Roger Watson commented on Michael Pritchard's blog post Professor Kelley Wilder leaves De Montfort University
"I'm both surprised and saddened to hear this news. Kelley has been a major force in the history of photography community for many years, and a dear friend. I'm sure her future will be bright and she will find a place in the world of academia again."
Aug 25
Roger Watson commented on Michael Pritchard's blog post In passing: R Derek Wood (1933-2024)
"A very through researcher and a fine writer on the early history of photography. His essays should be required reading for all aspiring photo historians."
Feb 3
Michael Pritchard and Roger Watson are now friends
Nov 23, 2024
Roger Watson commented on Dr. Joe Rock's blog post Help with a camera...
"Good observations and questions. Most lenses have a sweet spot of focus, and usually the lenses were large enough that the soft outer edges would be outside the visible image area. I can't remember where I read it, but I seem to recall that British…"
Nov 23, 2024
Roger Watson commented on Dr. Joe Rock's blog post Help with a camera...
"Cameras (or camera obscuras as they were still often referred to) were available for purchase in Paris from August 1839. The first were based on Daguerre's design for shooting what became known as whole plate daguerreotypes (6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches).…"
Nov 22, 2024