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**Peter Rockstroh** · 11-10-2020, 03:21 PM - **7 Likes**

HP5 @ ASA 250
Developed in Pyro PMK N+1
Printed on Galerie FB G3
Selenium toned

Pyro has several wonderful features that work great for circumstances with difficult lighting
or when I want to increase contrast without producing a grainy image

This sidelit close-up of a pitcher plant shows the texture of the peristome, as well as the
luminous lid

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maw · 11-10-2020, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh

HP5 @ ASA 250
Developed in Pyro PMK N+1
Printed on Galerie FB G3
Selenium toned

Pyro has several wonderful features that work great for circumstances with difficult lighting
or when I want to increase contrast without producing a grainy image

This sidelit close-up of a pitcher plant shows the texture of the peristome, as well as the
luminous lid

Ilford galerie and slightly blue selenium tonal range, yes, I remember it. Minimalist and effective composition.

Ciao Mario

krre23 · 11-10-2020, 05:06 PM

Delicate composition! Beautiful shot!

MikeMcE · 11-10-2020, 05:24 PM

Blue selenium is always a treat!

This works!

Hang up and DRIVE!

**Peter Rockstroh** · 11-10-2020, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by krre23

Delicate composition! Beautiful shot!

Gracias Carlos

---------- Post added 11-10-20 at 06:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by MikeMcE

Blue selenium is always a treat!

This works!

Hang up and DRIVE!

Thank you Mike. I suppose that with blue selenium you refer to the
color of the print ? I use selenium toner because its reddish tint
neutralizes the greenish hue of Galerie FB papers. It did turn a few
papers violet to reddish blue. Those papers are unfortunately not
produced anymore.

**PJ1** · 11-10-2020, 07:26 PM

Great detail in the plant. B&W works well.

MikeMcE · 11-10-2020, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh

Gracias Carlos

---------- Post added 11-10-20 at 06:39 PM ----------

Thank you Mike. I suppose that with blue selenium you refer to the
color of the print ? I use selenium toner because its reddish tint
neutralizes the greenish hue of Galerie FB papers. It did turn a few
papers violet to reddish blue. Those papers are unfortunately not
produced anymore.

Yes, in NIK one of the final settings is overall tone. I still like adding that to monochrome’s.

Hang up and DRIVE!

Angelic Layer · 11-11-2020, 12:05 AM

Selenium toned, this is from a print?

kjfishman · 11-11-2020, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh

HP5 @ ASA 250
Developed in Pyro PMK N+1
Printed on Galerie FB G3
Selenium toned

Pyro has several wonderful features that work great for circumstances with difficult lighting
or when I want to increase contrast without producing a grainy image

This sidelit close-up of a pitcher plant shows the texture of the peristome, as well as the
luminous lid

Great image.

**Peter Rockstroh** · 11-11-2020, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Angelic Layer

Selenium toned, this is from a print?

Yes, it is a print scan

q_crack · 11-11-2020, 10:23 AM

B&W always attracts me and this film is for sure great quality! The composition and the subject are equally pleasing. Thank you for posting the photo!

Angelic Layer · 11-12-2020, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh

Yes, it is a print scan

It didn't look as brown as many toned prints I see.
I am still learning how to make own prints.

**Peter Rockstroh** · 11-12-2020, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

The typical brown tone comes mostly from sepia toner, which emulates the "antique"
look of older photographic materials or, worst case scenario, the brown color of
poorly washed and fixed photos.
Selenium has a reddish hue, depending on the paper you are toning, and the color
depth depends on time and concentration. It is mainly used for archival purposes,
making the silver compounds more resistant to light, acids and alkalis

DerKahlgründer · 11-23-2020, 07:42 AM

I never tried doing Macros in B&W, but I think i will try it out soon. Very nice picture.

Ginos · 11-26-2020, 08:32 AM

Very good picture!

Also very suitable in B&W

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11-10-2020, 04:23 PM	#2
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh HP5 @ ASA 250 Developed in Pyro PMK N+1 Printed on Galerie FB G3 Selenium toned Pyro has several wonderful features that work great for circumstances with difficult lighting or when I want to increase contrast without producing a grainy image This sidelit close-up of a pitcher plant shows the texture of the peristome, as well as the luminous lid Ilford galerie and slightly blue selenium tonal range, yes, I remember it. Minimalist and effective composition. Ciao Mario

11-10-2020, 05:06 PM	#3
krre23 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Caracas Photos: Gallery Posts: 540	Delicate composition! Beautiful shot!

11-10-2020, 05:24 PM	#4
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	Blue selenium is always a treat! This works! Hang up and DRIVE!

11-10-2020, 06:34 PM	#5
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 445 Original Poster	Originally posted by krre23 Delicate composition! Beautiful shot! Gracias Carlos ---------- Post added 11-10-20 at 06:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by MikeMcE Blue selenium is always a treat! This works! Hang up and DRIVE! Thank you Mike. I suppose that with blue selenium you refer to the color of the print ? I use selenium toner because its reddish tint neutralizes the greenish hue of Galerie FB papers. It did turn a few papers violet to reddish blue. Those papers are unfortunately not produced anymore.

11-10-2020, 07:26 PM	#6
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Great detail in the plant. B&W works well.

11-10-2020, 07:40 PM	#7
MikeMcE Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh Gracias Carlos ---------- Post added 11-10-20 at 06:39 PM ---------- Thank you Mike. I suppose that with blue selenium you refer to the color of the print ? I use selenium toner because its reddish tint neutralizes the greenish hue of Galerie FB papers. It did turn a few papers violet to reddish blue. Those papers are unfortunately not produced anymore. Yes, in NIK one of the final settings is overall tone. I still like adding that to monochrome’s. Hang up and DRIVE!

11-11-2020, 12:05 AM	#8
Angelic Layer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 254	Selenium toned, this is from a print?

11-11-2020, 08:16 AM	#9
kjfishman Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 704	Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh HP5 @ ASA 250 Developed in Pyro PMK N+1 Printed on Galerie FB G3 Selenium toned Pyro has several wonderful features that work great for circumstances with difficult lighting or when I want to increase contrast without producing a grainy image This sidelit close-up of a pitcher plant shows the texture of the peristome, as well as the luminous lid Great image.

11-11-2020, 09:03 AM	#10
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 445 Original Poster	Originally posted by Angelic Layer Selenium toned, this is from a print? Yes, it is a print scan

11-11-2020, 10:23 AM	#11
q_crack Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 85	B&W always attracts me and this film is for sure great quality! The composition and the subject are equally pleasing. Thank you for posting the photo!

11-12-2020, 04:37 AM	#12
Angelic Layer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 254	Originally posted by Peter Rockstroh Yes, it is a print scan It didn't look as brown as many toned prints I see. I am still learning how to make own prints.

11-12-2020, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#13
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 445 Original Poster	The typical brown tone comes mostly from sepia toner, which emulates the "antique" look of older photographic materials or, worst case scenario, the brown color of poorly washed and fixed photos. Selenium has a reddish hue, depending on the paper you are toning, and the color depth depends on time and concentration. It is mainly used for archival purposes, making the silver compounds more resistant to light, acids and alkalis

11-23-2020, 07:42 AM	#14
DerKahlgründer Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	I never tried doing Macros in B&W, but I think i will try it out soon. Very nice picture.

11-26-2020, 08:32 AM	#15
Ginos Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Vallès Occidental Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	Very good picture! Also very suitable in B&W

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