[pure-silver] Re: light for viewing prints
- From: Chris Ellinger <ellinger@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:52:10 -0500
Shannon Stoney wrote:
What is a "normal" light to look at prints under, when you're judging
darkness, contrast, etc?
Ideally, the same light as that where the print will be displayed.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a "standard" illumination for
galleries, coffee shops, living rooms, etc. If you are an optimist, go
measure the light at the National Gallery...
The key is to use a light source that is consistent, and has a chance of
being similar to that where the print will be displayed. I use a
diffused halogen incandescent. Halogen is more constant over time than
regular incandescent or fluorescent. Also, fluorescent seems to make
B&W prints look more contrasty than incandescent.
If you find your prints are often too dark when displayed, decrease the
intensity of your viewing light.
Chris Ellinger
Ann Arbor, MI
USA
http://www.ellingerphoto.com/
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