Chuck, scanning the neg would have probably helped in several regards, but
generally speaking, we can get a better digitization with flatbed scanning
a work print from the darkroom. The key is to restrict the dynamic range
(contrast) of the work print to 90% of the final contrast. Scanning
increases contrast and you need a touch of breathing room on both extremes
to keep it within the usable dynamic range of the scanner.
These photographs have the gamma a bit off which messed things up a bit and
made for grubby shadows. A split-grade printing would have addressed that.
B&W printing is as much art as it is science.
AG
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