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Beekinpully: Permaul's swing at Mariammah covil
Linnaeus Tripe British
Not on view
Comparing this negative with its positive print shows that Tripe’s retouching techniques allowed him to create a very different picture from the one recorded by his camera. To compensate for the overexposed foliage, he dabbed the negative with pigment to strengthen the trunk, branches, and leaves of the tree at right in the negative and give the illusion of depth and volume. Using broader strokes, he created a convincing array of cumulus clouds to unify his composition. The overall effect of Tripe’s retouching techniques is best seen when the negative is backlit, while the marks themselves are most evident in reflected light.
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