Train Trucks / Split Grade

4x5 silver contact print.

I just picked up a dichro enlarger and decided to try my hand at split grade printing. I wanted to eliminate the enlarging variable for my first attempt so I printed this, which I was never able to get right on graded paper. I'm not sure whether or not the scan reflects it, but there is a nice amount of shadow and highlight detail I wasn't able to achieve before. You can even read the chalk writing in the highlights of the image. Needless to say, I'm rather excited about this technique.

Looking at this reopened JPG, it's lost much of the detail I was describing... yeah digital.

www.shawndougherty.com
Location
Farrell, PA USA
Equipment Used
4x5 back, 12inch lens
Film & Developer
Efke PL100, Pyrocat HD
Paper & Developer
Ilford MGIV FB, Ansco 130
Shawn, I have detail all the way on my monitor. I'm happy that you are having good success with split grade printing.

Nice image btw...I like the patterns.
 
Neat, Shawn. Looks like you've picked up a great new tool and technique. I'm looking forward to seeing all the work to come.

All the best,
Daniel
 
Shawn,

love the writing that can be seen as well as the graphic nature of the repeating patterns. The triple axle's up front is a strong start to those patterns. Good luck with the new printing method.

best,

Monty
 
Hey Shawn your doing good work already with split grade...I am just starting to use this method myself so suppose we'll grow simultaneously...

Miles
 
great job. it is alway the person printing not the equipment and having seen your other work I don't think we would have see any less quality from you.

mike
 
Thanks so much fellows. Michael, I appreciate the remark regarding my standards. I think it was quite beneficial for me to spend as much time as I have printing on graded papers before trying split grade printing. I realize I still have MUCH to learn but I feel as though I'm able to create a print that matches my vision, though it may take me a few extra sheets of paper.... All the best. Shawn
 
Hey Shawn, this is great. I love the patterns and the contrast. I too, love my dichro enlarger.

Regards,
John
 

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