Begonia Flower and Leaf Lumen

Begonia flowers and leaves on 40 year + expired Kodabrome paper. At least 4 hours exposure in full sun as every part of the plant was thick and fleshy so I knew it would need a lot of light. I wetted all the plant material and clamped it tightly under glass. Colours are not enhanced other than the effect of increasing contrast which intensifies them a bit. My first attempts with Begonia were a dismal failure but I kept trying!

Photographer:: roaringtree
Uploaded:: 2024-02-18
Tags:: lumen
Film:: Kodabrome 40 year plus expired paper
Decade:: 2020s
Year:: 2023
Albums:: Alternative Processes - Cyanolumen, Lumens from Acetate Negatives, Wet Cyanotype and mixed photograms

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6 Comments

lomodesbro · 2024-02-18 19:58
excellent lumen prints
roaringtree · 2024-02-18 20:00
@lomodesbro Thank you so much, that means a lot!
leisuresuit · 2024-02-20 22:07
Magnificent
roaringtree · 2024-02-21 06:09
@leisuresuit Thank you so much!
toyotmr2 · 2024-02-28 13:04
wonderful image, I love your style!
roaringtree · 2024-02-28 19:59
@toyotmr2 Thank you very much, these have been a steep learning curve!

Begonia Flower and Leaf Lumen

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