This is a brief excerpt from F-Stoppers
Here at Fstoppers, we definitely share a lot of photos made with cutting edge techniques and the latest technology, and while this is great for making everyday things look pretty snazzy, it’s easy to overlook the historical value that photography can have. This collection of glass plate negatives by photographer Magnús Ólafsson are an amazing look at a culture that you most likely had never paid much thought to.
I’ve seen a lot of historical photographs, but this collection really had an impact on me – I find it such a treat to learn about new cultures via my (and probably our, for that matter) favorite medium. The differences between early 1900s Icelandic culture and early 1900s American and Western European culture made my jaw drop more than once in this series. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to live in one of the harshest climates on earth in this time period, let alone live and work as a photographer using only bulky wet plate equipment.
Even if you aren’t interested in the historical context of these photos, I find the look and processing (if you can call it that) very interesting, something …
By: Mike Kelley
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