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Equipment & Techniques => Medium Format / Film / Digital Backs – and Large Sensor Photography => Topic started by: CBarrett on November 29, 2009, 10:33:57 am
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I know this is OT, but this is the only Sub-forum I post in, so here goes.
I'm coordinating an international Lu La Print Exchange. Right here, right now.
Here's the deal: People sign up to participate, let's limit it to, say, 20. Everybody selects an image from their favorites (or makes a new one) and makes 20 prints. You send them to me. Send them in solid packaging that I can reuse for you. Make sure I get your proper mailing address. I make 20 packages of 20 different prints and send them out to you all. There you have it, Print Exchange. We used to do this at work every other year or so and it was always fun.
I'll pick up the postage on my end, cuz I'm cool like that.
How to sign up: Reply below, say "I'm in"
Done.
Cool?
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wow
what a great idea
I'm in
thanks for hosting this
should we come up with a size ?
am
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very cool idea! count me in! i hope my work is up to your standards!
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I know this is OT, but this is the only Sub-forum I post in, so here goes.
I'm coordinating an international Lu La Print Exchange. Right here, right now.
Here's the deal: People sign up to participate, let's limit it to, say, 20. Everybody selects an image from their favorites (or makes a new one) and makes 20 prints. You send them to me. Send them in solid packaging that I can reuse for you. Make sure I get your proper mailing address. I make 20 packages of 20 different prints and send them out to you all. There you have it, Print Exchange. We used to do this at work every other year or so and it was always fun.
I'll pick up the postage on my end, cuz I'm cool like that.
How to sign up: Reply below, say "I'm in"
Done.
Cool?
I'm in, what a great idea.
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wow
what a great idea
I'm in
thanks for hosting this
should we come up with a size ?
am
I vote for 8.5x11 just to keep it managable.
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Great idea. I'm interested. Let me know the details and timing.
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I vote for 8.5x11 just to keep it managable.
I like 11x17, but if the majority vote 8.5x11 that's cool, def more manageable.
I'll take a poll once the roster is filled out to see how long people need to get their prints together. We could target just after the holidays if that makes it easier.
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I'm in!
I'd suggest that whatever size is settled on be a maximum size. That way we know other's prints will fit in the shipping container we send.
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I would love to take part, but I guess timing is a bit iffy for me. How soon do you want to do it? I am also in Europe... I don't know if that gets too expensive.
I prefer 8x10/A4 for logistical reasons, but will go along with 11x17/A3 as well.
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I'm in if its not constrained to just U.S. shipping.
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No geographic limitations. International was the idea. I figured I give people maybe a month to get their prints together? That can be flexible, tho.
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I'm in, also prefer 11 x 17 or that neighborhood.
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I'm curious what someone would do with all of this different pics when they arrive?
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I'm curious what someone would do with all of this different pics when they arrive?
I have a rotating exhibit in my house from past print exchanges...
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Yes
we'll see how people prefer this
but I'm also for 11x17 or A3 size.
while I agree 8 1/2 x11 is convenient I think most prints will have a better impact slightly bigger.
am
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I'm in!
I'd also prefer 11x17 / A3+.
Is it landscapes only, or anything goes? My vote would go for latter.
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Im in Or only to us residents?
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I'm in.
Would prefer A3+, and am located in Europe.
Edmund
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I'm in!
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I am in, too.
11x17 preferred.
Peter
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I'm in. Prefer A3.
Ronny
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I'm in.
Larger is better for me too. (Is 11x17 the minimum size, or "the" size?)
Great idea--thanks!
Best,
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I'm sick, so I haven't counted and don't know if you hit 20, but I'm in if possible.
11x17 seems right.
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Here's what I got so far:
In:
CBarrett
Arash M
P Derganz
C Lamson
GB Photo
Craddosk
David K
John S
Feppe
Jozef Zajaz
E Ronald
B Proctor
P Sorantin
Ronny N
B Gibson
Maybe:
locpham
CarstenW
So Looks like we'll be closing admissions soon... I think much beyond 20 gets unmanageable. As for print size, I don't have a problem with some people doing 8.5x11 and others doing 11x17. I think whatever you feel best represents your image is fair. I would ask that everyone send their stuff in 11x17 boxes though, to facilitate returns. Once we have 20 solid participants I'll start to go over the details and logisitics.
Cool. Very cool.
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Here's what I got so far:
In:
CBarrett
Arash M
P Derganz
C Lamson
GB Photo
Craddosk
David K
John S
Feppe
Jozef Zajaz
E Ronald
B Proctor
P Sorantin
Ronny N
B Gibson
Maybe:
locpham
CarstenW
So Looks like we'll be closing admissions soon... I think much beyond 20 gets unmanageable. As for print size, I don't have a problem with some people doing 8.5x11 and others doing 11x17. I think whatever you feel best represents your image is fair. I would ask that everyone send their stuff in 11x17 boxes though, to facilitate returns. Once we have 20 solid participants I'll start to go over the details and logisitics.
Cool. Very cool.
I'm in.
Loc Pham
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I'm In
Marc McCalmont
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I'm in!
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if there is room left - I would love to participate - that is if a table top guy is allowed
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if there is room left - I would love to participate - that is if a table top guy is allowed
I think you're #19, Greg. Besides, I've been known to shoot a little product as well ; )
Edit: I missed Doug the first time, so Greg makes 20. There ya go.
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In:
CBarrett
Arash M
P Derganz
C Lamson
GB Photo
Craddosk
David K
John S
Feppe
Jozef Zajaz
E Ronald
B Proctor
P Sorantin
Ronny N
B Gibson
D Peterson
Loc Pham
Marc McCalmont
Sean Kerns
Greg Shapps
20.
Cool. Now then, is a 1 month timeframe manageable for everyone to get their prints done?
While I'm familiar with some of your commercial works, I'm really excited to see what people send in for this. I'm sure we'll see a full spectrum of imagery!
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A month seems good to me. Where are we sending to?
The sooner we start the sooner we get to see all the great prints.
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A month seems good to me. Where are we sending to?
The sooner we start the sooner we get to see all the great prints.
Good thing I reread the original post.
I thought I was making 20 sets of 20 different images and was stressing over which images to print.
I'm pretty excited to see what I get!
11 x 17 works for me, as would 16 x 20.
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Looks like I just missed the boat!
Please count me in if anyone decides they can't do it.
Thanks.
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missed as well...
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In:
CBarrett
Arash M
P Derganz
C Lamson
GB Photo
Craddosk
David K
John S
Feppe
Jozef Zajaz
E Ronald
B Proctor
P Sorantin
Ronny N
B Gibson
D Peterson
Loc Pham
Marc McCalmont
Sean Kerns
Greg Shapps
20.
Cool. Now then, is a 1 month timeframe manageable for everyone to get their prints done?
While I'm familiar with some of your commercial works, I'm really excited to see what people send in for this. I'm sure we'll see a full spectrum of imagery!
Sounds great to me. Although my lab doesn't do 11x17 (metric system over here) Closest i can get is 305x425mm, 305mmx407mm and 305mmx450mm.
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Looks like us two maybes got bumped out
I'll take this as a hint and hurry up getting my printer profiled, papers tested and chosen so that I am ready for next time.
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A month is ok; I will be off forum for most of this week, but I'l catch up with the conversation when I come back online.
A box of paper is now on my shopping list.
Edmund
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A month is ok; I will be off forum for most of this week, but I'l catch up with the conversation when I come back online.
A box of paper is now on my shopping list.
Edmund
Would certainly have loved to join. However won't be back home for another 5 weeks.
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Would certainly have loved to join. However won't be back home for another 5 weeks.
Again if anyone drops out I would like to participate.
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Cool. Now then, is a 1 month timeframe manageable for everyone to get their prints done?
I'm good for a one month timeframe.
am
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My apologies to everyone who missed signup. While I don't feel like I can reasonably ask participants to make more than 20 prints for the exchange, I do think another one of these should be held soon. I know I'd sign up again if I could.
Here's how I'd like to proceed...
Pick ONE of your images that you'd like to share. Send me 20 prints of that image in an 11x17 box (or closest larger metric equivalent). Feel free to print smaller if that's how you want your work seen or are limited to smaller outputs. Enclose a note with your proper return address and any information you want to disclose about the image, technical, inspirational, whatever. You'll be getting one of your own prints back, which saves me from having to make custom piles for everyone.
Send the prints anytime within the next month, but PM me when you do so that I know to look for them.
Christopher Barrett Photography
3305 Wisconsin Avenue
Berwyn, Illinois
60402
USA
Thanks everyone for making this happen! Now get busy!
-CB
PS, I've considered creating an online portfolio of the 20 images, which may inspire more print exchanges. It's up to you guys, let me know if you think that's cool or if you're not comfortable with it.
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PS, I've considered creating an online portfolio of the 20 images, which may inspire more print exchanges. It's up to you guys, let me know if you think that's cool or if you're not comfortable with it.
I have no problems with it, easy enough to enclose a digital file with the prints...
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I have no problems with it, easy enough to enclose a digital file with the prints...
Same here. It would indeed be good marketing for the next round! I'm also curious to see just how different other people's prints look compared to their sRGB web-resolution photos.
I think the best solution is to PM the image to Mr Barrett, as otherwise he'll be spending quite a bit of time scanning the prints, and/or we'll waste a CD on just one image - but it's up to him of course.
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PS, I've considered creating an online portfolio of the 20 images, which may inspire more print exchanges. It's up to you guys, let me know if you think that's cool or if you're not comfortable with it.
Sounds like a good idea to me
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PS, I've considered creating an online portfolio of the 20 images, which may inspire more print exchanges. It's up to you guys, let me know if you think that's cool or if you're not comfortable with it.
I think it's a good idea.
Ronny
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My apologies to everyone who missed signup. While I don't feel like I can reasonably ask participants to make more than 20 prints for the exchange, I do think another one of these should be held soon. I know I'd sign up again if I could.
Here's how I'd like to proceed...
Pick ONE of your images that you'd like to share. Send me 20 prints of that image in an 11x17 box (or closest larger metric equivalent). Feel free to print smaller if that's how you want your work seen or are limited to smaller outputs. Enclose a note with your proper return address and any information you want to disclose about the image, technical, inspirational, whatever. You'll be getting one of your own prints back, which saves me from having to make custom piles for everyone.
Send the prints anytime within the next month, but PM me when you do so that I know to look for them.
Christopher Barrett Photography
3305 Wisconsin Avenue
Berwyn, Illinois
60402
USA
Thanks everyone for making this happen! Now get busy!
-CB
PS, I've considered creating an online portfolio of the 20 images, which may inspire more print exchanges. It's up to you guys, let me know if you think that's cool or if you're not comfortable with it.
Will order my prints this week
Anyone know about customs sending from europe to the us?
Online gallery sounds great i'm in.
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My apologies to everyone who missed signup. While I don't feel like I can reasonably ask participants to make more than 20 prints for the exchange, I do think another one of these should be held soon. I know I'd sign up again if I could.
Here's how I'd like to proceed...
Pick ONE of your images that you'd like to share. Send me 20 prints of that image in an 11x17 box (or closest larger metric equivalent). Feel free to print smaller if that's how you want your work seen or are limited to smaller outputs. Enclose a note with your proper return address and any information you want to disclose about the image, technical, inspirational, whatever. You'll be getting one of your own prints back, which saves me from having to make custom piles for everyone.
Send the prints anytime within the next month, but PM me when you do so that I know to look for them.
Christopher Barrett Photography
3305 Wisconsin Avenue
Berwyn, Illinois
60402
USA
Thanks everyone for making this happen! Now get busy!
-CB
PS, I've considered creating an online portfolio of the 20 images, which may inspire more print exchanges. It's up to you guys, let me know if you think that's cool or if you're not comfortable with it.
Done, I'll be sending it to you as soon as my lab gets them printed up!
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Anyone know about customs sending from europe to the us?
It's safest to put "printed matter, no commercial value" on top of the package (in both directions) which minimizes the chance of customs getting overly interested in it.
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Christopher Barrett Photography
3305 Wisconsin Avenue
Berwyn, Illinois
60402
USA
BERWYN
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BERWYN
That's right Svengoolitoes! Berwyn, Il, home of the Famous Car Spire!(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/1511488502_beee777afb.jpg)
Uh.... what's that? They tore it down? Had to make room for a new Walgreen's?
Berwyn, IL! Home of Walgreen's!
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Excellent
I'm off to explore my archives.
am
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Chris,
this is an excellent idea. I saw it too late but
hopefully, I'll be able to participate next time.
Rafa
http://www.rafaelhernandezphotography.com (http://www.rafaelhernandezphotography.com)
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Chris,
this is an excellent idea. I saw it too late but
hopefully, I'll be able to participate next time.
Rafa
http://www.rafaelhernandezphotography.com (http://www.rafaelhernandezphotography.com)
Me too. Put me on the waiting list for one of the next rounds.
Eric
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If you want to send me a web res of your image (for the gallery) you can snag my email address here (http://christopherbarrett.net/contact/).
Cheers,
CB
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Hey - whats the due date on the prints?
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oh man, I missed that...
how about anyone joining a second batch?
Being a copycat I'd do the same thing:
I'd be taking those prints for distribution, 20 participants, I am paying for postage, printsize not much larger than DIN A3 (me European, you know!)
My Studio isn't properly manned till 15th of january, so try to get those packets in between 15th and 31st.
send me an email if you want to join: info@randlkofer.com, you get my shipping address from the link at the bottom.
great if you would insert a printed return adress label.
I love christmas....
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I was about to suggest that someone put together another one, there were a number of people interested beyond the first 20. Cool!
I have prints from Marc, Phillip, Daniel J and Harri. Loc, I'm around the next few days if you want to try and coordinate dropping them off.
Everybody else, it would be great if you could get your's in within the next week or so. I've already booked about 20 days for next year so things are about to get nuts here!
Happy 2010!
-Chris
PS... right now I have prints from California, Hawaii, Austria and Sweden. How cool is that?!
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I was about to suggest that someone put together another one, there were a number of people interested beyond the first 20. Cool!
I have prints from Marc, Phillip, Daniel J and Harri. Loc, I'm around the next few days if you want to try and coordinate dropping them off.
Everybody else, it would be great if you could get your's in within the next week or so. I've already booked about 20 days for next year so things are about to get nuts here!
Happy 2010!
-Chris
Chris Mine will be there next week.
Thank you and Happy holidays.
am
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I can't wait to see all the prints. Let us know where to see them. One day I'll be experienced enough to join in too.
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I have to go get some paper on Monday at Calumet - what size are these prints supposed to be?
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I have to go get some paper on Monday at Calumet - what size are these prints supposed to be?
Most people are doing 11x17 ish
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I'm ready to send mine on Wednesday, need packing advice.
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I'm ready to send mine on Wednesday, need packing advice.
Something like this (http://www.uline.com/BL_1301/Easy-Fold-Kraft-Mailers) is my favorite for shipping prints. Ideally, you get a box 2 inches greater than your print dimensions. I then stack the prints between flat sheets of corrugated cardboard that is also larger than the prints and just small enough to fit inside the box. A few well placed pieces of masking tape around the edges of the two sheets of cardboard will keep the prints centrally located and safe from corner damage.
I've received prints rolled up in mailing tubes, in inkjet paper packaging (within a larger cardboard box) and also inside a strong fiberboard box. Everything has arrived safely so far.
-C
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Something like this (http://www.uline.com/BL_1301/Easy-Fold-Kraft-Mailers) is my favorite for shipping prints. Ideally, you get a box 2 inches greater than your print dimensions. I then stack the prints between flat sheets of corrugated cardboard that is also larger than the prints and just small enough to fit inside the box. A few well placed pieces of masking tape around the edges of the two sheets of cardboard will keep the prints centrally located and safe from corner damage.
I've received prints rolled up in mailing tubes, in inkjet paper packaging (within a larger cardboard box) and also inside a strong fiberboard box. Everything has arrived safely so far.
-C
Thanks.
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Mine aren't signed, as I had them shipped directly from the printer. If somebody wants me to sign them in case I make it Big some day, feel free to send it to me for signing
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Mine will go out on Monday - still traveling atm...
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Shipping out my prints today. Sorry for the delay.
Question, do people want prints signed? I am not a fan of doing that, but if that's what others want, it's fine.
I have printed and signed mine in the usual way I print my images, but I sign with a pencil, so feel free to use an eraser.
I just finished all the prints, and will try to ship them tomorrow.
Ronny
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We'll see variations of signed, unsigned, titled, etc... so feel free to do whatever you normally do.
-CB
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We'll see variations of signed, unsigned, titled, etc... so feel free to do whatever you normally do.
-CB
Expect a fed ex package from me tomorrow CB. I'll email details and a jpg later today.
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Hi
Mine are signed on the back with a Pigment pen so no one has to look at it
also chris this will be the second delivery you'll receive via fedex tomorrow.
Thanks
am
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Arash,
Your prints arrived this morning, look good!
-CB
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Arash,
Your prints arrived this morning, look good!
-CB
Excellent
Thank you for the update
I have to say I'm really excited to see everyone else's images.
am
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Hi, Chris,
I saw the end of the month approaching quickly and having just got a new computer over the holidays I hurried to get it assembled and up and running.
With that all done, I ran the print job last night, but woke up to discover that I am out of two inks *sigh*. I've placed a replacement order (ConeColor pigment inks), but it's going to be a few days until they arrive.
I'm very sorry to be "that guy" holding up the show. I imagine it will take another week before mine will get to you. I will definitely keep you posted.
My sincere apologies for any inconvenience to you and all of the other print swap participants. (I hope the work I am sending will be worth the wait.)
Best regards,
-Brad
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Brad - You are not the only one. I have been working on a new image and I'm just about ready to print it. I will get it run off tonight and shipped out tomorrow.
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Brad - You are not the only one. I have been working on a new image and I'm just about ready to print it. I will get it run off tonight and shipped out tomorrow.
No Worries, guys, I've only got about half of them... here's where I'm at:
PRINT EXCHANGE
NIC PRINTS? Jpeg?
CBarrett Y
Arash M Y
P Derganz Y
C Lamson Y Y
GB Photo
Craddosk
David K
John S Tomorrow
Feppe Y Y
Jozef Zajaz Y Y
E Ronald
B Proctor Y
P Sorantin
Ronny N
B Gibson
D Peterson
Loc Pham Y Y
Marc McCalmont Y Y
Sean Kerns
Greg Shapps
Let me know if I'm missing you. Also, if anyone would like to drop out, this would be a good time as we might have time to fill the ranks.
Happy New Year!
-CB
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I am more torn with this 11x17 shape - need something more 4:3 for my work. Looks like I gotta add some background.
By the way - what seems to be the paper of choice?
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I am more torn with this 11x17 shape - need something more 4:3 for my work. Looks like I gotta add some background.
By the way - what seems to be the paper of choice?
Don't feel constrained by 11x17. I just wanted to set a maximum dimension so I can get everyone's prints in one size box. If your shot is a square, print a square.
The prints are varied, some glossy, some matte, some with borders, others full bleed... however you like to print your work.
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BTW, what's a NIC print?
Oh, and regarding maximum size--I never did see an answer to my question on that until the above post--my work is a square print on a 17" (square) sheet. Too big?
Best regards,
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Oh, and regarding maximum size--I never did see an answer to my question on that until the above post--my work is a square print on a 17" (square) sheet. Too big?
I don't know about the others, but I'm shipping in an 11x17 box. So, if you ask me, that's too big...
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Hey,
Some stuff took me out of town, but mine should be sent within the first week of January.
Thanks again for putting this on!
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Mine should arrive tomorrow! :-)
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I don't know about the others, but I'm shipping in an 11x17 box. So, if you ask me, that's too big...
11x17 box here too...
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Hey,
Some stuff took me out of town, but mine should be sent within the first week of January.
Thanks again for putting this on!
Same here - my printer is offline in a locked office, but prints should go out before end of first business week.
Edmund
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I sent my prints yesterday. But where I'm right during the holidays I had to ship with the local postal service,
so you will probably have the prints sometime next week. I'll PM you the tracking number and the jpeg.
Ronny
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Chris - can you let me know if you received my prints? I sent them USPS on Saturday.
Thanks,
Greg
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Mine are on the way too (finally).
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Mine got printed in A3+ (I'm an idiot) - should I have them guillotined or sent out as is, folks? I'm asking your opinion because I sent Chris a message and so far no reply
Edmund
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Mine got printed in A3+ (I'm an idiot) - should I have them guillotined or sent out as is, folks? I'm asking your opinion because I sent Chris a message and so far no reply
Edmund
I think the problem might be boxes. If Chris returns via thg same boxes sent, mine at least will be a problem since I sent an 11x17 print box. Don't know about the others.
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Mine got printed in A3+ (I'm an idiot) - should I have them guillotined or sent out as is, folks? I'm asking your opinion because I sent Chris a message and so far no reply
Edmund
Hey Edmund,
I've actually already got some prints in that are larger than 11x17 so don't worry about it. I'll need to rebox everything anyway. I'm knee deep in a bathroom remodel so I may not check in here everyday. If in doubt on anything, just hold off until I get back to you. I've still only got 11 or so prints, so there may be a few stragglers.
Greg, got your's this week.
Cool.
-CB
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Hey Edmund,
I've actually already got some prints in that are larger than 11x17 so don't worry about it. I'll need to rebox everything anyway. I'm knee deep in a bathroom remodel so I may not check in here everyday. If in doubt on anything, just hold off until I get back to you. I've still only got 11 or so prints, so there may be a few stragglers.
Greg, got your's this week.
Cool.
-CB
Chris I can send my A3+ (13x19") batch out via FedEx whenever you wish, if necessary I could cut them down a bit; also, I guess maybe we should all contribute financially to the boxing and shipping back?
BTW, I've signed my prints, and they show -no originality indeed- the Eiffel tower
And btw, - thank you for having the idea and doing the organizing work!
Edmund
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Sorry guys, but my stuff just got in the mail today. All 20 prints. Chris has the tracking number in a PM, so he will hopefully enlighten us as to when it shows up, and when he gets a chance to start sending prints out to us!
Really looking forward to this!
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I'm out of town next week, and while my wife will receive any packages, I can't confirm delivery until I return. Once I have everyone's in hand, I'll get boxes to fit the largest print size and get things back to everyone.
Thanks to all for participating!
Don't forget to send me jpegs, it will help me keep everything identified as well as put together the web gallery.
Cheers,
cb at christopherbarrett dot net
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Three cheers for Chris.
Harah!
Hazah!
Hurray!
In all seriousness: Thank you Chris.
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My package has entered the US! Yah! It's more than halfway there now.
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It's now in Berwyn! Yah! I'm quite excited to see some of these prints.
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Update! A notice has been left on Chris's door!
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My package has gone out by Fedex, and they tell me it will be there on Monday!
I hope I will be the last straggler!
Edmund
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My package has gone out by Fedex, and they tell me it will be there on Monday!
I hope I will be the last straggler!
Edmund
Mine should have arrived over a week ago, but I see on the tracking that it's been delayed,
(Inbound International Arrival, January 14, 2010, 8:15 am, ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)
Inbound International Arrival, January 05, 2010, 12:33 pm, ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS))
but it cleared customs yesterday and should arrive any day now.
Ronny
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So, where are we on this?
Edmund
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So, where are we on this?
Edmund
I got a few more last week but I think we're still missing 3 or 4. Im out of town all week but will organize everything when I get back and harrass stragglers.
Cheers,
CB
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I got a few more last week but I think we're still missing 3 or 4. Im out of town all week but will organize everything when I get back and harrass stragglers.
Cheers,
CB
I'm not in a hurry at all, but there should be some deadline. I think we're way past the grace period, and anyone who has not already shipped theirs (or at least made the prints) should be moved to the next round (if there is one).
What do you think?
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I'm not in a hurry at all, but there should be some deadline. I think we're way past the grace period, and anyone who has not already shipped theirs (or at least made the prints) should be moved to the next round (if there is one).
What do you think?
I think that Chris is doing ok so far, so let's let him deal with it. Making and shipping prints to Chris is a 3 day operation, so it's really a question of assessing the straggler's states of mind and motivating them.
Edmund
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Key thing is to see what they did with shipping options. Mine could have gotten to Chris as late as this Friday, so something else to consider.
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My package should have arrived over two weeks ago.... and last tracking info is from
the 15th. At this point I will have to consider if USPS have lost the package...
Ronny
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FYI, my package went out this week and should be waiting for you by the time you are back home, Chris (ie. by next week). Again, my apologies to everyone who had their work in on time for my part in holding up the show.
I am definitely looking forward to seeing everyone's work.
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My package counts as delivered - aren't I lucky
Edmund
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Mine had its second noticed delivered. First on the 15th, and again on the 22nd. Chris should hopefully be able to pick it up on Monday and then I can see delivered on mine!
Just a quick question, is it just USPS, but the postal code 60402 shows a place just down the street from 3305 Wisconsin Avenue. Bit strange, but guess it could be a box or something.
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Mine had its second noticed delivered. First on the 15th, and again on the 22nd. Chris should hopefully be able to pick it up on Monday and then I can see delivered on mine!
Just a quick question, is it just USPS, but the postal code 60402 shows a place just down the street from 3305 Wisconsin Avenue. Bit strange, but guess it could be a box or something.
That sounds like something weird with the UPS site. I did have to go pick up one box of prints from FedEx, I think they were Brandt's, since I was out of town when they attempted delivery and in-person signature was required. I haven't gotten any notices from UPS, and they usually leave stuff between the two front doors anyway.
I'll take inventory today when I get back to Chicago and post the results. I'll review all the prints and, taking note of the largest size, order boxes for shipping on Monday. I'm back on the road monday too but expect to be shipping prints out by next weekend.
Woo Hoo!
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That sounds like something weird with the UPS site. I did have to go pick up one box of prints from FedEx, I think they were Brandt's, since I was out of town when they attempted delivery and in-person signature was required. I haven't gotten any notices from UPS, and they usually leave stuff between the two front doors anyway.
I'll take inventory today when I get back to Chicago and post the results. I'll review all the prints and, taking note of the largest size, order boxes for shipping on Monday. I'm back on the road monday too but expect to be shipping prints out by next weekend.
Woo Hoo!
Woo Hoo indeed!
Edmund
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Ok Shooters,
Craddosk (Thompson?) I did get a notice from USPS and will pick yours up at the Post Office. Looks like Ronny's just cleared Customs today. With what I have on hand that accounts for 18.
I believe we're only missing Sean Kearns and P Sorantin, that is if GB Photo = Marc. I can't keep all your nick names straight. Suffice to say, I'm shipping these in a week whether it's 18 or 20.
I've got to get some 17x22 boxes (evil stare in Brad G's direction) but everything is coming together.
I need Jpegs for the web gallery from:
D Thompson
E Ronald
J Schweikert
B Proctor
P Degranz
B Gibson
to: cb at christopherbarrett dot net
Apologies if you've already sent that and I missed it.
Very cool, people...
and wait till you see David's! It's spooky, really beautiful and spooky.
-CB
ps Everyone please PM me your return address. That way I'll have them all in one place and can just copy and paste to avoid any typographic errors.
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Great to hear that you got it! Thanks for the compliment on the print. You can mail mine to David Thomson, I'll be switching my username once this is all done. Email is send with the digital version of it for you. Glad that I send that nice big box for you to stuff prints into.
I'll type up info about my print once you get them mailed out. Thanks again for doing this Chris!
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Great to hear that you got it! Thanks for the compliment on the print. You can mail mine to David Thomson, I'll be switching my username once this is all done. Email is send with the digital version of it for you. Glad that I send that nice big box for you to stuff prints into.
I'll type up info about my print once you get them mailed out. Thanks again for doing this Chris!
See how confusing all the names can be? LoL, actually yours is at the Post Office, but at least I did get the notice finally and can go pick it up. Is yours "spooky" too?
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My Fiancee thinks that it is. No worries Chris, I understand how complicating names can be.
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Ok Shooters,
Craddosk (Thompson?) I did get a notice from USPS and will pick yours up at the Post Office. Looks like Ronny's just cleared Customs today. With what I have on hand that accounts for 18.
I believe we're only missing Sean Kearns and P Sorantin, that is if GB Photo = Marc. I can't keep all your nick names straight. Suffice to say, I'm shipping these in a week whether it's 18 or 20.
I've got to get some 17x22 boxes (evil stare in Brad G's direction) but everything is coming together.
I need Jpegs for the web gallery from:
D Thompson
E Ronald
J Schweikert
B Proctor
P Degranz
B Gibson
to: cb at christopherbarrett dot net
Apologies if you've already sent that and I missed it.
Very cool, people...
and wait till you see David's! It's spooky, really beautiful and spooky.
-CB
ps Everyone please PM me your return address. That way I'll have them all in one place and can just copy and paste to avoid any typographic errors.
Thanks Chris, glad you liked it!
david
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... if GB Photo = Marc. I can't keep all your nick names straight. Suffice to say, I'm shipping these in a week whether it's 18 or 20.
Nope - GBPhoto = Alan
PM sent with info.
I've got to get some 17x22 boxes (evil stare in Brad G's direction) but everything is coming together.
Just cut 'em in half - two for the price of one!
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See how confusing all the names can be? LoL, actually yours is at the Post Office, but at least I did get the notice finally and can go pick it up. Is yours "spooky" too?
Hi Chris,
This is Peter; my prints just got off the printer (11x16.5") and are shipping out today.
Hope this is not too late - I was several weeks in Europe, that slowed me down on printing...
Best - Peter
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By the way, a more generic question for everybody participating in Chris' exchange:
Have you selected prints from the architecture domain for the submission to Chris' exchange?
Or just gone by what you think is quality work?
I was torn a bit between choosing some exterior work and some portrait work.
(Chris shooting architecture as a pro, made me lean towards that, although some of my portrait work is probably more compelling...)
Peter
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By the way, a more generic question for everybody participating in Chris' exchange:
Have you selected prints from the architecture domain for the submission to Chris' exchange?
Or just gone by what you think is quality work?
I was torn a bit between choosing some exterior work and some portrait work.
(Chris shooting architecture as a pro, made me lean towards that, although some of my portrait work is probably more compelling...)
Peter
Haha--since I'm not an architecture photographer, methinks you'd have been looking to get your money back if I'd submitted an architecture print!
Mercifully, I stuck to my domain and sent nature work I did in Iceland.
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Took from my personal collection as well. Mine's a shot in Banff National Park.
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Mine is a wildlife shot from Spitsbergen, (Svalbard).
Ronny
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Mine is a wildlife shot from Spitsbergen, (Svalbard).
Ronny
Mine is personal work, shot while traveling home from a shoot. I love old barns
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Mine is from my trip last year to the Olympics - although it's of the Great Wall, so no tourists in that shot.
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I sent a typical handheld snapshot of a local tourist trap: The Eiffel Tower. It's the only print I made recently, and I like to show my recent stuff.
Edmund
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I sent a typical handheld snapshot of a local tourist trap: The Eiffel Tower. It's the only print I made recently, and I like to show my recent stuff.
Edmund
Eiffel Tower, Great Wall... Now we just need the Golden Gate Bridge and Christ The Redeemer and we'd have the quadfecta of tourist cliches from four continents
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Eiffel Tower, Great Wall... Now we just need the Golden Gate Bridge and Christ The Redeemer and we'd have the quadfecta of tourist cliches from four continents
Mine's a moonrise shot, so I'm working more in the "western landscape cliche" genre
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Mine's a moonrise shot, so I'm working more in the "western landscape cliche" genre
I bet there's a sunset shot as well...
[puts on flame retardant suit]
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sorry - didn't see anywhere that it was supposed to be a landscape
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sorry - didn't see anywhere that it was supposed to be a landscape
Subject was free.
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I hope one of you has included the obligatory kitten in a teacup.
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No kitten in a cup for me
I submitted a personal moment while on a commercial Job.
I've had a little print of it pinned to the wall by my desk and have really enjoyed it, so thought I would share it.
It's very exciting anticipating seeing 19 other images.
am
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christopher, sent you an email with the preview.
Felipe
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Hey Chris, did you ever get the chance to pick up my package? USPS is still showing its last movement as a notice being placed on Jan. 22nd.
Thanks again for putting this on!
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Hey Chris, did you ever get the chance to pick up my package? USPS is still showing its last movement as a notice being placed on Jan. 22nd.
Thanks again for putting this on!
Yep, got three more entries today. That pretty much rounds it out and I plan to ship everything out on Monday.
Can't wait to hear everyone's comments once they start arriving...
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Yep, got three more entries today. That pretty much rounds it out and I plan to ship everything out on Monday.
Can't wait to hear everyone's comments once they start arriving...
Chris-
I pm'ed you my mailing address.
It would be nice if you posted a set of tracking numbers so we can locate our packages.
Pray tell if you want some money for the shipping fees.
Edmund
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shipping boxes arrived yesterday, address labels printed, starting to box stuff up.
For the web gallery, right now I have your images titled with your names (so I could keep them straight). Anyone have issues with your name appearing there? I thought it would be nice to be able to identify the shots.
-CB
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shipping boxes arrived yesterday, address labels printed, starting to box stuff up.
For the web gallery, right now I have your images titled with your names (so I could keep them straight). Anyone have issues with your name appearing there? I thought it would be nice to be able to identify the shots.
-CB
Thanks for everything Chris, feel free to use my name.
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shipping boxes arrived yesterday, address labels printed, starting to box stuff up.
For the web gallery, right now I have your images titled with your names (so I could keep them straight). Anyone have issues with your name appearing there? I thought it would be nice to be able to identify the shots.
-CB
Feel free to use my name, Chris.
(I assume my box arrived.)
Best - Peter
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Feel free to use my name, Chris.
(I assume my box arrived.)
Best - Peter
Name use ok.
And thank you!
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Name use is OK. And thank you for doing all this work!
Ronny
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Name use is ok. Thanks Chris.
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I have no problem with it. Great to hear about the boxes and shipping labels!
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I'm also good with my name appearing.
exciting
am
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Chris,
What size Jpeg do you want?
Name use will be ok
Edmund
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Chris,
What size Jpeg do you want?
Name use will be ok
Edmund
Like 400x600 is fine.
C
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Feel free to use my name also.
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I've just shipped out the bulk of the parcels and most of you should have tracking numbers from me in your in box. I still have to drop by Fed Ex with the two who included FedEx return slips (Thank you!). I'll also be sending out the international ones tomorrow after I fill out a small pile of customs forms. Thanks everyone for participating, I think we've got some really wonderful stuff here!
And if you can't wait to see the prints, you can see the web gallery here. (http://christopherbarrett.net/lula_print_x/)
Considering we had participation not just nationally but also from Sweden, Austria, Norway, Canada, France and The Netherlands... I think it was pretty successful.
-CB
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Woohoo! Can't wait until tomorrow and the internationals go out! Thanks again for putting this on!
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I've just shipped out the bulk of the parcels and most of you should have tracking numbers from me in your in box. I still have to drop by Fed Ex with the two who included FedEx return slips (Thank you!). I'll also be sending out the international ones tomorrow after I fill out a small pile of customs forms. Thanks everyone for participating, I think we've got some really wonderful stuff here!
And if you can't wait to see the prints, you can see the web gallery here. (http://christopherbarrett.net/lula_print_x/)
Considering we had participation not just nationally but also from Sweden, Austria, Norway, Canada, France and The Netherlands... I think it was pretty successful.
-CB
2x Austria, as I am Austrian too, but live in New Jersey.
Didn't know we Austrians are such a force in photography; would have rather bet on skiing !
Peter
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I've just shipped out the bulk of the parcels and most of you should have tracking numbers from me in your in box. I still have to drop by Fed Ex with the two who included FedEx return slips (Thank you!). I'll also be sending out the international ones tomorrow after I fill out a small pile of customs forms. Thanks everyone for participating, I think we've got some really wonderful stuff here!
And if you can't wait to see the prints, you can see the web gallery here. (http://christopherbarrett.net/lula_print_x/)
Considering we had participation not just nationally but also from Sweden, Austria, Norway, Canada, France and The Netherlands... I think it was pretty successful.
-CB
Some great work there. Thanks for sharing them online!
Mike.
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Viewing on line I just wish they were in hand very inspirational.
Just a note: If you click on "View" then drop down "about this gallery" no text.
Would be nice to have some text for those coming across the site. Using Safari BTW if that's at all relevant.
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Ok, as of yesterday, everything is in the mail. Internationals should take 6-10 days, Shapps and Lamson will get their's in a day or two (being closest to me), can't wait to hear what everyone thinks!
-CB
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Is there tracking numbers for the international shipments? Thanks again!
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I just took a look at the gallery--wow, there are some beautiful pieces in there--looking forward to seeing them as prints!
Thanks, Chris, for taking this on and helping us to share our passion.
-Brad
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I guess I'm the first, and after a slight detour the prints arrived! What a nice selection of styles and content!
I've no favorites just yet, must absorb them for a bit.
But nicely done everyone and thanks so much for sharing.
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A little care package arrived in the mail today...
Many gorgeous prints! Mind if I share some thoughts about my favorites? (no particular order):
Night Office (Philipp Derganz) - A beautiful low-key semi-abstract. The repeating patterns are mesmerising!! I love how the fluorescent lights on the rounded part of the building on the right seem to radiate out; contrasts nicely with the flat receding lines on the flat part of the building on the left. The green stairwell lifts the dark tones for me, with all the class and intricate interior, I feel almost like a voyeur looking into this building at night trying to see what's going on.
Moonrise Over Observation Deck (Alan Brandt) - While the observation deck structure as a subject doesn't really work for me, the composition placement, depth of field, toning and other aesthetics combine beautifully in this piece. The lighting/burning/dodging is very nice.
Svalbard Raindeer (Ronny Nilsen) - Ronny, what a lovely print! The texture of the matte paper really makes the reindeer appear soft (not in appearance, but to the touch). Combined with the salt-and-pepper blending of his coat, the overall high-key presentation of this scene really works for me. My wife also commented that the beauty of nature comes through so easily in this piece! I think she's right.
Festival of Cultures (John Schweikert) - I love this image. The sillhouette is just light enough to hold a little detail. Great job with the selective focus, too. This rendering communicates a sense of the spirituality of his dance--I love this. The tones range from full black to full white which is great, but there is somewhat of an unflattering (to my eye, at least) greenish-yellow tint to the print--I don't know if that was deliberate or not, but regardless, I really enjoy this piece--thank you!
Untitled (David Karmeli) - What appears to be a scene with a young girl lit from underneath with a bound, nude woman in the background. What an arresting piece! The on-screen JPEG does not do this image justice. From the on-screen version, I thought the girl was a doll, but in the print, her skintones are so subtle; there is a translucent quality which quickly convinced me she is real. As for what is going on in this scene, I am trying to piece it together, but cannot! I'm enjoying the mystery. I'm disturbed, intrigued, confused and impressed all at the same time. I consider any piece which can do that a very successful piece of art. What is in the girl's hand??
Untitled (Greg Shapps) - I am an avid cyclist, and somehow I never, ever thought to do anything like what you've done here. I like how this print becomes abstract at a distance and very recognizable up close. Perfect tonality throughout--this is gorgeous work!
Untitled (Arash Moallemi) - Did you know I just spent a fortune on medium format gear over the past two years, only to return to small format?? Your print is a stupendous example of what I was seeking when I made the transition--it leaps off the page with its crispness and exquisite detail. Although I'm quite sure you didn't, please, please tell me you did this with small format gear! Gorgeous rich colors--the blues, the red accent, the whites, the ultra-fine shadows, the symmetry, and those clouds!! This print is just--well, sorry to overuse the word, but it's the only one that fits--exquisite.
I am relatively new to print exchanges, but I very much enjoyed participating. Thanks to everyone who participated, and again to Chris for organizing and handling all the logistics.
Kind regards,
-Brad
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A little care package arrived in the mail today...
Many gorgeous prints! Mind if I share some thoughts about my favorites? (no particular order):
You've peaked my curiosity Brad, unfortunately I can't see the prints until I return home at the end of next week, don't even have cell connection...
Untitled (David Karmeli) - What appears to be a scene with a young girl lit from underneath with a bound, nude woman in the background. What an arresting piece! The on-screen JPEG does not do this image justice. From the on-screen version, I thought the girl was a doll, but in the print, her skintones are so subtle; there is a translucent quality which quickly convinced me she is real. As for what is going on in this scene, I am trying to piece it together, but cannot! I'm enjoying the mystery. I'm disturbed, intrigued, confused and impressed all at the same time. I consider any piece which can do that a very successful piece of art. What is in the girl's hand??
Thanks for the kind words Brad! This is one in a series that I'm currently working on related to the basement of this particular building. She has a rusty screw driver in her hand; I'll leave the rest to your imagination...
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Great work everyone! Such a wide variety of different styles. I'm really happy with the prints I received. My wife and I plan to frame most of them to hang on a big empty wall we have at home. I'm excited.
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Brad, great comments. I very much appreciated it.
I'm still waiting, it will take a while for the prints to come to the cold north. :-/ I'm really looking forward to getting them!
And thanks to Chris for organizing all this!
Ronny
A little care package arrived in the mail today...
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Svalbard Raindeer (Ronny Nilsen) - Ronny, what a lovely print! The texture of the matte paper really makes the reindeer appear soft (not in appearance, but to the touch). Combined with the salt-and-pepper blending of his coat, the overall high-key presentation of this scene really works for me. My wife also commented that the beauty of nature comes through so easily in this piece! I think she's right.
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Kind regards,
-Brad
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My inks will expire, when i will have new inks i will be in [i hope].
Also what i should print? from which camera? or doesn't matter as the print size will not show the difference.
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Whoo! Picked up mine today! Absolutely blew my mind! Thanks for everyone who participated, and thanks especially to Chris who organized all this!
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Finally got home to see the prints today - very nice everyone! John, I love your piece - both the image and the print.
Thanks again to everyone and especially Chris for the initiative and effort.
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Received the prints yesterday. Nice work everyone! Big, big thanks to Chris for organizing the exchange!
Philipp
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Received the prints yesterday. Nice work everyone! Big, big thanks to Chris for organizing the exchange!
Philipp
Got the prints! THANK YOU CHRIS, THANK YOU! Impressive work, folks, thank you for sharing! I'm honored to be in this crowd.
Edmund
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Untitled (Greg Shapps) - I am an avid cyclist, and somehow I never, ever thought to do anything like what you've done here. I like how this print becomes abstract at a distance and very recognizable up close. Perfect tonality throughout--this is gorgeous work!
Kind regards,
-Brad
Brad - Thanks for the words! I don't post my work much in forums and thought the print exchange would be a great way to force me to show something
I have been so freakin busy that I havent even unpacked the prints yet. But from the gallery that Chris put together everything looks awesome. Hoping to unpack it within the next couple of weeks after things slow down a bit - just around the time of the tax man cometh.
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I received the prints yesterday and have just had the time for a quick look. Nice work! Tanks to all!
Ronny
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Got the prints yesterday. Really awesome! Thank you all and Chris.
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Thanks Chris, got mine while I was back in New Hampshire, really nice!
Marc
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Thank you, Chris. Truly awesome guys!
When's the next one?
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Got the prints over a week ago but got around to unpacking just now - wanted to do it in peace and daylight.
Love the variety of work, presentations, and papers.
With the threat of alienating 16 other artists, my top three (in no particular order):
- John's Native American dancer. I mouthed "wow" when I saw this dreamy print the first time. What paper is this, very nice texture and glossiness?
- Alan's understated black and white hunting platform (?)
- Chris's piece of americana, love the muted colors and paper choice is excellent.
All this gives a nice reality check on just how far I have to go to get to even close to the same level. Thank you everyone!
And most importantly, a huge thank you to Chris for going through the logistics, expense and time required to pull this off so successfully!