The Civil War Tintype and Modern Soldiers

Looking at the tintype, especially the one passed around this past Thursday’s class, I find it to be fascinating.  Who knew photographs could be transferred onto a piece of metal.  I find it to be extremely neat, and especially when it is used for military photographs, it adds a dramatic aspect to the photograph.  I feel that this practice should be revived.  It is nostalgic, and would fill a niche I believe which should be filled for photography.