It seems to me that the argument for making traditional silver prints in the wet darkroom, is that, one can achieve that beautiful silver image that can take your breath away.
But anyone who has printed in the wet darkroom knows that not all silver prints have that luster and silver glow and shine. As a matter of fact, I don't believe it is that easy to do.
I noticed in a recent workshop flyer I received, that it said the workshop could teach you how to make prints that look like silver. (An arguement that this is something that an inkjet process couldn't achieve.)
That got me wondering what exactly it is that makes certain prints really look like silver. Would anyone like to take a stab at the answer or offer an opinion?
Rick Tapio
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