Self Portrait

Maybe could have been a bit less exposed as far as the cyanotype. I've recently discovered the paper I like to use seems to have changed. This is using the old paper I have left. The new stuff causes the cyanotype solution to darken on the ridges or something... more texture looking, worse exposure times (longer), harder to tell how the exposure is going too and when left to soak in water to develop, it gets weird oil-like splodgey marks on the back of the paper. I guess my only choice now is bockingford since I don't like arches aquaelle or buxton (neither clears very well for me).

I somehow felt the need to take this self portrait. The mark on my neck/collarbone is from a seatbelt due to minor car accident. I'm too short obviously...