Using ink on B&W print?
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Posted 06/02/2013 - 19:27
hi alan
is the dot to the left of the bird
if it is it might be a mark on the reed itself
neil
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is the dot to the left of the bird
if it is it might be a mark on the reed itself
neil
cheers Neil
pentax k3
DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
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Posted 06/02/2013 - 19:31
It is a good sharp shot, although I don't like B&W for
birds.
I can't really see a white spot unless you mean the one
in the black to the left of the birds foot.
In the days of fibre prints you used to be able to buy
spotting dyes which soaked into the paper and were used
with a very fine artists brush in a dot/spot fashion.
These weren't totally invisible, but as long as the
spotting was done well, they shouldn't cause any
problems with the judge.... it's part of photography
anyway.
I'm not sure what you could use for this. Black ink and
a brush possible. Felt tips tend to be slightly blue and
Indian Ink doesn't soak in.
All you can do is try whatever you can get on a similar piece
of paper to see if it will blend in.
You could risk it and blame the printer or offer to spot it
out.
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Algi
birds.
I can't really see a white spot unless you mean the one
in the black to the left of the birds foot.
In the days of fibre prints you used to be able to buy
spotting dyes which soaked into the paper and were used
with a very fine artists brush in a dot/spot fashion.
These weren't totally invisible, but as long as the
spotting was done well, they shouldn't cause any
problems with the judge.... it's part of photography
anyway.
I'm not sure what you could use for this. Black ink and
a brush possible. Felt tips tend to be slightly blue and
Indian Ink doesn't soak in.
All you can do is try whatever you can get on a similar piece
of paper to see if it will blend in.
You could risk it and blame the printer or offer to spot it
out.
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Last Edited by Algernon on 06/02/2013 - 19:32
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Posted 06/02/2013 - 19:58
Honestly, I think whatever you do might make it worse, none of us seem to be really sure we can see it
Ken
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Posted 06/02/2013 - 20:19
You'd be fine if Ken was the judge, ha!
Once you mentioned it, and I spoted it, it becomes a big distraction. I think you should attempt to fill it in - back in the day it was possible to get touch up ink, but the challenge is to not only find the right tone, but also the correct level of reflectance without it being obvious. Sorry I can't give specific advice.
Once you mentioned it, and I spoted it, it becomes a big distraction. I think you should attempt to fill it in - back in the day it was possible to get touch up ink, but the challenge is to not only find the right tone, but also the correct level of reflectance without it being obvious. Sorry I can't give specific advice.
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Posted 06/02/2013 - 21:27
Thanks for thoughts so far guys. I am tempted to leave it.
As I said I initially thought it was a printing issue.
Its a case of 2 colour, 2 B&W and 2 PDI. I'm not too keen on B&W for wildlife. This didn't make my cut for colour or PDI. But having converted this I do like it
Here is a close up
Alan
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As I said I initially thought it was a printing issue.
Quote:
It is a good sharp shot, although I don't like B&W for
birds.
It is a good sharp shot, although I don't like B&W for
birds.
Its a case of 2 colour, 2 B&W and 2 PDI. I'm not too keen on B&W for wildlife. This didn't make my cut for colour or PDI. But having converted this I do like it
Here is a close up
Alan
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Posted 06/02/2013 - 23:38
It needs cloning out in Photoshop. Spotting prints works best on fibre based prints and I doubt it would be suitable for digital ones. In any event, you don't have time to practice the skills needed to prevent the end result being dreadful.
Best regards, John
Best regards, John
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Posted 07/02/2013 - 00:32
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Posted 07/02/2013 - 01:11
If you want touch ups to be less noticeable, use matte finish spray varnish on the print AFTER the touch ups. You need to cover the whole picture with a fine even coat, and the touch ups will blend in perfectly.
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)
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Posted 29/03/2013 - 08:30
Two cracking shots Alan.
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Posted 29/03/2013 - 09:41
Well done Alan. It's unusual, a B&W nature comp.
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Posted 29/03/2013 - 09:56
Well done. I take it you just had two entries 
John
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Thought it was the printers fault, but on checking closely its mine as its on the jpeg I sent them. Right slap bang in the centre is a white dot. I was wondering if I could colour this in with ink.
I have used coloured inks previously on photographic paper from the film days. Does it work the same with the papers used for digital prints, or am I wasting my time?
EDIT: Just to add, deadline is tomorrow, otherwise I'd get it printed again.
Incidentally, just noticed the EXIF. Not bad for the K-x with the Siggy 150-500 at the full 500 and wide open at f6.3. ISO 1600
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