[pure-silver] Re: how long, when partially wet?

Janet,

I don't have an answer for you in regard to how long
to let your print dry. But I do sympathize with you
about the frustration you feel when it comes to making
photographs that you are pleased with.

This is something that I contend with as well,  and I
imagine all of us do.  So many of my own negatives I
find to be mundane or trite, and I sometimes think
that I should pack it in as well. But then everything
comes together and I end up making an image that I am
pleased with and my spirit and desire to make
photographs is rejuvenated, and so I continue on.

The struggle is often hard, but when the satisfaction
of making a successful photograph comes, it is a great
feeling.

John Meyers


--- Janet Cull <jcull@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Last night I was spotting an 11x14 print and didn't
> like the look of  
> a place, so quickly rinsed the print off and hung it
> to dry.  I  
> didn't immerse the print in water, just washed the
> top of it well.  I  
> need to sign, frame, and deliver it.  It appears to
> be dry.  Is there  
> a "rule of thumb" about how long it should dry? 
> Again, it was  
> thoroughly dry and I only rinsed it well on top.
> 
> By the way, I really like this print and I was
> rather excited to see  
> it framed.  I'm really, really critical of my own
> work.  Sometimes I  
> get discouraged and think I'll toss the cameras and
> darkroom.  Then  
> occasionally I get something like this, that I
> really like - and I  
> keep going.  It's for an office uptown, and I'm
> actually proud to put  
> my name on this one.  I'd really thought the last
> few days about  
> selling my Hasselblad system and giving up the
> effort.  This one is  
> keeping me in the game.  It's a good morning here.
> 
> Janet
> 
> p.s.  (writing this sort of surprises me.  i didn't
> realize i was so  
> easily discouraged/encouraged.  i really shouldn't
> take myself so  
> seriously!)
>
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