Photograph as physical object in hand
Here are some sample Harman Direct Positive Prints, digitized via Lumix camera but only vaguely representative of holding the actual print in-hand:
Abo Ruins, Salinas National Monument, Harman Direct Positive Print, Fujinon 135 lens on Speed Graphic
Harman Direct Positive Print, Fujinon 135 lens on Speed Graphic
Perea Nature Trail, San Ysidro NM, Harman Direct Positive Print, Fujinon 135 lens on Speed Graphic
Harman Direct Positive Print, meniscus lens, 8x10 box camera
Harman Direct Positive Print, Fujinon 135 lens on Speed Graphic
Olympia SM9, Harman Direct Positive Print, Fujinon 135 lens on Speed Graphic
As you can see from the previous image, Harman Direct Positive prints, like paper negatives and also wet plate media from the 19th century, are formed on the front surface of the substrate, hence the image is reversed left-to-right. Of course I could have reversed them in post, but that'd be cheating and would also further remove them from any resemblence of their physical origin.
Oh, Joe, I love these thoughtful analyses, so intriguing in their invitation to deeper understanding. Good work!
ReplyDeleteYou're right about photography's current upheaval and here you go reminding us that it has been going on since the beginning. It's like "Once you solve your biggest problem, something else becomes your biggest problem."; it's once you reach a deep understanding, you realize there is something still deeper. You are carrying us along. Thanks.
Black an white photos I like;)
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