The Kallitype Thread

[tgtaylor]

I'm finding keeping the paper within an inch of each dimension of negative makes a significant difference in terms of print sharpness when using a printing frame. So, I've been trimming the paper to 10x12 for 8x10 negatives lately.

When printing an 8x10 negative on 11x15 paper, I place a blank sheet of 11x15 paper on top of the felt and lay the coated sheet on top to increase the force of the glass on the sandwich. Originally I was going to use the backer board that comes with the paper but it is too stiff and I think a softer insert mimicking the felt would be better.

Thomas

[tgtaylor]

Early Morning, Cathedral Rocks and Merced - Yosemite National Park, 2017.



I got confused when printing this negative: The sun was rising from the left so that side of the negative was in the shade and I got to thinking that side needed to be burned-in (duh) which of course was the direct opposite of what was needed. I'm debating on whether to reprint as a Kallitype or perhaps in another process.

Shot on Fuji Acros with a 120mm Nikkor SW lens on a Toyo 810MII and printed on Hahnemühle Platinum Rag.

Thomas

[Holdenrichards]

Kallitype on Strathmore 300gsm paper; in-camera 8x10 Negative
Fomapan 100 - Repromaster 210mm - Hc110 - 1 + 100

[andrewch59]

Nice One HoldenRichards, great detail and contrast.

[Holdenrichards]

Nice One HoldenRichards, great detail and contrast.

Thanks!

[tgtaylor]

With a month left to go in 2017 I have so far printed 15 Kallitypes with each being of a different subject taken on a different day. Although I am equally proud of all, so far this is my favorite Kallitype from 2017:



The lighting, rising valley fog, and exposure were perfect.

Thomas

[dasBlute]

A lot of gorgeous, finely crafted work Thomas, keep it up!
-Tim

[tgtaylor]

Thanks Tim!

Thomas

[NedL]

With a month left to go in 2017 I have so far printed 15 Kallitypes ..

That's really nice Thomas, lots of parts working together...

[h2oman]

Nice One HoldenRichards, great detail and contrast.

Yeah, that's lovely!