Classic problem of two negatives touching while in the developer, front to back. The one that was touching on its back turned out okay, but the one that was touching on front of course didn't get enough developer and looks like a cigarette burn. Beautiful negative otherwise. Any hope for it?
I can't imagine there's anything I can do for it but thought I'd ask just in case.
Truly the only hope for it is that it didn't die in vain -- that you learned what you did wrong and corrected your workflow so you won't do it again in the future. Photography is all about learning from our mistakes, and becoming better photographers for it.Originally Posted by Bosaiya
Bruce Watson
I figured as much, thanks. Still waiting for that learning curve to flatten out a bit.
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Unfortunately it's dead center and fairly large.
Perfect opportunity for that donut fold mounting technique I learned last year!
If it's a beautiful negative you realized the potential at the instant of capture. So process the backup you took at the time.
Nate Potter, Austin TX.
I did recognize the potential at the moment and felt lucky to capture it at all. In the time it took to reload the next sheet it was all over. Fortunately there were, and ever are, more moments but the ones that get away are always the most sweet.
Of course you took a DSLR backup of it, didn't you?
Otherwise, chalk it up to experience and try again later.
If the image is there but of low density and contrast, you should be able to scan and then restore it a pixel at a time in Photoshop. Lots of tedious work, but possible if the final print is worth it.
Wilhelm (Sarasota)
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