31
Jan
2012
D/FW LF GROUP
22
Nov
2011
D/FW LFG IN PARIS. . . TEXAS THAT IS
The D/FW LF Group had one more outing for the 2011 season. This time we headed up to Paris, Texas for a weekend of our usual fun. We met up Friday night at the hotel and prepared for two days of sightseeing and shooting some film. Michael, Janice & Terry, and Susan & I made up the group on this outing. We had a couple others that were not able to make it, but it was still a fun and productive trip.
Susan and I exposed some B&W film and Michael got in his first field test of his new roof-top shooting platform on his truck. Nothing like customizing!
We would like to thank Carolyn and Marcus for their warm hospitality and for arranging and guiding us on a tour of the town. We especially enjoyed the neat places and alleyways around the town. Wish the weather had been a little better. Cloudy is not a problem, but that excessive wind is when shooting LF. Fortunately we were able to find out of the way places and shelter from that south wind in some really great alleys around town.
Two days of really fascinating shooting in a very interesting and scenic town. Again, thanks to everyone in Paris for a great weekend and thanks to Michael for arranging this outing. We anticipate more of these outings beginning early in 2012. Hope to you see you there!
JB
01
Nov
2011
D/FW LF GROUP OUTING SATURDAY OCT 29th
We had another one of our fun outings last Saturday to St. John’s Church in Fort Worth. This was a limited outing and we ended up with only five making the trek, but it was well worth the time. We would like to thank Fr. David for allowing us to have access to his beautiful church. Here are a few snapshots of the group at work.
03
Oct
2011
D/FW LFG WEEKEND
The D/FW LF Group had another exciting weekend, with two gatherings. Saturday we started off with breakfast at the Original Pancake House in Grapevine. We had ten people join us for the beginning of a usual gathering. After breakfast we then adjourned and moved over to the Grapevine Convention Center for the Camera Show. This one was a productive one. I found several things including some raw chemicals for the darkroom. Susan and I actually made several trips to the van to unload our trappings. Larry made even more trips and needed some help. What fun!
Sunday it was an early trip down to County Road 1118 in Johnson County to photograph a very old iron bridge on the Brazos River. If I counted correctly we had eight people that showed up before, and some after sunrise. Beautiful morning, not a cloud in the sky, not a breath of wind, and it was in the upper 40’s to mid 50’s. Couldn’t have been better for such an outing. As usual we migrated mid morning over to Glen Rose for a late breakfast, early lunch at the Big Cup Cafe. Outstanding hamburger and by a little after noon we were home. Susan and I shot a few 4×5 negatives and, as usual had a great time.
We will be planning more outings and if you are interested in joining us, please watch for our next gathering.
JB
25
Sep
2011
D/FW LFG FIRST FALL OUTING. . . TWO DAYS!
The D/FW LF Group is heading out for an early fall outing next Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2, 2011.
SATURDAY, October 1st
We are planning to meet for breakfast at the Original Pancake House at 9AM then head over to the Camera Show at the Grapevine Convention Center that starts at 10AM. Follow this LINK, and print out the page for $1.00 off admission.
SUNDAY, October 2nd
We are heading down toward Granbury to photograph down the Brazos River under the BRIDGE that is on County Rd. 1175. Sunrise is at around 7:20 so there is no need to be there until around 8AM for us B&W shooters! Before you get to the bridge (from the north) there is a small parking spot on the left. Once you walk toward the old r-r bridge you will see a path down towards the river. I do recommend some good support for your feet!
SATURDAY, October 1stBreakfast, a camera show one day, and an outing, and I would bet more food the next! Hopefully everyone will be able to join us both days!
JB
21
Aug
2011
D/FW LF GROUP, WET PLATE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH TY GUILLORY
We had another great gathering in East Texas this past Saturday. Twelve dedicated photo enthusiasts braved the heat for a day with Ty Guillory to learn about wet plate photography. Ty gave us a tour of 
his workshop where he builds period cameras and showed us many of his wet plate photographs. There was a lot of discussion about period lenses, a subject about which Ty can give you plenty of information.
Once we had a good understanding of the cameras we moved outside for a hands on demonstration of the fine art of making tintypes. We were all fascinated with the simplicity and complexity of the process.
After a jam packed morning of photography we were treated to a great picnic lunch prepared by Ty’s wife Tina. After a break to recharge, we braved the 100 plus heat for even more photography.
One fun high point of the day was getting to drool all over the 5×7 camera that Michael purchased. Seems none of us were aware that Michael is now moving into the world of wet plate photography. Ty had even mounted a beautiful period lens that Michael had purchased.
and the two of them took a great risk by making the first photo of yours truly. That lens may never be the same! As the afternoon progressed we moved inside to Ty’s shop and some welcome A/C.
At this point it was discovered that Michael needed a 3/8-16 mount, so Ty proceeded to install a second tripod socket on Michael’s new camera while we all watched. By the time the last few of us really die hard types decided it was time to head home, it was near 4:00. The thermometer in the van read 110 most of the way home. What a day!
The D/FW LFG would like to thank Ty and Tina for a very informative and fun day. We all had a great time, despite the heat, and some of us just may have learned something new. Once this heat subsides we will be planning more outings.
JB
07
Aug
2011
D/FW LF GROUP, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th, AMON CARTER MUSEUM. . .
Since the heat is on here in North Texas, we have decided to move our next gathering indoors and enjoy photography under air conditioned comfort. “Masterworks of American Photography: Landscape” begins Saturday, August 13th at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth.
Saturday morning we will meet for breakfast at Lucile’s, 4700 Camp Bowie Boulevard, when they open at 9:00 a.m. The museum opens at 10:00 a.m. and after coffee, breakfast, and I am sure, much discussion, we will head up the street to the exhibition. This is an open gathering and we invite everyone to join us for some more photography and fun.
31
Jul
2011
D/FW LF GROUP, PILOT POINT GATHERING. . . ANOTHER HOT MEETING!
Despite the fact that I really detest the heat, especially when it gets into the 80’s, we gathered before sunrise on the square in 
downtown Pilot Point Saturday. Texas is now into 30 consecutive days of 100+ temperatures, so in order to get out and have some photo fun when it drops all the way to 80 you have to get up early.
We had a good gathering in the summer heat. We all made a hasty retreat by about 8:30 to the local eatery for breakfast and shelter inside where the A/C was cranking. We continued for a couple more hours of shop talk and tall stories.
Michael said, “Fifteen photographers in all, ranging in age from 28 to 82.” We had a great time, met some new LF shooters, a great breakfast, and discussed photography. What else could you ask for?
Next gathering will be Saturday August 20th in East Texas. We will head over to meet Ty Guillory on his ranch in Mineola, Texas to learn about wet plate photography.
Don’t let anyone tell you we are afraid of the Texas heat. . . we don’t like it, but we have to make the best of it.
JB
06
Jul
2011
D/FW LF GROUP, RAILROAD GATHERING. . . WE MET, DESPITE THE HEAT!
It is near impossible for me to get motivated in the heat. This Texas summer started early this year and we are in a period of above normal temperatures. The D/FW LF Group made the trek to The Dallas Museum of the American Railroad last Saturday. It was an incredible adventure just to look at all of the rail cars, and I found myself in complete fascination with the steam locomotives, especially the Big Boy.
The trouble was no matter how much I tried, I just could not get past the heat and bring myself to drag out even a 4×5 camera. In fact, I barely mustered the enthusiasm to use my digisnapper. All I can say is I certainly hope we get another opportunity to photograph at the museum. Hopefully by this winter they will have completed their move to their new location and we will try again. Lunch was a high point as usual.
I would like to thank everyone for an interesting day. Thanks Michael for making the arrangements, and Bob for lunch. Thanks to Robert and Mark for braving the heat with their cameras. Hope you guys made some good photographs!
Next outing will be Sat, 07/30/2011 in Pilot Point. This will be an early shoot so we can stay ahead of the oppressive Texas heat, and of course, we will conclude with brunch at the local greasy-spoon on the town square. Hope to see everyone there! In the mean time, keep your film cool!
I would like to thank everyone for an interesting day. Thanks Michael for making the arrangements, and Bob for lunch. Thanks to Robert and Mark for braving the heat with their cameras. Hope you guys made some good photographs!JB
29
May
2011
JB & SUSAN HARLIN UPCOMING EVENTS
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