Digital BW, The Print

Hey Clayton,
I can let you know what happened at the last print competition when I
entered my carbon pigment print...(heehee)

After looking closely at my print, the judge asked me if it was a contact
print. (large negative)

I informed her that it was digital capture and printed with an inkjet. She
looked much closer for a little longer. She was impressed with the print
quality. Unfortunately I didn't win any ribbons. Just 'cause you have a
nicely printed print doesn't necessarily mean it appeals to the judge. Oh
well. I like it and that's what matters. And I don't often like one of my
own. Besides, there are many talented photographers in that group.

Thanks for the heads up on the EEM.

Barbara

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Message: 6
   Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:41:11 -0000
   From: "Clayton Jones" <cj@...>
Subject: Re: Digest Number 2160

Hello Barbara,

>I will more than likely be bringing a B&W print using the carbon on 
>cotton process (MIS UT and Epson EEM).

Please be aware that EEM is not a cotton paper.  Don't let someone at the
meeting pick you apart on a technicality and detract from the issue of print
quality.  Best to use a true cotton paper or else call it something else.  I
prefer the term "carbon ink print", many use "carbon pigment print" -
whatever you use, DON'T call it a "carbon print" because that's the name of
another process - the carbon print people are very touchy about the digi
folks stealing their name (understandably so).

Let us know what happens.  I love the "shock and awe" stories, like Austin's
the other day.  Great stuff <g>.

Regards,
Clayton