The Botanical Cyanotypes
The first botanical prints employing the cyanotype process were made by the English botanist and photographer, Anna Atkins, who placed seaweed on sensitized paper exposing it to the sun and capturing its negative form. These cyanotypes, although employing more contemporary processes are inspired by Atkins as they aim to capture the blossoms, foliage, and form of the rapidly vanishing heirloom and antique fruit varieties being preserved through the Tree of 40 Fruit and Open Orchard Projects.
