Similar to my collages, I found that in my rayograms there was a significant amount of randomness. I wasn't trying for something specific but just to experiment for the first time in the darkroom. Also I found it fun to mess around with the aperture to make the composition more grey or more black and white. Taking things like leaves, tape and common stuff, I was able to put together some great abstract compositions.
Working in the dark room was awesome. I found it to be a lot of fun. First, I would set up what I wanted my composition to look like, then I would grab some photo paper set it in the framer and turn on the light for around 7 to 8 seconds. When that was done, I put the paper in the developer for 1 to 2 minutes where my picture developed. Then for about 30 seconds I put my paper in the stopper to stop it from developing anymore than I wanted it to. After that I put the picture in the fixer for 2 to 5 minutes before finally putting it in normal water for 4 minutes. The whole process of getting to experiment for the first time was great.
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