Your absolutely correct. The print with a printed "matte" must be mounted on foam-core or a similar support then spacers are added to keep the print from touching the glass.

The greenish look is natural...could be a reflection as he/she was lying in wet grass.

Thanks! In case you didn't notice, and I didn't at first, that's his, or her, tail in the lower left corner.

Forgot to mention---I think the printer sells for about $1,298, minus the rip (which you really don't need {about $600}). B&H in NYC has them in their printer lineup online.

I usually print 16 x 20 on Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper, using a CMYK rip from Colorburst. I use the rip as I needed proof-ready prints when working as a graphic designer. I also create the matte in Photoshop as a separate layer, adding shadows for "depth". Saves a bunch as you can buy inexpensive frames and simply drop in the print already "matted. See attached example. The ink cartridges vary in longevity due to colors used. I usually get 6 months plus from each cartridge, printing about 10 large prints and 7 or 8 smaller (8 x 10) each week.

Thanks. The whites are washed out in the clouds though. Just wanted to see how the PhotoShop "merge" went...pretty well seamless.

First try at a panoramic photo. Used Canon EOS 60D and shot 6 overlapping photos. Wasn't concerned about exposure... just wanted to try Photoshop's Photomerge. Worked great!

Used 70- 200 mm Tokina on Canon EOS 60D. Slight HDR effect added with NIK software.

Alligator on golf course

Nice patterns! You might try posterization (PhotoShop) and come up with some really neat abstracts.

Nice shot! The composition would be more pleasing if you had moved your viewpoint to the right so that the bridge on the left angled more into/towards the center of the photo. This would lead the eye towards the center of interest. Very nice work.

The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is an excellent printer and will print up to 17 x 22. The ink cartridges are expensive... about $50 each (of 8) but last a Looooooong time.