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Response to High key forest images

from Ted Kaufman (writercrmp@aol.com)
Generally speaking, the technique you're interested in involves moving the darkest areas up to Zone IV, or even Zone V. This of course would place the highlights well beyond Zone X if the shot is done under reasonably sunny conditions, which is essential for the type image you're after. This necessitates compensation development to bring the highlights down to a level within the film's range. I highly recommend compensation as opposed to pulling to achieve this effect.

As for filtration, the #58 should work well, assuming we're talking about predominately green foliage. If, however, you had an important tree trunk that was reddish brown, you should anticipate it appearing darker. In that case, you might want a lighter green filter or no filter at all. Keep in mind, too, that you will be compressing tones, so you will probably see less tonal separation between the various leave colors.

(posted 8186 days ago)

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