My statement in previous editorials, that FINE ART PHOTO intends to present as wide a range as possible of pictorial styles and editorial content too, is especially applicable to this edition. While digital photography has long become the widely preferred technology, a considerable number of users continue to devote themselves to classic analogue photography – and do so of their own free will, with pleasure and passion. As a rule I choose not to single out any one of the outstanding photographers who are presented in each edition. This time, however, I am taking the liberty of making an exception, as Michael Hummel’s specialism can truly be described as something out of the ordinary. He not only still operates a classic darkroom lab at home, like many other photographers who work with analogue means, but also uses in his work the oldest available photographic paper, which has been stored for decades. In this way, in combination with the fascinating lith printing technique, he attains wonderful results, images to dream of. The works shown from page 18 onwards only represent a small selection of them.

Issue No. 12

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