In a message dated 6/2/06 1:07:51 pm, TERRYAKING writes:
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> All of the images somehow exhibit low contrast... The cathedral interior for
> instance; it shows acceptable dmax but there are no "clean" whites - could
> it be that you used ecru papers with these images? Or is it: these -rex
> processes have troubles with providing paper white?
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> My question is (again): does it reflect the tonal characteristic of
> cyanotype-rex or is it your subjective choice? I mean; using cyanotype-rex, is it
> possible to make contrasty prints with good dmax and paper white like these
> prints below (both New Cyanotypes)?
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> Loris
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> There were not any whites as there were no whites in the pictures.
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> The full range of tone can be obtained from white to the darkest colour you
> choose to obtain.There is no problem with obtaining whites. The prints are
> all on Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed.
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> You can get a full range of tones from negatives of different density
> ranges, for eaxample either from a neg intended for platinum or one intended for
> cyanotype.
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> The process will certainly give better contrast and gradation that the two
> ' new cyanotypes' you attached. See the examples of different kinds of
> cyanotype, including cyanotype rex, at
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> http://www.hands-on-pictures.com/html/bluehow_05.html
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> Terry
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