Postcard Exchange Round 18 Comments and Feedback

[Wayne Frederick]

Hi all, I apologize for being late! My postcards will go out on Monday at the latest.
Wayne

 

[drpsilver]

10 Dec 2009

Received a card form mike_c of frosted ferns he calls "So. Cal Sleigh Bells". This is a very appropriate card since we had snow on last Sunday, and a very hard frost on Wednesday. Both very unusual for the SF Bay Area. Thanks for the card. Very well done.

Regards,
Darwin

 

[mike c]

Hi,Darwin,thought it would be a play on words for all the Apugers in the colder climates right about now.

 

[Mike Wilde]

colder climates, yes. -12C this am, with a wicked wind chill. A few hours north of here where I grew up they get bands of snow at times that blows in off the great lakes, so they see snow like the rest of the region does not. Last night 50-80cm of snow fell on a town in that area north of Orillia. The road authority forces are presently plowing to find people stuck in their cars on the highway. Everyone else is staying home and digging out.

 

[mike c]

I don't know how you people can handle such weather.

 

[KWhitmore]

I don't know how you people can handle such weather.

being Canadian helps some...

 

[mike c]

My parents are from Minnesota I was born here in California,they told me about the "helps some " part in dealing with the weather there. Stay warm and have a Merry xmas.

 

[lorirfrommontana]

There are times when I wonder how I can handle such weather but I really do love were I live. We are close to the mountains and rivers and wide open spaces. I don't know if I could handle not having the season changes that we have here. There is nothing more pretty then fresh fallen snow...unless you have to drive in it!
Lori

 

[tocalosh]

My cards went in the post friday night, so hopefully you'll get them before the holidays start.
I've received some great cards this round, will try and get round to posting comments in the next couple of weeks!
Sam

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Well I remember that we never handled cold weather where I grew up. It handled us. 'Course, not so cold in eastern Ohio, but we did get our fair share of snow so it was cold winters growing up.

I got three cards last half of last week.

The other half of the Ryan contingent, Mary Ryan sent out her first postcard. It was a well focused photograph of the fence post. It is at work presently as I took it in on Friday but I recall the rock slides swathes on the ridge in the background. Well composed images. Time to buy some Grad ND filters. Great job, Mary.

I also got Louie's Old Montreal. I love photographs of old stone. And this one looks fantastic as well. This card was printed just right.

And then there's Mike's Sleigh Bells. Galen Rowell once showed a color photograph of this flora in color in Arctic climes. This rendition is every bit as good.

Thanks guys. I really have enjoyed all of the cards I have received.

 

[mike c]

Thanks Chris for the complement,I found these plants in the Whittier narrows wash,much to cold in the Arctic circle for me.

 

[Rob Skeoch]

Two cards came this week.
Thanks Ashley for the shot of the Harbour Bridge. It's a great shot.
Roger's shot of the Reservation in Navajo, reminds me of why they call it "Big Sky Country".

-Rob Skeoch

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Two more cards today.

Tim Gray's TUNA showed up in the mailbox. 'Blub Blub.' Very interesting pose. I'm hooked. I know, bad pun. But I feel fin. Oh, Sorry Charlie. Better stop while I'm ahead. Or a tail. Oh geez! Great print, Tim, all jesting aside. Very attention getting.

Also Mick's card showed up. Great use of contrast and waiting for that decisive moment. Wonderful prints both.

 

[Black Dog]

Thanks again for all the great cards so far!

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Got your card today, Jake. Great emphasis on Floss and your Baby Sis. And I love the Polaroid-esque border. Great card.

 

[mike c]

Received three,Tim's Tsukiji fish market place,my wife knew the place and knew what kind of fish it was in the photo before I could read the note,she love's her fish.Tocalosh's Sadhu,a holy man is interesting.Mick's trailbike is cool the way this bike I assume is going to clear the rock ,must be in mid flight ,his rear tire is just spinning.Three cards one day.

 

[hoffy]

OK, update time for me as well.

A few weeks ago I recieved Mark Rewald's Capital Building. I really like the effect. Kind of looks like something out of a horror movie

This week I also got Micks Trials Bike (Nice action shot) and Warren's Notre-Dame (love the dynamic range in the shot)

And thanks to those who have made comments about my cards.

Cheers

 

[kraker]

Yes, it is done! Wrote the last few cards yesterday and put them all in the mail about an hour ago. So I can only hope they will find their way across the several bodies of water and land before the year ends. It's out of my hands now ;-).

I'll post an update on cards received later this week.

 

[kraker]

And here's an update on cards received:

rtbadman, Navajo Reservation, I like this one, clean, sharp, nice sky, nice shot.
markrewald, lovely IR shot, and lovely (old) paper, it all fits together. The branches in the front, the trees in front of the building, the building itself... Lovely.
Mick Fagan bikes, I like the head on the left, just as if it is sticking out of the rocks.
tocalosh, Hindu holy man, nice shot with a story.

So, some more great ones, thanks. Curious to see what else might arrive. ;-)

 

[mike c]

Wazza sent me a post card of a spiraling stair case with porcelain like stone steps illuminated by a single small window,well composed.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Two more cards today. THis is like nine in the last week. WOO HOO!!!

I got Wayne's Portland in Winter. The mill reminds me of so many brick buildings in East Liverpool, Ohio, where I grew up. Hall of China, Woolworth's. Wow. Reminds me of home. When my Mom sees this, it will really remind her of home. She lived in Belfast for a couple of years back in the late fifties.

Also received mckenna's Texas Old and New. Great story about your grandfather. And a very fantastic print. Good contrast for me.

I love them both. Thank you.

 

[drpsilver]

16 Dec 2009

Cards received this week ....

Tim Gray's photo of a tuna in Japan. I like how you tilted the "horizon" in the photo. It gives provides greater perspective to the print.
Mick Fagan's photo of a jumping motor bike gives me the "willies" just looking at it. This kind of racing must be a fun way to get injured (or dead). Nice stop action photo.
The card from mckenna is nicely done. I really like the juxtaposition of the old and new supported by a good story. Well done.
A photo of a Sadhu arrived form tocalosh. India looks like it is rich with images. I like the square format filled with this "Hindu holy man". I can only imagine the stories he can tell.
Finally a 5x7 print form Jane Ryan. This photograph is very intriguing to me because of the perspective that Jane has taken. Photographing over the girls shoulder leads me to ask what is this girl thinking about (or observing). Lots of stories in this photo. Very well done.

Thanks to all for such nice prints.

Regards,
Darwin

 

[Laurent]

I received Mick Fagan's card yesterday... Nice action photo ! I'd usually be annoyed by a blank sky (at least in my images) but in this case it serves the purpose very well !

What I like in this exchange (this is my first) is it gives me a measure of how diverse Photography can be

Thanks Mick !

 

[Laurent]

Speaking of diversity... I received Sam Sharpe'spostcard of a Sadhar (spell ?)... very touching subject, very nice print (and the 'Blad touch !)

 

[lorirfrommontana]

Hi All, I thought I'd comment on all the great photos I received this round! The first 4 I already commented on so I shall go on from there. Matt King's "Up, Up & away" is fantastic (as always Matt!). I Like how the overpass curves up to the corner of the picture. The light is just right. Mike Wilde's North Chicago River captured what I so desperately tried to capture (with a d****l) the last time I was in Chicago. I can't wait to get back and explore this great city's architecture again with the Nikon FM2 in hand! RogerThoms Navajo Reservation show's such vastness. I love the sky. Rachelle's "Reaching for a drink of water..." was fantastic. I love the shots you've done with the Kodak HIE (Jane loved her's also). Crispin's Glen Coe Plantation shot was awesome. I love the deep darkness of the forest and the ferns add a lightness. Fantastic. Mark Rewald's Colorado Capital building is another great infrared shot. The tree's just glow. Awesome use of this film. Rob Skeoch's 'Dusty Bikes in the Alley' is great. The light is just right. Very interesting and makes you want to know the story! That makes 11 out of 25 received! It is so exciting (for all 3 of us) to check out the mailbox everyday in hopes that a new postcard will be there!
Lori