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Re: print size for exhibition

2009-06-20 by Joost Horsten

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" <fred@...> wrote:

> What format are you using?  And is the simple solution to achieving "standard" print sizes (e.g. 16x20) merely one of cropping the image?  If so, that means the composition of the shot must take into account the cropping requirement and the resulting loss of the full resolution of the sensor size.
> 

To me the aspect ratio of an image is a crucial part of the composition. I always adapt it to what the image needs and I sacrifice uniformity. So, often I end up with some non-standard aspect ratio that I compensate with the matting.

Joost

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