Rocks from Space Picture of the Day June 1, 2008
A large slice of Seymchan (about 25cm diameter) which has been
etched to show an amazing Widmanstatten structure (or Thompson structure
if you wish). The slice is very even and so I was able to use it in just
the same way as a traditional etching plate, by inking it up (with a
little trepidation I must admit) and wiping the surface to leave ink in
the pattern (intaglio printing) and then putting the whole thing through
a press to create the image on paper. I then worked on this to bring
out more detail through observation.
On Wednesday May 28, 2008 I was thrilled to be on the welcoming committee
when Professor Hawking toured the University of Leicester and was able
to say a few words and personally present the work to him. A day to
remember. - Graham Ensor
© Graham Ensor
Author & editor:
Michael Johnson
