Digital BW, The Print

Re. Ansel Adams' print tones:

http://www.orientalphotousa.com/press_adams.htm

"Anyone who has gazed at Ansel Adam's original print of "Moonrise,
Hernandez" is looking
at Oriental New Seagull paper, distributed by International Supplies.
Adams' 16x20-inch dodge/burn schematic for that negative is frequently
displayed
at gallery exhibitions. A handwritten margin note specifies, "Use New
Seagull #3."
Adams' associates report that he loved this paper's refined cold tone look
that
so fits his work."

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http://www.johnpaulcaponigro.com/blog/11560/masterworks-in-my-collection-ansel-adams-clearing-winter-storm-1944/

"When you look at prints of Ansel Adams’ Clearing Winter Storm ...
It’s neutral, perhaps even slightly cold in tone, which is appropriate for
the subject. ..."

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http://www.anseladams.com/authorized-and-exclusive/


"The final processing sequence involves selenium toning; a procedure, which
intensifies the
blacks of the print and which also, makes the image more permanent.
Adams also felt this process gave the print a more appealing image color,
neutralizing the usually greenish-black tones of an untoned print to a
sometimes
very slight “cool-purple” black. ..."

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com


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