Cyanotype... not

I'm trying to think of something to create a small set for the final assignment of the current Diploma paper. I need to do a set of 6 images (with three of them being critiqued as rejects and keeping a set of three), plus 3-5 test images. I'm considering doing some cyanotype editing (not real cyanotypes because I want to use my camera) as it's something I've not done before but concerned they'd be a bit same-y. Had a practice and here's one of them. I used a blue fill layer for the background and added the leaf layer in b&w and screen blend mode. I then overlaid with a texture made from a photo of old wallpaper to try and get a watercolour paper feel. I also added some noise, although I'm not sure if it's needed. I don't expect I've used the right editing technique, or even if this looks like a true cyanotype - more research needed!

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Elisa Smith]

Love the effect.

[Dawn]

Lovely

[Chris Cook]

It sure looks like a cyanotype to me, not that I'm an expert. I really like the look of this. Well done.

[Annie D]

I think you've done a great job...looks cyanogen to me too...love the colour and the leaf detail

[Jane Pittenger]

Creative and well imagined and done

[Rick]

Not familiar with that, but a really cool capture.

[Walks @ 7]

Fabulous edits, this simply glows, fav!

[Christina]

It super cool - although I don't know cyanogen so can't comment on that aspect

[Diana]

To me it looks perfect Nick, it sounds like such a lot of work to get it to look like this.

[Christine Louise]

Interesting, I've just learnt what a cyanotype is on Google. That's one of the things I enjoy about being in this group, you get to learn so many different techniques and things to try. I think you attempt looks pretty good.

[Delwyn Barnett]

That certainly is a lovely result.

[Susan Wakely]

I really like this. Before I saw your title I was thinking cyanotype. Good luck with this project.

[Merrelyn]

This looks fabulous.

[haskar]

Very clever. Looks beautiful.

[Madeleine Pennock]

I am curious, what diploma are you studying? This looks quite convincing. I will be interested to see you future experiment.

[Nick]

@marshwader Hi Madeleine. I'm studying part-time by online distance learning for a Diploma in Photography. I finished one Diploma in Photography a couple of years ago and this current one is the next level up. It has more advanced topics with loads more research and writing required, and less actual taking photos :( Eight papers in total and I'm currently on the third paper so about two more years to go.