Recent content by drpsilver

29 May 2026 Plus-X in any format, but preferably 4x5. Plus-X was a wonderful film for landscape work because of its large tonal range. Unfortunately, I only had the opportunity to shoot PX in 35mm - it would be magical in 4x5. Regards, Darwin

09 May 2026 George: I am in fro ALL. My wife and I are going on a road trip in June, and hope to get some images that are postcard worthy (an indirect way os saying I may be late this round). Thank you for you effort to keep this exchange, and fun, going. Regards, Darwin

02 May 2026 Ajven: Thank you fro your kind words, and am glad that your are enjoying both the card and stamps. I have a large pile of cards that need to be acknowledged, in no particular order ... "One World Trade Center" from pamphoto provides a nice juxtaposition of memorial and new in NYC...

07 Mar 2026 "Einsteinhaus Caputh" from hwv is well composed with repeating patters of rail and shadow. Nicely exposed to keep detail in the shutters. "Garage with Snow Shovel" from Don_ih has a moody feel about the image, and maybe a story. Regards, Darwin

07 Mar 2026 My cards are printed, but need to be toned. I hope to have them in the mail by Monday. Following are my comments on cards received to-date. "Miss Piggy" from Michael Howard reminds me of many of the pigs at Deer Hollow Farm near my home. Well exposed to keep details in the pig...

27 Jan 2026 Jaanus20: Try this test, dissolve 1 gm of metol/elon in hot water. I may be very brown. Take 25 gm of sodium sulfite and add it to the metol solution, and stir until fully dissolved. If the solution is still even slightly brown, I would recommend disposing the metal responsibly...

27 Jan 2026 "A Robin's Snack" from FilmIsCheap is interesting partly because the photo works in all orientations. The lighting gives the image some depth and texture. An image made because you were prepared for "something different". Well done. "BRNO" from Ajven is interesting on several...

27 Jan 2026 I just received "Caught" by Mtoma. Very intriguing image with a sense of mystery. I initially thought the woman was prone, but the lighting looked "wrong". This image was perfectly timed - it has a story to tell. Regards, Darwin

09 Jan 2026 George: Thank you for organizing the Postcard Exchange. My contact information is unchanged. I am in for ALL Regards, Darwin (drpsilver)

08 Jan 2026 Taurabon: Thank you for the photo of the camera. Regards, Darwin

OOPS! This comment should have been posted in the Round 66 thread. I will copy it there with my other comments. 02 Jan 2025 An untitled card from mshchem (Mike Hayslett) of a mailbox and sign advertising duck and chicken eggs for sale. I like the composition. Nicely exposed and printed...

02 Jan 2026 "Play Rope #10" by Taurabon is quite interesting. This image "works" in all orientations. It is nicely exposed and printed. Well done. I have never heard of the Fuji GW680III, what format film does it use? "Ridge Study" from pamphoto gives a lot for the viewer to see, but is not...

11 Nov 2025 I finally had some time, and energy, to get into the darkroom last night. My cards are dry and awaiting a determination whether they need to be toned. Hopefully I will get them in the mail by week's end. Below are my comments on cards received to-date (in no particular order)...

12 Oct 2025 Thank you bedrof for the confirmation that you received the card I sent. "Hard Rock Cafe" from gbroadbridge show how much cultures mix so close to the boarder (Mexico, Cuba, USA). Nice color balance in the sun and print. "Powerades Lines at Dusk" from koraks gives the impression...

12 Oct 2025 I also received "Snowy Arch" from BTC. Nicely exposed and printed. The highlights are not "blown out", and the mid-tones/shadows are rich with detail. Regards, Darwin