Quote Originally Posted by bomzi View Post
Thank you all for the valuable feedback.
My question had more to do with how to think about these things rather than how to do it. The same ideas apply with black and white or colour and digital or analogue.
I would suggest that the best course for you, once the techniques are "under your fingers", is simply to make a lot of prints. You will eventually learn what to pull out of your bag of tricks in a given situation, to get what you want.

BTW, it is also helpful to see in person well-made prints by others, either in galleries or museums, or more informal situations. The in-person part is important, as even the best reproductions lose or change something.

Enjoy the journey!