UPDATED 2/28/01

Think Different.

PRAGUE POLAROID STUDIO The photos and descriptions below, document, step by step, the 20" x 24" Polacolor transfer process. Studio proprietor Jan Hnizdo is a delight to work with, and Prague is one of the most world's most wonderful cities. A few "tourist shots" of Praha are below the studio series. October 1999 series "Polaroids from Prague", and the Prague March 2000 series "Dreams" The other two 20x24 cameras are in San Francisco and New York. BARBRA BEELER ARTS RESUME

Jan Hnizdo loading the 20" x 24" Polaroid camera	Barbra Beeler setting up one of her signature still life shots.	Jan pulling the Polaroid film from the camera
Preparing the Arches Watercolor paper for transfer	Separating the film for transfer onto the paper	Rollering the chemicals into the treated paper
Waiting for the developing process to run its course	Pulling the backing from the emulsion (using a spray of vinegar and water to help "set" the chemicals, and stop the process)	Final removal of the backer (in this case, from "Rapture")
Cleaning off the excess chemicals on the paper	Barbra and Jim enjoy a DELICIOUS traditional Czech meal prepared by Jan's wife	Jan & Barbra at the same lunch (in Jan's gorgeous solarium)
Jim & Barbie in the Old Town Square (Barb takes great photos even when the camera is aimed at herself!)	The much photographed Astronomical Clock	Jim under the clock
Cathedral of St Tyn on the East side of the Old Town Square.	Prasky Hrad (Prague Castle) from the Karlov Most (Charles Bridge)	Vaclavski Namesti looking toward the Narodni Muzeum