Someone said:
> > Everything is on the computer now. Can't imagine using the real darkroom > > again. Other than e-bay or a garage sale, what are you guys going with > > your old darkroom equipment?
No, everything is not "on the computer now," at least not for everybody. My
old darkroom equipment, for example, is used to make silver-based photographic
B&W prints, which can then be viewed by people who do everything on the
computer, and which will cause them wonder and amazement as they look perplexed
trying to understand how such a thing can be created without a software,
profiles, electronic printing and recording devices, and how it is that the
blacks are so black <LOL>
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Shel -
When I said "everything is on the computer now" I was speaking for the way I do things today. Didn't mean to make a big blanket statement.
I've had two "permanent" darkrooms over the years. I've also had several temporary darkrooms where I had to set everything up and take it down for each session. I just don't get along with the temporary situation.
For me, the computer was a godsend. I could do color, I don't have any setup time. And I have way more control than I ever had before.
I don't do Black and White much these days. When I do it's more of a duotone or simulated sepia. These seem to lookl fine on the Canon printer.
I'm with you, it's hard to get the blacks and the subtle tonal gradations from an inkjet printer, but then I haven't been happy since RC papers took over. I'm encouraged by some of the specialized ink sets, and believe at some point I may begin to experiment with them.
On the other hand so many more possibilities have arisen. Yesterday, I made prints from a couple of the nicer holiday snapshots. I put a several of those snapshots on my web site to share with family and friends that are scattered all over the country. And, I made a nice DVD of the same snapshots for my mom, who doesn't have a computer. I did all of this in the time it would have taken to set up and take down my darkroom equipment.
So, for me, at least for now, "everything is on the computer".
See you later, gs
www.georgesphotos.net <<< the holiday snapshots were taken with the *istD. Take a look if you'd like. Look for "Christmas 2003" in the featured galleries.
