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2nd scan…

admin — Sat, 08 Oct 2005 03:06:00 +0000

The process of creating these images is part of what is becoming very exciting because it cannot be totally predicted. Using different supports is going to allow me to work in the wet darkroom although, the possibility of working digitally presents some interesting options since I rarely do stuff that one might call “digital magic.” I find manipulation of photos to create a surrealistic image okay but, not of interest to my work. If there is no visceral response, the work fails (for the most part). So, for me, there is something lacking yet in this series. I’ll get it figured out.

We’ve had lots of rain the past few days. That should mean more mushrooms growing and ripe for harvesting!

Excitement…

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 23:34:00 +0000

Wanting to work the mushroom magic in the darkroom I attempted to create something I can take into the wet darkroom. First, however, I scanned it to see the results today instead of waiting until next week. Only an experiment, this is exciting! No camera.

Both versions…

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 04:26:00 +0000

These are two of the recent experiments with mushrooms. The black paper version shows a shot that cuts off about 40% of the image (from the surrounding area). I know some of my students think I’m crazy dashing across campus to gather up mushrooms that have sprouted up. Let ‘em smile and, inwardly laugh if they so choose. I know what I’m getting at with my experiments and explorations.

Mushrooms on black paper

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 21:34:00 +0000

Mushroom Print

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:38:00 +0000