Another go at kallitype printing. If I continue to print with this process, I will have to invest in a dedicated uv exposure unit, since the exposure times are pretty long with my current setup (single spiral bulb in a flood reflector).
Trying to keep things fresh! I tried contact printing this and similar images with my normal variable contrast papers and wasn't getting the kind of delicate highlight gradation I was looking for. Then I remembered discussions here (thanks again to APUG) that some alternative processes excel in this regard and wanted to give it a try.
Robert, the exposure was 32 minutes and even at that I need to go longer. Sun exposure in mid-winter Indiana?
Donald, this is an untoned print since I'm still learning/experimenting with the process. Palladium toning, while very tempting, would require a bit more of an investment than I can justify at the moment.
Jeffrey, this was a deliberate choice. The brain has a remarkable capacity to complete figures and sometimes I like to let it do so.
What appeals to me about this print is the colour. Apart from the basic process, did you take any special steps to achieve this ? Would be interested to know the formula used.
Roy, this is the basic color of the kallitype print. I followed the process described by Sandy King (here and on www.unblinkingeye.com- very helpful resource). Various toning procedures should also offer different tones.
Daniel, this is pretty sweet. When did you dive into an 8x10??? You seem to adapt and do very well across multiple formats..where I seem to fall flat outside of MF. Great Job. By the way, how is the black density using this process????
Thanks, John. The shadow density on this print is actually pretty weak- my uv light source is just too wimpy and/or I'm too impatient. I can definitely see the appeal of this process and how some images might work better with it.