The cyanotype process was used most famously by Anna Atkins’ in her 12 part book British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions. Cyanotypes were amongst the first ever kinds of photographs that did not require a camera. They describe perfectly the meaning of the word ‘photography’ - photo = light; graph = to draw, meaning drawing with light.
The blue background which suggested the water from which her plants had originated, Atkins must have been pleased with the way the cyanotype process captured the tiniest and most subtle of details of the plants she was studying. |
The cyanotype process is relatively cheap and easy to use. A wide range of surfaces can be coated with the mixture of chemicals and you don't need a darkroom or any complicated equipment. Perhaps this is why artists are still using the process, sometimes to make quite large and unusual photographs.
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My Cyanotypes
My first ever Cyanotype
I used many object that i found in my school bag and also pencil case, i also used a one or two items from Sir's blue box of objects. In this Cyanotype there is: -Vaseline circle tin -Scissors -Earphones -Film -Scellotape I really like this one because most of the objects stand out and the image come out very clear and well able to be seen, this image is very abstracted i would say, you cant make out what is it meant to be. |
My Second Cyanotype
In this Cyanotype objects used are: -Scissors -Film -Five pound note(Money) -Old Cassatt -Broken plastic My second Cyanotype, this Cyanotype really does not catch my eye, I don't like it because everything seems very blurred in the middle you can't make out what objects are being used in this image. If i was to more another Cyanotype i would space out my object better and try not to over lap a lot of items expect the bit what is over lapping will not show, and i'll also make sure the my objects are flat on a flat surface except the Cyanotype may not come out are well as it should. |