Paul Stenquist wrote:
> Good paper is expensive. In fact, the best paper (for many subjects)
> produces wonderful results, is quite expensive, and sucks up the ink as
> well :-). It's Ilford Fine Art Paper. It's a textured watercolor-type
> paper with a wonderful feel and look, and it prints beautifully on the
> Epson six color printers. It sells for over two dollars a sheet in
> letter size, but it's worth every penny.
Were I doing exhibit stuff or framed stuff I'd be there in a flash - I used
Ilford papers, including Cibachromes, from my first days in the darkroom.
And my old cronies down and Soho Photo Gallery mentioned those also.
> Other than that one paper, the
> Epson professional papers are superior to everything out there -- at
> least when used in an Epson printer. You'll also find that the color
> cast of papers can vary widely. I frequently have to go back to my
> original scan and rework it in PhotoShop before I can print it on a
> different paper. But that's all part of the fun of inkjet printing. Oh,
> a belated happy birthday as well.
> Paul
>
Yeah, I hade that discover pretty quick too ... sigh...
One wishes one had unlimited funds to play around with the stuff in unconventional
manner - well, not too unconventional<g> ---
Printing with Premier glossy setting on normal glossy paper or vice versa for
different
looks.
annsan
