Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 364
it seemed im-possible that the picture could be good; but I rushed immediately to wash theplate in fresh water, in order to prevent the brinefrom affecting it. On developing it, I drew a deepgasp of relief—the plate had been saved ! Thepicture was a success ! A naval photographer gets many… … TWELVE-INCH GUN-FIRE PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE MAINTOP. During different practices, I have taken myposition in these masts, in order to get detailedpictures. Once in these basket-like tops, thequestion is how to stick. The gun-fire photo-graphs itself. I suppose you wonder what Imean, but it is just…
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