Outdoor darkroom, Middle Harbour, Sydney, c. 1879 (Q130370759)
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Photographic print of an outdoor darkroom, Middle Harbour, Sydney, c. 1879
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Outdoor darkroom, Middle Harbour, Sydney, c. 1879 |
Photographic print of an outdoor darkroom, Middle Harbour, Sydney, c. 1879 |
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PXA 495/vol. 1
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Landscape views of Sydney Harbour were a favourite subject for early photographers for practical as well as aesthetic reasons. This photo of a portable darkroom tent is from a time when photo negatives needed to be processed immediately after they were taken. Before 1880 most outdoor photographers were forced to transport chemicals, delicate glass plates and other equipment to the location they were photographing. These constraints, plus the need for a good supply of fresh water, saw many early photographers making use of the boat access and streams around the harbour. Geoff Barker 2023. (English)