Stone bramble (Rubus saxatilis) anthotype by Kai Tormod Hansen

“Mapletree hart” by Kai Tormod Hansen, Fåvang, Norway
Parts used: Berries
Amount: A half handful
Extracted by: Squeezing
Solvent: None
Application: Brushing

Layers: 2
Substrate: Hahnemühle Platinum Rag paper, 300 gsm
Created with: Positive on Fixxon transparency, printed with inkjet
Exposure: 5 weeks in September-October 2026
UV strength: 1-3
Temperature: 2-15° Celsius or 36-59° Fahrenheit
Contrast: ✿ (Low)
Challenges or observations: Black tape was added to the front of the glass to create a strong colour base in the picture, which could be partially removed to check the contrast. The positive film had such thin lines that light reached the back of the black lines, resulting in low contrast in the picture, even though the contrast against the base was strong. A black background or shorter exposure time might have improved the result. A simpler photograph should be tried next time.
Additional information: I have always eaten this berry when I have found it in the forest, including as a child. However, very few people seem to eat it, even though it is quite common. It has large, hard seeds but could be used for jam.
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