The cyanotype was one of the earliest photographic processes and with its rich, blue color, remains one of the most beautiful. Invented in 1842 by the amazingly prolific Sir John Herschel, the easy-to-produce cyanotype lives on today in the darkrooms of many photographers and artists.

Links for this episode:

Sir John Herschel -  at the Getty Museum
Anna Atkins - British Algae in the New York Public Library
Alternative Photography - a how-to guide from a good source
Cyanotype material from Freestyle Photo
Lenscratch.com - Review of a contemporary exhibition of alternative processes, including Cyanotype
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