Wet plate photography is a technique in which a chemical reaction between silver nitrate and collodion chloride causes an image of light to appear on a glass plate. This technique produces a unique glass photograph. The characteristic feature of wet plate photography is the outstanding resolution of the silver particles. In this work, the silver is coated to prevent it from oxidizing and turning black, and to ensure that it can withstand long-term storage. In wet plate photography, the appearance of the image during development is greatly affected by the daily chemical conditions and weather. In addition, fluid patterns (stains) may appear in the image (mainly at the edges) as traces of chemical reactions. This is a characteristic of wet plate photography and the reason why each photograph has a different appearance. This work is an "ambrotype" glass photograph, which is a type of wet plate photograph. The word "ambrotype" is said to be derived from the Greek word "ambrotos," meaning immortal or imperishable. Through my series of flowers, I hope to capture the beauty of flowers and the fragility of life through the timeless medium of wet plate photography and preserve them forever. Finally, wet plate photography has different characteristics from ordinary photography. Wet plate photographs tend to appear somewhat darker than most photographs. This is because the highlights (the bright areas of the picture) are not paper-white, giving the overall impression of a slightly darker image. However, by using a spotlight or other light source, the details of the pattern made of silver particles stand out and appear brighter and clearer. This unique atmosphere and texture is the appeal of wet plate photography and the reason why it attracts so many people. The effect of the light source enhances the details of the work and makes it appear clearer. Please refer to the image of the work for the ideal lighting method (Note: Please note that the pattern in the photo is different from the one in this work.
