lumen dandelion by ingrid2101

lumen dandelion

I think I've found a new addiction so please bear with me. Another Lumen print - this time a dandelion. Came home from work at lunchtime stuck this glass and took it in now - so simple. If you want to try this all you need is a board, piece of heavy glass ( I have 6 mm) some photographic paper ( this is resin coated, wasn't sure it was going to work) and some b&w fixer. Oh and a plant as well and some rays!! Leave it as long as you want - this had about 4 hours
Oh my goodness I think I love you!! Could you hold my hand through this. And do a step by step. FAV.
April 15th, 2013  
Gorgeous - definitely going to try this
April 15th, 2013  
@aprilmilani Oh April you made my day there. Totally simple for you. Take a sheet of b&w photographic paper ( in darkness, but only so you don't ruin the rest of the pack!). Then everything can be done in daylight - place the paper on a board, place a flower or leaf ( think it has to be organic matter) on top of the paper and cover with the glass, which really helps flatten it. This is outside in bright sun, go off and take photos, chill with the kids and come back a few hours later. I have scanned this before fixing then I fix it for about 4 minutes. So easy and great fun to do with kids as well - chemistry and art lesson covered for a day or two ;)
April 15th, 2013  
@taz_o Thank you Tamzin :)
April 15th, 2013  
Fascinating and beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Ingrid!
April 15th, 2013  
Mel
So, so cool - what a great process, and I LOVE this dandelion, yes, thanks so much for sharing.
April 15th, 2013  
Wow. This sounds like such a cool technique. And it produces quite striking images, it seems.
April 15th, 2013  
Beautiful!
April 15th, 2013  
stunning
April 15th, 2013  
It results in a really interesting shot - lovely.
April 15th, 2013  
Rik
I love the colours of this. Fantastic effect
April 15th, 2013  
Cool effect
April 15th, 2013  
Oh wow I'm getting quite excited about these. Brilliant !! Thankyou for sharing. Look forward to more :))
April 16th, 2013  
Great shot, dare I say..flowers on acid :) FAV
April 16th, 2013  
thanks so much for the step by step. I'ma do this!
April 16th, 2013  
Fantastic Ingrid! From the thumbnail I thought that perhaps it was a jellyfish. Thank you for sharing the process, it's sounds wonderful.
April 16th, 2013  
I'm liking these ... I agree with Kate ... there's something tidepool-ish about this! An anemone ...
April 16th, 2013  
Thats cool Ingrid! definitely gonna try this once
April 16th, 2013  
Can't imagine why the exif data might be missing :-P

I did a quick search for lumen print and found http://www.alternativephotography.com which I thought you might find interesting if you don't already know of it, Ingrid.
April 16th, 2013  
Super cool shot and I love the pastel shades this processing creates.
April 16th, 2013  
Love what you're doing here. Carry on with the obsession!
April 16th, 2013  
Very interesting indeed!!
April 16th, 2013  
Yes really interesting and very effective, I love the luminous effect.
April 16th, 2013  
very interesting shot. nicely composed
April 17th, 2013  
I love these lumen prints - they are gorgeous! May have to be brave and get my lab coat on and give it a go over the next 200 days or so! : ) fav
April 17th, 2013  
JH
oh oh oh how did I miss this? So awesome. Fav!
April 17th, 2013  
Cool shot and technique. Interesting colours and a very nice 3d effect. Fav
April 18th, 2013  
Im going to do this tomorrow. My get push was to go to page 55 and get inspired. You are on page 55. And many many others. Ill let you know how it goes=D
January 31st, 2014  
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