At 05:37 AM 8/11/03, you wrote:
Just very briefly: What IS "opalescent" glass? What is
it used for? For decorative glassware?
It's more commonly known as "stained glass" but opalescent goes beyond that
using multiple colors, different types of glass, textures and creating
general patterns of the colors (e.g. curtain) in how its rolled out. It
was used by Tiffany in making Victorian era lampshades (and other objects)
and the opalescent and irridescent glasses were used heavily between
1900-WWI for what is known as "Mission" or "Arts & Crafts" or "Prairie"
style furnishings. What name is used to describe the "period" depends on
what region of the world and U.S. in particular you're in. Frank Lloyd
Wright's style was called "Prairie" while the Stickley Bros. created
"Mission" furnishings.
Lovely pictures, John! In some I do not a certain
grainyness. Is this in the original pics as well
(after all you shot at ASA 3200) or is it more
pronounced as seen on the website (scanned)?
Mostly issues with attempting to scan B&W proofs printed on matte finish
color paper using a flatbed scanner. I don't put too much $ into having
proofs done as they're used to evaluate composition and basic sharpness but
prefer them over contact sheets from 35mm film. Other assessments
regarding negative density are done with a loupe and light box. There is
some increased grain in the lower density regions with this film and it
becomes more prominent when scanning matte finish prints on a flatbed.
Thanks,
-- John
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