ARMY BALOON CORPS OAHU HISTORIC HAND PRINTED SILVER HALIDE PHOTO ON 8X10" MATT

Description

This is a fair quality shrinkwrapped (from an older photo) cropped, hand printed silver halide gelatin photograph (not a digital inkjet print) custom printed in a darkroom from a copy negative from the original, archivally developed in chemistry on Ilford 'Pearl' semi-matte surface black & white photographic paper,
cropped, and mounted on a single 8x10" backing board **which is part of the print that you can see here (see photo)
with caption and photography information on the back of a military observation balloon launch demonstration at Kapiolani Park, Waikiki 1921. The balloons were used to carry observers high in the sky to look for approaching ships at sea. It is shrink wrapped to protect it from damage and has preservation tips and Hawaii's military balloon history included in the label on the back. Please note that it is from and older print shot on film so it looks grainier than a digital print.
It would make a great birthday or holiday gift for someone who likes this historic military aviation images of Hawaii. They are popular reasonably priced decorations for restaurants, offices, homes, or stores where people can see them.
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Our hand printed silver halide gelatin original and reproduction photos are very popular and affordable to local people and tourists visiting Hawaii, as well as people who have never visited Hawaii. In the near future real black and white silver halide photographic paper will cease to be available as manufacturers phase out production because of digital photography and we won't be printing these by hand in the darkroom forever.
The photos are the 'old style' traditional film based images printed using an enlarger from a negative on real photographic paper and archivally processed by hand, not by a machine. Prices are less than you would pay retail at a gallery or custom photo lab for a hand printed and mounted silver halide black and white print and production costs are lower than most folks so we want to offer affordable quality art for people who might not otherwise be able to afford it.
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e-Bay's transfer process and the computer screen makes the photo look contrasty and slightly darker or lighter, depending on your monitor brightness and contrast settings. This photo is printed on non-glossy semi-matte 'pearl' surface paper and the photo offered has more gray tones, deep, richer blacks, less contrast, and has the unique look of a real silver halide gelatin print, which has a different tonal range and brightness than you may see on your individual computer screen. You may be able to see small imperfections on larger images as these are printed by hand 'as is' and are not retouched.  It is printed on 8x10 inch paper from a copy negative and margins may be slightly trimmed. **When it is cropped and attached to the single mat 8x10" backing board you will be able to see the  backing board around the borders of the print. It makes the print look like there is a margin around the edges of the photo, which you can see here.
Prints are permanently mounted to the acid free backing board using an archival photo adhesive and cannot easily be removed from the backing board without damaging the photo. An 11x14 inch frame (or larger) with a custom cut mat from a frame shop or art store is the suggested way to display this photo. If you want to use a larger frame and mat and you can't find an experienced framer who knows how to do it, contact us and we can provide information explaining how it can be done. This is recommended for best visual and artistic impact in displaying this photo, although many people are happy using a standard 8x10" frame and displaying the image as is. We want to make sure you know exactly what you are buying so we hope our thorough description of these photos will answer all your questions before you purchase. We can also print this in larger sizes, please inquire.
RETURN POLICY
: Because you can see the image before you purchase, and there is nothing to break, Please, no returns unless the photo is damaged. Contact us, we will accept the damaged print,
credit you for return shipping, and send you a replacement if available, or refund.
If the print is not damaged from shipping, the buyer will have to pay return shipping, non-refundable.
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description of these photos will answer all your questions or expectations before you purchase.
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We have been shooting and collecting photos in Hawaii for over 50 years and have over 10,000 images in our inventory
of almost everything you would expect to see from Hawaii, if you are looking for a specific type of photo or subject
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Our images are available to see at over 40 locations on the island of Oahu.
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