Postcard Exchange Round 23 - Comments and Feedback

[Roger Thoms]

I just finished printing my cards and have a question. What do you address the cards with? A marker, pencil? I think a ball point pen would indent the card.

I copy and paste from my address list into a word doc, delete the user names, then change the doc to two column, then make sure no addresses are split between two pages. I then print out on 8.5x11 full sheet label and cut out each address on my Rototrim. This way I accommodate all long addresses with no problem.

If you are going to hand write the address, just make sure that the ink will dry. I have had trouble with RC paper. Fiber no problem.

Roger

[mooseontheloose]

I write (or print) on Avery labels and then stick them to the back of the prints. I find that ink tends to smear on the back of RC prints (especially the pens I use). But many people do write on the backs of their postcards, it's whatever you prefer.

[Roger Thoms]

First cards hit the box today!!!

Kris's "House of Refuge" Interesting technique with the out dated film and cross processing. Nice to get some color, as it's rare in these exchanges. Nice one.

Mike's 3 cards as always, very interesting, with the uses of old papers and different chemistry. Image no. 2 in particular I like and find inspiring. Must play with some of the old fogged paper I have saved.

piu58's Canoo trip, love the ripples on the water and the IR effect. Again, nice to see the variety of techniques and materials.

And finally I received this totally boring, poorly printed shot of a door, not going to mention any names though.

Roger

[semeuse]

received piu58's card today - very nice work - I've gotta get me one of those canoos

Kris

[semeuse]

[..]Kris's "House of Refuge" Interesting technique with the out dated film and cross processing. Nice to get some color, as it's rare in these exchanges. Nice one. [..]
Roger

Thanks Roger! Glad you liked it.
I sent out four different cards - 3 color, 1 b&w - randomly shuffled, so not everybody's getting the same card from me.

[J Rollinger]

Received Semeuse's card today Gilberts Bar. I was surprised to see color! I'm also a cross processing junkie Kris. Thanks.. I enjoyed the card.

[J Rollinger]

My cards hit the post office today so i hope you will receive them soon.

[hpulley]

Finished printing today. Will try to get the address labels done tomorrow.

[swittmann]

My prints are drying right now.

[drpsilver]

13 Jun 2011

To All:

Unless a miracle occurs, or I get a bunch of darkroom time, my cards will not be out until mid-July. A combination of a planned vacation/wedding, computer problems, and commitments to other organizations has made me late for the last two rounds. This has got to change! Maybe in Round #24 will be better.

Regards,
Darwin