February 2006 Alt-Photo-Process-L: Fwd: Retro-Invention: cyanoty

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Date: 02/06/06-07:20:22 AM Z
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In a message dated 6/2/06 1:17:31 pm, TERRYAKING@aol.com writes:

> In a message dated 6/2/06 1:07:51 pm, TERRYAKING writes:
>
>
>
>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
> 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)?
>
> •
>
>
>
>
>
> Loris
>
> There were not any whites as there were no whites in the pictures.
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> 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
>
> http://www.hands-on-pictures.com/html/bluehow_05.html
>
> Terry
>
>
>
>
>

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Subject: Re: Retro-Invention: cyanotype rex, chrysotype rex and platinum
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In a message dated 6/2/06 1:07:51 pm, TERRYAKING writes:

>
>
> 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?
>
>
>
> 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)?
>
> •
>
>
>
>
>
> Loris
>
> There were not any whites as there were no whites in the pictures.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
>
> 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
>
> http://www.hands-on-pictures.com/html/bluehow_05.html
>
> Terry
>

Terry King FRPS

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www.hands-on-pictures.com/

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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? 
 
 
 
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)? 
 
• 
 
 
 
 
 
Loris 
 
There were not any whites as there were no whites in the pictures. 
 
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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<BLOCKQUOTE CITE STYLE="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px" TYPE="CITE"> 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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<BLOCKQUOTE CITE STYLE="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px" TYPE="CITE">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 
 
http://www.hands-on-pictures.com/html/bluehow_05.html 
 
Terry 
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2. A man's reach should be beyond his grasp or what's a heaven for.(Browning) 
3. Frustra fit per plura quod potest fieri per pauciora.(Occam's razor or 'Keep it simple!'). 
4. Nullius in Verba (Horace), 'Take no man's word for it' (motto of the Royal Society). 
5. If ignorance is bliss, why are not more people happy ? (anon) 
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