Stuck at the extreme western point of the state of Texas, El Paso is too often forgotten as a photo destination. Yet it offers an amazing nexus of Hisopanic culture, Old West history, varied architecture, and mdern convenience....read more
When you’re photographing land and sky (and tight-rope walkers against a full moon!), patience is required. So is high-quality paper and printing advice....read more
From penguins in Antarctica to barns in the Palouse, Kevin Raber has a unique view of the world. See how we help this Indianapolis photographer display and sell his work....read more
You may think think your monitor is accurately displaying the exact colors that are in your image file, but it may not, leading to prints with disturbing color casts. Here's how to fix that problem....read more
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Printing postcards at home is a delightful way to share memories, create personalized invitations, or even design promotional materials for your small business....read more
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Many photographers seek photo paper with a certain weight and thickness, a smooth finish, and archival quality. Fiber-based photo paper fits the bill....read more
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WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag: Perfect for Landscapes and Cool-Temp Portraits
I have been using Canson Infinity Baryta Prestige paper for my prints (Canon Pro 1000 printer). The paper is simply gorgeous. I came across Red River and tried their Sample Kit. When I tested the SoftGloss Rag on my test print sheet the color and black and white were a match with the Canson. In particular, the Black and White image I test with (a shot of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan taken from the Manhattan Bridge on a cloudy, hot summer's day), which has zones 1-9 from black to white, was gorgeous. There is one building that is in Zone 2--which one begins to see detail in the dark zone--was perfect. The 310 gsm weight is nice and heavy, which I prefer, and the soft gloss emits the right texture for a beautiful print. What sets the paper apart, for me, are the different sizes. My preference for selling prints is either 9" x 13" (I print 8 x 12) and the 17" x 25" (I print 16 x 24). (I have not tested the latter size yet).
This paper is gorgeous and a perfect match for my Canon printer.
I do have one important criticism. My box of 9" x 13" paper had no protective bag for the paper. This is expensive paper and should be treated as such. I would deduct a star for the packaging, but I do not want to take anything away from the quality of the paper itself.