A paper was then read on “The New Photography” by Mr. S. J. Barton, who recently paid a visit to the Exhibition at the Salon, and had been deeply impressed thereby. In describing this new departure, Mr. Baton stated that the aim should be, not to produce a mere topographical view, but a photograph possessed of real pictorial qualities – the simplest materials or surroundings, properly made use of, would conduce to this result, picturesque scenery being my no means necessary. To emphasize this point he drew attention to two pieces by Mr. Horsley Hinton, entitled “Day Awakening” and “Day Decline”, copies of which he passed round the room. Other examples of a local character were also shown, and their artistic and other merits pointed out. In this connection he strongly recommended the use of isochromatic plates, as giving results truer to nature; he also defined the correct meaning of the word “tone” as applied to pictorial effect. For preserving the true balance of perspective lenses of fairly long focus should be employed, and the rendering of the distance should be subordinated to that of the principal object; the exposure should also be quick, although some workers might disagree with him on this p[point. The most suitable printing methods were then referred to, carbon and platinotype being especially advocated., combined with a mount that harmonised with the picture.