A learning experience

[Mats_A]

Yesterday I learned something (in practice) that I have known (in theory).
If you have a high contrast scene, summer afternoon, sunny, people in light and dark clothes, sitting in the sun THEN stand developement in Rodinal 1:100 for 60 minutes will give you a LOT of contrast. I mean full scale from black to white.
This would have been excellent on some HP5+ I took earlier this spring that are too tame and greyish.
Next time I have a high contrast scene involving people I will use a more "normal" developement. Maybe Rodinal 1:50 for 10 minutes.

Learning, learning.

r

Mats

 

[stillsilver]

Congratulations. It is always great to prove a theory correct. Now If I could only prove my ‘What would I do with a million dollars?’ theory.

Mike

 

[Rich Ullsmith]

Butterflies end no world. Caterpillars call no master "butterfly". I don't know much, but there it is.

Your prints are sweet, the stuff in your gallery. Me self, armed with the understanding that I cannot achieve perfection, I seek happy accidents.

And so far as a direct sun scene, white and black clothes. Forget it, man. No film or developer is going to change it. (An umbrella will, though!)

 

[Wade D]

Learning is fun. It makes you appreciate the process. I have gone through many learning events and still am after 40 years. As for the million dollars I can only dream.