PHOTOGRAPHING IN CLIFFS, ETC. 



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on ledges of crags dropping sheer into the ocean, 

 for however calm the water may be, it is impos- 

 sible to focus and get a plate in and exposed be- 

 fore the tide has altered the position of the vessel. 

 We have succeeded in making some very good 

 pictures from steam-launches and sailing and row- 

 ing boats, but of necessity the conditions require 

 fast plates, a good light, and a rapid exposure. 



A COlOiEU OF THE JfAKNE ISLANDS. 



