I'm looking for visual references for medieval / faux-medieval armor. Bonus points for something lightweight / leather and I'm really looking for rear views but anything would be useful. I've tried a bit of googling but haven't really found what I want.
posted by fearfulsymmetry
on Feb 13, 2013 -
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I only really have time to read a single book on the origins of photography. What do you recommend? Think Daguerre and Talbot, no need for hundreds of pages devoted to the camera obscura. I'd also prefer something heavier on text than actual photographs.
posted by Lorin
on Jan 25, 2013 -
5 answers
Do we know how
William Mumler created his images? If not, what are the most popular theories today, and what do we know about other spirit photographers?
posted by naturalog
on Sep 18, 2012 -
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I'm cleaning out my storage, and wanted to find out whether two objects are worth keeping / selling: A nautical insurance policy from Sept. 21, 1802 (
front,
back), and a B&W photograph, on a 14"x20" piece of Kodak paper, of Mt. Saint Helens erupting, photographer unknown (
photo). More details inside.
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posted by markkraft
on Dec 26, 2011 -
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Historical Photo / Daguerreotype Gurus, how might I download or purchase
this particular panorama of San Francisco in 1851 in extreme hi-resolution?
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posted by jnnla
on Oct 25, 2011 -
3 answers
Blogger Steerforth of The Age of Uncertainty found an
old picture which intrigued him, especially the
figure in the center. He wonders in his blogpost if it might be Queen Victoria. Some commenters dissent. I'm curious about it myself. Can anyone shed further light on the image?
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posted by Kattullus
on Jun 29, 2011 -
12 answers
I am teaching an undergraduate photography class. What are the most amazing, resource intensive websites that the students should be exposed to?
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posted by archivist
on Mar 22, 2011 -
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"The gunsight frames an image for destruction, whereas the camera's viewfinder frames one image for preservation, and all other possible images for destruction." Help me find the source of this paraphrased quote?
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posted by Alterscape
on Oct 24, 2010 -
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Where can I find photos (portraits) of veterans in uniform, taken during their enlistment? Is this the kind of thing that's kept on file in military records?
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posted by liketitanic
on Apr 19, 2010 -
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I want to know how to remember my future travels better. I look back at some old travel pictures and think it was all a dream. What do YOU do?
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posted by bodywithoutorgans
on Apr 8, 2009 -
19 answers
What are some places "off the beaten path", I can explore in urban environments? For photography, and my own amusement.
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posted by sixcolors
on Dec 15, 2008 -
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Creative Ideas Filter: I need ideas of Famous and Memorable Photographs or Paintingsor famous and memorable scenes from History, Movies, or Television that can be Reenacted on the spot without planning by 3-6 people for me to photograph for a final project for school.
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posted by Del Far
on Apr 14, 2008 -
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What are the best online (or offline) 'textbooks' for learning about the history of fine arts photography?
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posted by cowbellemoo
on Apr 3, 2007 -
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Going by the style of clothing, the age of the man, and the make/model of the bicycle can you help me date a picture?
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posted by bondcliff
on Dec 19, 2006 -
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