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Sonatas XI-25 (Enlightenment)

Time to go, though we were welcomed to the celebration,
We again took to the trails, leaving for our destination
Passing a stone on the path by a bridge ‘long the way
We all knew we were close to the Kingdom of the Fae.

The Fae called out, “A few more steps, good friends!
You’ll see Rock Face; we’ll guide you to see”
Their voices were enchanting, full of promises,
One entreated us, “Come now, follow me!”

14117-1 scanThe photo was taken in June of 2019 with a Pentax 67 medium format SLR equipped with a 105 mm f/2.4 SMC Pentax 67 lens on Ilford FP4+ film. The negative was enlarged optically with a Beseler 23CIIXL enlarger and a 100 mm f/5.6 Schneider Componon-S lens on Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Double Weight Fiber Base silver gelatin photo paper. Processing was done archivally using Kodak chemistry, with a final toning with Kodak Rapid Selenium Toner, treated with hypo clearing agent, and washed in an archival washer.

All aspects of this print were handled in an authentic, pre-digital manner. Archival processing will ensure the maximum life span for this print.

This print (1/25) on 8” x 10” paper is available for purchase, mounted or unmounted. Please contact me if interested. Thank You.

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