Author Topic: Paper Negatives (Read 3343 times)

astrobeck · « **on:** January 22, 2011, 12:36:55 AM »

Been giving paper negatives a spin in some of my pinhole cameras.

I'm totally addicted, and will be tormenting myself, (and probably you all) with more of them in the future.
Still working out some light leaks in the cameras, but on the way to happiness eventually!

Meanwhile enjoy these from a few days ago.

I'm using Arista Paper developer from Freestyle.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:56:25 AM »

Cool! You get built-in clouds

Can't wait to see more. Love that first shot.

original_ann · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:54:15 AM »

I love it Becky!!!

astrobeck · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:37:12 AM »

thanks guys!
It was warm this afternoon so I went up the road and made one more of this old relic I drive by everyday on Route 66.

Homemade pinhole.

Roger Thoms · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2011, 04:40:18 AM »

Quote from: astrobeck on January 22, 2011, 03:37:12 AM

thanks guys!
It was warm this afternoon so I went up the road and made one more of this old relic I drive by everyday on Route 66.

Homemade pinhole.

Now I like this one a lot, good job Becky. Btw what size paper are you using? It would be cool to see your camera too.

Roger

astrobeck · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2011, 03:51:22 AM »

Mostly 4 x 5 that I'm cutting from my stash of 8 x 10 sheets of Ilford RC.
I have some 5 x 7 that I've also started using.
:-)

Miles · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2011, 10:28:08 AM »

Wow, I love these. Went to see Shadow Catchers yesterday at the V&A, so now officially inspired.

artpunk · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:13:35 PM »

These are great Becky, may have to try this myself. I love the one of the old car. The girls say hello, & will be sending you a card soon (they're a bit easily distracted and have been talking about doing this for a while!!)
Hugs Cam, Jane, Rebecca & Gemma

sapata · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:41:31 PM »

Great!
I like the firs one too, really like the effect around the edges... I'm glad you didn't crop as few people do.

astrobeck · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2011, 08:17:04 PM »

thanks again for the comments and encouragement.
I'll stick with this for a while as it's much fun, and not too bad on the pocketbook.

Here's a shot of the current fleet.

The dice is a decorative box I found just yesterday at a craft shop. I tested it this morning and am waiting for the negative to dry. The others are assorted converted candy and biscuit tins.
So far- my favorite is the duct taped over paint can. It's a quart size empty purchased at Home Depot for a few dollars, so the investment is mostly time and not much money.
The paint can comes already painted flat grey in the interior so it was only a quick drill out for the pinhole and it was ready to go.

Hope you like!

Francois · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:14:22 PM »

You poor soul... having to eat an entire box of piroulines in order to get a decent can for a pinhole

vicky slater · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:16:16 PM »

Becks, those are SO pretty!

astrobeck · « **Reply #12 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:31:30 PM »

Quote from: Francois on January 23, 2011, 09:14:22 PM

You poor soul... having to eat an entire box of piroulines in order to get a decent can for a pinhole

Yes, it's a pity!

And thanks Vicky!

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #13 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:52:25 PM »

these are just wonderful beck..I especially like that old vehicle..of course

Roger Thoms · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:59:40 PM »

Becky thanks for posting the photo of your pinhole cameras. Nice to see the cameras and I especially like the dice camera.

Roger

jojonas~ · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2011, 02:29:09 PM »

yeah, that's one cool cam! thanks for sharing these inspiring shots. I should get back into the pinhole thing

sapata · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 03:02:05 PM »

Love the dice camera as well... can we call it the lucky cam ?

Andrew Sanderson · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:39:45 PM »

I was informed of this thread by a Carl Radford (I've not been on here for a while -sorry!) and he suggested that I let you know that I have just self published a book on the paper negative process. it's available from Blurb.com
Type in Andrew Sanderson and you will find it. The second edition will be available in about a week if anyone is thinking of getting one.
I will be running some UK workshops on the process this year too.
Regards, Andrew.

astrobeck · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2011, 07:41:14 AM »

That's a nice looking book.
I've got one on order so hope to learn a few new tricks!

jojonas~ · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2011, 12:27:20 PM »

Quote from: Andrew Sanderson on January 25, 2011, 11:39:45 PM

I was informed of this thread by a Carl Radford (I've not been on here for a while -sorry!) and he suggested that I let you know that I have just self published a book on the paper negative process. it's available from Blurb.com
Type in Andrew Sanderson and you will find it. The second edition will be available in about a week if anyone is thinking of getting one.
I will be running some UK workshops on the process this year too.
Regards, Andrew.

here's a direct link http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1915514

so those naked nature are not yours then?

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A Crack Without Glass, There is a sensuality inherent to weathered wood, an eroticism in the character, whether real or imagined, of old barns and shacks and woodsheds. Structure and function aged and worn at the tail of...

Andrew Sanderson · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2011, 01:21:27 PM »

No, they most certainly are not. ;-)

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2011, 03:50:38 PM »

Andrew..that looks to be a great book..thinking I need to own my own copy!

Mojave · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2011, 09:06:00 PM »

Awesome shots Becky and I love those cameras! And I think I need to pick up one of those books myself.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2011, 11:55:07 AM »

had a read through the preview there, andrew. it was a pleasure to read, I think it's very well written

I haven't got any lf camera but I've been thinking about the possibilities of rolling paper on 120 spools..