Rob Masters

I continue to play with in-camera cyanotype imaging. My latest experiments have involved using inkjet photo paper as a substrate, and in particular in using it as a cyanotype film roll in a medium format TLR. The results have been rather pleasing.  GoSun Fusion. f2.8 90 minutes. SooC. GoSun Fusion. F2.8 90 minutes post-processed. This first one shows just how much detail you can get out of the process - and also the hazards of using a brush to apply the solution to a high-gloss paper. Nevertheless, I think the result is rather effective, and reinforces the juxtaposition of the very old technique with the ultra-modern subject. Garden, SooC f2.8 90 minutes Garden, post-processed. F2.8 90 minutes. In this case the brush streaks are even more obvious, as are a number of blemishes in the coating. When coating non-gelled surfaces, a bush is OK, and a glass spreading rod even better, but neither work particularly well with a high-gloss gel paper. That said, again, the result is intriguing...

Ingredients for 6 serves 2 cups shortgrain rice (Arborio, Short-grain white, or Paella rice) 4 cups chicken stock (warm) .1g saffron threads in 1/4 cup boiled water 1 chorizo sausage (sliced) 200g chicken (diced) 3-4 cloves garlic (crushed) Small handful of runner beans, string beans, or similar, sliced 1/4 cup capsicum (diced) 1/2 tsp Paprika 1 tsp olive oil Pepper All measurements are metric (250ml cup). Method Optionally fry the chorizo beforehand. This is not required, but does improve the flavour. Put the rice in the bottom of the cooking tray, and top with diced vegetables, chroizo slices, and chicken. Sprinkle with paprika, olive oil, and pepper. Add saffron and stock. Place in Fusion in full sun for 1 hour, and check. Serves 6 Notes This skips pre-frying the rice, as  it is not really an option with the Fusion. Mixed seafood could be added to this, or substituted for the chicken and chorizo.

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