| Shooting with two plate cameras; an 8"x10" and a 5"x7", the larger one an original 1890s model, the smaller a new Chamonix using an 1860s Petzval portrait lens. Photos by Paul d'Orléans / Susan McLaughlin. The top shot was taken with a just-coated plate which was accidentally dropped on the van floor (by me! Big plates are awkward to handle), but I'm a fan of the unexpected, so went ahead and made the shot; I love the unexpected chemistry. The bike is a 1928 Indian 101 Scout, with 1940 Sport Scout barrels and heads. It was recently purchased sight unseen on Craigslist, and is now being prepared/fettled during the Cannonball. While all participants are a little bit crazy, some are braver than others... |
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Paul:
On VERY long exposures, have you tried opening the lens, quick like a bunny around and into the picture, count slowly to 100 and quick like a bunny back to shut the lens? It works!
Jim A., Tucson, AZ
Great photos Paul, only thing that dates them is the ones with modern vehicles in the background . Thanks for taking the time to use the old technology, it gives a unquie feel to the covering of the event.
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