I'm really suprised that someone (and in an art department!) on this
mailing list would ask this question. I will, however, give a few of my
own personal reasons:
(1) Because I can.
(2) A different visual syntax.
(3) It's a challenge.
(4) I don't mind answering the question, "Are you taking a picture?".
(5) Knowing my roots.
(6) The history lesson.
(7) Preparing for the day when digital photography will force me to make my
own materials.
I could go on, but I hope Mr. Wang (or anyone else) now understands some of
my motives. I'm sure others on this list can come up with more reasons and
express them better than me (or is it I).
Claude Seymour
On Fri, 15 Apr 1994, Sam Wang wrote:
> With the ready availability of Ilford films in 12x20 and 7x17 sizes,
> what is to be gained from wet plate, other than a historical lesson?
>
> BTW, if anyone needs 12x20 or 7x17 holders, let me know.
> --
> Sam Wang stmwang@hubcap.clemson.edu 803/656-3924voice 656-0204fax
> Art Dept., Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0509