Here's a digisnap of my postcard wall so far. There's room for lots more!
I'm loving this postcard exchange and will definately sign up for the next one. I love the way the cards arrive - some days none, some days 2 or 3. Lots more to come. I find it very inspirational to see what everyone else is doing.
In addition to the ones reported earlier I've recieved from Peter Schrager, Ritchie (thomsonrc), Anke Drewitz, Terry (tlsid), Jake (BlackDog), Rob (rwyoung), Jon (KingJon), David B, Paul (PVio), Sly, Rudiger (rst), Mike Wilde, Alan (Menacingtourist), Greg (Buster6x6) and Mark Fisher)
After printing 24 of the 4x5 contact print shot with my Pacemaker and class-M bulbs at a party, I decided it is really not all that great looking. Jacked up neg., jacked up composition. It was my first shot with the new bulbs, so I guessed at the f stop. Used 32 and shoulda used 22. Would have been great with one stop more and as a horizontal. I love it just because I was there, and it's pretty hairbrained, but didn't think it would be very fun for the rest of y'all.
So, out of frustration, and curiosity, I am trying a roll of HP5 35mm processed at a local pro lab, A and I, and chromogenic machine prints. If they look all right, I will pick my favorite 20, and send them off. Yes, that means everyone will get a different exposure (and it will also let us all judge A and I's black and white processing and machine prints!) I have just got too much work in the next two weeks to use my night times printing when I should be sleeping!
I feel it may be fun to leave it to chance anyhow, and put it in the lab's hands, instead of obsessing over the control, and making the perfect print from the perfect neg.
I know we like to hear the technical details, so I will put them here instead of on the card: '67 Nikon F, Nikkor-S 50mm 1.4 (NAI), HP5 at 800 meterless, shot in Los Angeles and Pasadena, CA, U.S.A. July 12 and 13.
Two more cards arrived this weekend: erikg, nice, contrasty picture. I like the ever-so-ambiguous description (I don't want to spoil the fun for those who have not received the card yet, so that's all I'll say about it). Great! BlackDog, partly folded, partly torn, thanks to the British and/or Dutch Mail, but still, a nice continuation of the series, I like this abstract look on the world. Shapes, shadows, light. Thanks.
My prints are currently drying. Just printed out the address list, so I'll get started with writing the cards tomorrow.
Just got back from vacation and found some of the most interesting cards I'e received in the post card exchanges. I wanted to talk about at least a few.....
First, Eric Mah's Dog in the Fog. I thought that looked a lot like the Jens Jensen Counsel Rings we have in our neighboorhood. Then, I looked to see that the picture was taken about 10 miles from me and walking distance from work. Then, I took a closer look and realized that I knew exactly where that was since I sometimes help out with classes at Northwestern.
Then, Randy's Dicentra printed on 50+ year old Azo.....simply amazing how long materials can hold up and still have a beautiful image (the neg helps a bit too(: ) Just curious, was the image tone without toning a cold tone?
And of course, Anke's wonderful image. The print is beautiful. I can't imagine how long it took to get all your cards out. Thank you for the effort and the image.
Lastly, winner in the Humor Catagory is ericg's image of the broken down truck in front of the Hillary sign....together with the commentary. Pays to have that XA with you all the time!
Thanks to everyone for the best round yet -- Mark
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.....Then, Randy's Dicentra printed on 50+ year old Azo.....simply amazing how long materials can hold up and still have a beautiful image (the neg helps a bit too(: ) Just curious, was the image tone without toning a cold tone?.....-- Mark
It was slightly a warm tone with the developer used. The Polysulfide changed it to the brown it is.
Received two cards today: Rob Skeoch and Black Dog.
I like the card from Black Dog because it is so abstract (reminiscent of Brett Weston). I like these kind of photographs that can be viewed in any orientation. Good work.
Rob Skeoch's card hints at a the peacefulness of these falls. I can imagine sitting down (after photographing) and enjoying lunch on the banks of this stream.
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(I don't want to spoil the fun for those who have not received the card yet, so that's all I'll say about it). Great!
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