The experiments, process adjustments and elimination of environmental factors shall continue until the desired results are obtained (and morale improves again... ๐
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Also, Kallitype chemistry is a wondrous/finicky beast and reproduction requires strict discipline, cleanliness and detailed log keeping of pretty much any aspect... The main difference between these two prints is that the red one involved spraying/misting the paper with distilled water 15 mins prior to coating the emulsion... Almost looks like there was some contamination (i.e. tap water residue) in the spray head...
The bottom one is very close to what I'm after in terms of tones and also shows that my overall process is now pretty reproducible (if I just stick to it!).
For more info about the actual photo, look here:
https://mastodon.thi.ng/@toxi/116374321194947028
(cc/ @netpraxis - it's getting there...)
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