I really enjoyed the wet plate photography. I can imagine it being an incredibly satisfying process.

    • @henriabbott9362
      @henriabbott9362 Před 3 lety +2

      But also a very nerve-racking process! You can lose the photo at any time! :D

    • @QuietLightPhoto
      @QuietLightPhoto  Před 3 lety +7

      Thanks, Tom! I can see you down at the beach running back and forth to your van, hehe.

    • @JohnDrummondPhoto
      @JohnDrummondPhoto Před 3 lety +1

      You need serious OCD to have the patience for this process, especially given the high risk of failure. Sounds like a challenge for your channel, Tom!

    • @chrmi
      @chrmi Před 3 lety

      Fuji, if you’re out there, make pre-treated glass plates in a slightly more portable format, and I’ll preorder on the spot.

    • @nevillewatkins4997
      @nevillewatkins4997 Před 3 lety

      Hah! I did say that you ought to black out your van and develop your own film. :-)

  • @user-hs8zr6ln7k
    @user-hs8zr6ln7k Před 2 měsíci

    I like the final result. The imperfections from developing the plate adds to the overall charm of the photograph.

  • @velvethoot4507
    @velvethoot4507 Před rokem +3

    I don't see any Issue. That wet plate image is completely stunning. I think if I did that image with the wet plate I would cry with emotion. Thank you for sharing .

  • @robertbrown5052
    @robertbrown5052 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you Adam for highlighting a photographer like Ken and his dedication to the art of wet plate photography. It is easy to get lost in the technology and gee-whiz advancements of today’s modern digital cameras but those still owe there beginnings to the processes that Ken is keeping alive. You and I, as former large format photographers, know the intricate process that simple 4x5 (and larger) film photography entails. I find it almost sad that many of today’s photographers don’t know that process , and Ken has carried it to a level beyond.

  • @JoshMainka
    @JoshMainka Před 3 lety +6

    That was fascinating. Can you imagine the conditions Frank Hurley was doing this on Shackleton's Antarctic expedition!! WOW

  • @howardtowler6146
    @howardtowler6146 Před 3 lety +1

    The wet plate image was beautiful.

  • @jimwlouavl
    @jimwlouavl Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. I admire this man, who is not only slowing down with a view camera but then making his own glass plates. Wow!

  • @PeterLariviere1
    @PeterLariviere1 Před 3 lety +3

    That opening was poetry with light. When I am not having a good day I can watch your videos, especially the opening and feel like things will be ok. Miigwetch Adam.

  • @tomjohnson3728
    @tomjohnson3728 Před 3 lety

    I worked production in NYC, it was cold! When I got electric socks I was happy as a clam!

  • @JohnPaul-ii
    @JohnPaul-ii Před 3 lety +1

    Stunning Vancouver Island footage Adam.
    Definitely a bonus getting to see Ken Miner and his process.
    How lucky we all are with the cameras of today.
    Thanks for sharing again Adam.
    Stay safe 😷🇦🇺

  • @Memories4lifemedia
    @Memories4lifemedia Před 3 lety

    It is amazing! love the way the old one turned out its just so special. love it thanks for sharing that

  • @jean-guyhuot7869
    @jean-guyhuot7869 Před 3 lety

    This shure was a real interesting and back to the origins photo vlog, I just loved it 👌👌👌👌👌

  • @seth.graham
    @seth.graham Před 3 lety +9

    I was gonna suggest the next F4 trip be all wet plate photography, but on second thought decided a bunch of dudes hiding in nature with a motorhome full of chemicals might not end well if you encounter any police.

  • @TotalBarber
    @TotalBarber Před 3 lety

    i really enjoyed watching that wet plate photography process!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @marknachmias423
    @marknachmias423 Před rokem +1

    Wow, that's dedication!

  • @stevemarson9665
    @stevemarson9665 Před 3 lety +5

    Beautiful intro. You should stitch all the ones you have done over the years into one long, soothing and contemplative video. Kraig Adams did a similar compilation....

  • @joshuabelangercoash5664
    @joshuabelangercoash5664 Před 9 měsíci

    Adam, the beginning of this video is undoubtedly your best piece of cinematic footage from Vancouver Island. The scenes and the music work together seamlessly. Your documentation of the place you love is a true testament to a landscape that was here long before us, and will be here long after we leave.

  • @scooter5193
    @scooter5193 Před 3 lety

    Very interesting segment. I was a printing press operator for a number of years and this brings back memories of the huge horizontal cameras, copy boards, drum scanners and film separations to make printing plates. Thing of the past - now digital files direct to plate. Technology has taken the craftsmanship out of some trades for sure. Love your work. Thank you.

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo Před 3 lety

    The wet plate segment was fascinating!!

  • @keithsandercock1412
    @keithsandercock1412 Před 3 lety +1

    Ken Miner ..... Man, what a dedication to craft! Thanks for the video Adam.

  • @AlergicToSnow
    @AlergicToSnow Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve not done anything this sophisticated but the final images sure take me back to my darkroom days. I just love the look.

  • @andrewlloyd-seetim1271
    @andrewlloyd-seetim1271 Před 3 lety +1

    Adam, that bit with the 8x10 was inspirational, what an honour to be witness to how the photographic artform was practiced. From that to the instant checking of digital media, what a journey. Thank you for sharing.

  • @nickbristol3457
    @nickbristol3457 Před 3 lety +1

    Adam, This was awesome to watch and I enjoyed it a lot! Thanks to you and Ken. I enjoyed the rest of the video as well.

  • @KellyPettit
    @KellyPettit Před 3 lety +1

    Your channel is inspirational. I want to do more to help the old growth. Thanks for sharing your vlogs. Even without photos. The video at the beginning was amazing as always. Thanks so much, Adam.

  • @iaincphotography6051
    @iaincphotography6051 Před 3 lety

    Such beautiful Images, thanks for showing.

  • @TheLDunn1
    @TheLDunn1 Před 3 lety +1

    Well that one was a bit different! Enjoyed watching Ken do his thing, would have liked to have seen a bit more actually!

  • @robertocastro4403
    @robertocastro4403 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful drone footage. Amazing piece of history being kept alive by Ken!

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 Před 3 lety

    Amazing how the American Civil War photographers got the quality photos that have come down to us.

  • @fototripper
    @fototripper Před 3 lety +2

    What a brilliant setup. I really like the looks of the finished work.

    • @QuietLightPhoto
      @QuietLightPhoto  Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah lucked out there just happened to bump into Ken and asked if I could film. Yeah it’s a really neat process but does really stink.

  • @ConstantinSPurcea
    @ConstantinSPurcea Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful video, Adam, and props to Ken for explaining stuff so well.
    For those who'd like to find out more about Collodion process, Borut Peterlin is a great source. He's got countless videos on this stuff.

  • @explorer6
    @explorer6 Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks again, Adam!

    • @QuietLightPhoto
      @QuietLightPhoto  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure! turned out not bad

    • @explorer6
      @explorer6 Před 3 lety

      @@QuietLightPhoto I’m not nervous about it anymore! 😉

    • @ZeLoShady
      @ZeLoShady Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for taking the time to share your process and image Ken. I have never even seen this type of photography before and despite its age, it is incredible and so unique in this age of photography.

  • @PierrePRESTAT
    @PierrePRESTAT Před 3 lety

    This is incredible ! And I have glasses from my great-grand father, so now I can see how he was operating. Thank you very much !

  • @johnkosterimages
    @johnkosterimages Před 3 lety +1

    Drone footage completely on point, beautiful. Another great video.

  • @Necronomicon08
    @Necronomicon08 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the video and i would like to see more of the ancient techniques of photography

  • @karenwalter5784
    @karenwalter5784 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this video! I found Ken Miner and the wet plate photography to be absolutely fascinating. That photo had an Ansel Adams look to it. Really makes you appreciate our cameras today. I saw one of those cameras for sale in an antique store a few years ago and was very drawn to it. It was really expensive, but it was beautiful!

  • @Cid_Coletti
    @Cid_Coletti Před 3 lety

    This was great.I loved the final image.

  • @stevethompson8154
    @stevethompson8154 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful. I have a friend that does dry, wet, and tin types. It is very much an art. So many variables, temp, light, and how you coat the sub straight and developing times. I suspect most people have no idea of the smell form the chemicals. Good stuff

  • @BryanDorr
    @BryanDorr Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Adam and Ken for sharing this process. Beautiful image!

  • @phdman2014
    @phdman2014 Před 3 lety

    I truly wish I could visit these places. I live in pine tree country. While there are note-worthy compositions to be made here, to be in the presence of old growth, waves crashing on the Eastern beaches of the UK, or the glacier ice caves of Iceland would be a dream come true. We must preserve these wonders for future generations.

  • @MarcKoetse
    @MarcKoetse Před 3 lety

    I have a a friend doing collodion, (had to sit as a model once). Amazing process, impressive and good fun!

  • @StuartMcFarlane
    @StuartMcFarlane Před 3 lety

    I've noticed over the past few episodes that your overhead drone shots really accentuate the fractal nature of the tree canopy. Love it. Thx!

  • @astralbody
    @astralbody Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful intro. Golly! CLIENTS! I need to do a session. Wet Glass Plate in the field...talk about dedication. Wow. Really cool. I'm not into film anymore, but wet plate is something I may try one day. The tree that begs to be photographed but difficult to do so. Enjoyable video! Cheers, Adam!!!

  • @JohnTomasella
    @JohnTomasella Před 3 lety +1

    Love watching this process, especially
    Borut Peterlin

  • @hermilioquintana9178
    @hermilioquintana9178 Před 3 lety

    Stunning , enough said .

  • @peteberkery9652
    @peteberkery9652 Před 3 lety +1

    What a find! He has such a steady hand. Your next project

  • @krisdroban308
    @krisdroban308 Před 3 lety

    For the first time I visited this part of Vancouver Island during extended last Easter weekend. I started in Port Renfrew and end up some how in Port Alberni. Definitely place for further exploration. Great story about large format photography. Now I miss my 4x5.

  • @Falkenroth1
    @Falkenroth1 Před 3 lety

    Shooting like my Great Great Grandfather shot photos here in Arizona in the 1870’s-1890’s. He did it out if a wagon and was almost killed by Apaches a few times. George Rothrock a pioneer photographer. Thanks for making the video.

  • @sridipnag1117
    @sridipnag1117 Před 3 lety

    What a great intro to the video... And the Wet Plate part... always nice to see such a process!

  • @dirkboy07
    @dirkboy07 Před 3 lety

    Gorgeous location. Love your work Adam. This is photography magic!! Great to see the F4 banter with you guys

  • @KevinJamesPyronCody
    @KevinJamesPyronCody Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for showing this! I shoot a fair amount of film still but this process was amazing. I sent it to my history of photography professor at the University of Utah. I’d actually like to use it for teaching purposes when I start teaching. Amazing!

  • @TexasPelican
    @TexasPelican Před 3 lety

    This video was fascinating, thank you so much for sharing it with us!

  • @markjutsum6187
    @markjutsum6187 Před 3 lety

    Wow, what a fantastic process. How super convenient is digital, we have no excuses for getting out and producing some amazing images. MJ

  • @TheycallmeWade
    @TheycallmeWade Před 3 lety

    Your intros are so unique, I love them. It’s 2:30am trying to stay awake settling a 2 week old baby and after 30sec I’m up out of bed in the lounge room watching this on the big screen

  • @xavierbeaudoux
    @xavierbeaudoux Před 3 lety

    Awesome meeting and ken is a great photographer, really enjoyed that episode Adam 👍

  • @wallybeep
    @wallybeep Před 3 lety

    Sweet post. Really enjoyed the wet plate segment. I'm dunno. As technology marches on, my head has turned towrds the pasf at times as I've considered myself returning to 4x5, but the plate process - and results - are super intriguing. Your openings now, Adam, are fantastically cinematic. Love all of it. No surprise there for you! Thanks, as always.

  • @tompetersphotography
    @tompetersphotography Před 3 lety +1

    What an interesting insight into wet plate photography matey. Nice addition

  • @Hirsutechin
    @Hirsutechin Před 3 lety

    Thanks for including the wet plate process, that's really interesting! (and a new take on chimping...)

  • @Simon_PieMan
    @Simon_PieMan Před 3 lety

    The process is often so much part of the project, not just the final image.

  • @shenaluke
    @shenaluke Před 3 lety

    I am so sad. I wish I could travel to get these type of pictures like you take. I live in GA, USA and i really doubt that i would ever be able to travel around the world like you do. I love watching you travel and show us all these great shots. Thank You!

  • @richardlarsonphotographer5327

    Working in the greenhouse this morning. Can't wait to watch this episode at lunch! Entro is outstanding!

  • @jonathanraven5939
    @jonathanraven5939 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely fantastic

  • @rbeaubien7868
    @rbeaubien7868 Před 3 lety

    Really old school with the wet plate photography. Dedication to the craft. In the late 1800's, I imagine a photographer would have carried their gear on horseback and setup a mini-darkroom in the field.

  • @chrisroot7182
    @chrisroot7182 Před 3 lety +1

    That was a super interesting! Loved the intro as well. One day you will have to cut together all of these epic intros into a longer version. Cheers!

  • @nickfanzo
    @nickfanzo Před 3 lety

    Analog is beautiful. Keep it alive.
    Thank you!

  • @iaingraham6924
    @iaingraham6924 Před 3 lety

    That intro! 👌

  • @juna61
    @juna61 Před 3 lety +1

    Hahah that van gave me Breaking Bad vibes. Great stuff!

  • @rundlerambler6150
    @rundlerambler6150 Před 3 lety

    That was so interesting to see Kens process for glass plate photography, loved the vintage look. Oh how I miss Vancouver Island and the gigantic old growth trees, miss Cathedral Grove. Really enjoyed this video even though you didn't take any photos, drone footage was great as usual.

  • @jimowens8105
    @jimowens8105 Před 3 lety

    Adam, one more vote for the 4x5!!! The days when the light isn't cooperating will be perfect for a walk-through the 4x5 film process. I would bet that 97% of the subscribers have never used a 4x5 film camera.

  • @janneolsson4438
    @janneolsson4438 Před 3 lety

    Interesting, thanks for posting. It feels like this is the opposite to stressing around in a hurry.
    And as always your drone footage is high class.

  • @JayGrapherTh
    @JayGrapherTh Před 3 lety

    even thought there maybe few photographs - I still appreciate the journey and places you shared and its very interesting.

  • @FelixJorgenfelt
    @FelixJorgenfelt Před 3 lety

    While I appreciate the effort Ken puts into his photography and keeping the old process alive, seeing that makes me appreciate the advancements in photographic technology even more!

  • @andrewherbert9938
    @andrewherbert9938 Před 3 lety

    Great video Adam , really enjoyed the wet plate bit , amazing the amount of detail a 120 year old camera and lens can capture

  • @composedlight6850
    @composedlight6850 Před 3 lety +1

    real dedication and skill; great

  • @eddywaraich3348
    @eddywaraich3348 Před 3 lety

    adam is a really awesome photographer. i start doing photography after watching Gibbs, Heaton and Gavin.

  • @maxencelemoine4190
    @maxencelemoine4190 Před 3 lety

    nice audio background with the frogs at the beginning. The size of the tree is impressive !!!
    I'm too new in my film journey to think about wet plate or 8*10, but i'm already slowly stepping into medium format film. So many things to learn (about photography first !) before trying this process and large format. But nothing can replicate photograph taken on wet plate !

  • @LukeOrwin
    @LukeOrwin Před 3 lety

    Great video. Very interesting seeing the wet plate photography. Stunning opening sequence

  • @brianmckeever5280
    @brianmckeever5280 Před 3 lety

    Interesting wet plate process! Terrific find, thanks for sharing. Loved the opening drone footage too.

  • @brianduthie989
    @brianduthie989 Před 3 lety

    Stunning intro sequence to the video, the music was awesome 🙏

  • @ianhamer4294
    @ianhamer4294 Před 3 lety

    Loved the video Adam. The image on the glass, wow. b t w Amanda loved how toasty her vest was.

  • @DennisSiebertPhotography

    Although I don't really know anything about analog photography, it was still an interesting insight.

  • @gruagach1
    @gruagach1 Před 3 lety

    It was stoating seeing the glass plate and the images were superb loved them ty sir.

  • @Duckgrabber
    @Duckgrabber Před 3 lety

    That lens is a rapid rectilinear, American made. He said it was "f4," but it's really f8 on our modern scale. The reason is the scale on those turn of century lenses was different from the one we use today (British system). There were a number of f-scales in use at that time and weren't really standardized until about 1930. On the U.S. scale (Uniform Scale,) which is what that Autex lens has, f16 equals f16 on the modern scale but then it diverges. What the U.S. scale says is f8 is actually f11, and what it says is f4 is actually f8. Rapid rectilinear lenses were generally f8 (modern scale) wide open. Not many people who use old American lenses seem to know this. The Germans at that time used yet another scale. I'm a wet plate shooter with three years experience, use a Kodak 2D 8x10 camera (the model from 1920 that came after the one he's using,) and I avidly collect 19th century lenses.

  • @rodbotic
    @rodbotic Před 3 lety

    that is so cool.

  • @Mrbluesplayer43
    @Mrbluesplayer43 Před 3 lety

    Great video Adam, loved this one. The Collodion plates looked amazing.

  • @adamsmith6594
    @adamsmith6594 Před 3 lety

    It's your dedication to the art of photography and imparting it to us in depth that is so unique Adam. Kens process was fascinating and a privilege to see it even if his van stinks lol. Thank you for sharing Adam.

    • @explorer6
      @explorer6 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s not that bad... really...

    • @adamsmith6594
      @adamsmith6594 Před 3 lety

      @@explorer6 hahaha. Was truly interesting to watch you show the process Ken. I had a couple of goes in the darkroom years ago. But film was being phased out so I never followed it through. But it was fascinating to watch you. Thank you.

    • @explorer6
      @explorer6 Před 3 lety +1

      @@adamsmith6594 thanks Adam!

  • @johnnysneds
    @johnnysneds Před 3 lety

    F***, WOW! That intro when yer stoned 😍 (probably when your not also but I haven’t tried that yet)

  • @chriscard6544
    @chriscard6544 Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful video

  • @philippecarpentier801
    @philippecarpentier801 Před 3 lety

    🇨🇵Bonjour Adam,
    C'est une belle façon de rendre hommage à l'histoire de la Photographie . Respect, c'est une œuvre vraiment fantastique.
    Salutations 😍

  • @cameronmartin645
    @cameronmartin645 Před 3 lety

    I just went to Walbran just recently. Got totally soaked though. That logging road through walbran valley might be the most sketchy road I've even been on. At one point I had to drive under a downed tree hanging over the road while navigating boulders next to a sheer cliff.

    • @Dumontjon
      @Dumontjon Před 3 lety

      Oh come on. People do it all the time in front wheel drive cars.

  • @perambulatingmike
    @perambulatingmike Před 3 lety

    What a fascinating episode!...thanks, Adam!

  • @andrewiverach659
    @andrewiverach659 Před 3 lety

    Very moving intro, just beautiful.

  • @NewHorizonsTravel
    @NewHorizonsTravel Před 3 lety

    Very interesting content nice process

  • @gregs2466
    @gregs2466 Před 3 lety

    wet plate post was great. Now I would love to find one of those cameras and get into that a bit! Good grief, I would get models and period clothes and see what happens!

  • @AlGreenLightThroughGlass

    Very interesting episode

  • @AmpedGaming404
    @AmpedGaming404 Před 3 lety +1

    Very interested in watching this but sadly I have class in a few minutes!

  • @drewturnbull1
    @drewturnbull1 Před 3 lety

    A lost art revived - very interesting.

  • @PhotoTrekr
    @PhotoTrekr Před 3 lety

    Oh no, now I want to set up a b&w darkroom. I enjoyed all the long hours I spent in the darkroom long ago. That e-vest looks brilliant. Might have to check that out for myself. Just saw the price of that e-vest. I'll just add another layer. :)

  • @martinwozenilek485
    @martinwozenilek485 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic intro! Very relaxing and calm 😊

  • @megacube5482
    @megacube5482 Před 3 lety

    finally a large format video ❤

  • @kilohotel6750
    @kilohotel6750 Před 3 lety

    That is so interesting, definitely something I wish I had time and money to try.