So busy trying new things ……
I was surprised to see my last post was over 3 months ago. But I haven’t been idle – far from it, especially now we are “locked down” at...
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Simon Williams
Nov 3, 20191 min read
Some Success with Waterfalls
Today I took the 100 year old large format (10×8) camera to Wales – waterfall country. Recent heavy rains meant a good flow of water over...
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Simon Williams
Oct 9, 20191 min read
Lens problems with The New Countess
Today was time to take the New Countess full plate camera to Clevedon and try some images of the wonderful Victorian Pier. Shame it was...
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Simon Williams
May 11, 20191 min read
North Somerset Artsweek 2019
It has been a very busy April/May – preparing 75 pieces for North Somerset Artsweek #nsaw2019 – but so worth it! We have had a great...
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Simon Williams
Apr 5, 20191 min read
Antique camera at Hartland Quay
It has been a busy few weeks preparing for North Somerset ArtsWeek in May. I am exhibiting at The Theatre Shop, Clevedon BS21 6HX. ...
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Simon Williams
Mar 16, 20192 min read
Yorkshire Trip & a Half-Plate Camera
Taking the opportunity to stay a few days at Skipton this week, I packed the VW Camper with my “new” 1900s Hora bellows camera and basic...
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Simon Williams
Feb 2, 20191 min read
Bellows Camera in the Snow
With the sun out and the roads passable, I ventured up onto the top of the Mendip Hills with the Thornton Pickard and some film...
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Simon Williams
Jan 31, 20191 min read
6 out of 6! – 6 Good exposures
On the frosty Mendip Hills this morning, I used the vintage Thornton Pickard camera to take some silhouette images of trees. Building on...
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Simon Williams
Jan 29, 20191 min read
At the fifth attempt – I’m happy
Finally, after five attempts, I’ve got a plate with; enough etch to make a relief print, a satisfying sky effect enough detail in the...
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Simon Williams
Jan 25, 20191 min read
Latest etching – still learning …
Clevedon Pier – again from a photo – laserprint transferred onto aluminium with acetone then etched in copper sulfate and salt. Raising...
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Simon Williams
Jan 20, 20191 min read
Relief printing from etched aluminium
First prints from the aluminium etchings. Very pleased with these first lifts – on 200gsm, glossy card. [Update! – when dry the ink...
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Simon Williams
Jan 20, 20191 min read
Successful etching of the plates
Having successfully transferred the laser prints of my photos onto aluminium plate, the next step is etching in copper sulfate/salt. To...
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Simon Williams
Jan 19, 20191 min read
Success every time!
I’ve cracked it! Using acetone to transfer laserprint onto aluminium plate ready for #etching. Plates on the left in this photo the...
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Simon Williams
Jan 7, 20192 min read
Progress with etching – Exmoor tree project
After my initial experiments with the etching process, I started today to apply what I have learned to my Exmoor tree images. (See...
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Simon Williams
Jan 5, 20191 min read
Success with the antique camera and shutter
Well, some success and still some failures(learning opportuntites). Saggy bellows have caused a shadow on the negative and one or two...
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Simon Williams
Dec 11, 20181 min read
Walk on an overcast morning
Time to get some exercise – The tide was up at 9am in nearby Clevedon and at this time of year we get good flocks of waders...
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Simon Williams
Dec 4, 20181 min read
Fujiholics Worshop
The fist weekend in December – in Yorkshire – in the rain – with Fujiholics on an enjoyable workshop – expertly organised by Matt Hart...
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Simon Williams
Nov 14, 20181 min read
Guernsey Rocks – Final layer print
A couple more hours work on the Bideford Black pigment, grinding, seiving and then mixing with linseed oil using a Muller. I was then...
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Simon Williams
Nov 8, 20181 min read
Enjoying the colours of autumn
What year it is for the autumn colours this year! Really intense colours with moody dark skies and occasional bursts of sunlight to make...
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Simon Williams
Nov 1, 20181 min read
Tyntesfield views
A brief visit to Tyntesfield House (National Trust) as we were passing was rewarded with some impressive views of autumn colours and the...
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