Daguerreian Society Symposium 2011

[Mercury]

Hello all,

I was chatting with Eric Mertens earlier today, and we casually wondered how many of us moderns are contemplating a trip to St. Petersburg, Florida for the 2011 Symposium? (It’s set for October 27-30.)

Yes, it’s still a long way off, but we were wondering…

Thanks!

Ken Nelson

[greg7mdp]

I do plan on going, and will enjoy seeing you guys there!

Gregory Popovitch

[TheDagLab]

Ken,I know its a LONG flight for you but you gotta make it! It just won’t be the same if you don’t go.

I think Curtis is going… anybody else know for sure this early??

(just finished booking a room!)

Eric

[Vtsnow]

I hope as many of you can make it, as possible. I sponsored last years exhibit of “moderns”, and the feedback was tremendous. It went well with Craig Schneider’s presentation of his modern collection. I think we opened some eyes! I don’t think we’ll be able to have a venue, like last year Atlanta, but I am working on a getting a spot for a informal “Meet the Moderns”. I’ll provide beer, wine and nibbles. There also might be a cool fella’ coming, who would be worth you all meeting. But it’s all too early yet in scheduling. Sally Anyan & Diane at Dag Society HQ are working their butts off.

I’ve been a lurker here since the start, but never signed “on”, since I’m not a “maker”. Just a supporter.

I’d also like to offer to chip in $100 to any maker out there who has a spare, really nice, U.S.A. clad/heavy silver plate…to send to our daguerreian “newcommer”, Li Jungyi, in China. You all have been great in support and response. Come on! The guy needs a non chinese plate. I think he’s got much of the rest down pretty well. I’ll mail a check to anyone. And perhaps others might chip a small amount too? I also highlighted him in my Dag Society newsletter message… you will see in a couple weeks.

Hope to see many of you in October, and I’ll work on getting a place at the Symposium for ya’ll. With drinks….well not the ‘Gentleman Jack”…The “usual suspects” provide that, and have been for the 16 years I’ve been going!…. Hangover city.

Cheers, Jeff G.

[Vtsnow]

Followup from yesterday. We’ve worked it out to have an “informal reception” of “moderns” at the Symposium. We’ll do it on friday night, from 8 – 10 pm..but of course it will go later. We’ll have it in the Society “Hospitality Suite”. In years past we have gotten some amazing suites! I hope this one is….and on a high floor…with a beautiful water view…. from high floor. I’ll take care of most of the refreshments. Most folks will have eaten by then…..but if midnight rolls around and we want Pizza……well, why not.

I spoke with Mike R and he can help with some plates for Li in China. With what Mike R quoted I think I can swing two 4 x 5 plates for him. But does anyone know what sizes he uses???

Thanks all! Just wanted to let you know we’ll do our best to highlight contemporary makers at the Symposium.

Cheers, Jeff G

[dagist]

I’ll be in St. Petersburg in October.

Many thanks to Jeff Green for championing our cause, sponsoring events for us, helping out new image makers as they discover the magic of making daguerreotypes, and for actively collecting the fruits of our labor. His active participation in fostering the success of modern daguerreotypy is the stimulus that is helping to usher in the New Daguerreian Era.

Bravo to Jeff, and the small (but growing) group of astute collectors who recognize the value of a unique, crafted by hand, one of a kind image that has the intrinsic ability to engender wonderment simply from the process itself. Combine that with a compelling image, and you have the magic that is the daguerreotype.

Cheers,

Rob McElroy

Buffalo, NY

[greg7mdp]

Agreed, a great heartfelt thank you to Jeff Green for all his efforts promoting – and collecting – modern daguerreotypists. The Atlanta exhibit that he arranged and sponsored was the nicest one I have seen, and the opening reception full of energy. I was thrilled to be able to participate and be present. We are all fortunate and grateful for his help and efforts.

Cheers,

Gregory Popovitch

PS: I just checked and have two plates just 1/4″ smaller than the size used by Li. I’m not sure they will be practical for Li but I’ll send them to you anyways, Jeff.

[Vtsnow]

Too kind, Greg! The REAL champions are all you Moderns. For a number of years now, the Moderns have been a VERY large percentage of the proceeds from our fundraiser auctions. I mean, it runs like 40%! All of <you> are the heros, not me. I’m just flipping a couple hundred bucks for some beer and wine. And if we make it till midnight…..(all silly)….I’ll buy the pizza!

Greg, your offer of two spare 1/4 plates is SUPER! Send them on. I have sent an email to confirm with Li his plateholder size. Rob M allerted me the “mm’s” might not match to inches. Rob is a detail guy.. But Li said he coulld use smaller plates, like 1/4. I think.

This is so great, guys….. If we can get him a bunch of U.S.A. plates… Besides a bit of work in polish..it sure looks to me like his issues are copper and plating related. I’m so glad the community here is as anxious as I to chip in and and see what Li can do. Just imagine…there is NOTHING there for him. Somehow he pulled it off…..and he has never even seen a period daguerreotype! Tho’ that’s gonna change!

Jeff

[CasedImage]

I have just bought my tickets to travel to the states at the time of the symposium, so cdags.org will have official admin representation at the symposium! I am making the trip to more to see fellow Daguerriean and friend Harvey Zucker in NYC but figured I might as well attend the gathering as well. See you all there.

www.CasedImage.com

[TheDagLab]

For those who are without a doubt making it this year, when are you flying in?

Are there any fun pre-symposium activities worth flying in a day early for??

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