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.
As I said before, you can get a full range of tones from negatives of
different density ranges, for example 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
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)?
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