Author: Tim Jeffers

Using Nikon cameras, I enjoy taking photos of whatever catches my eye. Most recently, I have had an avid interest in wet plate collodion photography, especially tintypes.

Cyanotypes

~ Tim Jeffers

Been working on alternative printing making cyanotypes. First discovered in 1842 it is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Engineers used the process well into the 20th century as a simple and low-cost process to produce copies of drawings, referred to as blueprints.

Edison’s Lab ,Ft Myers Florida
Discus Thrower, Vatican Italy
Notre Dame, Paris France

 

A Dear John Letter!

~ Tim Jeffers

From some old sheet music I came across. While the exact origins of the phrase are unknown, it is commonly believed to have been coined by Americans during World War II.  As letters to servicemen from wives or girlfriends back home would typically contain affectionate language (such as “Dear Johnny”, “My dearest John”, or simply “Darling”), a serviceman receiving a note beginning with a curt “Dear John” would instantly be aware of the letter’s purpose.