Testing. . . Testing

Working alone in the studio sometimes I want to make a picture.  Why can't models just live there?  I wanted to try a new technique for making a "negative" transparency with Fuji Instant Film using a different kind of bleach.  The technique worked, but the results are too "clean" for me.  I will have to think more on this.  But here I am with the "Frankencamera," the Liberator.  I talked with the maker of this Black Cat edition #13 yesterday, and there is a chance that Time magazine will be doing a story on him.  You know how those things go, though.  He asked me for a few images made with the camera in case they want illustrations.  No doubt.  I will have to busy myself some more.  There is always, though, so much to do.

Here is the positive portion of the instant film.  I don't know that there is enough difference to warrant the effort.

But this is all technical.  Here is an image of Red I made using this technique today.  It is sharper and clearer than the Polaroid, and it almost looks 3D.  I haven't bothered spotting the imperfections as it is just a test.  But it looks better on her than on me.