Digital BW, The Print

Scott McLoughlin wrote:

> Your description of students shooting LF, made me wonder something.
>
> I'm not so interested in the progress of digital in the "pro" and
> "consumer"
> markets. Understandable.  And reasonably well described and report on.
>
> But what's the medium of choice for "fine art" photographers, whether
> "pro" or "serious amateur?"   Or rather, why are these folks going digital
> or sticking with film (or both, which I suspect is common with this
> demographic)?  How does color or B&W orientation effect the choice
> of medium?  Who is printing digitally or sticking with the darkroom?
>
> Scott

I'm one of those "fine art photographers" of whom you speak. I make all 
my captures to 5x4 Tri-X. These I drum scan, and print with inkjet 
printers. My ink of choice at the moment is the selenium PiezoTones. I 
typically print to HPR, or BC Brilliant II canvas.

1) Better dynamic range.