Digital BW, The Print

Want to start an argument?  Start talking about digital versus film!!  Having spent a few years in the wet darkroom. (quite a few years I might add!!) I feel I can add my comments.  I read Bruce's comments and I understood his thrust.  The meat of his comments are to take your time and do your best, whether you are using digital or film. From comments I have heard from digital photographers is the amount of "cards" they can fill in one session.  Comparing this to the fact they don't have to carry film.  Not much is said about the "content" of the photos.  If you are using your digital cameras to see how many cards you can fill, you are missing the real contemplative joy of photography. If you are doing news or sports photography I can see the urge for speed. If you are in the fine art world, what is the rush?  
 
There is nothing compared to going out in the field with a large format camera.  Study your subject, be it a landscape or dare I say a nude model.  Use your eyes and compose your photos with care.. walk around a bit to find the best composition. Then bring your camera in and make the photograph.  Carry a lunch or snack and don't be in such a hurry to get in and get out!   Enjoy your location and relax.  So you only made maybe 12 exposures, you will be satisfied that these were the best you could at that time and place.   Returning home you can feel fulfilled no matter your work flow be it wet or digital.  It is your choice but don't condemn another because of their preference.  There is room for both in this world.  Though I side with the "wet" world, I also use the digital work flow for some of my work. My other concern would be the longevity of digital work given how rapidly technology changes.  I have negs ( not telling how old they are..lol) which I am still making prints from. 
 Will my "archived" CDs be around for my grandchildren's children to enjoy?  I wonder...
 
T





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