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Library of Congress: 1905
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 1:53pm.
Washington, D.C., circa 1905. "Library of Congress, Main Reading Room." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
Glass vs. Digital
Submitted by Truman on Sun, 08/01/2010 - 5:49am.
I will always prefer the glass over the digital. I think it looks much better. Awesome.
OK Colorizers
Submitted by Mr Mel on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 4:17pm.
Do your stuff. Let's see how close you can come.
Reminder
Submitted by Anonymous Arkie on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 3:40pm.
That the more things change, the more they stay the same. Thanks
Stunning
Submitted by Phaedrus on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 3:36pm.
Comparing this photo with the 2007 version was awesome. So little change. The big difference is color, quality of the lens and film between the two.
[Technically speaking, neither one uses film -- the 1905 photo was made on glass, and the 2007 photo is digital. - Dave]
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