I have always been fascinated by salt prints. I like the fact that this simple process invented in 1833 by William Henry Fox Talbot, is still practical and relevant today. I have been making a series of negatives of sea sand and coastal defence architecture that are designed to protect us from the North Sea.
I have chosen to use North Sea salt water as part of my salt printing formula that consists of sodium chloride citric acid and silver nitrate. This adds a relevance and organic reality to my prints in that the North Sea salt has helped to render delicate images of the sea.
Here is a test print using my unique formula. The 8×10 negative was made with HP5+ the print carries subtle tones which I am liking. I just need to strengthen the D-max with a longer print exposure.
Alternative Process by David Chalmers 
March 17th, 2014 at 1:36 pm
How interesting! And I think it very elegant to use North Sea water! Great stuff – I´m really looking forward to seeing how this progresses!
Regards
Charles
May 27th, 2014 at 11:26 am
Hello Charles
I have been sidetracked lately with commercial work but will be starting my new North sea slat print series this summer. I will post some results when I have them.
Thank you for taking interest in my work
David
May 27th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
No problem!
Looking forward to seeing the results!
Regards
Charles