Lith first attempt...

I think it looks great, especially for a first try. You should add what paper and developer you used.

I don't stand a chance of something this good on a first try. 'Looks dang good.

I don't stand a chance of something this good on a first try. 'Looks dang good.

Jeffreythree, here are some details as Lith allows a lot of freedom:

I used Kenmere Fineprint VC paper developed in Arista Premium Lith AB with a 1:10 dilution. Development time around 25 minutes.

I will try another print with a more diluted developer (1:25 maybe) and Fotokemika Varycon VC paper to see if colors and contrast are different.

The negative (Arista Premium 100 in D76 1+1) is rather dense but without much contrast as the weather this day was pretty bad. On top of that, the uncoated FED lens did not help...

25 minutes is a little long - you can speed things up by using a warmer developer (I usually develop between 25-30C), although that may add more colour as well.

Like the others have said this is a good first attempt.

@mooseontheloose,

My lab should be warmer soon... Is Lith printing the ultimate summertime activity?

@Dali Naturally! That said, I mostly do lith in the cooler months. I just use warm tap water to mix the developer. If my darkroom is a little cool then I place the developing tray in a warm water bath to help keep the temperature constant a little longer.

Lith is fun to play with and this is a very good example