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break easily, and at least eight or ten inches 

 square. Its usefulness consists of reflecting light 

 upon dark subjects, such as birds' nests in holes, 

 etc., which could not be successfully photographed 

 without the aid of such reflected light. A smaller 

 mirror, which can be held in front of the camera 

 and which will enable the operator to set his shut- 

 ter at any desired speed from the back of the 

 camera by reading the reflection in the mirror, 

 will also be found useful, for many occasions 

 arise, especially in work from tree-tops, where it 

 is impossible to get to the front of the camera. 



Last in my list, but by no means the least in 

 importance, is the choice of plates to be used. 

 This question of which is the best plate to use is 

 one upon which different photographers differ 

 greatly, for while one will swear by a certain brand 

 of plate, another will say that that particular brand 

 is worthless, or nearly so, when compared with 

 some other. The fact of the matter is that there 

 are many good plates on the market, and I have 

 arrived at the conclusion that the plate with which 

 any worker can obtain the best results is the best 

 plate for him to use and to stick to, for the con- 

 stant changing of makes of plates is foolish. 



As I have not said anything elsewhere on the 

 subject of plates, it may be well to put in a few 

 words here. 



There are three styles of plates on the market 



