Response to selenium toning negatives

Selenium intensification (which usually tones to completion) will give you an approximate plus 1 Zone increase in the higher densities and just about nothing in the lower. Therefore, it is not an especially good way to intensify shadow values. Assuming, however, that your shadow values are OK (since you underdeveloped, but did not underexpose) you could give it a try. Afterwards, it will probably print on contrasty paper unless it is extrememly underdeveloped. Another option, if the neg is worth it, are: making a copy negative and increasing the contrast/exposure that way. Hope this helps, ;^D)

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