Postcard Exchange Round 57 Comments and Feedback

[negativefunk]

I am an happy recipient of @Daniela 's card too, first one in and in very good shape! Good stuff! I am always happy to see images of Paris and I feel relieved to see Notre Dame getting back to its (her?) feet.
Thanks!

 

[Daniela]

I am an happy recipient of @Daniela 's card too, first one in and in very good shape! Good stuff! I am always happy to see images of Paris and I feel relieved to see Notre Dame getting back to its (her?) feet.
Thanks!

You're welcome! I'm relieved to hear that the card made it

 

[mfohl]

I received three nice cards today, two of which are from round 57. First is "Frosty Sunflower" by donheisz. A close up of a sunflower with frost on the "hairs". And yes, it does look like the hairs of a giant spider; both my wife and I thought that. And the second is from daniela, the shot of Notre Dame cathedral, currently under construction as a result of the fire. It's a nice shot of the whole scene, and I only hope they are successful with the restoration, and we don't have to look at the scaffolding for too much longer. Thanks Don and Daniela!

 

[Daniela]

I received three nice cards today, two of which are from round 57. First is "Frosty Sunflower" by donheisz. A close up of a sunflower with frost on the "hairs". And yes, it does look like the hairs of a giant spider; both my wife and I thought that. And the second is from daniela, the shot of Notre Dame cathedral, currently under construction as a result of the fire. It's a nice shot of the whole scene, and I only hope they are successful with the restoration, and we don't have to look at the scaffolding for too much longer. Thanks Don and Daniela!

You're welcome!

 

[koraks]

Over lunch today, another postcard was pushed through the mail slot in the front door - from @negativefunk this time. A very nice scene of what I imagine must be an ede of the Iberian peninsula, or at least some edge of Europe. Printed on a paper I had never held in my hands, Ilford Portfolio RC, which seems to be very up to the task, as the card survived its journey nearly unscathed. It's very much appreciated!

 

[negativefunk]

Thanks @koraks . I quite messed it up in a number of ways, last one some clumsy cleaning of the old negative that ruined it (but I thought that maybe I could get away with it in a small print). It's the north of France, given it's my first postcard exchange I thought of a classic postcard theme "landscape of a place you have been to on holidays".

I also received @Don Heisz very, very nice picture. My wife exclaimed "these are the photos I like!", and I admit I was a bit envious of the reaction..

 

[koraks]

It's the north of France

Well, what do you know. That was my first thought, but given your location, I changed my mind!
Would you believe I never actually visited that particular part of the French coast? It's probably the only part I skipped...

 

[Don_ih]

I also received @Don Heisz very, very nice picture. My wife exclaimed "these are the photos I like!", and I admit I was a bit envious of the reaction..

Thanks - and thanks to your wife, also!

 

[Rob Skeoch]

Today I received mshchen's "Open". Thanks for sending it.
It's a great shot of the little ice cream stand and makes you want to go in and get a cone. Great detail from the big negative. Any issues printing this size a print from that size a negative. Is it possible to run out of bellows draw on the enlarger? Also have you been using the Fuji for a while? Is the GW69III the model to get?

 

[Dunga]

Hi everyone,

I was happy to see my mailbox full today

The first two arrivals are:
"Postcard" by @negativefunk - feels like a good place to just be
"Frosty sunflower #1" by @Don Heisz - you're right, man, looks a bit freaky nice shot and print!

Thanks!

 

[mshchem]

Don Heisz, I received your lovely postcard today, Thanks!

 

[mshchem]

Today I received mshchen's "Open". Thanks for sending it.
It's a great shot of the little ice cream stand and makes you want to go in and get a cone. Great detail from the big negative. Any issues printing this size a print from that size a negative. Is it possible to run out of bellows draw on the enlarger? Also have you been using the Fuji for a while? Is the GW69III the model to get?

I was using a 135mm enlarging lens, plenty of bellows, though it was stretched, on my Beseler 45 enlarger. I've been using the Fuji rangefinders for 25+ years. I love these cameras. The model III is the one to get. Loading and uploading the film spools is much easier. Negative is so huge.

 

[Don_ih]

Don Heisz, I received your lovely postcard today, Thanks!

Coincidentally, I just got your card. Rob's comment was right. I like 6x9, too - although, you almost have to contact print it onto 4x6. Thanks!

 

[Rob Skeoch]

I was using a 135mm enlarging lens, plenty of bellows, though it was stretched, on my Beseler 45 enlarger. I've been using the Fuji rangefinders for 25+ years. I love these cameras. The model III is the one to get. Loading and uploading the film spools is much easier. Negative is so huge.

I wish they had made something with a longer lens. I'm using a 135mm on my 120 film square and already wish it was longer.

 

[mshchem]

@negativefunk , I received your card today. Beautiful shoreline. The individual strata in the cliff face is amazing. Well done. Thanks for the card!
Best Mike

 

[Daniela]

Two beautiful surprises in my mailbox today!

@negativefunk 's "Postcard"; a gorgeous landscape taken from above a cliff, I assume. It reminds me of my beloved Normandy, with its imposing "falaises" crumbling down onto the rocky beaches The darkness of the accumulated algae serves as an added interesting element between the beach and the water. Thank you!

@mshchem 's "Open"; showing the store front of an ice-cream shop. The print is so sharp and the contrast so delicious that I don't know whether I want an ice-cream or I want to lick the postcard Awesome print. Thank you!

 

[negativefunk]

Thanks both! Happy to see they're getting there. It is indeed Normandy, a walk along the cliffs I very much enjoyed. The tide was low and there were people collecting seafood down under, they don't appear in this shot though.

 

[mfohl]

I also received negative funk's nice "postcard". A great seaside cliff scene. I can see a few waves, and the tones in the water are very nice. Thanks Andrea!

 

[Don_ih]

I also received @negativefunk's card - although mine arrived with a thick black marker line draw one one edge - I think to cover up some kind of postal bar-code. It only got the very edge of the image - the photo is very cool, by the way. No such scenery anywhere near here.

 

[koraks]

Today in the mail, an exceptionally well-made print from @mshchem. I can really appreciate this kind of craftsmanship!

 

[negativefunk]

I got @mshchem card today, happy to get it as when I get to an ice cream store indeed. I enjoyed the print, thank you very much.

I am also deeply envious of the straight white edges of your cards. I really need to step up my game for the next round.

 

[mshchem]

I got @mshchem card today, happy to get it as when I get to an ice cream store indeed. I enjoyed the print, thank you very much.

I am also deeply envious of the straight white edges of your cards. I really need to step up my game for the next round.

I found a very old Speed ez Easel in 4x6 inch size, then following @MattKing advice stuck it to a larger easel to keep it from moving around, worked great. Now if we could get Ilford to make more PC paper

 

[MattKing]

Now if we could get Ilford to make more PC paper

Just buy the 4"x6" Portfolio paper - you don't need the markings on the back!
Or buy 8"x10" Portfolio Paper and cut three 4"x6" sheets from it - you will even have a bit extra for tests!

 

[mshchem]

Just buy the 4"x6" Portfolio paper - you don't need the markings on the back!
Or buy 8"x10" Portfolio Paper and cut three 4"x6" sheets from it - you will even have a bit extra for tests!

I've got an old letterpress. Might need to fire it up.

 

[mfohl]

All my cards (actaually, letters) are in the mail today. Including my round 55 and 56 images to Ilya's alternate address in Tashkent. Enjoy!