Here is another example of Kodak HC-110 Developer, used with increased development time [plus development] to increase contrast. This image was taken on a gloomy spring day in 2005. I was out on a day trip, with a couple of friends as I recall. This one was shot on Ilford Delta 100 film, and given a two stop expansion with significantly increased development. The film was underexposed by 1-1/3 stops, rating it at ISO 250. I shot this with my Sinar F1 monorail view camera and a 300mm lens. The sky was heavily overcast and the light was extremely flat. I metered with a digital spotmeter and every aspect of the scene fell within a range of 1-2/3 stops.... from EV 11-2/3 to EV 13-1/3. Only the sky had a higher value at EV 14-2/3 to 15. With a relatively straight horizon I knew it would be quite straightforward to burn in the sky in printing. I used a #8 yellow filter to try and lighten the new foliage just a little, and gave the required 1 stop extra exposure in compensation. I exposed at EV 13-2/3, in an attempt to keep the sky a little more printable. The exposure was 1/60 second at F16.0. Development was for 22:00 minutes in HC-110 Dilution B, at 20 degrees C.
I know this probably does not make a whole lot of sense for those that are not familiar with film and the darkroom, but I hope the image is enjoyed nonetheless. And, for those that understand analog photography, I hope that this information is found helpful.
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