I’m new to cdags from tokyo, japan.
I have made my first daguerreotype with becquerel process the other day.
I can see the image but the contrast seems to be low, no sharpness and the entire color is like cream yellow.
Is it fog ? I may have over-exposed the plate. I thought the highlight should have turned into blue but it’s not.
Or is it something caused during fixing or gilding process ?
Please kindly advise.
data :
exposure – EV10 with studio lights, F3.8, 32min. on a rainy day
development – 10 hrs under the incandescent lamp, 30min under the sun.
fixing – 6 – 8 min. in total (includes rinsing)
gilding – enamel tray with alcohol lamp, 60 – 70 celsius degree
washing – 10min under the tap water
I’d appreciate your help.
Attachments:
You must be
logged in to view attached files.