Postcard Exchange Round 24 - Comments and Feedback

[mooseontheloose]

Well, the first card to hit Japan has arrived and it's from Uwe! Like the others have mentioned, it is a beautiful image that gives you something to think about. I'm surprised at the condition of the cross -- it's weathered time well, and in fact, it would be great to see it prominently featured (another card perhaps?). Thanks!

 

[hpulley]

Uwe's card arrived in Canada as well, thanks! The scene really connected with me emotionally and the tonality and contrast is just great too. The glossy RC paper came through really well too.

 

[piu58]

Yesterday I received my first card for this round. Jim Roollinger took a very nice shot of the Cloud Gate. Interesting view!

 

[Laurent]

Yesterday I received Jim Rollinger's The Bean. Very nice architecture view, thanks !

 

[rst]

Yesterday I received Jim Rollinger's The Bean. Very nice architecture view, thanks !

+1

 

[Trond]

Jim Rollinger's The Bean came with the mail today. The kids playing makes this image for me.

Thanks,
Trond

 

[Aron]

I received Uwe's card two days ago. A quiet and beautiful print, excelling on both emotional and technical sides.

 

[J Rollinger]

I received piu58's card.. I love the cross and vines. Its a moving card, thanks!

 

[kraker]

This week, I have received the best card of round 24 until now (well, yes, it's the first card I've received...):

J Rollinger's "The Bean", an interesting image, with all its reflections. The kids playing complete the picture, giving it a sense of scale and a human factor.

 

[FotoGys]

Mike Wilde's enveloppe with an amazing three photographs arrived on tuesday 11. Real nice pictures and comments on subject and how they were taken. I like the first dip of the year image the most, joyfull scene

On wednesday 12. I received The Bean of Jim Rollinger. nice composition and texture in this image.

 

[ozphoto]

Sorry guys. My local area has had some bad flooding and I haven't been able to get to the post office. Seems the *big* flood has been averted here in Bangkok, so hopefully I'll be able to get to the local mall (minus the water??) later this week.

 

[rst]

After a weekend of writing postcards I dropped them at the post office today. Now let's see how long they need to knock on your door.

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[Black Dog]

If they can do that, then you must be a powerful wizard indeed...

 

[rst]

If they can do that, then you must be a powerful wizard indeed...

They only do it when you are not at home - they are kind of shy

 

[Black Dog]

Must remind the house elves to keep an eye open!

 

[rst]

Must remind the house elves to keep an eye open!

Hang on, let me look up which card I sent to you ... ha! That subject should stand the elves

 

[JamesDean]

Choosing a neg was fine. Printing 50 odd copies was no problem. Hand writing the messages and addresses was OK...

Going to the post office was HELL. Still, it's done now. Good luck on receiving them!

Cheers,

James.

 

[kraker]

2nd, 3rd and 4th postcard received today from Mike Wilde, three very nice images, as always amazing to see what you can do with old paper. I like all three images, each has its own merits, each breathes its own atmosphere. If I had to choose, I would agree with my fellow countryman FotoGys: first dip of the year. Joyful is indeed the right description for that shot.

 

[hpulley]

I too got Mike Wilde's 3 cards, thanks! And like the others the first dip is great, love the scene of the trio and always love to see the old papers.

Got the Bean too, great reflections and interesting moment to capture. Thanks!

Still haven't done mine...

 

[rst]

Received Mike Wildes three-pack yesterday. I would agree with the others, First dip is my favorite over the other two images. Thanks Mike!

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[drpsilver]

20 Oct 2011

The care from piu58 (Uwe Pilz) is wonderful. The feeling age and conflict are very strong. Great tones and super sharp!
The card from JRollinger was immediately recognized. I has at the very same place in July for a wedding (and photography). "The Bean" or "Cloud's Rest" is a really neat place to visit (as well as study the physics of mirrors).
Of the three prints from Mike Wilde I like "First Dip of the Year".

Lastly, I am hoping the get some darkroom time this weekend. I hope to have my cards out by month end.

Regards,
Darwin

 

[Rom]

Dear all,

I receive my first card from Ruediger this morning. Luftpost is fast

Ruediger, very nice postcard and a discovery for me. Indeed, Germans are very king with our "dog friend".

The landscapes behind is beautiful and "zen".

Thanks a lot

I am printing mine and posting them this week-end.

All the best

Rom

 

[kraker]

Received rst's Aliens yesterday. Recognised it as Rüdigers card just by seeing and feeling the type of paper; it's the same paper you used in the previous round, isn't it?

Nice minimalistic, graphic subject. They are among us!

 

[rst]

... it's the same paper you used in the previous round, isn't it?

Yes it is and I hope you like it since I am going to use this paper for the next rounds too. My standard paper right now is Ilford MG WT FB, but this paper comes second and does not stress my wallet as much as the Ilford does. And in fact, it is a total different paper, more on the neutral side.

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[kraker]

Yes it is and I hope you like it

I like it a lot, so please keep using it in future exchanges. But not without telling us which paper it is.