Digital BW, The Print

Barry, you won't get blacks like that with any matte paper, except
possibly if you varnish the prints. But you *can* get a look *very much*
like those prints with a microporous RC coated paper and pigment inks. 

With my ink set, based on Generations inks, I measure Dmax at 1.75 with
my favorite matte papers, including Photo Rag and Wm. Turner. But I
measure Dmax > 2.5 with Generations ProPhoto Lustre (or Lyson
Professional Photo Satin, which I think is the same stuff for more
money).

Does this matter? You bet. The difference in shadow detail has to be
seen to be appreciated. The lustre prints aren't just better, they're a
LOT better. But they're fragile, and feel like plastic, until they're
framed and behind glass.

Richard Wolfson
richard at rwolfson.com

> From: flyfishingusa2002 [mailto:tflyfish@...] 
> 
> What is your favorite paper and ink combo and why?
> 
> What is your favorite color overmat?
> 
> I just visited Yosimite for a couple of days and took a quick peek 
> at the Ansel Adams Gallery, I would love to be able to get the same 
> blacks that they do using Ilford Multigrade paper. Can we even get 
> close with our matt papers? 
> By the way the stroll to the top of Yosemite Falls is worth it. I 
> have been trying to get some decent pics using a Infrared filter, 
> some of my shots are Ok! Just need to get the right ink/paper combo.
> 
> Barry