Digital BW, The Print

> but
> on the other hand there are many people that just want to
> exchange images to collect others work and see what others are
> doing.

Hi Michael et al,

But in the case of the print exchange I participated in, that was not the
purpose.  It was TO critique others printing/imaging as it pertained to
digital printing...not to give my work away.  I believe that was well
understood by the participants.

> If I wanted a portfolio review I would schedule time with Arnold
> Newman.

This was not at all about portfolio reviewing, it was specifically about
digital printing...it wasn't really even about the image!  The Piezo system
was VERY new back then, and something like this gave other people a chance
to see that you CAN get 11 stops out of a scanner/film...and you can print
them too ;-)

Just an FYI, I participate in a number of lists than this one, and every
time someone posts an image, they pretty much expect critique...and pretty
much get it.  At least for me, if someone doesn't take the time to notice
what there is in my images, the image is wasted on them.  I'm not saying
that's bad, or they are bad, not at all.  I am saying that I, personally,
appreciate criticism of my work.  That's now I get better and learn things.

Regards,

Austin