I'm at a serious disadvantage trying to discuss photo paper as I pretty
much bypassed all the chemical stuff. (After dabbling with B&W
developing, I quit shooting in the early 1980's and publicly stated that
I wouldn't try photography again until they invented digital cameras and
LCD displays.)
But I've recently seen some outstanding industrial work, large format
shots taken in operating steel works and auto assembly lines, printed at
sizes around 2 by 3 feet. These were in an exhibition of commercial work
by Karsh that's currently touring.
http://www.karsh.org/#/the_work/on_assignment/atlas_steel/
http://www.karsh.org/#/the_work/on_assignment/ford_canada/
Of course you can't tell from the screen, but these gelatin silver
prints have a quietly impressive depth and lustre. I'd love to be able
to print on some paper that even came half-way to matching the look he
got from this stuff. Can ink-jet approximate this, or is it only
possible with trad photo-paper?
I guess that at this point the analog film buffs are rolling their eyes
and would say, "*this* is why we still shoot film".
-bmw
On 11-02-15 7:08 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
Love the bw square crop. I'd actually vote for a nicely textured mat
print for this picture. But glossy would probably be nice, but it
would have to be some high end glossy--something like the Epson
Exhibition Fiber paper. To my eye, sometimes basic glossy paper looks
kind of cheap. Nice job, Darren. Cheers, Christine
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On 11-02-15 2:23 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
Thanks for the additional comments.
By popular demand:
: )
Cropped square in B&W:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5448318025/
Cropped square in color:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5448927542/
Both excellent, Darren. I think the b&w serves this subject better.
Wants to be printed really glossy too.
-bmw
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