Cyanotypes Gallery

Cyanotypes Gallery

The images in this gallery are photographs of the Originals of botanical Cyanotypes. 
Cyanotypes are created with one of the oldest photographic techniques (developed by Sir John Herschel in 1842), whereby a paper is coated with UV-light sensitive chemicals, an object is placed on top (usually covered by glass) and the paper is exposed to sunlight, leaving a negative image of the object. Each image is completely unique and cannot be recreated. No camera is involved in their creation. During exposure and subsequent fixing in a waterbath, the chemicals turn from a yellowish-green to the characteristic prussian blue-cyan colour, giving the process its name. For most of my cyanotypes I use an alternative technique called wet cyanotype first developed by Krista McCurdy whereby the paper is wetted again before exposure and can be exposed for a lot longer which allows a greater variety of colours and textures to develop.
More information on cyanotypes in my blog: Cyanotypes -my lockdown project
The Originals of my cyanotypes are for sale in beautiful black or white wooden frames in my SHOP. 
Hang out of direct sunlight to protect the colours.

Ordering OPEN EDITION images from my image Galleries

To order open edition images in my images galleries as mounted prints, note the name of the image by hovering over the thumbnail. Check out my price & size guide link on this page and send me an email using the CONTACT FORM below, stating the IMAGE TITLE and SIZE you would like. Please note that prices do include postage to the Uk only. Other sizes and postage to other countries on request. 

Ordering LIMITED EDITION images

Limited Edition Prints are marked by an asterisk after the name. You can also see them if you filter the gallery by ‘Limited Edition’ Limited edition prints can be ordered directly through my shop. Simply follow the link. Should your require a different size use my CONTACT FORM to get in touch. Please note that prices do include postage to the Uk only. Other sizes and postage to other countries on request. 

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