Lith Print Exchange Round 5.

[Paul Cocklin]

Ok! All three of mine just went to different corners of Europe today. The post office tells me 5 to 10 business days. We'll see.

Paul

 

[mooseontheloose]

Martin -- just received your print today. It took me a while to figure out which way was up, ironic considering the snow we just got outside. I really like it, like Mark's, it has a nice subtle colour and really gritty tones.

Mine are going out tomorrow -- I promise! Organizing this move has been a nightmare but the good thing is that it is forcing my hand at many things. Anyway, my paper and developer (and thus, colour) are both different than yours and Mark's, so it'll be a nice variety this round.

 

[thefizz]

I received my print from Jimi (Jerevan) today and must say I like it a lot. Lovely tone and texture but I'd love to know what camera, paper & developer etc. were used as there is no information included.

Thanks Jimi.

 

[Jerevan]

Thanks, Peter!

Good to know that you liked it - I was a bit worried when I had sealed the envelope and put in the mailbox. About time then, eh?

However, I am sorry I was in such a hurry that I missed the vital information:

Coffeetime

Nikon F2 with 50/2, Ilford HP5+ at 400 souped in Xtol 1+1, then printed on Foma Fomatone Chamois 542-II matt in Moersch Easylith 30 ml A + 30 ml B + 900 ml water at 25 degrees Celsius to start with. Developing time was around 4.30 minutes (don't have the notes here). Your print was the second out of the developer. The print is untoned. Craziest paper I have ever seen. Not for the faint of heart.

The photo was taken by the back entrance of a local indepent cinema, two blocks from the darkroom where I printed it.

 

[thefizz]

Thanks Jimi, its nice to have some info on the type of paper & lith developer. Looks like a nice combination.

Thanks again,
Peter

 

[thefizz]

I received Paul's print today. Its a really nice image, what paper is it?

Thanks so much.
Peter

 

[Paul Cocklin]

Peter, it's fotospeed Lith paper, which I'm not sure is still sold in that size, but I've got a couple of 100 ct. boxes still. I just checked the mail and found a wonderful surprise! Two beautiful prints, one from you, Peter (love the image, the trees seem to glow with life!) and a really cool print from Jimi of a street cafe table and chairs. Thanks so much to both of you, I'm running out of room on my wall with all these exchanges, but I'll find space somewhere for both of them.

It's great to see what others are doing with lith. Thanks!

Paul

 

[Angelo di Mango]

Hi Jimi( Jerevan) and Peter the Fizz),
I received your prints this weekend on the same day.
Peter asked Jimi some info about his picture , I was about to do the same...
I sent mine on saturday so you should get them soon.
I really like the picture of the forest, there is a great atmosphere in it .The picture of the sky and clouds with a graduated sky is interesting too. Anyway thank you to the two of you. I am now waiting for Paul' s picture..
Angelo

 

[Mark Fisher]

Received Mark's print today -- who knew motor oil could look so good? I like the lines in image, and the out of focus doorway in the background is a nice echo to the oil bottles. Great colour and grittiness also. Thanks Mark.

My prints are done -- I finished them this past weekend, they're just currently being flattened and should be out by the end of this week or early next week.

Fantastic print. The range of tones, lighting, composition....they all work nicely. This is one of the best lith prints I've seen.

Thanks -- Mark

 

[mooseontheloose]

Thanks Mark -- every print came out differently, especially the colours on the wall. It was hard to choose which ones to send. I'll post them as soon as I get settled once I'm back in the bone-chilling cold of Manitoba. ;-)

 

[thefizz]

I received Angelo's print today.

I love the grain, texture and colour, superbly printed.

Thanks Angelo.

Regards,
Peter

 

[martinhughesireland]

Thanks Mark -- every print came out differently, especially the colours on the wall. It was hard to choose which ones to send. I'll post them as soon as I get settled once I'm back in the bone-chilling cold of Manitoba. ;-)

I received your print this week Rachelle. Have to say absolutelly lovely. Very well printed.
After seeing yourself and Marks prints I think I should have practiced a bit more with mine. Again thanks to you both for the lovelly prints well done

Martin

 

[Paul Cocklin]

I received Angelo's print today, what a great Xmas present! Angelo, I love it! Great color and tone to it, and the trees just seem to glow! Thanks so much, I've got a 12x12 frame that I can now put to good use.
Thanks again!
Paul

 

[thefizz]

As far as I know groups 1 & 3 have completed their exchanges but I have not heard anything from group 2 which includes:

eduardomolina
laparn
Andrey.Gorshkov
jbridges

Any updates?

 

[Jerevan]

Hi Jimi( Jerevan) and Peter the Fizz),
I received your prints this weekend on the same day.
Peter asked Jimi some info about his picture , I was about to do the same...

A bit late in reply, but regarding your print, Angelo:

Cloudscape was made on Foma Fomatone MG Chamois. It was exposed for 90,5 seconds (I used a Stopclock Pro, that's why the time is so exact) on f/stop 11. After that it was developed in Moersch Easylith 30 ml A + 30 ml B + 900 ml water in about 25 degrees for 5 minutes (5.10 to be more exact). The print is untoned.

As for your the print you sent me Angelo - it was a nice surprise! Quite daring, with the out of focus flowers. However, it stays in the heart after viewing it, so yes, I love it. Although I could never figure out what you meant by a mountain in the photo...

 

[Jerevan]

Another late reply:

Paul: I received the print you made - and I like it very much - I can see the potential for a Bromoil in this one! Muchas gracias!

thefizz: It is a splendid lith, with all the beautiful nuances that the process is capable of. The scanned version you have here on APUG does not convey the impression of the real print - 'tis but a shadow. Thanks very much!

 

[Angelo di Mango]

Another late reply to Paul :
Thanks a lot for your print. Bodie is a town which must be a fabulous playground for a photographer. You managed to give your print a sort of "antique" feel about it. great job.
Thanks very much.

 

[Andrey.Gorshkov]

As far as I know groups 1 & 3 have completed their exchanges but I have not heard anything from group 2 which includes:

eduardomolina
laparn
Andrey.Gorshkov
jbridges

Any updates?

Hello!
I got only one address - jbridges and I sent my print. jbridges has received my print and immediately responded with his print. I didn't receiv yet. I think ukranian postoffice lost it. It happens not often but this time it happened.

Any how I want to join to next exchange and share my prints worldwide

 

[thefizz]

Any more updates from group 2?

I pm'd laparn & eduardomolina last week to ask if they had supplied their addresses to the others in their group but no reply yet.

 

[jbridges]

Oh No. I just picked up again on this thread and see my printed never arrived. I will PM Andrey too see if ever came and send him another if not.

 

[laparn]

Lads,

Crawling for redemption. I apologise for any inconvenience caused due to my looong abscence from the lith printing scene. Too many concerns to keep any photographic exercises active the past few months. I will not make a poor attempt of excuses so i just accept the fact that efforts have been focus elsewhere.

However, now I am back and try to catch up and get back on the lith track. I still intend to send personally printed lith copies to the lads in my group and I have sent separate PM:s for advise including my mail address. Hope for apologies and understanding.

Cheers!
/Per

 

[Andrey.Gorshkov]

I'm happy to report that I've receive photos from Mark Fisher (superb example for me as an image with character and as a print by highly diluted developer) and from John Bridges (very unusual and mystic photo printed by contact method)

Best regards
Andrey

 

[darkosaric]

Hi,

when will be round 6? I would like to join

 

[gurkenprinz]

Hi,

when will be round 6? I would like to join

me too!!

 

[thefizz]

Each round has been organised by a different person. This round is almost complete so any member who wishes to start round 6 is welcome to do so.