Tools for bonsai II
Grooming and forming
The two images of Tools for bonsai were made on the same batch of calotype papers and exposed one after the other in the same place, on top of the same old camera canvas box. However, the light conditions were changing with light on an overcast November afternoon getting weaker. Therefore, it may be the reason why this image appears different. It was printed from a much weaker calotype negative and consequently the contrast was lower than the first. Also the wooden handles absorb light while the metals handles reflect most of it. This called for a more contrasty preparation of salted paper here.
Tools for bonsai II
Grooming and forming
The two images of Tools for bonsai were made on the same batch of calotype papers and exposed one after the other in the same place, on top of the same old camera canvas box. However, the light conditions were changing with light on an overcast November afternoon getting weaker. Therefore, it may be the reason why this image appears different. It was printed from a much weaker calotype negative and consequently the contrast was lower than the first. Also the wooden handles absorb light while the metals handles reflect most of it. This called for a more contrasty preparation of salted paper here.