Egret Pond

Greenlaw process calotype.

I wanted to make one with some water, and almost forgot that this wonderful nursery near my house has a lovely pond. The pond had some bluegreen algae growing which is why the reflections are muted, but I'm going to come back again with a big camera once I have this process under control. A real egret landed near the far trees just as the exposure was finishing.

I'm aiming for more contrast and a denser negative and I think I'm learning how to better judge development. I believe this one will have good contrast for a salt print, which will follow soon.

LV 11, F/8, 15 minutes. Kodak 3A camera, 122 format ( 3.25 x 5.5 inches )