Ken Lee
18-Jun-2005, 07:40
Being a slightly "warm-toned" guy, I wonder if there are some images on the web that demonstrate the effects of different developers on Azo.
I have read that some prefer a warmer tone than the bluish one that Azo gives "by default", but many of the images I have seen look rather neutral, rather than warm per se. I love the colors I see in Pt/Pd prints, but am somewhat put off by the narrow dynamic range of the prints.
Jorge mentioned conservator's wax, and the fact that it did little to boost the dynamic range of his Pt prints. I have found, on the web, mention of some varnish products used by art conservators. Perhaps this is what Paul Strand placed over his Pt prints to add a little richness.
I am merely in quest of a moderately warm-toned, truly archival, printing paper with rich dynamic range. Perhaps it can be found with a warm-toned Azo, or with Pt/Pd + a little post-processing.... any further insights would be greatly appreciated.
I have read that some prefer a warmer tone than the bluish one that Azo gives "by default", but many of the images I have seen look rather neutral, rather than warm per se. I love the colors I see in Pt/Pd prints, but am somewhat put off by the narrow dynamic range of the prints.
Jorge mentioned conservator's wax, and the fact that it did little to boost the dynamic range of his Pt prints. I have found, on the web, mention of some varnish products used by art conservators. Perhaps this is what Paul Strand placed over his Pt prints to add a little richness.
I am merely in quest of a moderately warm-toned, truly archival, printing paper with rich dynamic range. Perhaps it can be found with a warm-toned Azo, or with Pt/Pd + a little post-processing.... any further insights would be greatly appreciated.