some examples
Just thought I'd upload a couple of examples of the Ilford MGIV warm tone. These were developed using dektol, then toned in selenium at about 1+7 dilution. The one with my sons face, still has a slight green color to my eye, but the others don't. I may still try the rest of the pack of paper in a different developer, as the tone isn't quite what I'm looking for.
Someone mentioned that the emulsion can stick to things when wet. Boy, you're not kidding! There are some tiny specs on these scans where the emusion must have stuck to the screens, or perhaps to dust on the screens. The screens will get a thorough washing, and I'll be laying the prints face up on the screens in the future. I plan to try some different papers as well. Will other WT papers have particularly sticky emulsions when wet, or is this unique to the Ilford. I've never had this problem with the regular MGIV.
Lastly, and most importantly, any feedback of the photos would be very appreciated. Just want to get a feel if others think this type of imagery works with the warm tones.
Thanks again for the input everyone!
Cheers,
Suzanne
Just thought I'd upload a couple of examples of the Ilford MGIV warm tone. These were developed using dektol, then toned in selenium at about 1+7 dilution. The one with my sons face, still has a slight green color to my eye, but the others don't. I may still try the rest of the pack of paper in a different developer, as the tone isn't quite what I'm looking for.
Someone mentioned that the emulsion can stick to things when wet. Boy, you're not kidding! There are some tiny specs on these scans where the emusion must have stuck to the screens, or perhaps to dust on the screens. The screens will get a thorough washing, and I'll be laying the prints face up on the screens in the future. I plan to try some different papers as well. Will other WT papers have particularly sticky emulsions when wet, or is this unique to the Ilford. I've never had this problem with the regular MGIV.
Lastly, and most importantly, any feedback of the photos would be very appreciated. Just want to get a feel if others think this type of imagery works with the warm tones.
Thanks again for the input everyone!
Cheers,
Suzanne