Some More Digi Prints From Today!

Nit, BODY SELLERS, Bangkok, Thailand 2011

Ladyboy Sex Worker, Pattaya, Thailand, 2011

Long, Sex Worker, Pattaya, Thailand 2010

Brothers, THE FAMILIES OF THE DUMP

Brothers, THE FAMILIES OF THE DUMP, Mae Sot, Thailand 2013

Young Boy With Dyed Hair, THE FAMILIES OF THE DUMP

Young boy with dyed hair, THE FAMILIES OF THE DUMP, Mae Sot, Thailand 2016

Jiji with a Ring Flash on a Blad and Tri-x

 Jiji, Sex Worker, THE BODY SELLERS, Pattaya, Thailand 2011

Long, A Found Image, THE BODY SELLERS

Another found photo, printed today digitally. Long was such a sweet lady, photographed her more than 5 times. Visited her home once, she had a pink room with no A/C which she said she did not need. I translated a letter for her from a biker English boyfriend. He said stuff like "All the other woman I was with in Thailand did not matter, only you were important to me". Long hung on every word, watching me intently as I translated the letter form English to Thai.

Now that I am in retirement, I have time to go through all the old imagery, looking for ones I like.

Long, sex worker, THE BODY SELLERS, Pattaya, Thailand 2010

Videos: Digi Prints Made Last Night

 

Printed Images From The Past On Digital

Did a bunch of digital prints tonight. Found some older images.

Aria, ladyboy sex worker, THE BODY SELLERS, Pattaya, Thailand 2010

Young Baby Girl, THE FAMILIES OF THE DUMP, Mae Sot, Thailand 2016

One Eyed Man, THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE UNDER THE FREEWY, Mae Sot, Thailand, 2013

Nui-Ooh, THE FAMILIES OF THE DUMP, Mae Sot, Thailand 2017

Too Active Dreamer

I have always been a very active dreamer. Some nights I dream 4 or 5 or more times. When dad died I had very bad nightmares 6 months. When I had problems in Thailand I bad nightmares many times. Many times I seem to have PTSD dreams related to photography subjects and deeply personal nightmares and dreams about friends and experiences.

This was a first thou.

4 Glass Storage Boxes Loaded to Capacity

I loaded my 4 beginner glass storage boxes to capacity! I need more boxes made. I probably have enough completed plates in the 11x14 to 14x14 size left to fill another 3 boxes!

The boxes are so-so built with limited storage (9-12 plates each) but I feel they are much safer in the boxes than lying around everywhere, waiting to be stepped on or knocked over. 

They The boxes should provide enough protection in my home to prevent breakage. On the road I am unsure how much they prevent glass from breaking.. I will need to do some real life testing after adding foam etc. to the inside of the box.

Note* In the photo you can also see a bunch of workshop made frames. Bit by bit quality is improving and I am building both boxes and frames for my Ambrotypes!

2nd Glass Plate Box Design

Completed my 4th 11x14, 14x14 inch glass plate box today. Everyone I make the building becomes easier. Number 4 is still rather rough but each new box build is a tiny bit nicer than the previous box.

I have decided to try making a larger box using heavier plywood. I will make the box 25 inches long from the current 16 inches and it will be 15 inches tall. I will use 3/8 bought plywood instead of scrap 1/4 inch plywood and will use 1/2 inch for the bottom board allowing  16 - 1 1/2 inch screws to hold it in place. I will also add foam to cushion the bottom of the box to cushion the plates and either U or V groves for the glass. 

I am hoping the new box can hold 20 11x14 or 14x14 (3mm-4mm) glass plates. Will check the weight and strength of the box before moving forward and making a 2nd box in this style.

Drawing Improving?

I have started drawing again, boy is it difficult! Any improvement? Limited improvement at best.

A Peace

 

Carpentry Workshop up and Running!

The workshop is up and running now. I am making boxes for carrying my completed ambrotypes and unused glass. Am still figuring out the design and my working methods. Still figuring out how to use all the machines as a matter of fact (learned about the router two days ago).

I think this plan should work thou. I can make boxes for all my coming ambrotypes for the AMBROTOS KANATA project. All the way up to 24x24 inches and potentially even 35x35 inch boxes.

The retirement is starting to feel more normal now. I have time for things like my mancave and workshop! Now I need to get the wet plate trailer up and running before winter.

11 Plates in the First Box

I placed 9-11x14inch 3mm thick Ambros and 2 14x14inch 4mm thick Ambros in the first completed plate box. Seems OK, heavyish but not crazy heavy. I will need to see how the boxes hang together in the trailer and motorhome while traveling Canada. So far so good. 

Will probably make 8 more. Am quite happy to have these now, made from garbage wood in the garage. They are rough but seem functional and relatively strong.

2-14x14 Glass Plate Boxes Completed

 Finished my first 2-14x14 inch boxes. 2nd a bit nicer  than the first but both very rough. Will use them and see how they hold up. If they breakdown too easily, will go to the dove tail jig.

Note* Made from scrap wood and cast off paint. I ended up using most of my tools, including jig saw, band saw, table saw, planer and drill press.

More Man Cave Photos

A few more pics and f my man cave. I enjoy, reading, watching movies and listening to music here. A great place to learn and grow.

New Reading/Music/Movie Area

Set up this new reading, music listening and movie watching area in the basement of the house. As you can see I have a few books to catch on, plus a huge DVD collection and all of Dennis's classical music.

 

11x14 Tree Ambrotype put on display

A few books to read

Dimsum has moved in!