Ok, here it goes. Much better than what I posted above. The actual paper I have is one sheet of Awagami Unryu. This is a very delicate thin paper with nuanced textures. You may visit the link I shared to read more about the paper and how it is made. Yes, I saved my one sheet for now! Wish I could buy these fine art sheets in India.









Back to the two techniques - The first one is as I said is not very optimal. It gives different artistic feel, however it is not faithful to the real feel of the paper. This image is made photographing the actual paper using macro lens and superimposed the image on the same. The previous post are made by keeping the paper on a bright backlit image.

Here is another image.



I think these papers have personality of their own. How much of that to be kept intact in the final print is an aesthetic decision. Hence the choice of the images that go on these kind of papers is a conscious decision.

One more Awagami paper (hand made) and one of the image above



Summary:

Some of these papers seem to leave enough room for me to connect my images with my philosophy - a little bit of visual cues which leads to further imaginations and thoughts.

I do like technique Ganesh. I like the second one (Egret) It has added a lot of character and abstraction . The Elephant works well with the merging technique. I feel approach has potential independent of whether you plan to print on this paper

Please check this thread if any of you want to explore this paper.

Each image is a treat to watch and now on the paper looks more special.
Definitely would like to see them printed.

Loved the experiment & the end results too, Ganesh. There is a lot of room for imagination in each image and the paper grains adds a fine texture to the experience of perceiving the image in our mind.
Wanted to know your thoughts on how this experience would change if we introduce a protecting layer like glass on the "Print", thereby distancing the viewer from the physical texture of the paper.

Amazing experiment n the outcome, Ganesh. I guess, these were handmade papers with silk threads. Also available are one with natural dry grass which may suit better for some.