New Studio Work Horse

I broke down and did it.  It was an offer I couldn't refuse for a printer that will likely carry me forward for the next 10-20 years.  These printers have become so high quality and archival, that I know many have given up their darkroom printing for these.  Since I just started in the darkroom, and there is a difference (not necessarily better or worse in totality), I will continue to do both.  This is also good for prints from film, after scanning the negatives and editing on the computer.

It's big, you can't tell from the photo, but the box it was in was delivered on a palette and I had to unpack it to get it through the door from the garage.  High quality papers and inks mean I can generate excellent color and black and white prints up to 17" x unlimited.  This is also a necessary tool to do any kind of commercial production, portraits or events.

Members Show at the Capital District Photography Center in Troy

Two photos will be part of the show at the Troy Photocenter:

Earth & Sea (Large format film):

Figure on Stone Table (Digital):

The show runs from tonight 8/26/11 through October 2nd. For directions and hours, go to their website.

A few quick notes...

I've been mixing it up between regular old digital, infrared digital, medium format and large format film. Latest examples below, in that order:

So, I'm in a kind of in-between land, which is good for a while.

I'll be getting ready for a small show at the Shenendehowa Community Center in October through early December. It will be a mix of old and new images as well.

Latest news...I'm investing in a brand new, professional quality, large format photo printer. There was a promotion by Epson just too good to pass up. I will have to find a place to rest this 115 pound printer!

And finally, two photos in the 2011 juried Members Show at the PhotoCenter of the Capital District in Troy, NY. The opening reception is next Friday, the 26th, if anyone is in the area. Should be a very nice assortment of photographers. I have a LARGE darkroom print from my large format camera in the show, taken on Monhegan in May.

Photocenter info here: