Small Print Exchange - Round 2

[anikin]

I have received a first print for this exchange from Loren Sattler. I love the snow scene! Living in western Oregon we very rarely see the snow, and I miss it so much! Great point of view and very interesting scene.
Thank you very much.

 

[Barry S]

Thank you Loren, I like your print--very nice composition. I finished my prints tonight--woohoo! Had to abandon my original negative, but found another one I like a lot. If I can get some envelopes tomorrow, you'll all get your prints soon.

--Barry

 

[Terry Christian]

I just received an envelope today containing two prints from paul_c5x4: my first arrival from this exchange. I won't spoil them for the rest of the group, but both images are drastically different, each wonderful in its own way, and I love the contrasting choices of papers too.

I just shipped out my own prints earlier this week, so they should be hitting their destinations anytime now.

 

[delphine]

Group 3 people

I am running a little late on the printing front due to having to manage (sort of) building works at the moment. I am hoping to be able to print this week-end as the tests were done, and I thought through my printing exploration.

I received a print from Loren. Loren printed a view from a cabin on a Lake with some reeds, and some trees in the background, all very moody, as it is a misty morning. By far, the best print that I have received in a long time. Very atmospheric, I like the fact that the tonality holds throughout, and the contrast is just right. For a small print, may be it is a little big , this said I really like the long landscape format. Could the oil from the noise (or back of the ear) have done the trick to tune down the scratches? A print to frame.

Best

Delphine

 

[anikin]

My prints are in the mail. Yay! I did stretch the definition of "traditional" a bit. Please forgive me.

 

[Loren Sattler]

For Group 3, I have received only one print so far and that was an interesting alternative process one from Anikin. What's up?

 

[delphine]

For Group 3, I have received only one print so far and that was an interesting alternative process one from Anikin. What's up?

Hi Loren, I already posted (there was a url link here which no longer exists) to apologize about my late submission. I am very apologetic as I am otherwise very timely. Unfortunately, my home is like a building site at the moment, I don't even have bed! I started this project with a 3 weeks timeline and we are now running into the third month, with its up and low moments, as it is inherently a stressful period. I am lucky to have my darkroom offsite, but I am finding it difficult to multitask. At the same time, I chose to work on the idea of a small print in may be a different way, which is proving a little bit more involved, as the idea is evolving as I am progressing through the print work. Hopefully you find it worth the wait. Thank you kindly for bearing with me.

I received a print from Anikin. I am not sure in which sense the definition/concept of "traditional" got stretched. It is both a wonderful image and contact print. The pd/pl printing does compliment very nicely the image. An excellent print to be proud of. I'll be very happy to frame this one as well, when I have a normal home again like normal people do.

Best

Delphine

 

[rst]

Group 3: I am sorry, I am late this time - very late. I will do my prints next week and they should go out late next week. Again, sorry for being so late and unresponsive.

As of now, I received a very nice palladium print from Eugene. Thanks brother that reminded me that out there, there is so much to learn for me, and pt/pd is on the to-do list once time allows.

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[Laurent]

Group 1 : I finally was able to post my prints.

But I'm still missing Joe's address and my PM brought no reply so far...

 

[rst]

My prints are in the mail and should knock at your door sometime next week. Sorry for being late but times were tough.

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[anikin]

I have received a beautiful mounted lith print from Ruediger. I always enjoy your pinholes. They are so much fun! I personally would have called this "The last resting place of number 8. RIP." I love it!

Thank you!

 

[rst]

Welcome Eugene, thanks for the kind comments, I am glad you like it. I was a bit in doubt about the lith because this time I sent some really grainy ones. So, at least for you it was the right decision. Good.

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[johnnywalker]

I received two prints from Laurent today, both are just plain lovely. One is of some poplars hanging onto a cliff by their fingernails, overlooking a lake. The tones are great, the sharp high-contrast poplars in the foreground against a misty lake and hills in the background. The other is another misty scene, a pond with bullrushes? in the foreground, a very serene and peaceful picture.

 

[delphine]

Group 3 people.

I finally put my prints in the post this morning. I am very apologethic for my delay. I left a note to explain with the print. I hope you enjoy it.

Best

Delphine

 

[Terry Christian]

I just received today Craig Cross' beautiful waterfall image, and I was dumbstruck by the presentation and the care taken with it. The image is completely worth it, though. My ONLY complaint is that is isn't a standard size, so I can't pop it into a frame I already have on hand! Great job, Craig - the tones are absolutely superb.

 

[ccross]

Terry, I am very happy to hear you like the print. My apologies for being so late with it. I don't have a good excuse, just really late.

Enduring my wifes' chastisement for being too picky, I agonized over half a dozen interpretations of the image (i.e. crop, contrast, split comtrast, paper type, developer, toner, etc.) but ultimately I am very happy with the split contrast and subtle warm tone in the final picture.

Again I'm glad you like it.

Thanks,
Craig

 

[rst]

I found a little gem in the mail today.

Thanks Delphine for your print(s) I like them and I also like the presentation very much.

@All

I do not know how things look at your side, but it seems that the majority of prints have been sent, so it is probably a good time to go on and start round #3, I will use July for sign-in and August and September for printing and sending. Sounds good?

Cheers
Ruediger

 

[Loren Sattler]

Delphine, your print arrived today. Thank you. It is group of four small prints of art posters taken in Berlin mounted together on a custom made backing, very nice and original. The prints are high contrast and resemble pencil drawings. I may be traveling through Berlin in September, will have to check out the Cafe Zappa!

 

[delphine]

Thank you Rudieger and Loren for your feedback. I am glad that you enjoyed the print.

@ Loren. I hope that you enjoy Berlin as much as I did.

 

[paul_c5x4]

Collected Craig's (ccross) print from the Post Office this afternoon. A very nicely mounted print of a woodland waterfall - A subject that I too would have spent quite a bit of time experimenting with a range of toners & papers. Worth the wait methinks.


P.S. Did mine ever make it to Canada ?

 

[ccross]

Paul, I just flipped balc through all the posts, my apologies I thought I had posted when yours arrived. They did arrive safe and sound, I especially like the Vauxhall Speed Bird image. I mounted it similar to the one I sent you. It looks pretty sharp.

Thanks,
Craig

 

[anikin]

I just came back from a long trip to Taiwan and in the mail I've got a very beautiful mounted set of four tiny prints from Delphine. I just love it. It's very-very unusual and the four prints look just great together.
You've put a lot of thought and work into these prints. And you've gotten a fantastic result. I love it!

Thank you very much Delphine!

 

[delphine]

Thank you Eugene (Anikin), your comment is very heart warming and encouraging.