Digital BW, The Print

Hi Clayton,

> Question re small Eboni dots = warmer tone: that's exactly 
> what I'm finding. The 2KBO prints are quite a bit warmer 
> than the 1K BO ones.  Can you explain why this is?

Here's what I think is going on.  First, we know that the more dilute the
carbon, the warmer it is (all else being equal).  We also know that the 100%
black with any size dots is the coolest point.  We also know that as the
size of a dot increases, the area increases as a square relative to the
circumference. 

I think the warmth comes from the areas of the dot that exhibit more
transparency.  In the middle of the dot the carbon is opaque.  The opacity,
however, is probably in the shape of a bell curve.  As one gets to the edges
the carbon becomes thinner and has increased transparency, like a dilute
carbon.  So, smaller dots with more circumference relative to the opaque
core will have more relative transparency and thus more warmth.

Anyway, that is the model that seems to be most consistent with what I'm
seeing and reading.  

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com