The Walbran Valley | Collodion Wet Plate Process

[@user-hs8zr6ln7k]

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

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

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

[@henriabbott9362]

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

[@QuietLightPhoto]

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

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

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]

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]

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

[@robertbrown5052]

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.

[@velvethoot4507]

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 .

[@letmebereal]

Get a grip.

[@jimwlouavl]

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!

[@howardtowler6146]

The wet plate image was beautiful.

[@PeterLariviere1]

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.

[@marknachmias423]

Wow, that's dedication!

[@joshuabelangercoash5664]

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.

[@markattardo]

The wet plate segment was fascinating!!

[@JohnPaul-ii]

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 😷🇦🇺

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

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

[@tomjohnson3728]

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

[@TotalBarber]

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

[@Memories4lifemedia]

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

[@jean-guyhuot7869]

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

[@JoshMainka]

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

[@scooter5193]

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.

[@keithsandercock1412]

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

[@AlergicToSnow]

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

[@seth.graham]

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.

[@KellyPettit]

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]

Such beautiful Images, thanks for showing.

[@andrewlloyd-seetim1271]

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.

[@johnkosterimages]

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

[@fototripper]

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

[@QuietLightPhoto]

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.

[@Cid_Coletti]

This was great.I loved the final image.

[@PierrePRESTAT]

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 !

[@nickbristol3457]

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.

[@ConstantinSPurcea]

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]

Topshit happens! 😉

[@robertocastro4403]

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

[@hermilioquintana9178]

Stunning , enough said .

[@phdman2014]

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.

[@xavierbeaudoux]

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

[@explorer6]

Thanks!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@peteberkery9652]

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

[@StuartMcFarlane]

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!

[@Necronomicon08]

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

[@stevemarson9665]

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....

[@markjutsum6187]

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

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Couldn't agree more!

[@FelixJorgenfelt]

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!

[@sridipnag1117]

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

[@explorer6]

Thanks again, Adam!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

My pleasure! turned out not bad

[@explorer6]

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

[@ZeLoShady]

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.

[@BryanDorr]

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

[@QuietLightPhoto]

You bet!

[@iaingraham6924]

That intro! 👌

[@TheycallmeWade]

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

[@karenwalter5784]

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!

[@stevethompson8154]

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

[@TheLDunn1]

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

[@MarcKoetse]

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

[@dirkboy07]

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

[@jonathanraven5939]

Absolutely fantastic

[@Simon_PieMan]

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

[@jimowens8105]

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.

[@JohnTomasella]

Love watching this process, especially Borut Peterlin

[@explorer6]

Borut is topshit!

[@nickfanzo]

Analog is beautiful. Keep it alive. Thank you!

[@Falkenroth1]

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.

[@tompetersphotography]

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

[@rbeaubien7868]

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.

[@KevinJamesPyronCody]

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!

[@krisdroban308]

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.

[@TexasPelican]

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

[@QuietLightPhoto]

You bet!

[@richardlarsonphotographer5327]

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

[@astralbody]

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!!!

[@wallybeep]

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.

[@Hirsutechin]

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

[@shenascooking1]

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!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Maybe one day!

[@composedlight6850]

real dedication and skill; great

[@andrewherbert9938]

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

[@eddywaraich3348]

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

[@janneolsson4438]

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.

[@brianduthie989]

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

[@juna61]

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

[@chrisroot7182]

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!

[@JayGrapherTh]

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

[@brianmckeever5280]

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

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Duckgrabber]

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.

[@LukeOrwin]

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

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Many thanks!

[@gruagach1]

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

[@rundlerambler6150]

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.

[@perambulatingmike]

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

[@ianhamer4294]

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

[@Mrbluesplayer43]

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

[@maxencelemoine4190]

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 !

[@adamsmith6594]

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]

It’s not that bad... really...

[@adamsmith6594]

@@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]

@@adamsmith6594 thanks Adam!

[@rodbotic]

that is so cool.

[@andrewiverach659]

Very moving intro, just beautiful.

[@megacube5482]

finally a large format video ❤

[@martinwozenilek485]

Fantastic intro! Very relaxing and calm 😊

[@brianbeattyphotography]

Man - this was an exceptional watch. Loved it.

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Thanks Brian, appreciate that.

[@DennisSiebertPhotography]

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

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

Very interesting episode

[@robertstonephoto]

Terrific! Thanks for taking the time!

[@philippecarpentier801]

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

[@StephenBridgett]

Beautiful videography!

[@chriscard6544]

Beautiful video

[@QuietLightPhoto]

So nice

[@kilohotel6750]

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

[@NewHorizonsTravel]

Very interesting content nice process

[@ShanDobby]

Brilliant video Adam. Your best in some time.

[@nicksaunders106]

Hi Adam Love the intro music and drone shots!

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnysneds]

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