This is a type of photograph popular in the late nineteenth century called a Carte de Visite. The photograph was taken in a professional photographer's studio. The photo was then pasted on a thin sheet of cardboard about the size of a business card. These were used as an alternative to the then-popular use of visiting cards, or calling cards. This one was made some time between 1860 and 1870.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Carte de Visite
This is a type of photograph popular in the late nineteenth century called a Carte de Visite. The photograph was taken in a professional photographer's studio. The photo was then pasted on a thin sheet of cardboard about the size of a business card. These were used as an alternative to the then-popular use of visiting cards, or calling cards. This one was made some time between 1860 and 1870.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Mud Brick House
Friday, April 28, 2006
Lightfall
Monday, April 24, 2006
A view of a "Trading Post" in Bemidji, Minnesota. The tall Native American is one of a breed.(click image to see enlargement)
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Night-Blooming CEREUS
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Boston Alley
I took this picture during a winter snow storm some time in the 1970's. The scene is downtown Boston. The building in the background, seen partially at the end of the alley, is Old City Hall, built in 1865. You can just see the statue of Ben Franklin. It's at the corner of School Street and City Hall Avenue. I don't know if the view from this vantage is even possible now...Click on the image for a larger view.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Wallkill River
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Chinese Food
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Marfa
A building in the west Texas town of Marfa. Taken with a digital camera. Marfa is the site of the Chinati Foundation, among many other things.
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