Postcard Exchange Round 59 Comments and Feedback

koraks

Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Nov 29, 2018
Messages
22,700
Location
Europe
Format
Multi Format
Thanks, @Daniela! I think mundane scenes like these contain little miracles that I find far more fascinating than many gorgeous landscapes etc. Although those are also...well...gorgeous
 

negativefunk

Member
Joined
Aug 8, 2022
Messages
141
Location
Spain
Format
Multi Format
I forgot to mention I also received @Dunga 's wintery card. A very nicely composed picture that I really like - and a reminder of how much I miss the snow. Thanks!
 

jvo

Subscriber
Joined
Dec 6, 2008
Messages
1,750
Location
left coast of east coast
Format
Digital
a mystery...

I presume the card I rec'd today from Mihai Toma is from the "postcard exchange that keeps on giving!" - pcx59, as there is no exchange number.
the unfamiliar postmark date is - 07 08 23 12 - format?

an abstract of sorts - a juxtaposing image of a religious icon below a graphic a/c unit - a worthy late arrival offering many interpretations! Thanks, mToma.
 
Last edited:

jvo

Subscriber
Joined
Dec 6, 2008
Messages
1,750
Location
left coast of east coast
Format
Digital
from dunga, I received "edge of white", a beautifully printed and dramatic view, lonely, cold. I didn't remember the card from 57, so pulled it out. 2 wonderfully different winter views. I was surprised to see the same envelope, different color. Thank you Claudiu.
 

drpsilver

Subscriber
Joined
Oct 31, 2005
Messages
690
Location
Los Altos, CA
Format
Multi Format
01 Oct 2023

A nice collection of cards have piled up in my flat file drawer, so it is time to comment on them.
"Edge of White" from Dunga's is very nicely printed. It is a good example of how "negative space" can enhance a photo. Well done. I hope the proposed power lines have not disturbed the forest too much.
"Things Are Looking Up" from MToma is another example of the use of "negative space". Instead of being distracting the viewer is drawn to the heater, and back to the mural.
"Mancave" from MattiS is a nice portrait of Pit in his creative space. It is very sad to loose these creative spaces.
"Two Men" from bedrof depicts a conversation in nature. I wonder what they are talking about?

I am looking forward to Round #60, and many more nice images.

Regards,
Darwin
 

mfohl

Subscriber
Joined
Jan 10, 2007
Messages
1,189
Location
Westerville,
Format
Multi Format
I also received Dunga's "Edge of White", a beautiful winter scene. Excellent exposure of the snow covered trees on the left, leading into the abyss of winter. Very nice. Extra points for going out in such extreme weather. More extra points for using my favorite medium format camera, the C220. Nicely done, and thanks Claudiu!
 

mfohl

Subscriber
Joined
Jan 10, 2007
Messages
1,189
Location
Westerville,
Format
Multi Format
I received bedrof's "Alpine High Country" today. And high it is, very high. Taken near Chamonix in France, what a cool place to take a vacation. Very nice, thanks Ilya!. Makes our current cool fall weather not so bad!
 

Jim Christie

Member
Joined
Jun 10, 2011
Messages
69
Format
35mm
I am woefully behind on this, but before sending out cards for round 60, I wanted to be sure to thank everyone for the really wonderful cards I received this round:
  • MattiS sent Mancave which one of two portraits I received this round, and I have to admit that this one stuck with me. At face value it’s a very nice portrait of a friend. But when I read the story about these work spaces being closed down, my focus wandered to the background and how the arrangement of all those things probably took form over many years and how he probably knows exactly where every item is on those shelves. The choice to blur the background, but only slightly, emphasizes the closing of an important ‘centering’ space in many people’s lives. Made an impression on me.
  • The other portrait was titled Isaak Sieman and was sent by Rob Skeoch. It’s the second portrait I’ve received from Rob’s series on Cowboys and Bullriders. The lighting and other technical aspects of the photo are very well done, but what really nails these are the eyes locked straight into the lens and the intensity of their expressions and stance. Hoping to see more of these in future rounds.
  • The first of two floral subjects was from drpsilver, titled Tidy Tips, Edgewood. These flowers have an interesting pattern and the light edges make them stand out nicely. The toning worked well for this print.
  • The other floral, Peeking Blossoms arrived from BHuij. A nice springtime find and caught with some nice lighting on the petals.
  • mshchem sent Giant Weed Whacker which is apparently a train-mounted weed trimmer. If train tracks came near my yard, I’d have a job for that!
  • Todd Barlow sent Abandoned Dock, a nice portrayal of a time-ravaged dock showing the very large number of spikes originally used to hold the whole thing together.
  • Old Stones from Michael Howard is precisely that — a beautiful stone church adjacent to a graveyard. Those old churches are really beautiful.
  • Similar in theme henryyjjames sent Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga. The shot angle is interesting and emphasizes the imposing presence of the cathedral along with its architectural intricacies.
  • jvo sent morning conversation, cups’ Joe. A peaceful scene with two people having conversation over coffee. I liked the decision to emphasize certain colors against the monochrome background — it works well here.
  • Mfohl sent Two Cans. Photographing silver metal is always tricky, especially in sunlight. Got me thinking: you’ve got the coffee and gas tank, add a little water and flame and you’re good to go!

Thanks again!

-Jim
 

Pitotshock

Member
Joined
Mar 11, 2021
Messages
123
Location
Renfrew, ON, Canada
Format
Analog
Just arrived was "A Winding Road" from our friend Ilya or "Bedrof" in Russia. A nicely captured country side road or path with a nice tone and distant layered effect of the hills in the background
 

mshchem

Subscriber
Joined
Nov 26, 2007
Messages
14,627
Location
Iowa City, Iowa USA
Format
Medium Format

Hello Ilya, I received your beautiful photo a week ago. Lovely print!! Thanks so much. Arrived in great shape. Glad to see postal service still working
Best Regards Mike
 

Dunga

Member
Joined
Jun 13, 2022
Messages
59
Location
Timisoara, Romania
Format
Hybrid
@henryyjjames

Yesterday i found PCX#59 returned in my mailbox.
Super weird, since i think it's from july-august last year.

Reason marked is "gone away", whatever that means.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_8520.jpg
    203.6 KB · Views: 39
  • IMG_8521.jpg
    123.6 KB · Views: 41

Don_ih

Member
Joined
Jan 24, 2021
Messages
7,715
Location
Ontario
Format
35mm RF
On June 4, an address correction was sent out to everyone that changed Henry's address from the one in Ireland to the US. I guess, by the time you (@Dunga ) addressed your cards, you'd forgotten about the change and went with the address in the original message.
 

Dunga

Member
Joined
Jun 13, 2022
Messages
59
Location
Timisoara, Romania
Format
Hybrid
henryyjjames said:
Lol. I'm no longer living there. I can send you my new address if you'd like, but no worries.
Click to expand...
Hah! Must have done something wrong, but it's still funny that it took so long to return.
I'll bundle it with the next occasion that you are on my PCX list.

@Don_ih

Seems i mixed something up
 

Don_ih

Member
Joined
Jan 24, 2021
Messages
7,715
Location
Ontario
Format
35mm RF
Dunga said:
Seems i mixed something up
Click to expand...

It's easy to do. The current round, a correction was sent for a postal code but I'm pretty sure I forgot to copy it over (the card got there, anyway).
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Menu
Log in
Register
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn more…