Cyanotypes as a science-

Cyanotypes are a form of printing that was discovered by Sir John Herschel in 1842. It was often used by engineers in the 20th century to make cheap copies of drawings, known as blueprints. When the mixture of iron compounds are exposed to UV light and then water, the paper will turn blue, giving Cyanotypes their name and signature look, and unexposed areas would be white.

Cyanotypes as an art form-

Cyanotypes can also be used as a form of art, with artists able to place interesting and beautiful compositions onto them. Anna Atkins was a British artist, collector and photographer who illustrated a book using cyanotypes, producing detailed blueprints of botanical specimens- this book was called Photographs of British Algae- Cyanotype Impressions and was released in 1843.

My Cyanotype-

On the Hamptonne trip I had the chance to make my own Cyanotype, I used various things nearby for my composition, like petals and stones. The composition is a little faint but I enjoyed the process.