Postcard Exchange Round 35 Comments and Feedback

[George Nova Scotia]

As before a new thread for comments, updates and feedback. The PMs with the address lists have been sent.Please check that your information is correct. Let me know as soon as possible of any corrections.


Please wait a few days for any corrections then let the mailings begin. There have been many address changes so check carefully.

Total of 15 signed up, so everyone gets the complete list this round. I will be sending cards out but I'll remain optional for those who only choose 15 cards.

dpn (20)
drpsilver (ALL)
JimO (MAX)
MattKing (24)
mesantacruz (ALL)
mike c (25)
mooseontheloose (MAX)
ozphoto (MAX)
piu58 (15)
Randalcav (20)
TheMissingLink (MAX)
TheToadMen (ALL)
Wayne Frederick (20)
winterclock (15)
Xia_Ke (ALL)

 

[mooseontheloose]

I love it - the mini round!

 

[megzdad81]

Jeez--I go to France for 4 weeks and it's gone ...

 

[George Nova Scotia]

Jeez--I go to France for 4 weeks and it's gone ...

I think we can squeeze you in if you want. It's not a big list just go for ALL!

 

[mike c]

All ways wanted to say "PUT ME DOWN FOR THE MAX" but I didn't,.. but it happened any ways.

 

[ozphoto]

Wow!! Smallest round I've had and I think I joined in round 8 from memory. Has been a while since I've said "Sign me up for the MAX!" - once again looking forward to all the cards this round.

 

[megzdad81]

Will do.

 

[George Nova Scotia]

Watch for the updated address list. Wonder if Bob is going to send us something from his trip?

 

[George Nova Scotia]

The Revised list has been sent - took me a while to realize that 15 people only meant 14 cards, so we are still ok for everyone. Since it is a small list "replay all" will get corrections to everyone.

 

[TheToadMen]

I received your PM with the extra address list and I'll start writing this week.

 

[TheToadMen]

BTW: in the old thread was a small discussion:

I'm not sure, but I think this may be the smallest postcard exchange ever. I might be able to try something a little different as a result.

Let's all send each other one card on time and a second one late ??

One card in June and a 2nd in July? I'd be game

I thought I'll just mention it as a hint (no obligations though) for everyone who wants to "max out" in this small exchange.

 

[TheToadMen]

Wow, I received my first card in this PCX-35 yesterday!! It's from my neighbor Uwe (piu58) in Germany. A beautiful print of a well composed image made with a Rolleiflex. It's printed on Efke paper. I like the looks and handling of this paper. This one is going up on my wall in my darkroom.
Thanks, Uwe!

Bert from Holland

 

[megzdad81]

I can promise 2, but it will be like July and August, since I went on 7/12s.

I am way too old for this ...

 

[TheTrailTog]

I also received Uwe's card today. It's really a lovely print. Saddens me a little though as I LOVED Emaks/Varycon paper. Probably 2/3rds of the prints on my wall are printed on one or the other. When I very recently got back to printing I was really bummed to find it was gone

 

[piu58]

Thank you for your comments.

> I LOVED Emaks/Varycon

I had the luck buying 750 sheets of 30x40cm² for less than 200$ at ebay. That paper may be 10 years old, but it lasts forever. I don’t see any sign of degradation.

Enough paper for the next 5 years.

 

[TheToadMen]

I've written 8 cards, the rest will follow this week. I've got three different type of cards to send.

 

[TheTrailTog]

Mine went out the end of last week. I realized as I was dropping them in the box though that I forgot to put who it was from. I added in a little "From: xia_ke" above the address part. Mine was shot at Porter Preserve, so if you get one that is not signed, it's from me. DOH!

 

[winterclock]

Received xia's card today, brought back memories of playing on those rocks maybe 50 years ago. Thank you very much!

 

[ozphoto]

Received Uwe's card yesterday; great scene that I've never experienced before!

 

[TheTrailTog]

Received xia's card today, brought back memories of playing on those rocks maybe 50 years ago. Thank you very much!

Thanks winterclock. It's a beautiful area that I haven't really explored since my childhood. Usually when my wife and I want to get away we head up to Rockland or Acadia. After this past trip we will certainly be returning soon as we had a lot of fun exploring all of the little nature preserves.

I received Xia's card today too. Beautiful work! I saw the print and thought to myself, "That can't be 35mm." Gorgeous.

Thanks dpn Really liking the combination of FP4+ and Ilfosol 3. Just need to tweak my development times a hair bit.

 

[piu58]

I received Xia's card too. I like the paper you have printed on very much!

 

[TheTrailTog]

Thanks Uwe! Dead Link Removed, I'm very happy with it so far. When I get some more money together I'm going to buy some of their matte FB which is supposed to be more warmtone and takes better to toning.

 

[ozphoto]

Xia_Ke's card arrived in BKK yesterday - and I too love the paper! Lovely print with great tonal range.

 

[TheTrailTog]

Xia_Ke's card arrived in BKK yesterday - and I too love the paper! Lovely print with great tonal range.

Thanks oz! Glad to hear you liked the tonal range as I was really questioning whether to tone down the contrast a bit. It is was shot in bright midday sun so I decided to stick with the higher contrast that was the reality of the moment.

Received dpn's postcard today. A really great shot and not at all what I thought it was at first glance of the image. Was surprised when I read the back of what it was. I'll comment further later when others receive their postcards so I don't spoil the surprise. I also really like the finish of the paper. Never seen Ilford Pearl before.

 

[ozphoto]

dpn's card arrived today - never been to Vegas, but read a short article last week on the iconic "Welcome" sign. Add that to to your card and I think I need to plan a trip at some stage, to shoot these great iconic signs.