Friday, February 22, 2008

Photoplay

I recently did a photo shoot at a church and I liked this shot of a large marble sculpture of Jesus of Nazareth so much that I decided to play with it. It's original is a black and white printed on 8x10 pearl paper. I decided to have a little darkroom fun and 'solarized' it... that is, dabbled in developer, water and high contrast... and the outcome was such that I wanted to share it. It was so much fun to make!

I hope you like it as much as I do!



10 comments:

  1. The (Mis)Adventures of a Single City ChickFebruary 22, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Great photo! I haven't dabbled in a dark room for years, although I'm still an avid photographer -- just more digital these days.

    Christina

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  2. PearlFebruary 22, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Neat image.

    C'mon over to the blog party and say hello!
    Thanks for coming when you have.

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  3. mollyFebruary 22, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    I wish I had a clue how to dabble like that. Very interesting effect.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    That's beautiful, haunting.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 23, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    Oh wow, Scarlett, that's exquisite, an incredibly evocative photo. I love it!

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  6. Wanderlust ScarlettFebruary 27, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Christina,

    Everyone is digital (even me)... but oh the fun that can be had when one plays in a dark room!


    Pearl,

    Thanks!
    Happy blog birthday!


    Molly,

    I *LOVED* learning how to do it. Now I have to buy stock in the Ilford photo paper company because I'll be playing a LOT.

    Kat,

    Thank you! The statue is very beautifully done too, I so enjoyed shooting photos of it.

    Vanilla,

    YAY! I love it too.
    Glad you like it; I always enjoy yours very much.


    Scarlett & Viaggiatore

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  7. TracyFebruary 27, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! (Both the photography and the subject.)

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  8. Wanderlust ScarlettFebruary 28, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Dear Starshine,

    I knew you'd love that one!
    Me too, very much.


    Scarlett & Viaggiatore

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  9. Michelle | Bleeding EspressoMarch 3, 2008 at 5:29 AM

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Brava!

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  10. Wanderlust ScarlettMarch 4, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Sognatrice!

    Grazie mille bella!

    Glad you like it.

    Scarlett & V.

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