Orchid - Caffenol Print
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Orchid - Caffenol Print
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Toffle

Orchid - Caffenol Print

Orchid study, continuing my series with improvised lenses and Caffenol printing.
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Location
Leamington, ON
Equipment Used
Burke & James 8x10 with 5x7 back. $0.99 magnifying glass lens
Film & Developer
Ilford RC paper negative
Paper & Developer
Ilford Art 300 Caffenol processing, selenium toned.
jp498
That is a nice print; which items were processed in caffenol? The RC negative or the final print? It's a good low contrast developer I haven't use for paper yet. I'd imagine it be a little stinky to a coffee snob when used in a tray.
 
Toffle
Thanks, Andy... I had a fun day. :smile: JP, I have been using Caffenol as a paper developer since around 2007, so I'm pretty much used to the smell. I started experimenting with red wine in lieu of coffee a couple of weeks ago, and THAT really stinks. (but works really well as a low-contrast developer) The good thing about Caffenol as a paper developer is there is no worry about wasting a few sheets of paper, whereas using it as a film developer can be somewhat stressful. You can always re-print, but not necessarily re-shoot a scene. Thanks again. Tom
 
The more I look at these prints, the more I want to try alternative processes like this. Your pictures are very beautiful.
 
Toffle
Thanks all. Ghostman, I'm not sure that the real alt-process folks would care much for Caffenol; it's simply substituting another developer in a very traditional process. But it sure is a process I am drawn to.
 
Toffle
JP, I see that I did not answer your question... I process the initial paper negatives in Ilford HQ, and the final print in Caffenol. Sorry for missing that earlier. Cheers, Tom
 
ronlamarsh
I've been following your prints in the gallery and I love your technique and process. It has convinced me to keep my 5X7. BTW my Father was born in Leamington
 

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