I'm trying to simplify my life and that should include my images.....that is why it is shot wide open 80mm Hasselblad shot at f2.8 on Acros developed in Roinal printed on Fomatone developed in Rollei lith at 1:1:50+ 1/3 total volume old brown. It was given a light dip in selenium to take the edge off the yellow. I may have gone too far on the toning, but lith printing is all about experiment and learning (and using lots of paper!)
Simplifying takes discipline (in everyday life, as well as aesthetics) -- I know, I too, am trying. I'd love to see more of these. I especially like the contrast where the catail narrows and widens in form -- creating a visual resonance. For reference, take a look at Harry Callahan's work. If I'm not mistaken, I think he did something similar along Lake Michigan. Maybe someone else can correct me on this.
Very well done, Mark. When you reprint, consider masking the left edge to remove the dark sliver near the top. The blade at the bottom works, but not the one at the top.
Very well done, Mark. When you reprint, consider masking the left edge to remove the dark sliver near the top. The blade at the bottom works, but not the one at the top.
When I print lith, I usually have do do several at the right exposure to get it right....the right pull time coupled with the right toning. I invariably damage or otherwise screw up the best one. I'll be reprinting when I want to submit it to a show.