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An antique photograph from the early 1900s: a young woman looking away from the camera with the slightest smile. Photographed at Antiques of Winfield (Winfield, IL). A face full of untold stories.

#AntiquePhotography #VintagePortrait #FoundHistory #AntiquesOfWinfield
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
Test shot of 100ISO 4X5 film in my Speed Graphic with adapted 1850 Petzval lens. I need to improve my developing method for 4x5 film, but the setup is working.

Walked 1/2 mile in the snow with 20kg of gear for this. I need a lighter tripod or closer subjects in the winter.
#antiquePhotography #film
A black and white photo of a tall tree spreading bare limbs against the winter's late afternoon sky. The moon is nestled between its branches and the ground is covered in a tall dark thicket of weeds.
January 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
Today's photo adventure, testing the limits of my speed graphic setup with some 100 speed film. When the sun came out it metered to about 1/1000. I shot another in partial cloud at 1/500. Looking forward to how they turn out.

#antiquePhotography #largeFormat #filmPhotography #4x5 #graflex
A speed graphic set up on a sturdy tripod in a snowy yard, pointed at a tree covered in snow. A large, antique brass lens is fitted to the camera and the shade is extended over the ground glass.
December 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
Some lovely photos by @thoughty.bsky.social taken with a 1950 Welmy 6X6 from Japan. Bright colors on the Portra 160 with lively scans by @thedarkroomlab.bsky.social

Not great cosmetically, but this 75 year old camera still works!

#mediumFormat #filmPhotography #antiquePhotography #6X6
The lighthouse at Bass Head Harbor lit yellow by the sunset. In the darkening sky behind it, a rainbow is just visible. The bright blue water of the Atlantic laps up between Stony cliffs topped with pines.
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
A seagull resting on the rocky shore at Acadia National Park. Since this is 4x5, the bird is big enough on the negative to nearly fill the frame on 35mm. Shot with the 1850 Petzval lens on a Speed Graphic.

#largeFormat #filmPhotography #antiquePhotography #graflex #petzval
Seagull roosting on a rocky cliff in a black and white photo.
October 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
A photo of Raven's Nest on Schoodic Point in Acadia National Park, taken with a good bit of front tilt on the 1850 Petzval lens and Speed Graphic 4x5.

#antiquePhotography #largeFormat #4x5 #filmPhotography #nationalParks
A very high contrast black and white photo with a uniquely old look. The ocean laps at Stony cliffs and shores topped with narrow trees.
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
langtrygallery.bsky.social
Wednesday Group

1930s University of Minnesota swimmers / one of several that could be on your very own walls

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October 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
Red Barn on orthochromatic film.

Voigtlander Petzval from 1850 mounted via 3d print to 4x5 Speed Graphic.

190mm f3.7, 1/30 second, Ortho Litho film. Developed in df96 monobath.

#largeFormat #filmPhotography #antiquePhotography
A black and white photo of bales of hay stacked in the open doors of a barn with peeling paint.
October 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
The most surprising photo from a week in upstate New York. An antique sleigh in an old barn, lit by gaps in the barn walls.

Shot with my Petzval from 1850 on a 4x5 Speed Graphic camera.

190mm f3.7, 3 seconds, Ortho Litho film. Df96 monobath.

#antiquePhotography #largeFormat #FilmPhotography
A black and white photo of an antique sleigh sitting atop hay and signage in a barn. Daylight peeks between the boards of the barn wall.
October 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
My favorite shot from the recent trip to upstate New York. A successful outdoor photo with the Voigtlander Petzval lens from 1850, mounted to a Speed Graphic for the focal plane shutter.

190mm, F3.7, 1/50, Ortho Litho film

#antiquePhotography #largeFormat #filmPhotography #blackAndWhite
A black and white photo of an old farm tractor with a trailer.
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
My first exposures using the portrait lens from 1850 mounted on a Speed Graphic. This is a phone picture of the negative hastily inverted, so I should be able to get much more detail from a proper DSLR scan.

#antiquePhotography #largeFormat #blackAndWhite #filmPhotography
Large brass Voigtlander Petzval lens from 1850 mounted to a Graflex Speed Graphic camera with a 3d printed plate. An underexposed photo of a performer on a light colored horse.
September 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
bramstolk.bsky.social
I mounted an extremely rare 19th century lens (Charles Korn 300mm) onto my DIY digital-hybrid 16x16" #LargeFormat camera for some #antiquePhotography.

The self-portrait is cropped a lot, as the image circle is far too small. 500mm focal length would be better.

2x speedlight flash units.
September 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
johnwsheldon.bsky.social
A fresh abomination!

My 3d-printed lens board fits very securely, and holds the very antique lens. I might need longer brass bolts so I can add back the washers, but this works!

Finally, fast enough shutter speeds to shoot in daylight!

#antiquePhotography #largeFormatFilm #filmPhotography
A Voigtlander Petzval portrait lens mounted to a Graflex Speed Graphic camera with a custom 3d-printed lens board.
August 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
artsalad.bsky.social
meet up at #LesFrigos

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June 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
artsalad.bsky.social
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When the truth is found to be lies
And all the joy within you dies

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June 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
keithdotson.bsky.social
New Video: We will examine and discuss this vintage late-1920s silver gelatin snapshot
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#photography #vintagephotography #antiquephotography
Charming Family Portrait from Late 1920s (Boy in Aviator's Cap)
YouTube video by Keith Dotson's Antique Photographs
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April 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
monchotravels.bsky.social
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Small toy baby sitting on a red pen cushion in a drawer
April 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
dietrichfineart.bsky.social
A very vintage 1920's look on a photo I took during a session with Yenny in Melbourne.

Model: @yennyfervent.bsky.social

#1920sstyle #1920sfashion #vintagephoto #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #antiquephoto #antiquephotography #nudeart #boudoir #boudoirphoto #boudoirinspiration #fineartnude #fineart
April 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
pussygalores.bsky.social
Capture the Moment: Vintage Cameras in High Demand for Antique Collectors!

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Capture the Moment: Vintage Cameras in High Demand for Antique Collectors!
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April 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
projectbarchive.bsky.social
Alexander Graham Bell kissing his wife, Mabel Hubbard Gardiner Bell, who is standing in a tetrahedral kite, 1903. A favorite from our book, People Kissing: A Century of Photographs. 💋#antiquephotography #vintagephotography #photography #oldphotos #vintagephotographs #photoarchive
February 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
treasurotica.bsky.social
How adorable is this little sailor? Antique early 1900s studio portrait of a cute little boy in sailor suit with stripes, collar bow tie, metal belt buckle, and blonde hair in a bowl cut with bangs ♥️
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Antique c.1900s 11x7 Photograph Portrait Young Boy Sailor Suit B&W Sepia Bullock | eBay
Antique early 1900s studio portrait of cute young boy in sailor suit. Condition: Photograph is browned with age and sepia toned throughout. There is water staining and small tears around the edges.
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January 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
huntleigh.bsky.social
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December 6, 2024 at 12:36 AM
fabulousfashion.bsky.social
A photo of a man with children. Roughly set in 1910-1915

Source: Library of congress, https://buff.ly/48DbyRB

#fashionhistory #antiquephotography
A man and three children on what appears to be a ship deck. Two girls and one boy. Everyone wears straw hats. The boy wears a sailor suit. Younger girl wears a white short sleeved dress, and the older girl wears a darker colored separates..
November 5, 2024 at 4:11 PM