[RichardCynan]

Thought I’d post my second plate. I’m loving this process, I must say. Eposure 6.5min@ f/11ev 12-141st red/purplesun developed for 2.5hours

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=d72ZqM6getk

[RichardCynan]

Perfect, thanks! Thanks too for posting the article.

[RichardCynan]

No calculations, just guesswork. I had J. G. Motamedi’s exposure guidelines in mind when I set up the shot.. Took a spot reading (EV12-13), weather was typically overcast and windy, so I picked 3minutes to avoid camera shake.

Highlights start to show after 5minutes – good!

My second plate popped free from the plate holder – £!$%ing ruined.
My third plate was exposed for 4minutes.

Pack up, then head home to continue development under a bank of five spiral fluorescent bulbs.

Hope this helps.

[RichardCynan]

My first Becquerel Daguerreotype…Exposure – 3minutes @ f8EV 12ishDeveloped under rubylith for 3hours

[RichardCynan]

I didn’t think this process would be a walk in the park… but 200 attempts! Now I see the benefits of using solid silver sheets; well worth the cost in the long run. Don’t think I’ll need to mix my precious gilding solution anytime soon. ” title=”Wink” />

Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.

Now, time time to get cracking!

[RichardCynan]

Thanks for the advice. I’ll start with the first colour cycles and see where they get me.
First cycle magenta seems quite popular.

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