I never got into the darkroom, so, yes, this is the problem I am having. Now I'm ready to set up a darkroom myself. Shyrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Emily L. Ferguson" <elf@xxxxxxxx> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: PF Exhibits on 02 APR 05 Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 12:12:14 -0400 > > It seems to me very important to connect what PS > does with what happens in a darkroom. Using PS > without that point of reference probably confuses > and inhibits new photographers no end. How can one > comprehend the dodge and burn tool if you have no > idea what dodging and burning are? How can you > manage color channels if you haven't a clue about > the concept of assembling a tint from disparate > others? > > There's a lot one can figure out by classes, > reading, experimenting, eavesdropping on > conversations. But getting the whole picture in > focus quickly really starts in the darkroom, to me. > -- Emily L. Ferguson > mailto:elf@xxxxxxxx > 508-563-6822 > New England landscapes, wooden boats and races, > press photography http://www.vsu.cape.com/~elf/ -- _______________________________________________ NEW! Lycos Dating Search. The only place to search multiple dating sites at once. http://datingsearch.lycos.com