Alt Exchange Round 6 - Jan 2008

[Akki14]

Don't worry, I've not mastered anything yet either. I just dabble a lot. It's my usual style I already have gum printing lined up as the next thing for me to try. I have nearly all the materials I need; it's just bits and pieces (getting proper pipettes and not using straws as droppers like I do with cyanotypes, some sort of mixing dish, dustmask for extra protection when mixing the dichromate, etc) I need to get together now. I have the basic ingredients & paper.
On the plus side, cyanotypes are pretty cheap to get into and prefer cheaper acidic papers than some alt processes. I'm still using the original 100ml of each solution I mixed up last April. There was a little mould on Solution A but a disposible wooden chopstick fished that out easily and I haven't had a problem with mould since then. Bit odd.

 

[toddstew]

I recieved a wonderful print from Anke, and I printed my stuff yesterday, so I will get my stuff in the mail this week.
Todd

 

[FredW]

Just received a wonderful cyanotype from Heather today, thank you.

I have also just begun experimenting with cyanotype myself. The printing out process is somewhat different from what I am used to, but learning.

 

[Akki14]

Just received a wonderful cyanotype from Heather today, thank you.

I have also just begun experimenting with cyanotype myself. The printing out process is somewhat different from what I am used to, but learning.

With the colour paper, it's basically impossible to expose by inspection. Plus I'm only using an 8x10 contact proofer so not split-back anyway (and my only splitback frames are medium format sized) so I do testprints, covering up part of the frame and moving it along like you'd normally do, in 2minute increments for my UV facial tanning unit. That one took about a 4 minutes exposure.

 

[FredW]

Just received Lillian's Platinum/Palladium print today. A lovely image of weathered roots, great detail, its a little jewel. Thank you.

I like the paper, is this the cold press surface? I had picked up some recently, to try with cyanotype, but mine has a very smooth surface.

 

[FredW]

With the colour paper, it's basically impossible to expose by inspection. Plus I'm only using an 8x10 contact proofer so not split-back anyway (and my only splitback frames are medium format sized) so I do testprints, covering up part of the frame and moving it along like you'd normally do, in 2minute increments for my UV facial tanning unit. That one took about a 4 minutes exposure.

Thanks, very interesting. Sometimes you need to see other people's work, especially in the alt. processes, because it can lead to you exploring new avenues of expression.

 

[UKJohn]

Carl, Geoff and Rory,

My apologies for the delay but I have now posted my prints to you all. I hope you enjoy and they servive the postal service!

Also, Carl & Geoff many thanks for the wonderful prints which you forwarded. Carl, yours was very thought provoking, well seen and I can imagine this as part of a series of images. Geoff, I just loved the glow and shine you achieved, plus the format was perfect.

Cheers John

 

[Akki14]

I received Lillian's and Diane's prints yesterday. They're lovely, thank you Lillian's is neat - my husband commented it looked like a woodblock printing. Diane's is quite interesting. I like derelict scenes like that.

 

[colrehogan]

Lillian's print was waiting for me when I got home last night. I like all the detail that you've captured in the roots and the hidden bricks. I even see something that looks like an eye looking out at me! How cool!

 

[philldresser]

Good News. I managed to print my overdue prints last night and will try mount etc and get them off this week.

Cheers

Phill

PS Its a moody kallitype

 

[FredW]

I believe Diane's print has arrived. I will pick it up at the postal outlet tomorrow. I am really looking forward to it.

 

[nick mulder]

Hello,

Hope I haven't already posted this but can I be included in the next round ?

I've finally got round to getting my 8x10 outdoors - I didn't think the portraits I've been getting up to would be good for an Alt exchange, but I'm happy with some of the outdoors and still life work I've been up to in Ziatype ...

Keen!

dont want to miss out

I am heading to the harbour bridge again soon trying to emulate a print I owe Diane that cant print in Zia (old neg it turns out is not suitable) ... Its just too windy lately and the see breeze is even worse round there, but I see it everyday on my way to work - soon though!

~Nick

 

[FredW]

Picked up Diane's print today. I really like it, the derelict sign is great fun. My wife also liked it a lot. The more I look at the whole plate format, the more I am liking it. It also gives me an idea what Arches Platine is like, as I have some on order. Looking at the paper, it appears that one side is rougher than the other. Is it possible to coat on either side, or do you recommend coating on the smoother side?

Thanks again.
Fred

 

[colrehogan]

Picked up Diane's print today. I really like it, the derelict sign is great fun. My wife also liked it a lot. The more I look at the whole plate format, the more I am liking it. It also gives me an idea what Arches Platine is like, as I have some on order. Looking at the paper, it appears that one side is rougher than the other. Is it possible to coat on either side, or do you recommend coating on the smoother side?

Thanks again.
Fred

Fred,
Glad you liked it. It was my first pt/pd print with a whole plate negative. I forgot how difficult printing in the winter was. We had reasonable humidity levels in the house for one evening and that was it.

I think it's recommended to coat Arches Platine on the smoother side. I have a 35 mm IR shot of that sign from a couple of years ago before it was blown over to what you see in the print I sent you. Yes, that damage to the sign was due to the wind!

 

[CarlRadford]

Two great prints in two days

The first from John - a wonderful salt print of a really unusual subject - love to see the entire series of images!
The second from Rory - a cyanotype of a pool ball - wonderful - the good lady wife really likes it too. Not only that but a disk o some music to accompany it

Well pleased!

Now the other news - large format kit apart from pinhole has been sold. Digital negatives have been cracked - pretty much. Does someone else want to take on the mantle of organising the next round?

 

[Zebra]

I am a complete sluggard!! I am printing today and Saturday (sorry but I have to go Minneapolis tonight and tomorrow. My prints will go out on Monday I promise!! Sorry to all my folks but hopefully the prints will be worth the wait.

best,

Monty

 

[FredW]

Carl, I am willing to take over the mantle of organizing. You are certainly more than welcome to participate, in this round.

 

[Zebra]

Todd, Phil, Anke and Erin,

My prints went in the post today. I hope you enjoy the work I sent.

All the best and sorry for the delay,

Monty
Zebra

 

[toddstew]

Todd, Phil, Anke and Erin,

My prints went in the post today. I hope you enjoy the work I sent.

All the best and sorry for the delay,

Monty
Zebra

I am a bit behind as well. My prints are going in the mail tomorrow (Wed.) Sorry for the delay.
Todd

 

[UKJohn]

I'm late in posting this so Rory please accept my apologises, but I have received a splendid cyanotype which in its simplicity of subject matter is quite beautiful and the supporting CD is something else Many thanks Rory.

Carl, thank you for the kind words I'm pleased you like the print, I need to print a few more of the set so when I do I'll endeavour to drop you a couple in the post.

Cheers

John

 

[philldresser]

My humble apologies to all in my group for the long delays, but I have finally mounted my prints and will post them today

The guilt was just getting to much!

Hope you all like it

Cheers

Phill

 

[toddstew]

I'm in the same guilt-filled boat as Phill. I have received an amazing 16x20 palladium print from Monty(Zebra) and a wonderful cyanotype from Anke. Hopefully my prints will arrive any day now to the participants.
Todd

My humble apologies to all in my group for the long delays, but I have finally mounted my prints and will post them today

The guilt was just getting to much!

Hope you all like it

Cheers

Phill

 

[philldresser]

Received a wonderful 20x16 PT/PD portrait from Monty on Saturday morning. Amazing considering he used a reducing back on a 20x24 camera.
Wonderful, thank you Monty.

Regards

Phill

 

[Anke Drewitz]

Thanks to Erin and Phill

Hi,
just received a wonderfull cyanotype from Erin and the Kallitype from Phill, thanks to both for this exchange.

Anke

 

[Anke Drewitz]

and to Todd and Monty

Hi Todd and Monty,

your prints arrived a week ago and I will thank you for those nice and so different views to the world. The prints were worth the waiting!
Todd, I always want to scratch off the fly screen
and I would like to see Monty at work with this huge camera

Thanks to all in this round,
Anke