Paper Recomendation for Attached Photo: I've got a photograph (see attached) that I want to print on 13 X 19 (Super B size) paper. Do you have any paper recommendations for it besides...

plieber

I've got a photograph (see attached) that I want to print on 13 X 19 (Super B size) paper. Do you have any paper recommendations for it besides glossy? In other words I want a paper that shows as much detail as possible without resorting to glossy. I have an Epson 2200 printer.

Crossed Canyons

StephenVL Loc: Los Angeles, USA

If you do not want to go glossy then consider a semi glossy paper. I use and can recommend Red River Paper UltraPro Satin or Polar Satin.
http://www.redrivercatalog.com/sbprinter/epson-2200-inkjet-papers/upsatin.htm
At Red River paper you search by printer model for papers matched to your printer and download ICC files matching your paper and printer.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

I can't give you advice for paper, but I LOVE the photo. Very unusual and different.

plieber

StephenVL wrote:

If you do not want to go glossy then consider a semi glossy paper. I use and can recommend Red River Paper UltraPro Satin or Polar Satin.
http://www.redrivercatalog.com/sbprinter/epson-2200-inkjet-papers/upsatin.htm
At Red River paper you search by printer model for papers matched to your printer and download ICC files matching your paper and printer.

Thanks for the tip. Reading the specs, Polar Satin looks a little better for this print because I assume it would be optically brighter.

plieber

Coolcameragirl wrote:

I can't give you advice for paper, but I LOVE the photo. Very unusual and different.

Thanks for the nice complement. Great macro shots on your Flickr pages!

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

plieber wrote:

Thanks for the nice complement. Great macro shots on your Flickr pages!

Thank you.

Photosmoke

I have used red river Metallic polar pearl & love it.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

plieber wrote:

I've got a photograph (see attached) that I want to print on 13 X 19 (Super B size) paper. Do you have any paper recommendations for it besides glossy? In other words I want a paper that shows as much detail as possible without resorting to glossy. I have an Epson 2200 printer.

Semi-gloss Pearl (Smooth) by Ilford.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

plieber wrote:

I've got a photograph (see attached) that I want to print on 13 X 19 (Super B size) paper. Do you have any paper recommendations for it besides glossy? In other words I want a paper that shows as much detail as possible without resorting to glossy. I have an Epson 2200 printer.

Plieber, I'll check some of my papers. I agree with the metallic. I think you want to use a paper that has a beautiful look to the paper since there appears to be a lot of pure white in that photo, you are going to see a lot of the paper.
So you need to show off the paper. You may consider going to a custom printer, since they will have stocks of paper and will know what shows off the print as well as the paper, such as a silk or linen paper. When you don't see so much paper, it's not as critical. Just my opinion, but it would really shine in about 48"x48".
Good luck. SS

bw3 Loc: Vermillion, SD

plieber wrote:

I've got a photograph (see attached) that I want to print on 13 X 19 (Super B size) paper. Do you have any paper recommendations for it besides glossy? In other words I want a paper that shows as much detail as possible without resorting to glossy. I have an Epson 2200 printer.

I've always used Epson's Presentation Matte. Always got great details in prints without glare, etc. Museum I shot for loved the way the prints looked. Still use it. :-)

RAK Loc: Concord Ca

If that were my photo I would print on glossy for sharpness and then use Laquer-Mat. I just used it on a shot of the lighting sculpture on the west span of the Bay Bridge leading to SF and it gives a finish so superb you will be stunned! www.lacquer-mat.com or (800)924-2223. If you use it apply three coats 5 min apart. Let me know what you think after, I know you will be very pleased.

sjbegres Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

SharpShooter, your advice is always a teaching moment. I always learn something.

SharpShooter wrote:

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Brenda IS Scottish Loc: GOLDEN Colorado

Photosmoke wrote:

I have used red river Metallic polar pearl & love it.

This would be my vote considering the photo is buildings and it would give an extra "umph"

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

sjbegres wrote:

SharpShooter, your advice is always a teaching moment. I always learn something.

SJ, thank you for the kind remarks. I am always humbled that someone may learn from what little I know.
Thanks again SJ. SS

plieber

I want to thank everyone for their recommendations. As a result of your input I ordered a Red River 13 X 19 sample pack for $34.99 (shipping included). The sample pack includes two sheets of the following:

Resin Coated Photo-Feel Papers
68lb. UltraPro Gloss
68lb. UltraPro Satin
66lb. Arctic Polar Satin
66lb. Arctic Polar Gloss
66lb. Polar Pearl Metallic
75lb. Arctic Polar Luster

Matte Photo Papers
60lb. Polar Matte
47lb. Premium Matte
60lb. Premium Matte PLUS

Watercolor 100% Cotton Papers
Aurora Fine Art White
Aurora Fine Art Natural

Specialty
62lb. River Linen

In addition as a new customer I selected 10 sheets of 8.5 X 11 of 66lb. Polar Pearl Metallic as a free sample. I've never tried Red River papers before, but so many of you recommended them that I had to try. Am looking forward to trying the Polar Pearl Metallic first and then the Ultra Pro Satin next.

Again, Thanks