glossy or lustre?

[lkavaney]

when does one print glossy or lustre? I have a competition entry to post (pet portrait) and I have it printed both ways but I'm not sure which one I should use to be honest. Though I think the glossy looks best close up and the lustre from a short distance but they both very nicely printed. Thanks for your help!!

 

[LaFoto]

Isn't that a matter of personal tastes in the end?
Like my own choice would always be "glossy" since I find those photos look clearer and more detailed. And I just guess detail is one of the features the jurors will look for in the competition?

 

[mysteryscribe]

matt mostly to hide the defects for me... Sometimes a large print is matt just because they don't look as soft after enlargement with matt finish.

 

[lkavaney]

Well I do like the gloss best on this print, but my other photo for another competition I like best in the lustre LOL so guess I made my decision thanks for your help with my silly question.

 

[Jeff Canes]

also agree matte for hide defects, and i like whites on matte better too