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I wanted to make a really good print Epson 3880) for a portrait I recently sold, and I decided to try a Baryta paper: Red River San Gabriel, 17x22. Extremely delicate, you can't look at it too hard or it will dent...
. It also soaks up ink like an old rummy pirate...to the point of buckling.I had to discard several attempts ( widen platen gap, reduce density, increase drying time, you name it...) before arriving at viable settings for the printer (with great help from Red River, whom I finally called...).
Well, it was worth all the effort: I think it is the best portrait print I've been able to produce so far, and I recommend this paper (probably less difficult in smaller sizes) to any fellow masochists.
. For reference, I post again (apologies) the image in question: (please, click the thumb)
!!! You come to the rescue again, Bob!Here it is:
John Landolfi wrote: Extremely generous of you to say that!
Successfully expressing and communicating the concept and aesthetic goals behind an image is a photographer's most meaningful reward. Thank you!
Ben Vanderbilt wrote: That is a magical shot. Skin tones are perfect and you have captured her emotions so well. This photo you can feel the music she is playing. I'm a fan of your work.
I was thinking the same thing. I really like everything about this photo including what you have pointed out and down to the slight silhouette of the piano top in the back and I like the faint "Yamaha" logo on the side. This is technically strong photo in my book. 
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