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gr82bart · Oct 28, 2006

I received a fantastic flurry of postcards this week.

Dan's Tomb of the Kings in Cypress
Rudiger's dormer windows
Greg's memorabilia from the Nazi Luftwaffe
Brian's Japanese garden
Mark's violinist in Florence
Alan's batman
Donald's cathedral
Mick's portrait

Nice stuff folks. Thanks very much.

Regards, Art.

Bastiaan · Oct 28, 2006

Hello all,

This is to let you know that I've sent 22 postcards already and I will post the last 8 this weekend.
A few minutes ago I found a terrific cyanotype from Anupam and unfortuately only the description of James's photo. The photo and backing must have gotten separated in the mail and the image was lost.
Thanks all for the beautiful prints I've received thus far!!

Bastiaan

gr82bart · Oct 28, 2006

BWKate said:
Don't forget to post your postcards in the Postcard Exchange Gallery so the people that didn't sign up for this round can see what you sent.

I'm going to make you wait a bit Kate These cards take their time getting around the world. You shoulda joined the fun this round. I would've loved to see some of images from China. I hope you join the next round of exchanges.

Regards, Art.

BWKate · Oct 29, 2006

Of course Art!!! I meant when most people have received their postcards not before. I am finally moved in to my new place and will join the next round of exchanges. I miss being in the exchange too much!

Kevin Caulfield · Oct 30, 2006

I got mine out just on time. They all left today.

Aggie · Oct 30, 2006

Kevin Caulfield said:
I got mine out just on time. They all left today.

Mine go out tomorrow, while I'm on the road. It still makes it in the time line.

coriana6jp · Oct 30, 2006

Hi,

Mine are heading to the post office today. Sorry for the delay, had a family situation.

Regards.

Gary

Anupam Basu · Oct 30, 2006

Bastiaan said:
and unfortuately only the description of James's photo. The photo and backing must have gotten separated in the mail and the image was lost.

It was a terrific photo too. I just received it today. But the backing on mine is halfway off too. I also liked the very detailed and helpful technical information. Thanks.

-Anupam

Derek Lofgreen · Oct 31, 2006

Mine went out today. I have had a great time receiveing the ones that have come so far. Great shots, and the whole family loves getting the mail.

D.

blackmelas · Oct 31, 2006

Bastiaan said:
unfortuately only the description of James's photo. The photo and backing must have gotten separated in the mail and the image

S**t! This doesn’t bode well. I used that same glue in round 6 :confused: … Please, let me know if anyone else receives mine in this condition. I have a few left.
James

Nige · Oct 31, 2006

James, mine turned up ok. Slight seperation on one corner. Great print BTW!

rst · Oct 31, 2006

Bastiaan said:
... A few minutes ago I found a terrific cyanotype from Anupam and unfortuately only the description of James's photo. ...

James' card made it at least to Germany without any damage and I like it alot. Unfortunately I live not near the border to the Netherlands, otherwise I would have proposed to meet to show you the card. I also got yours and like it. We have friends who are biologists and guess what - they liked especially yours

Oh, and just today Anupams cyanotype arrived - no words ...

Including mine, I received 16 cards so far. So there is alot of excitement to come

Regards
-- Ruediger

Bob F. · Oct 31, 2006

Sneaking in just under the wire, mine were dropped in the post box 5 minutes ago... Many thanks for the great cards received so far this month and for those yet to come.

Cheers, Bob.

Tom Kershaw · Oct 31, 2006

Some great cards, including one today from Justin Low. How did you do the printing on the back, and what is the paper?

Tom

Mark_S · Oct 31, 2006

Tom Kershaw said:
How did you do the printing on the back, and what is the paper?

Tom

A couple of years ago, I did a project for a friend where I took a bunch of photos of her and she wanted to make a calender for her husband. My initial thought was to print the images on RC, and then run the prints through an inkjet or laser printer to print the calender grids on the back of each print - then have the whole thing spiral or comb bound. I learned two things from that experience:
1) It is not possible for a computer to print on the back of an RC print - it is like trying to get a vampire to eat roasted elephant garlic.

2) At the time both Kodak and Ilford made both photo and inkjet paper. Neither company had anybody in either their digital nor analog groups who were aware of the existence of the other.

Buster6X6 · Oct 31, 2006

Today I received three more prints. James for a quick shut it is amazingly sharp image,BTW card came in in one piece. Thanks Bastiaan I like your image it is very natural.What film and developer are you using?What camera did you use?Jim Bradley Another Hassy user, Great image.

Cheers Greg

Aggie · Oct 31, 2006

Buster6X6 said:
Today I received three more prints. James for a quick shut it is amazingly sharp image,BTW card came in in one piece. Thanks Bastiaan I like your image it is very natural.What film and developer are you using?What camera did you use?Jim Bradley Another Hassy user, Great image.

Cheers Greg

Mine are in the mail. Once you see the card, you will know why I had to stop for gas.

Tom Kershaw · Nov 1, 2006

Aggie said:
Mine are in the mail. Once you see the card, you will know why I had to stop for gas.

Ah... The card I received from you several weeks ago was from the 7th exchange?

simulatordan · Nov 1, 2006

Hello All,

Three more postcards arrived over the last few days. One from Jeffeb with an interesting subject and unusual viewpoint. Nice shot and great print, thanks. Thanks also to Justin for the street scene. I like the depth and contrasting shapes. Finally a great portrait again from Mick Fagan, I really like the lighting.

Looking forward to those still to come, great round this.

Regards Daniel

Mark_S · Nov 1, 2006

Last nights mail had a B&W postcard with a very interesting composition of a japanese style screen, a teapot and tea cups in front of it. But the print looked a bit strange. Flipped it over and was very confused until my wife told me that it was not from the postcard exchange - but had been sent by a local gallery to publicize a new opening

Strange how you grab all the postcards in the mail, toss everything else aside as junk, and then find an intruder!

Aggie · Nov 1, 2006

Tom Kershaw said:
Ah... The card I received from you several weeks ago was from the 7th exchange?

yes that was a belated 7th round exchange card.

tommy5c · Nov 1, 2006

I squinted really hard at the description on the back. Sorry I think the glue stick came loose in transit.

blackmelas said:
S**t! This doesnt bode well. I used that same glue in round 6 :confused: Please, let me know if anyone else receives mine in this condition. I have a few left.
James

blackmelas · Nov 2, 2006

tommy5c said:
I squinted really hard at the description on the back. Sorry I think the glue stick came loose in transit.

Well I won't be buying stock in Uhu anytime soon and I promise not to use it again in future exchanges! I mailed replacements to you and Bastiaan today. As I said, please let me know if you get a card from me where the photo separates from the backing.

In the meantime I've received some excellent cards from Brian, Lee, Anupam, Jim, and Nige. Many, many thanks.
James

simulatordan · Nov 2, 2006

Hello All,

Three more postcard arrived yesterday.

The one from James (blackmelas) was complete with backing; it had stuck like the proverbial, so not problems. It is a fantastic image, full of atmosphere and some concern for the shipwright.

Jim Bradley's followed the nautical theme and is an image of a byegone age.

Finally, Bastiaan's shot is great fun. I can't see into the containers; I want to know what they are doing and why. It captures more than the moment for me.

Keep them coming. Regards Daniel

BirgerA · Nov 2, 2006

Sorry for the delay.

I sent my cards out yesterday, being unemployed and looking for a new job takes much more time than one should imagine.

I received James card complete, thanks a lot for the print information.

Best to all of you, from snowy Norway

Birger A.

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