I received Howard Earl's 4x5 contact print of the old oil storage tank. And a nice shiny tank it is. Do tell, does it still hold oil, or is just a good looker?
Hi Darwin, Great that you like it. Yes, you are right, I was in need of a model and me was the only one around. I did a whole series of images. The paper is Ilford MG V RC in satin finish. I think pearl would have been the better choice, but when I ordered it I thought satin is the nicer name and I anyway wanted to try something new.The photo from (and maybe of) rst is really cool. I like the set-up: small table, small meal, wine, and welder's goggles. The photo is printed very well, and the matt/satin paper adds to the statement made by the image. What paper did you use for the is print?
No Mark, that is ordinary paper in satin finish which turned out a little bit mattish (if that is a real word). But it kind of fits the subject. It is of course not a paper for the deepest blacks ever.PS - is that postcard paper, or just ordinary paper? It does have a nice surface.
Geez, where has the time gone?! Judging by the colour of the Dektol in my vertical tank, I've been distracted by other commitments for far too long!
I have received some truly wonderful images in this latest round. My apologies for not being more timely in my feedback (and dispatch of my own cards)!
@iandvaag - A very nice self coated paper which has a great feel to both the hand and eye. There is a timeless quality of the subject, and the softness of the image from the paper texture gives it a dreamlike quality.
@bedrof - A classic street photo. The end result of from your corrections looks fine to my eye. I'm loving those Russian stamps too.
@Black Dog - As soon as I saw the front of the card I knew it was from you. A fun image which really makes me feel like I'm surrounded by bubbles. As much as I love B&W, an image like this has to be in colour.
@Howard Earl - What a cool shot. The metallic cylinder has a real glow about it. Must be the fresh paint! I enjoy the presentation of the frame within the print. I must be more adventurous with masking.
@gijsbert - WOW. Such a stunning subject with brilliant execution to the final print. This is going to be a reference print for me. I can only hope to make final images as good as this. Digging the dragonfly stamp too.
@BSP - A poignant image and meaning. The vignette makes me feel like I'm viewing the subject through someone's eyes, which is quite enjoyable.
@JimEA - What a fun image. The flow of movement with each frame is great. The hand note on the contact print is a nice touch. The paper has great hand feel to it.
@Michael Teresko - I really like the flow of this image. And what acutance you've been able to achieve. I feel if I wasn't careful I'd cut myself on a blade of grass! A great example of the ability of a skilled photographer and the capability of modern digital tools.
@ProfessorC1983 - Boom! I always get a kick out of seeing things in a larger than life context. I enjoyed the back of this print as much as the front. Great notes and fantastic stamps.
Many thanks to everyone for their cards. It really brightens my day when these arrive through my letter box, and when I pour over them again to write my comments.
Time to get a wiggle on myself. My cards shall begin their journey shortly!
One more update:
Benjamin (hkbenji) sent a wonderful cyanotype of exposed roots in the woods. You managed the contrast very well. I like it.
I did not know that there is still pre-coated paper available - interesting. It is a nice and smooth paper. But a two hour exposure … I thought with one hour exposures for my cyanotypes I am patient …
Cheers
Rüdiger
12 May 2021
I too received a vey nice cyanotype from hkbenji. The negative used was well suited to cyanotype. I commend you on building your own UV box. I use the "big ball in the sly" to do my exposures. Not as consistent as a UV box, but less work for me. Coating your own paper is fun and frustrating at the same time. It may take some time to find a paper that works for you, and time to develop your coating technique. Enjoy the experience, and use fresh chemistry. When I did my last batch of cyanotype prints the chemistry I used was almost 1 year-old. The paper dried partially unsensitized, and tit not give me deep rich blues.
Regards,
Darwin
This week I received two postcards. The first one reaches me from @Howard Earl and is a pretty contact print. I like how you managed the highlights. The second one is from @hkbenji and is a most beautiful cyanotype. I was not aware that this level of sharpness and, more importantly, tonality is possible with a cyanotype. I suspect that you produced a negative that matches well to your cyanotype's exposure range? Also, the subject matches the process well!
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