I like your approach here, thank you! Esp this part: "Having had those days on many occasions, I have learned to spot the signals and walk away from the darkroom when things just don’t go right." I've only got a handful of hrs in the darkroom compared to your years, but it didn't take long for me to learn to shut down and leave when things go awry. No matter the technicals, no matter that you know exactly how to fix a problem, some days are just not meant for darkroom struggles.
And I also like your easy explanation of the printing process. I know, I know, I know that in the end, all the eyes on your print only see the print; they don't see the work behind it. As it should be. But as the maker of the print, there are times I want to share the challenges, the decisions, but without isolating readers and contributing to geek cliques, the kind that speak their own language and share secret hand signals with one another. You've done a nice job of keeping the conversation inviting. And showing how you were able to bring your vision (vs. the literal) to the final print. It's a lovely post, really.
This is so much fun! Super image!!
Thanks Soren.
A wonderful family 'portrait', Andrew, enough to put a smile on anyone's face! Enjoy the rest of your hols🙂
Thanks Ralph.
To capture the feet the way you did was quite a feat Andrew. A nice humourous photo.
Thanks Keith.
I like your approach here, thank you! Esp this part: "Having had those days on many occasions, I have learned to spot the signals and walk away from the darkroom when things just don’t go right." I've only got a handful of hrs in the darkroom compared to your years, but it didn't take long for me to learn to shut down and leave when things go awry. No matter the technicals, no matter that you know exactly how to fix a problem, some days are just not meant for darkroom struggles.
And I also like your easy explanation of the printing process. I know, I know, I know that in the end, all the eyes on your print only see the print; they don't see the work behind it. As it should be. But as the maker of the print, there are times I want to share the challenges, the decisions, but without isolating readers and contributing to geek cliques, the kind that speak their own language and share secret hand signals with one another. You've done a nice job of keeping the conversation inviting. And showing how you were able to bring your vision (vs. the literal) to the final print. It's a lovely post, really.
Love the bts story on your image. As soon as I saw it, I smiled. A pic that touches the heart.
Thank you.
Excellent negative! Great story to accompany. What tools do you use to burn? Or do you use your hands?
Thanks Juliette, just my hands.
What a beautiful memory.
Thanks mate.