Digital BW, The Print

Coming from a photographic background, I have to say that I am  
partial to the D-Max of the glossy papers. However, I can't deny that  
there is a beauty to the tonal range of a matte print. As was said  
before, the shadows seem more open on matte papers. The only way to  
get a similar effect with glossy is to display the print under really  
bright light.

Currently, I am trying to decide which I prefer more and it is a very  
tough choice to make. For color, the lower D-Max doesn't seem as  
objectionable as it does for BW and most times the pastel effect of  
the matte paper on the colors is actually more pleasing. The biggest  
downside for matte paper is when it is displayed under bright light  
and the shadow tones just lose their visual depth which detracts from  
the impact of the image.

Jim