Digital BW, The Print

But Peter, I don't think that says much about materials as a rule, I think it says something 
about the Westons, and their recognition of the new materials ability to be used to better 
express their particular visions. The other side to that story is that Frederick Evans ceased 
photographing altogether when he could no longer get platinum papers, considering the 
new materials incapable of making a decent print.
Instead of being two oposite viewpoints about materials, I think they are both saying 
exactly the same thing.

But you are absolutely right, the new materisals are viable and definitely to be excited 
about.

And Bruce, don't worry, you've stepped up the the plate with wisdom many times here, 
making some lame attempt by me unnecessary. Your point about seeing is the really the 
whole deal isn't it? Why we began in the first place, and so easily forgotten. Feels so silly to 
have to be reminded.
Tyler

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Peter De Smidt <pdesmidt@...> 
wrote:
>
> While I don't really disagree with what's been said, I will point out 
> that Brett and Edward Weston gave up platinum printing in favor of 
> silver gelatin printing, mainly for the increased tonal range. Of course 
> great work can be done on all sorts of media, but it doesn't follow that 
> we shouldn't be excited about new developments.
>