"A Vernal Pool" print hung in my home!

"A Vernal Pool" is home for the holidays!  It feels good to have it displayed.  Please stop by if you are in the area for a viewing.  It is not for sale but for you viewing pleasure.  Let me know ahead so I can make sure we have Christmas cookies and tea.

Vernal Pool Print

I went by MAC, Mansfield Art Center, yesterday to view my prints.  Luckily, they were still in the tub and some were curling.  Even the new ones treated on the back were curling.  I brought them home.  I am currently of the opinion that the heat at MAC was causing the curling.  I found that they have their heating plant on a timer.  I was there just after opening time and the furnace was kicking out heat.  I think that caused them to curl.

Exuvia and Photographer Prints

I have straightened them out and hung them.  We are ready to show!

Sweetflag Spreadwing Prints

 I decided to display these together since they show the same damselfly.  I think they could be separated a little more since there are three segments not shown in the gap.  The creature is no longer than 1 1/4 inches.  It is shown in the prints as 22 inches long.  How exciting!

Grasshopper and Damselfly Prints

 I really like the pull downs with each print.

Spider Web, Spider Prints

I have enjoyed making the images associated with Long-jawed Orb-weaver Spider.  You can see the long jaws and an insect being eaten. 

Dragonfly, Frog Prints

Of course, the frog would like to eat the dragonfly.

 

 Holiday Greetings, Everyone!

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Where do the Parts Fit?

Part Location Check

Once sure that all parts would fit, I marked the locations on the back.

Final Parts Location Check

And checked it twice.  This is the step in the procedure warranting multiple checks.  It is a good idea to compare the front with the back marks.  I glued one together with the print on the front upside down.  I am currently using it to check the assembly in difficult conditions, my garage.  (More later)

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Modifications to Print Creation

Mounting Block Location

I had to check the locations of all parts on the back because of the larger mounting block.

Hanging Hole Location

I use the 1/3 formula for the location of the hanging hole just like I would use for a framed print.  I measure down 1/3 of the distance from the top and center it horizontally.  I then checked whether the new block would leave room for the pull down and retainer.   I found that I needed to drill the hole in the mounting block at 1 1/4 rather than the 1 inch that I used previously.  I also had to trim material off the pull down so that it would slide up far enough.  It all fit together.

Pull Down and Retainer Location

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"A Vernal Pool" Update

I am writing this last evening.  We had a surprise development today.  I called the Mansfield Art Center, Jerry Francl, to see if he would release me from the contract to show in the Holiday Fair.  I wanted to eliminate any possible repercussions if I were to show else where during the fair.  I said that he would take them back again.  I had just finished the last one on Monday.  I took them over before lunch and they should be hung Wednesday, today.  I will photograph them when hung.

I remade the four that had curled making some modifications.  I attached a larger mounting block for more stability.

Larger Mounting Block

I treated the back of the mount, black mat board, with print shield just like I treat the print itself.

Print Shield Applied to Back of Mount

DO NOT SPRAY IN YOUR LIGHT BOX!  I didn't.  I was just looking for the right light and this was the best shot.

I applied three coats just like I apply to the print itself.  This created additional steps in the production process which I will discuss later.

I discovered while doing these redoes just how durable the Print Shield coating is.  It occurred when some of the latex paint I use on the edges smeared slightly.  I did not notice it right away.  When I did the paint had dried.  I tried to scrape it off to no avail.  I finally, as a last resort, used a dish cloth wet with soapy water.  I was able to wash the paint off the print surface without damaging the print.  I was impressed.

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"A Vernal Pool" Prints

Prints at MAC

This "show" has consumed quite a lot of time recently.  Some of the prints curled as you can see in this shot.  I don't know why some did and some did not.  Different backing was not the cause.  I have decided that it is probably moist air or temperature.

I am able to bring them home, flatten them and hang them, at home, and they do fine.  When I take them back to MAC they curl.  This hallway wall is close to the front door which is opening quite often.  "The Art of the Brick" has proven quite popular.  I have tried to treat the backs with "Print Shield" the same used on the prints.  It provides a moisture/UV impervious layer.  It comes in a water based roll on product and a lacquer based spray can.  The roll on product makes the material curl.  The lacquer based spray does not.  I found that treating the back post production is not good.  The mat must be treated early in production.  I have remade the four that curled using the treated mat on the back.  I have also enlarged the mounting block to provide more stability.  I while discuss this further at a later time.

"A Vernal Pool" is currently not displayed anywhere.  I am still working on that.
 

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Larry's Images 2014 Calendar

Larry's Images 2014 Calendar

Someone asked how I got the deer to pose like that.  Here is my answer, " I seem to find the wildlife easier on foggy mornings.  I caught a glimpse of them on the other side of the stream.  They might have been drinking.  I grabbed the camera that I keep set up for such occasions and slowly walked out onto the bridge from behind some bushes.  Their first reaction was curiosity.  They raised their ears.  I shot away with the camera set on rapid fire.  I was trying to zoom out as I shot.  I wanted to show their entire bodies.  They only stood there for a fraction of a second.  I think I captured 3 frames at a rate of 8/second.  They then took off."

At home on the computer, I quickly discovered that I did not have an image with all them in focus.  I did not delete the images but went on to something else.  I found it hard to give up the fetching pose and had an idea.  I knew that I had moved between captures but I hoped they had not.  I found that I had two of the three images which together had them all in focus.  I used focus stacking the PS 5 to combine them for one sharp image.

The calendar has:  the moons, the seasons, holidays/observances, previous/following months and daylight time changes.  I am offering it for $ 4.99.  It is 8 1/2 x 11 and has one 5x7 1/2 in. print along with tear off months.

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Water Sounds

Water Sounds CD

Water Sounds is released!  It is another of the projects which has kept me busy during the recent weeks.  I pushed to get it out before Christmas for obvious reasons.  You can listen to sample tracks at my web site, Larry's Images.  There also, you will be given the opportunity to purchase it.  It would make a great stocking stuffer!  I have driven down the cost by fulfilling the sales all myself.  You can purchase either the CD or the Mp3 files from me.  The cost is $ 2.99 for either.  Save shipping cost by buying the Mp3 files.

Sony PCM D50 Recorder on tripod.

I think this device, which I used to record the album, makes really good sounding files.   I am no longer an audiophile but this is great fun.  I like having the files to use as a sound track for slide shows.

I hope you enjoy the album.


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