>>3531703Practice. I do a monthly postcard for friends and family, and this is the latest run.
The only paper I waste is when I nuke it by switching my lights on by mistake. Even then the paper is used for darkroom tools. The aim of my practice IS too ensure every print is identical during a run, and that is harder than you think. I'd like to eventually make some money from my work and for a darkroom printer consistency is critical. Every print now is a learning experience, and well worth the investment of time and materials.
And no, it's not rare plant. It's grass. I attempted to make a simple print with a strong visual impact.