The fourth print in the Civil War portfolio has to do with after a battle, bodies strewn on the ground; gathering of troops, counting casualties. The intent of shooting these images was to document moments in the reenactors day to day living, including battles and casualties. Also bivouac camp images, tents, fife and drum team, mascots and soldiers behind the scenes. Actually, the job of the photojournalist. Capture a sequence of images that shows the fuller view of a subject or theme.
This image, as well as the first one, were developed in sodium citrate, for the warm tones afforded. Once the palladium toner does its work, there is a color shift, from very warm, almost Van Dyke Brown warm, to a much cooler, yet warmed tone image. Compared to a platinum or silver print developed in the cool tone acetate developer. Various combinations arrive at slightly different outcomes. These images are also printed on Hahnemuhle rag paper, as I'm finding this paper to my liking, after using Revere Platinum paper for some years now.
Palladium toned Kallitype
"After the Battle" 11"x14"
Salem, Oregon 1990
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