Portrait Of Alee: He illed the attention of the members to a portrait of Alee )obree, a dragoman, standing
i front of one of the tombs on the eastern side of the Ireat Pyramid hill; for although it is magnified up to 0x8 inches from one of the small or one-inch negatives, nd although the Arab before the tomb door occupies nly a subsidiary portion of the whole scene, yet the ueads composing the cloth of his garment are discerni-le in those parts not affected by his breathing.2
Yet more remarkable than this technical achievement .as Piazzi Smyth's editing process, which he contrasted with the more conventional contact printing of large plates produced by "London wealth."
However, although a long focal length lens is mandatory, it need not be expensive. The utmost of critical sharpness in a portrait lens is not necessary, or even desired, since considerable diffusion can be tolerated in portrait negatives. Your lens needn't be in a shutter for strictly studio portraits, either. A lens in barrel is perfectly satisfactory, since you can provide yourself with a simple Packard shutter to use behind the lens. Many portrait men actually prefer the Packard to the more costly between-the-lens shutters.
"At the time of your new arrival, listeners were informed of the good news by this station. Now that the baby is growing up, we wish to send you our special gift: a 5x7 natural color portrait of the baby, compliments of this station.
"The portrait may be made anytime within 30 days before or after the baby's first birthday. Just call Blank Studio at this number and make an appointment. Then take this letter with you when the portrait day arrives. We hope you will treasure this gift for many years."
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