Show me your latest darkroom prints

[clayne]

What do you mean by split contrast? How does that work?

Exposing at one grade and then using localized adjustments (e.g. burning in) at another grade.

 

[Thanimal]

Not exactly darkroom prints, since the paper can be handled under indoor light, but here are some cyanotypes which I have recently made under the guidance of my uncle:

Both taken with a Cambo SC 4x5 and a Caltar Pro 210mm f/6.1 (I beg the pardon of any diehard portability-minded rangefinderists).

Film is Arista EDU Ultra 100, developed in Caffenol C-M.

 

[jordanstarr]

....I never did a tripitch until a month ago and I've been printing for about 12 years. First attempt:

 

[shadowfox]

Not exactly darkroom prints, since the paper can be handled under indoor light, but here are some cyanotypes which I have recently made under the guidance of my uncle:

Both taken with a Cambo SC 4x5 and a Caltar Pro 210mm f/6.1 (I beg the pardon of any diehard portability-minded rangefinderists).

Film is Arista EDU Ultra 100, developed in Caffenol C-M.

No worries, alternative processes prints are welcome in this thread.
Which paper did you use for these?

The next cyanotype I'm printing, I'd tone it in tea. 🙂

 

[seanathan]

All of these were shot in various parts of Japan last summer. Finally getting into the darkroom for the first time in a long while, and I'm having a blast learning.

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[Moto-Uno]

This is a crop from a rather significant enlargement (almost the size of the easel) taken with my Minolta Hi-Matic E on Pan F.There was a dark red(25?) filter over the lens and it was hand held. The wet print has way more detail than I imagined possible (why else would I have all this medium format gear?)
Early summer Dogwood trees in Vancouver,Charles St.

 

[shadowfox]

All of these were shot in various parts of Japan last summer. Finally getting into the darkroom for the first time in a long while, and I'm having a blast learning.

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This is excellent!

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On this one, I see that you tried to dodge the father and the son.
One thing I learn about dodging, is to pick your battle.
In this case, I think it would work much better if you dodge the child's face only, because the face is the focal point of this composition. The other part being dark can serve as a contrast.

Welcome to the thread! Good to see you joining us 🙂

 

[clayne]

How about some test prints?


BB00T by kediwah, on Flickr


Test Strips by kediwah, on Flickr


Istri Sayang by kediwah, on Flickr

Everything printed on Fotokemika Emaks fiber #2/#3 (except for the contacts, which are Ilford MGIV RC). Emaks is/was my favorite graded paper to use - when they shut down it really did my head in - I felt like I lost a good friend. All are toned in KRST 1+20 as standard practice, although first is additionally toned in Viradon (making it selenium+polysulfide).

I really love printing, the darkroom, and silver! Since I've moved I haven't had the time/space to set it back up again (but have every single thing from before) but I'm starting to feel a real emptiness without it. I'm starting to get the space logistics back in gear so I can have my DR space again. It's important to have this outlet, for me, for all of us.

 

[shadowfox]

I really love printing, the darkroom, and silver! Since I've moved I haven't had the time/space to set it back up again (but have every single thing from before) but I'm starting to feel a real emptiness without it. I'm starting to get the space logistics back in gear so I can have my DR space again. It's important to have this outlet, for me, for all of us.

Well said.

And thank you for showing the test prints. without those, we can't get to the masterpieces.

 

[seanathan]

On this one, I see that you tried to dodge the father and the son.
One thing I learn about dodging, is to pick your battle.
In this case, I think it would work much better if you dodge the child's face only, because the face is the focal point of this composition. The other part being dark can serve as a contrast.

Thanks for the advice! I was thinking that as well, my first time dodging/burning. I've got much to learn in printing.

 

[shadowfox]

Thanks for the advice! I was thinking that as well, my first time dodging/burning. I've got much to learn in printing.

You are welcome!
All of us here are learning, every time we go to the darkroom.
That's the fun part.

 

[Thanimal]

No worries, alternative processes prints are welcome in this thread.
Which paper did you use for these?

These were done on watercolor paper coated with my uncle's homemade cyanotype solution.

The next cyanotype I'm printing, I'd tone it in tea. 🙂

There's an interesting idea. Just don't get mixed up and dip your crumpet in Potassium Ferricyanide.

 

[shadowfox]

First print from my Minolta Minoltina test roll.
Paper: Adox MCP
Developer: Ilford PQ

 

[Koolzakukumba]

Staithes in Yorkshire. Rolleiflex 2.8F, 80mm Planar. Ilford Multigrade IV RC. Spur Straight Black developer.

 

[bushwick1234]

1987 was the last time 🙂

 

[benji77]

I finally got down to learning the art of the darkroom prints and I am hooked!

This set was on Ilford's 8x10 Glossy, and done on my 4-5 lesson.
I find that I learn much more after printing, as I realise the little details that make photography more complete.

1. Shooting with filters add much more depth in tones
2. After you develop 120mm film, 35mm doesn't give you much 'kick'
3. The more test strips you do at different 'zones' the more accurate your print will be, saving you paper 🙂
4. Print big coz its FUN!

This is me with my fresh pack of Pearl paper I bought yesterday to liven things up.

 

[shadowfox]

1987 was the last time 🙂

Oh, no!!
Time to restart again? 🙂

Love that print, btw.

 

[shadowfox]

I finally got down to learning the art of the darkroom prints and I am hooked!

This set was on Ilford's 8x10 Glossy, and done on my 4-5 lesson.
I find that I learn much more after printing, as I realise the little details that make photography more complete.

1. Shooting with filters add much more depth in tones
2. After you develop 120mm film, 35mm doesn't give you much 'kick'
3. The more test strips you do at different 'zones' the more accurate your print will be, saving you paper 🙂
4. Print big coz its FUN!

Absolutely love these.
Keep posting, there is never just a single way to print, is there?

 

[crawdiddy]

These are beautiful prints.

How are you guys getting them posted here? Photographing the print with a camera? Or scanning the print?

Anyway, it makes me want to do some of my own.

 

[shadowfox]

These are beautiful prints.

How are you guys getting them posted here? Photographing the print with a camera? Or scanning the print?

Anyway, it makes me want to do some of my own.

Smartphone cameras, regular office-grade all-in-one scanners, whatever is at hand.

Looking forward to see your prints here, Dan. 🙂