8x10 collodion landscapes.

After having done my first 8x10 plates at home, I needed to see if I would get decent results in the field. I had some doubts on the size of my portable cardboard darkroom and was also curious to see how much more difficult it would be.
I put my darkbox in the back of my trusty Toyota Sienna (not the most glamorous car, but it's the right size for this type of work) and headed out towards Eldorado canyon. I parked at the Fowler trail head.

I couldn't lug my camera very far - which I expected since it weighs 16 lbs - but found a nice view of the foothills:

Fowler Trail, near Eldorado Springs

My cardboard darkroom was very cramped, but I managed sensitizing, developing and washing inside. I had to fix the plate outside the car, but that worked just fine. I am happy to verify that I can use my current workflow for the larger plates.

Here is the second shot of the day:

Fowler Trail.

It was a beautiful and quiet morning.