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mike c · Feb 25, 2015

anikin said:
My advice is to start now for the next exchange. At least from now on, I'll be keeping this exchange in mind when out shooting. As you can see from the comments above and from my own experience, it's waaay harder to make four perfect negatives on a short notice than just picking a good one from your archives.

Eugene.

I agree with you anikin, going out this weekend to try another set of negs. Allways after that one shot that gets away.However I did get paul.s neg today and that makes 2 negs I have received, gotta get in gear this week end.

Mike

Bill Burk · Feb 25, 2015

TheFlyingCamera said:
My film is exposed but I haven't had a chance to process it yet. I had a pipe freeze and burst .

Eyouuch...

I had negs all ready to go but got a burst of enthusiasm and shot another couple sets so it's back to processing for me too.

480sparky · Feb 25, 2015

anikin said:
My advice is to start now for the next exchange. At least from now on, I'll be keeping this exchange in mind when out shooting. As you can see from the comments above and from my own experience, it's waaay harder to make four perfect negatives on a short notice than just picking a good one from your archives.

Eugene.

That's my plan. I already have a couple sites picked out. But if I do come across a better one, I'll run a roll through the camera for the next go-around.

paul_c5x4 · Mar 1, 2015

anikin said:
Just back from the post office. My negatives are in the mail.

Turned up safe and sound. Will look at printing a proof or two before deciding on how to tackle the final print(s).

MattKing · Mar 1, 2015

Mine are all in the mail.

mike c · Mar 10, 2015

Just mailed mine, via snail mail so will take 10 or more days. If I do this again the negs will have to be done ahead of time.

Mike

mooseontheloose · Mar 12, 2015

Just wanted to apologize to my group for being late. After my first attempt went sour, I ruined the second while washing the negs (its a long story). So I'm going to try again tomorrow. I don't know why I'm having so many issues -- all the rolls I've developed over the past couple of weeks, save the ones for this exchange, have been fine. If the third time is indeed the charm, they'll go out this weekend.

MattKing · Mar 12, 2015

mooseontheloose said:
Just wanted to apologize to my group for being late. After my first attempt went sour, I ruined the second while washing the negs (its a long story). So I'm going to try again tomorrow. I don't know why I'm having so many issues -- all the rolls I've developed over the past couple of weeks, save the ones for this exchange, have been fine. If the third time is indeed the charm, they'll go out this weekend.

Rachelle:

It is because you feel like there are three other photographers with you in the darkroom, intently watching your every move!

mike c · Mar 12, 2015

MattKing said:
Rachelle:

It is because you feel like there are three other photographers with you in the darkroom, intently watching your every move!

Ain't that the truth!!!

Mike

anikin · Mar 13, 2015

mike c said:
Ain't that the truth!!!

Mike

Amen, brother! That's the feeling I got as well.

I might be a little late with my prints in this exchange (and PCX as well). The counterbalance sprigs on my enlarger broke (quite startling experience in the dark, I have to say). I need to find a replacement before I can print again.

Eugene.

walbergb · Mar 13, 2015

MattKing said:
Rachelle:

It is because you feel like there are three other photographers with you in the darkroom, intently watching your every move!

We are all friends here, right. This kind of exchange can only make us better photographers and printers (at least that's what I'm hoping for 'cause I can use all the help I can get). The other three photographers with you and me in the darkrooom are there to help.--from Bob's school of positive thinking!

MattKing · Mar 14, 2015

walbergb said:
We are all friends here, right. This kind of exchange can only make us better photographers and printers (at least that's what I'm hoping for 'cause I can use all the help I can get). The other three photographers with you and me in the darkrooom are there to help.--from Bob's school of positive thinking!

I totally agree - but sometimes, it is harder to work with an audience!

paul_c5x4 · Mar 20, 2015

mike c said:
Just mailed mine, via snail mail so will take 10 or more days.

Arrived safe and sound this morning. Just waiting on mooseontheloose now

mooseontheloose · Mar 20, 2015

I'm working on it!

(and yes, I too received mike c's neg yesterday actually)

TheFlyingCamera · Mar 20, 2015

I got Larry Gebhart's negs in the mail yesterday. This may be a lousy weather weekend, so I'll take a crack at printing them. And I'll get mine out in the mail as well.

Eric Rose · Mar 23, 2015

Negs are done and will be in the mail today.

TheFlyingCamera · Mar 23, 2015

Ok- my negs are all in the mail. I'll wait until I have all three sets before taking a run at printing. Looking forward to getting everyone's film to try!

anikin · Mar 24, 2015

mike c said:
Just mailed mine, via snail mail so will take 10 or more days. If I do this again the negs will have to be done ahead of time.

Mike

The neg made it safe and sound. Now I need to find time for printing. I hope the patched up counterbalance springs hold on my enlarger... I more or less repaired one, but really messed up the other. This is going to be interesting.

mike c · Mar 24, 2015

Well, I'am glad that I'm not the only one that is struggling to get these done, all of the sudden got really busy but I'll get there.

Mike

mooseontheloose · Mar 24, 2015

Hey guys - the negs are done! I actually shot three different possibilities (the third time around) to be on the safe side, luckily they all made it through to the developing stage without any issues. Since I have extras I just might be ready for the next round. I'm going to pack them up tonight and they'll be in the mail tomorrow.

I also hope to get the prints done this week, because we start a new school year next week and it will be hard to find time to do anything for a while!

mike c · Mar 24, 2015

Im finding myself taking a whole roll of film on one subject now, not changing settings or focus, thinking it would be a nice Neg. exchange roll,"LOL" Kodak will be happy, guess I have N.E. on the brain syndrome.

MattKing · Mar 24, 2015

I tried two different subjects, and decided on one for this exchange.

I then used the other one for a "difficult negative" printing demonstration for my darkroom group, and some of them are going to take a crack at printing it as well.

Just a reminder to everyone (because I nearly forgot) - be sure to take some notes about how you print each one you end up printing, so you can share them.

TheFlyingCamera · Mar 30, 2015

I have 2/3 - I have gotten Larry Gebhardt's negative and Eric Rose's negative. When the third one arrives, I'll sit down to a major printing session.

walbergb · Mar 30, 2015

mike c said:
Im finding myself taking a whole roll of film on one subject now, not changing settings or focus, thinking it would be a nice Neg. exchange roll,"LOL" Kodak will be happy, guess I have N.E. on the brain syndrome.

Ditto, and for three differrent formats--just in case. I really like the idea of exchanging negatives. Using two rolls of film (35 & 120) and four sheets of 4x5 is worth it to me.

paul_c5x4 · Mar 31, 2015

mooseontheloose said:
I'm going to pack them up tonight and they'll be in the mail tomorrow.

Arrived this morning as I went out the door. Won't be able to do anything until I return in a couple of days. But now I have negatives from everyone in my group, I'll be tackling it (hopefully) next week in a big printing session.

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