Very interesting details and tones. I like the way the two chairs are very similar and yet different.

anniedog: Thanks Red Pen. I was also attracted by the similarity and difference of the chairs!
Ingrid

Love the positive/negative of the shadows and light. Altho I don't know what the difference in the two chairs might be..it's really interesting to see the uneven processing.
Have really enjoyed this series..wouldn't blame you at all for returning to the dark room.

anniedog: Thanks for the comments Marcie and for your unfailing loyalty in posting so regularly. I am only sorry I am still unable to leave comments on your blog - I love the quiet restraint of your post today. The difference in the chairs is simply one of colour - one is grey and one is black!
Ingrid

Grungy and mismatched, these two chairs have an amazing amount of atmosphere.

anniedog: Thanks Martin - it was the position of them, directly in front of the door, that intrigued me! They are indeed grungy - a pair of very functional chairs.
Ingrid

Definitely go back and do more, Ingrid. It's a timeless technique and you have it down to a science!

anniedog: I will Ginnie - I have a huge store of b/w negatives to sift through to try and find some suitable ones so it might take me a while! I'm glad you have enjoyed them.
Ingrid

I would love to watch you in the dark room making these fabulous pictures...reminds me of being in the darkroom with my brother....34 years ago...sigh...time flies.

anniedog: I think you might get a bit bored Astrid! It can take a long time for each one, depending on how tired the developer is - the earlier in the session, the quicker, but it exhausts very quickly so you have to make a fresh batch. All in all very time consuming. You say your brother used to work in the darkroom - have you never tried it yourself? There is something about it that is very relaxing.
Ingrid

Great image Ingrid A return to the dark room sounds good. I have only developed xrays when in the airforce 30 odd years ago

anniedog: Thanks Vintage. I expect developing x rays isn't that different. Never knew you were in the air force!
Ingrid

A wonderful series, for me, full of interest and quality, and inspiration to maybe tackle some different avenues in the future.

anniedog: thanks Paul - you could always try doing a digital version. Glad you have enjoyed them.
Ingrid

Chairs are always good with me, Ingrid. Great affect the litho process has on the plastic.

anniedog: I still remember your chair series from last year Chad - some of your best work, I thought. Do you recognise these chairs? They are outside one of the doors at Bath Spa University in Somerset Place - the caretaker usually puts a plate of catfood underneath one of them for the cat that hangs around there!
Ingrid

Very nice one, and a good serie. I think the same than Red Pen!!
But, you know? I prefer other series from you.

anniedog: Thanks Berta - I also like the way the chairs have subtle differences. I know what you mean, because really the only thing that links these different pictures is the lith process, so they aren't really a series like my other ones. I have a new series of b/w pictures starting tomorrow.
Ingrid

Now this one I like.

I can understand the temptation to use it to invoke a historical look, but not my cuppa.

IMHO those that worked best explored the tension between the process and the subject. Best of all with strong graphic shapes.

anniedog: Thought you might like this one. It was never my intention to evoke a historical look on purpose - that's just the way some of them turned out, and I suppose the subject matter in a few of them enhanced that kind of look. I agree about the graphic shapes, so will investigate that avenue further.
Ingrid

Interesting composition, like the arrangement and the grain really add to this image. Great job.

anniedog: Thank you John - glad you appreciate my composition and thanks for dropping by.
Ingrid

I have thoroiughly enjoyed it Igrid, thanks for sharing and yes get back in that smelly ol' darkroom!!

anniedog: Thanks Padraig - I'm really pleased you have appreciated these so much. I will get back in the darkroom - I just have to be in the right mood!
Ingrid

lovely series ingrid

anniedog: Thanks DrA.W - pleased you like them.
Ingrid

Really enjoyed this series Ingrid, takes me back a few years as I said. There is an interesting article on doing Lith in Photoshop at http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/photoshop/articles/phscs2mrlithprint.html which you might find of some use.

anniedog: Thanks Brian - glad to have taken you on a trip down memory lane! I have already had a look at this link and tried it out. It's OK but so far, all the digital methods I have seen just seem to alter the colour, contrast and then add the grain. The trouble is the grain is added all over the picture whereas with the darkroom lith, you don't get grain on the white highlights which gives a much more dramatic look I think. When they come out right, the highlights are really beautiful on the print. I'm going to carry on looking for a good digital alternative.
Ingrid

I'm not sure what the main effects of lith are intended to be ... But I presume it is to create a good grainy texture ... Well I like the result and it's an interesting composition.
richard

anniedog: They vary so much but there is generally a good contrast between the blacks and some very pale highlights with lots of tones in between, and of course quite a lot of grain, though not always. Have a look at the link I put in the first lith post - that will explain better than I can.
Ingrid

No need for a signature here, everything already says Ingrid. Nice work.

anniedog: Thanks Sesan - am I so recognisable? Not sure if that's a good thing or not! Glad you like them anyway.
Ingrid

Is this a Mark 1 and a Mark 2 chair Ingrid? The holes are different shapes. In which case - which is which, and why?

anniedog: The one on the left is for the oval-shaped bottom and the one on the right for the larger, squarer behind! These two chairs are to be found in Bath, outside one of the university buildings in Somerset Place.
Ingrid

I like the shadows from the chairs.
Great series Ingrid

anniedog: Thanks Magnus - it was a bright sunny day, with very harsh shadows, so made a good lith print. Glad you have liked them.
Ingrid

Not only do i like the Lith look, I think your composition is spot on too with all in your series.

anniedog: Thanks Nigel - glad you like them. It is something a bit different from normal - I like a bit of variety!
Ingrid

I like the different shapes of the 'idea'/essence chair and the reflections! Yes, you should go back into the darkroom (as I supposed)! The chairs look simple but comfortable. two chairs are always better than a single chair!

anniedog: Thanks Philine - it was the subtle differences in the chairs that attracted me. A good place to sit and watch the world go by outside your front door! I will go back in when I'm in the right mood!
ingrid

You definetely should. I have two charirs coming up tomorrow, in BW.....funny

Great shadows, and the feel of really bright light....I like that....

anniedog: Thanks Aksel - it was indeed a very bright sunny day which made the good shadows. I shall look out for your chairs - funny, I also have another chair tomorrow!
Ingrid

well you had to finish off with some great use of shadows didn't you Ingrid Super work.

anniedog: Saved the shadows till last Tim! Glad you have enjoyed the series.
Ingrid