2018/2019 8X10/11X14 Print Exchange begins today [Archive]

Tin Can

16-Jul-2018, 07:52

5 years later...

Here's what we did last time with 5X7. http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?109766-Feeler-exploration-for-Wanted-10-people-for-5x7-print-exchange-2014-year-1&p=1094541&viewfull=1#post1094541

Last event went very well. No need to read the whole thread.

NEW PLAN

8X10/11X14 inches maximum print with mount or backing no bigger than 11X14 inch size if needed. (see box size below)

Image must be LF as defined by this forum. Source 4X5 or bigger. Reductions OK!

Image capture MUST be after this date. Nothing old. Shoot new. Please.

Contact prints from 8X10 are highly encouraged.

Fiber or RC. Alt anything. No digital prints of any kind. Prints from LF digital negs as defined by this forum are encouraged.

Dry printing such as photogravure are encouraged.

Once again you must have 25 or more non FS forum posts as of this date to participate.

The participation limit is 18 with 3 on the wait list, in case of dropout. List will be 21 long. Less is more.

Cost for outgoing shipping. $21 cash USD in the print box sent to me. You pay to get your box to me. Anyone worldwide welcome but must include enough funds to get the outgoing shipment to you. Last time there were International shipping delays. Ship early.

Be aware of the 11X 14 inch maximum so ALL 18 prints fit in a 15-1/4 X 12-3/8 X 3 inch USPS Priority Mail box. (https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/priority-mail-box---1095-P_O_1095)

A goal of prints to me after Jan 1, 2019, and before Jan 31, 2019. I ship outgoing by Feb 28, 2019.

Sign up list closes Dec 1. 2018 or earlier.

Plenty of time, maybe!

No prints may be scanned and published in any manner without permission. I will scan nothing. No image file for the forum or anywhere unless participants agree and post their own work.

dasBlute

16-Jul-2018, 08:56

I'd like to be included :)

MMELVIS

16-Jul-2018, 17:08

Would like to do this

Peter De Smidt

16-Jul-2018, 17:52

Sounds great, Randy. I'd like to be included. I ran a print exchange for many years.

ScottPhotoCo

17-Jul-2018, 00:21

I'll do this again. Count me in.

Tin Can

17-Jul-2018, 06:19

Now we are 5 and that's enough to do this but we want 18!

Please consider joining soon as last time latecomers lost out.

The list will go to an absolute maximum of 18 plus 3 on the wait list to a published total of 21 in this thread.

After the list fills or closes Dec 1, 2018 we will move to PM and email.

This is the discussion thread, ask questions, chat with each other. Please!

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo

chuck461

17-Jul-2018, 10:33

Great incentive to make some new 8X10 photos.
Please add me.

Thanks

Tin Can

17-Jul-2018, 10:56

Great you are 6! I will update the list mornings as needed.

Great incentive to make some new 8X10 photos.
Please add me.

Thanks

Michael Graves

17-Jul-2018, 11:36

I'm in.

Christopher Barrett

17-Jul-2018, 12:58

I love print exchanges and will actually have a darkroom to make the prints in :)
Sign me up!

MAubrey

17-Jul-2018, 13:06

I want to say that I'm in, but I'm not super confident about my print making skills. I've only just started contact printing 11x14.

Michael Graves

17-Jul-2018, 13:48

I want to say that I'm in, but I'm not super confident about my print making skills. I've only just started contact printing 11x14.

Which probably STILL makes you better than me. Besides...think of the practice you'll get!

MAubrey

17-Jul-2018, 14:03

Which probably STILL makes you better than me. Besides...think of the practice you'll get!

Well...I'm going to see how my printing this coming weekend goes and then I'll decide...

Tin Can

18-Jul-2018, 04:42

MAubrey

Ok, so I won't add you to the list until you positively say yes.

But this exercise is for everyone and all skill levels, that makes the collection very interesting and valuable.

Well...I'm going to see how my printing this coming weekend goes and then I'll decide...

Tin Can

18-Jul-2018, 05:01

THE LIST

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

WAIT LIST

19
20
21

Andrew Plume

18-Jul-2018, 06:33

You're doing a great job here Randy, well done

best regards

andrew

scheinfluger_77

18-Jul-2018, 10:49

Randy,

I would like to be added to the list. I am gearing up to get my 'dark' going and I want to be printing by the end of the year. there is a small possibility I won't make the deadline, if not I will let you know asap so someone else can participate. Thanks.

Tin Can

19-Jul-2018, 06:12

Thank you, Andrew!

You're doing a great job here Randy, well done

best regards

andrew

Tin Can

19-Jul-2018, 06:15

THE LIST

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 scheinfluger_77
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

WAIT LIST

19
20
21

pound

19-Jul-2018, 06:58

Please add me! I am from Singapore and will try to shoot something local.

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Tin Can

19-Jul-2018, 07:04

Great!

2 minutes

Please add me! I am from Singapore and will try to shoot something local.

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Tin Can

19-Jul-2018, 07:06

THE LIST

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 scheinfluger_77
10 pound
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

WAIT LIST

19
20
21

Tin Can

19-Jul-2018, 07:20

A personal note.

My Darkroom is not ready, but it will be, my 6-week goal. I have large objects placed. Paint soon. Install 2 wall enlargers and then do plumbing.

Meanwhile, I am thinking of what I want to shoot. And can shoot.

I need to learn again how to focus sharply on a GG. My eyes have changed drastically. I am experimenting with solutions. I will get a sharp image even if I have to someone else set infinity stops and shoot 'blindly'!

All life is a challenge.

Join us!

Mark Sampson

19-Jul-2018, 16:03

I'm in.

MAubrey

19-Jul-2018, 17:16

Okay. I'm in then.

Apprehensively.

drewf64

19-Jul-2018, 20:14

Hello Randy:
I have been reading about the print exchange program with great interest and excitement over the past few days.
I just now discovered that as of 07-16-18 I am 4 posts short of the target 25 posts.
Is there any way that I might still be considered for this exchange?
I would value greatly the opportunity to participate.
I contact print 8x10.
Thank you.
Drew Wagner

Tin Can

20-Jul-2018, 05:32

Hi Drew,

I'm a believer in breaking Art rules, and I am running this show.

Yes, you are in!

However, I urge you to make your post count 25 by December 1st.

Welcome aboard!

Hello Randy:
I have been reading about the print exchange program with great interest and excitement over the past few days.
I just now discovered that as of 07-16-18 I am 4 posts short of the target 25 posts.
Is there any way that I might still be considered for this exchange?
I would value greatly the opportunity to participate.
I contact print 8x10.
Thank you.
Drew Wagner

Tin Can

20-Jul-2018, 05:39

THE LIST

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 scheinfluger_77
10 pound
11 Mark Sampson
12 MAubrey
13 drewf64
14
15
16
17
18

WAIT LIST

19
20
21

drewf64

20-Jul-2018, 07:22

Thank you, Randy !!!
Greatly appreciated.
I WILL up my post count .......

Gary Samson

20-Jul-2018, 20:27

Hi Randy,
I'm in on the print exchange.

Gary Samson

Tin Can

21-Jul-2018, 05:23

Colin Robertson

21-Jul-2018, 10:08

Good afternoon Randy.
Surprised to see slots still available, so please count me in.
I enjoyed your 5x7 exchange. Bigger prints for shipping this time, but that's OK; they'll just be more impressive when they get here.
Cheers,
Colin.

takpro

21-Jul-2018, 23:33

Hi Randy, I am from Singapore, Please court me in. Thanks.

Tin Can

22-Jul-2018, 05:47

angusparker

22-Jul-2018, 08:18

Add me please

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Tin Can

22-Jul-2018, 08:36

mat4226

22-Jul-2018, 11:14

Please add me to the list. Thanks for having this exchange!

Peter De Smidt

22-Jul-2018, 11:19

This is going to be fun. I haven't made a traditional print in quite a while. This is an excellent motivator!

Tin Can

22-Jul-2018, 11:50

THE LIST IS NOW COMPLETE

Let's fill the wait list, as last time there were at least 2 dropouts for a variety of reasons.

IF ANYONE WANTS OUT AT ANY TIME, pm ME AND WE WILL CONFIRM THAT EVENT PRIVATELY.

No shaming, no problem, your name will simply disappear from THE LIST and the first wait list person will move into that slot.

All other logistics such as my mailing address will share Dec 1, 2018, or after by LFPF pm.

Please have space to receive the pm.

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 scheinfluger_77
10 pound
11 Mark Sampson
12 MAubrey
13 drewf64
14 Gary Samson
15 Colin Robertson
16 takpro
17 angusparker
18 mat4226

WAIT LIST

19
20
21

hendrik faure

1-Aug-2018, 02:57

Tin Can

1-Aug-2018, 05:27

hendrik faure is on the Wait List, but none will be culled. The entire list is 21 in number.

After all 21 are filled there will be no more additions.

I want to keep this event small enough for me to handle and reduce costs to everyone. 25 sheets of paper may be enough to print 21 good ones.

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 scheinfluger_77
10 pound
11 Mark Sampson
12 MAubrey
13 drewf64
14 Gary Samson
15 Colin Robertson
16 takpro
17 angusparker
18 mat4226

WAIT LIST

19 hendrik faure
20
21

andreios

1-Aug-2018, 06:08

Oh, I missed this somehow, being busy elsewhere and haven't logged in the forum for some time..
However, I'd like to be included even if it means "only" on the waiting list.

Tin Can

1-Aug-2018, 06:24

The Only List

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 scheinfluger_77
10 pound
11 Mark Sampson
12 MAubrey
13 drewf64
14 Gary Samson
15 Colin Robertson
16 takpro
17 angusparker
18 mat4226
19 hendrik faure
20 andreios
21

I will update weekly with a countdown to December 1, 2018 to start the month long wait for you to ship. Shipping to me is the entire month of January 2019 I will provide my address by LFPF PM on December 1, 2018.

jpheneger

1-Aug-2018, 09:11

I'd like to participate, but I don't have the required posts yet...

Tin Can

1-Aug-2018, 09:36

Yes, you do. I will add your name!

Tomorrow morning

I'd like to participate, but I don't have the required posts yet...

scheinfluger_77

1-Aug-2018, 12:32

I guess I am confused. How many prints are each of us printing?

Tin Can

1-Aug-2018, 12:43

I guess I am confused. How many prints are each of us printing?

I'm sorry I slipped in conviction. It WAS to be 18 and now I have let 21 in.

That is the max, I will not raise again. That's all the box will hold.

However last time 2 dropped out, so the number may be less than 21.

Let's see who is still on board December 1, 2018

Tin Can

1-Aug-2018, 12:48

FiNAL LIST

NO Additions for any reason.

Dropouts may not select a second. This did happen before.

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 pound
10 Mark Sampson
11 MAubrey
12 drewf64
13 Gary Samson
14 Colin Robertson
15 takpro
16 angusparker
17 mat4226
18 hendrik faure
19 andreios
20 jpheneger

mathieu Bauwens

3-Aug-2018, 01:07

Gosh, I see this post few days too late !!!!

Have fun guys !

Tin Can

1-Sep-2018, 05:26

Thanks, Mathieu

Sorry you missed the deadline

Gosh, I see this post few days too late !!!!

Have fun guys !

Tin Can

1-Sep-2018, 05:38

Today is September 1, 2018.

We now have 3 months until December 1, 2018, which is not a deadline, but simply a date to remind us all to keep at it.

I have personal challenges that have beset me. Focusing on a GG and even more on a enlarged print is very difficult for me now.

However, I will persevere and adapt. Almost certainly I will make contact prints.

And the beat goes on! I like this version. (https://youtu.be/bS3O5zg290k?t=3)

Christopher Barrett

1-Sep-2018, 08:31

Director: I've got this groovy idea for the new music mini-movie... you cats are in a barn, all mellow, just singing...
Sonny: Yeah?
Director: And you're wearing parkas and gloves, like Eskimos.
Cher: uh-huh...
Director: and it's in black and white...
Sonny: Is that it?
Director: ... well... yeah, baby
Sonny: Cool, Man. Cool.

Also, I exposed an 8x10 dry plate yesterday that I think is gonna be my image.

Luis-F-S

1-Sep-2018, 12:34

Count me in on the next one. Especially if 8x10. Luis

Tin Can

1-Oct-2018, 07:47

October 1, 2018 reminder.

A goal of prints to me after Jan 1, 2019, and before Jan 31, 2019. I ship outgoing by Feb 28, 2019.

pound

1-Oct-2018, 21:03

Thanks for the reminder. I have some lull time so have done my 21 copies of 8x10 contact prints.

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adelorenzo

2-Oct-2018, 21:01

Darn I dont know how I missed this. Please add me to the wait list, I can jump in on short notice if needed to meet the deadline.

Tin Can

1-Nov-2018, 05:48

November 1 2018 Deadline Reminder.

Which is actually a 2 month warning.

To avoid upcoming Holiday shipping please ship prints to me after Jan 1, 2019, and before Jan 31, 2019. I ship outgoing by Feb 28, 2019.

Please order these free in USA #1085 USPS shipping boxes and use them. (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1964/43846126040_8e6b0a8090_z.jpgUSPS Boxes by TIN CAN COLLEGE, on Flickr)If we all use these free boxes I will be able to fit all return prints in it. And you will get your print back in a new box making a complete set to store. No the USPS boxes are not archival...

I also urge we all make 21 prints and everybody ship to me 21 prints. Makes it easier to sort, stack and box all 21 without figuring out what boxes need 1 less.

The boxes come shrink wrapped and can take weeks to receive.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1964/43846126040_8e6b0a8090_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29NwRGm)USPS Boxes (https://flic.kr/p/29NwRGm) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

MMELVIS

1-Nov-2018, 18:31

Should we get the Priority Mail® Box - 1095 box? I was not able to locate a 1085 box.
Have a great day

Tin Can

1-Nov-2018, 18:38

Yes 1095 box!

Good eyes!

I’m on the cell now tomorrow I will correct my error!

Thanks!

Should we get the Priority Mail® Box - 1095 box? I was not able to locate a 1085 box.
Have a great day

Thodoris Tzalavras

6-Nov-2018, 05:29

Randy, would it be possible to sign up for an email notification for the next one?

andreios

6-Nov-2018, 07:10

Think I've got it - the image I mean.
But just to make sure - we are supposed to send the print (dry)mounted? With only the backing board or fully mounted with both front and back?
Thank you

Tin Can

6-Nov-2018, 11:18

I have done this once before, 5 years ago.

I may wait another 5 years to do it again.

Anybody can start one...

All I can say is watch this space.

Randy, would it be possible to sign up for an email notification for the next one?

Tin Can

6-Nov-2018, 11:27

Last time nobody used a front mat (I think!), some used thin mounting board, many just sent a flattened print.

The only rule is that everyone's 21 should fit in the specified box.

If there is room in the box, I may interleave with quality copy paper.

First I make 1 pile to check how it stacks up, if room for interleaving I will add that.

Then make the 21 piles, box, label and ship.

All questions are good questions!

Think I've got it - the image I mean.
But just to make sure - we are supposed to send the print (dry)mounted? With only the backing board or fully mounted with both front and back?
Thank you

andreios

6-Nov-2018, 12:41

OK, thank you for clarifying this!

Tin Can

1-Dec-2018, 08:22

December 1, 2018 reminder.

Now we are 20. One person dropped out.

If anyone else needs to drop out, now is the time.

By December 16, 2018 I will PM everyone still on the list my address for you to ship packages after January 1, 2019 to arrive by February 1, 2019.

Chosen to avoid Holiday rush.

Here is the list of current participants.

1 Randy Moe
2 Tim Sandstrom
3 MMELVIS
4 Peter De Smidt
5 ScottPhotoCo
6 chuck461
7 Michael Graves
8 Christopher Barrett
9 pound
10 Mark Sampson
11 MAubrey
12 drewf64
13 Gary Samson
14 Colin Robertson
15 takpro
16 angusparker
17 mat4226
18 hendrik faure
19 andreios
20 jphenegerndreios

I did edit the Final List on thread #48, but not any other thread. (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?147084-2018-2019-8X10-11X14-Print-Exchange-begins-today&p=1455492&viewfull=1#post1455492)

If you see any mistakes please notify me asap.

Tin Can

10-Dec-2018, 14:37

I just sent all 20 Print Exchange members a PM with my email and my shipping address.

If you did not get the PM let me know asap.

Thank you

Tin Can

1-Jan-2019, 10:57

1/1/19 Update

Today is the first day to ship. Please try to ship by January 31 2019.

Now I am ready to shoot negatives, as my Darkroom just got running water last week!

Deadlines are good as they make us strive to meet them.

At least that works best for me. :)

Very excited to see what we all print and exchange.

Happy New Year!

Peter De Smidt

1-Jan-2019, 16:44

Happy New Year, Randy! I'm trying to figure out what I'll print.

Christopher Barrett

2-Jan-2019, 16:12

My water is running too! This was my first go in the new digs a couple weeks ago.

http://christopherbarrett.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_1932.jpeg

http://christopherbarrett.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_1933.jpeg

http://christopherbarrett.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_1934.jpeg

http://christopherbarrett.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/darkroom_cabinets.jpg

hendrik faure

3-Jan-2019, 09:30

happy new year, Randy
20 copperplate- héliogravure prints are on the road, will arrive in two weeks, more info via PM
hendrik

Tin Can

7-Jan-2019, 07:11

Hi Printers,

Two boxes have arrived. One has bending damage to the box middle, the box ends were not crushed. A few prints are slightly crimped in the middle, but not all are. It is minimal on left center edge for 1". Maybe fixable with a hot press. I will not do that as I don't want that responsibility.

I suggest anyone that has not yet shipped include something to strengthen the box.

I have used old mat board, thin plywood, foamcore, etc. The box is same cost for any weight I think to over 20 lbs lbs, so steel plate could be used. NOT suggested as that amount of sharp edged mass will rip the box open. I had that happen with a lens shipment last month. Heavy lens...the outer box was wide open. All good.

Hendrik has stated here that his box is coming from EU and I know US customs is working as I had a China shipment pass Chicago customs this weekend.

The Print Exchange is ON!

andreios

14-Jan-2019, 07:08

Mine are almost ready, just to flatten them and pack, they will be shipped before the end of this week. Hopefully they'll make it across the Atlantic in time.
I originally intended to use just matboard, but the plywood idea is not bad... I should have some 6mm offcuts from a recent project...

Tin Can

14-Jan-2019, 07:14

3 boxes have arrived.

Andrelos, I sure hope and believe a small box can ship from CZ to US within 6 weeks!

pound

14-Jan-2019, 20:08

I sent mine and takpro in the same box on 6 Jan from Singapore. Will probably take another week to reach you. Hopefully no damage as i sent it out before i saw yr note on enforcing the package.

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Tin Can

15-Jan-2019, 07:46

Sounds good pound, we are getting closer!

I had to look up when I started this project, July 2018.

Large Format is a slow process!

I sent mine and takpro in the same box on 6 Jan from Singapore. Will probably take another week to reach you. Hopefully no damage as i sent it out before i saw yr note on enforcing the package.

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Tin Can

15-Jan-2019, 11:06

Pound the box just arrived in great outside condition. I will open later when temps equalize. I am positive it is fine.

Post marked 05/01/2019 so 10 days!

I sent mine and takpro in the same box on 6 Jan from Singapore. Will probably take another week to reach you. Hopefully no damage as i sent it out before i saw yr note on enforcing the package.

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MAubrey

15-Jan-2019, 11:25

Okay.

Well, this project has been a much larger challenge for me than I anticipating. At the very least, I've been able to get a lot done in making developing and printing 11x14 possible because of the prospect of the deadline, but I'm still not sure I'm going to make it.

I'm still not sure I'm going to be able to succeed. This weekend will be the printing weekend. I hope, then, I'll have a box in the mail by the end of next week.

Tin Can

15-Jan-2019, 11:30

Take your time.

I am not shipping until they are all here, hopefully by END of February!

Okay.

Well, this project has been a much larger challenge for me than I anticipating. At the very least, I've been able to get a lot done in making developing and printing 11x14 possible because of the prospect of the deadline, but I'm still not sure I'm going to make it.

I'm still not sure I'm going to be able to succeed. This weekend will be the printing weekend. I hope, then, I'll have a box in the mail by the end of next week.

MAubrey

16-Jan-2019, 14:47

Take your time.

I am not shipping until they are all here, hopefully by END of February!

Thanks, Randy!

I'll keep chugging along then!

Christopher Barrett

16-Jan-2019, 18:13

Shooting tomorrow, should be shipping next week :)

Peter De Smidt

16-Jan-2019, 20:09

Printing tomorrow....

jpheneger

21-Jan-2019, 15:37

I got it in my head somewhere that all 20 prints were to be mounted - so I did that... Now I'm concerned they won't fit in the specified box. What should I do?

Tin Can

21-Jan-2019, 15:39

Hope you are the only one!

Ship anyway you can.

So far 6 boxes are not mounted including mine.

I got it in my head somewhere that all 20 prints were to be mounted - so I did that... Now I'm concerned they won't fit in the specified box. What should I do?

Shutterbug57

22-Jan-2019, 05:29

Looks like fun guys. I hope I can get in the next one. I guess I have to build my post count.

scheinfluger_77

22-Jan-2019, 05:53

I got it in my head somewhere that all 20 prints were to be mounted - so I did that... Now I'm concerned they won't fit in the specified box. What should I do?

That was my impression as well.

Tin Can

22-Jan-2019, 06:39

I apologize for any confusion.

What I posted from the beginning and never changed are these 2 crucial sentences, as posted in post #1

"...8X10/11X14 inches maximum print with mount or backing no bigger than 11X14 inch size if needed. (see box size below)...

...Be aware of the 11X 14 inch maximum so ALL (18 now 20) prints fit in a 15-1/4 X 12-3/8 X 3 inch USPS Priority Mail box..."

The only change I did is let 3 more people from a wait list in, so 18 became 21, now 20 with one dropout. That was noted in another post.

I suggest everybody ship however they can and let me deal with any issue.

Thank you

jpheneger

22-Jan-2019, 08:41

It's not your fault, I misunderstood.

hendrik faure

24-Jan-2019, 11:19

german mail tracking tells that my parcel arrived in US depot and in fact it was seen offshore ago.
(I had some sorrow about this)
best,
Hendrik

andreios

24-Jan-2019, 11:53

That's a good one... The tracking system and f our post will only tell me that the parcel has left the country and that's it...

Tin Can

24-Jan-2019, 12:45

Hendrik,

I signed for it an hour ago, the package is in good condition with no water damage!

I will open it later when I setup sorting benches.

german mail tracking tells that my parcel arrived in US depot and in fact it was seen offshore ago.
(I had some sorrow about this)
best,
Hendrik

Duolab123

26-Jan-2019, 10:10

You guys need a certificate of sorts to go along with, someday these portfolios may be worth millions.

Tin Can

26-Jan-2019, 13:35

USA does not have Droit de Suite (https://hyperallergic.com/153681/an-illustrated-guide-to-artist-resale-royalties-aka-droit-de-suite/) which means nothing going forward will accrue for any copyright inheritors. Some here may have rights USA does not.

Perhaps if one of us becomes world famous, leaves USA. And we signed, dated, numbered our editions providing provenance the pittance could buy coffee.

Color me disenchanted, but please only tones of grey.

:confused:

You guys need a certificate of sorts to go along with, someday these portfolios may be worth millions.

Tin Can

2-Feb-2019, 08:05

Ok, we have reached February 2.

If you have sent your package, no worries, we are ready.

If you have not sent your package please do so, as soon as you can. LF IS slow!

Most deadlines are artificial, we will wait patiently for any stragglers.

I will box and ship what we have, not before the end of February.

If anyone needs an address change for outgoing shipments, please advise by PM or email.

Thanks everyone!

Christopher Barrett

2-Feb-2019, 09:04

Mine are on their way. I'd leave them in their cardboard sandwich to flatten further until you're ready to sort.

-CB

Tin Can

2-Feb-2019, 09:05

Great!

Mine are on their way. I'd leave them in their cardboard sandwich to flatten further until you're ready to sort.

-CB

angusparker

16-Feb-2019, 10:37

Better late than never. My 20 are on their way.

Tin Can

16-Feb-2019, 12:53

Good news Angus!

We have 2 more coming, we will wait.

By the way, I have only opened 2 boxes, the first to take a peek and one that had box damage. It was OK inside.

Then I realized i should not open anymore until they are all here.

1. it can get confusing if I don't keep everything together in one place. Also cleaner for the prints.

2. I didn't want the incoming prints to influence me in my choice of subject and print execution. I stuck to my choice.

3. When they are all here I will get them out asap.

4. I will tell everyone the day before they ship, in case somebody changes address...

I am very excited!

Better late than never. My 20 are on their way.

pound

1-Mar-2019, 00:36

Wow it is 1 March here. @Randy how was the results in terms of the packages you received?

I am going to PM my Singapore shipping address as I cannot remember did I write on the box. I should get back 2 copies one for myself and one for takpro.

Thank you!

Sent from my Redmi Note 5A Prime using Tapatalk

Tin Can

1-Mar-2019, 06:20

Thank you!, especially for a typed address.

It is now March 1 here!

More in my general post in a few minutes.

Wow it is 1 March here. @Randy how was the results in terms of the packages you received?

I am going to PM my Singapore shipping address as I cannot remember did I write on the box. I should get back 2 copies one for myself and one for takpro.

Thank you!

Sent from my Redmi Note 5A Prime using Tapatalk

Tin Can

1-Mar-2019, 07:14

March 1 UTC 14:13 Update

14 boxes are here

2 are on the way, they have wrote soon

2 dropouts that told me

2 no word, no box, both will be emailed again right now

Tin Can

1-Mar-2019, 11:02

Update 2

15 boxes are here

1 is on the way, soon we hope

2 dropouts that told me Thank you both! I hope your situations improve!

2 no word, no box

Peter De Smidt

1-Mar-2019, 11:08

My 2 cents: I would set a deadline and then ship what you have when it's reached. It doesn't matter when the deadline is, but there should be one. Otherwise, you're likely to get strung along indefinitely. If someone's box arrives late, well, that's on them. If there's another exchange, then you can always include their print in that one.

Tin Can

1-Mar-2019, 11:26

Good advice Peter. Thank you.

I have Jury Duty Tuesday.

I will check mail tomorrow and Monday.

Tuesday I have no control over. I will decide on a deadline...

I will not be doing any more Print Exchanges period.

My 2 cents: I would set a deadline and then ship what you have when it's reached. It doesn't matter when the deadline is, but there should be one. Otherwise, you're likely to get strung along indefinitely. If someone's box arrives late, well, that's on them. If there's another exchange, then you can always include their print in that one.

Peter De Smidt

1-Mar-2019, 11:41

Sorry about the troubles, Randy.

Tin Can

1-Mar-2019, 12:10

This ain't trouble.

I have had some big troubles in my time.

LOL now...

Sorry about the troubles, Randy.

Michael Graves

1-Mar-2019, 12:25

This ain't trouble.

I have had some big troubles in my time.

LOL now...

Real trouble is a mother-in-law with dirt on you.

Not that i would know first hand, that is!!

scheinfluger_77

1-Mar-2019, 14:54

This may be an erroneous question. Will there be sharing in a print exchange forum so we all can see? I feel bad i wasn’t able to stay in so am thus missing out. :)

Tin Can

1-Mar-2019, 14:54

Mmmm

Never had that problem, but my 2 mother's in law of 2 wives prefered me to their daughters...and NOT in that way.

I was invited to where they were not.

That's trouble!

But that's all well past. May they all RIP.

Johnny Cash is right now telling me, i won't be long...till we meet again one Sunny day. (https://youtu.be/Yf1NJTIXwDM)

Real trouble is a mother-in-law with dirt on you.

Not that i would know first hand, that is!!

Tin Can

1-Mar-2019, 15:00

That depends on each individual member of the the 2019 Print Exchange. I won't scan any and I hope we all respect each other and only post our own.

We will vote by participation or not, right in this thread AFTER everybody gets their set of prints. I hope!

The main idea of a Print Exchange is looking at other prints in hand. IRL as it were....

This may be an erroneous question. Will there be sharing in a print exchange forum so we all can see? I feel bad i wasn’t able to stay in so am thus missing out. :)

MMELVIS

1-Mar-2019, 19:00

Randy thank you for all your work on the print exchange. These are never easy and usually require some extra time. Have fun on Jury duty next and have a great week end.

Tin Can

2-Mar-2019, 07:00

Thank you

Randy thank you for all your work on the print exchange. These are never easy and usually require some extra time. Have fun on Jury duty next and have a great week end.

Tin Can

2-Mar-2019, 07:05

Update today

15 boxes are here

1 is on the way, soon we hope

1 more will ship Monday

2 dropouts that told me. Thank you both! I hope your situations improve!

1 no word, no box

I did expect dropouts.

Large Format is a slow process!

Tin Can

3-Mar-2019, 15:13

Good!

This is my second one in 5 years.

I will not be doing it again. Here is the link to the beginning (https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?147084-2018-2019-8X10-11X14-Print-Exchange-begins-today&p=1453135&viewfull=1#post1453135) which also has a link to the first one.

Would like to do this.

Tin Can

7-Mar-2019, 10:59

16 boxes are here!

1 more is on the way, soon we hope

Making 17 out 20

Great turnout and delivery!

MAubrey

7-Mar-2019, 13:12

Mine is on the way!

hendrik faure

8-Mar-2019, 02:25

16 boxes are here!

1 more is on the way, soon we hope

Making 17 out 20

Great turnout and delivery!

so you will have three prints each not needed.
Concerning my prints, sending back is not necessary
Please give them to the poor (there are poor people, who never in their life had a héliogravure).
And thank you for your work on this exchange.
Hendrik

Tin Can

10-Mar-2019, 06:08

Good thoughts Hendrik!

I am going to hold on to the extra prints just in case there are any shipping problems, such as loss of packages or damage to prints.

Shipping in USA is fairly quick, any country outside USA can and does encounter significant delays.

Another idea comes to mind.

We had 2 acknowledged dropouts with good reasons, both family emergencies. We could sent them a gift.

One person did not acknowledge their dropout. Only silence. That person will not get a gift. Still active on this forum, I could view presence.

Let's wait and see what happens after all participating members get their package.

I expect #17 any day now...:)

so you will have three prints each not needed.
Concerning my prints, sending back is not necessary
Please give them to the poor (there are poor people, who never in their life had a héliogravure).
And thank you for your work on this exchange.
Hendrik

Peter De Smidt

10-Mar-2019, 07:38

That's a good idea, Randy.

angusparker

10-Mar-2019, 10:47

That's a good idea, Randy.

+1

jpheneger

10-Mar-2019, 11:09

I like the gift idea too.

Joshua Pheneger

andreios

10-Mar-2019, 11:20

Sure, things happen. It could've been us.

Michael Graves

11-Mar-2019, 05:02

so you will have three prints each not needed.
Concerning my prints, sending back is not necessary
Please give them to the poor (there are poor people, who never in their life had a héliogravure).
And thank you for your work on this exchange.
Hendrik

There are RICH people who never in their life have had a heliogravure.

Peter De Smidt

11-Mar-2019, 05:25

Well, I don't have one, and I'm looking forward to to seeing Andreios's!

Tin Can

11-Mar-2019, 11:21

We have an excellent selection of prints

Azo

Lodima

ART 300

Harman Direct Positive

Platinum

Photogravure

Lith

Nude

Portrait

Studio

Field

A variety of papers

The mail just came, we are still waiting for #17

I am confident it is coming soon!

I am less confident about my schedule

Last week was 5 trips to the courthouse in 3 days for Jury Duty

3 more weeks of court yoyo starting tomorrow...

I will update as necessary

:)

MAubrey

11-Mar-2019, 13:02

We have an excellent selection of prints

Azo

Lodima

ART 300

Platinum

Photogravure

Lith

Nude

Portrait

Studio

Field

A variety of papers

The mail just came, we are still waiting for #17

I am confident it is coming soon!

I am less confident about my schedule

Last week was 5 trips to the courthouse in 3 days for Jury Duty

3 more weeks of court yoyo starting tomorrow...

I will update as necessary

:)

Sorry Randy!

I had forgotten just how much Harman DP curls I gave it an extra couple days to get at least a little more flat and then I had to go to three post office locations until one of them had the 1095 size box. But it is, now indeed, on its way.

Tin Can

11-Mar-2019, 13:14

Cool!

We will uncurl yours with these heavy prints!

Sorry Randy!

I had forgotten just how much Harman DP curls I gave it an extra couple days to get at least a little more flat and then I had to go to three post office locations until one of them had the 1095 size box. But it is, now indeed, on its way.

Tin Can

14-Mar-2019, 10:15

17 HERE!

All in!

Peter De Smidt

14-Mar-2019, 10:37

That’s great, Randy!

Tin Can

14-Mar-2019, 10:46

and it was worth the wait for the last one!

Right now under a wind storm, 30 mph constant and gusts to 60, sounds like a freight train, got Tom Waits drowning it out.

I hope a window does not break as I have 340 prints out

I moved what i can to the darkroom which has the window boarded up

I start boxing now. Goal is to ship Monday or before...

Tin Can

14-Mar-2019, 12:54

6 out of 17 cannot count to 20, or I cannot. 19 only.

Which means I need to make 6 special sets and make sure the right set gets sent to the right special subset.

One person sent too many, no problem but I need to be aware of that so I don't wonder where I went wrong....

About 1/3 didn't sign their work, so I marked them with pencil lower right back with their 'The List' number.

You all will need to print out the 'The List' for yourselves to identify members and prints.

I could go back and scramble those numbers...just for fun...

but I won't :)

MAubrey

14-Mar-2019, 14:50

Peter De Smidt

14-Mar-2019, 15:12

Serious flooding here, and there's a huge storm moving onto the Plain states. Maybe safely box everything up and wait for the weather to clear before mailing?

Tin Can

14-Mar-2019, 15:35

Don't worry about I left your print out of your packet.

I can't count too well, I now 'think' only 2 boxes were 19 instead of 20.

I have too much happening right now.

#1 Print Exchange

#2 Speech Sunday

#3 Jury Duty

I usually have little going on...

Can't wait until I can retire again!

I was just about to message you directly.

I discovered my 20th amongst my test shots this morning.

Tin Can

14-Mar-2019, 15:38

Almost tornado here, just missed. Big winds now falling, then the floods.

I will finish boxing and I will wait a bit until the flood passes down river. Could be a while.

Serious flooding here, and there's a huge storm moving onto the Plain states. Maybe safely box everything up and wait for the weather to clear before mailing?

MAubrey

14-Mar-2019, 16:27

Almost tornado here, just missed. Big winds now falling, then the floods.

I will finish boxing and I will wait a bit until the flood passes down river. Could be a while.
Stay safe.

Tin Can

18-Mar-2019, 08:46

News of the Day

All 2018/2019 Print Exchange packages were just shipped.

USA, all were 2 or 3 day Priority, depends on East vs West coast.

Two went to the water logged Middle USA...:(

One to Asia is also Priority Mail but slower, however cheaper than 1st class. It contains 2 Print sets to one address from 2 members here.

Three to EU, all went Ist class, as it was significantly cheaper.

Let's continue our communication on this thread. Soon I will delete all PM's as I always do.

I should have asked for everyone's email, as then you could have gotten shipping updates automatically.

I sent one of my prints to my only Photography Instructor from 20 years ago. We maintain contact.

Another one of mine I handed to Bloodhoundbob of this forum last night in my home.

Please let us know on this thread when you get your prints.

I am still not sure about sharing my print online here and I know I won't share any of yours.

If 8 of 17 want to post their prints here on this thread. I will also, making a majority, after the first 8 post.

Nobody has to post any image and nobody should post any other images. I will flag outsiders.

I enjoyed the entire process! :)

bloodhoundbob

18-Mar-2019, 09:29

Great job, Randy!

Tin Can

18-Mar-2019, 13:32

Thanks Bob!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/46499556815_63698005b7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dR1odP)2019 Print Exchange (https://flic.kr/p/2dR1odP) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

dasBlute

18-Mar-2019, 15:05

Randy, the rest of us get a lot of benefit from all your hard work,

Thanks, Again!
-Tim

Thanks Bob!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/46499556815_63698005b7.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dR1odP)2019 Print Exchange (https://flic.kr/p/2dR1odP) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

Tin Can

20-Mar-2019, 06:10

Peter De Smidt

20-Mar-2019, 08:26

Prints arrived safely. Great job, Randy, and a big 'thank you' to everyone who sent in a print!

MAubrey

20-Mar-2019, 10:40

Arrived safely. Thank you everyone for sharing your work! And thank you, Randy especially, for all your efforts!

MMELVIS

20-Mar-2019, 15:14

Prints arrived, thank you randy for doing this. Thank you everyone who participated. All these prints are so beautiful. How I love the feel of a paper I have never felt before.

angusparker

20-Mar-2019, 17:14

My prints arrived today. Thank you all. I'm #17. Print description as follows:

Title: Audubon House at Richardson Bay
Equipment Used: Arca Swiss 8x10, Schneider 150/5.6
Film: Tri-X 320
Exposure: 1/60 at f32
Printed on: Lodima Silver Chloride Paper Grade 2 with Amidol developer

dasBlute

20-Mar-2019, 20:31

Prints here as well, I'm overjoyed by the variety of approaches and visions, what a marvelous cross-section of the world to find in your mailbox,
thank you *all* for your participation, and whatever you're doing, keep it up - the prints are gorgeous to look at...
-Tim

Gary Samson

21-Mar-2019, 13:32

Received my box of prints yesterday, thanks to all the participants!

Gary

Michael Graves

21-Mar-2019, 17:52

Got my prints yesterday, but since I got in close to midnight, didn't open them until today. I don't just feel humbled. I feel humiliated. Mine was the worst print of the bunch! Great stuff!

Tin Can

21-Mar-2019, 18:15

Nonsense yours and all the prints are Great!

Got my prints yesterday, but since I got in close to midnight, didn't open them until today. I don't just feel humbled. I feel humiliated. Mine was the worst print of the bunch! Great stuff!

drewf64

21-Mar-2019, 19:31

Thanks Tim!

Most USA will receive their box USPS today according to tracking.

I think Florida is tomorrow.

Tonight I will PM Tracking to the 4 boxes in transit Internationally. One box to Singapore contains 2 sets. So 5 members.

Peter and Michael, I hope you are dry now.

Good Evening Randy:
I just arrived home and opened your package ... WOW!!! Outstanding work by All!
Thank you for all the work & time you put into the 2018/2019 Print Exchange!!
Your efforts are greatly appreciated!!
And thank you to all of the exchange participants for sharing your work!
I will follow Angus' lead (great idea) by adding my print details below:
* My print is #12.
* Title: "Poison".
* 8x10 contact print on Lodima #3 in Amidol developer.
* TMax 400 (@ ISO 200) in ABC Pyro.
* Deardorff 8x10 with Schneider 360mm lens.
* f45 @ 1/4 second.
Again, Thank You Randy, for making this work!
Drew

Peter De Smidt

21-Mar-2019, 19:34

Drew, that's a terrific photo!

Peter De Smidt

22-Mar-2019, 17:56

Here's a digital version of my image:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t74wqiaq4ow80yz/Charred_Door_1000.jpg?raw=1

drewf64

22-Mar-2019, 18:07

Drew, that's a terrific photo!

Peter:
Thank you for your encourgement !
Greatly appreciated.
A couple of months ago I was quite taken by the Alexander Den Heijer quotation that follows your posts ... It really got my attention.
It has inspired and energized me such that I am exploring new (to me) photographic arenas ... namely Harman Direct Positive printing and Albumen printing.
Working with Albumen has been stuck on my back burner for nearly a year. I will make my first prints next week.
These new areas of study are both challenging and exciting and I am having a blast!
I am now doing what "sparks me" in one way or another every day.
Thank you for sharing this quotation in your posts!
Drew

Peter De Smidt

22-Mar-2019, 18:12

That's great, Drew. I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback.

MAubrey

22-Mar-2019, 18:47

In a similar vein:

(I'm not sure the number of mine, since I accidentally only shipped 19 and only found my 20th amongst my test shots a couple days later)

* Title: "Angel Wing Begonia".
* 11x14 Harman Direct Positive Paper.
* Developed in Caffenol for 4 minutes
* ISO 3, f/22 @ 1 minute 10 seconds.
* Homemade 11x14 w/Schneider 360mm.

Since this variety of begonia is red on the underside of the leaves, I thought it'd make for an interesting subject for this orthochromatic paper.

Tin Can

23-Mar-2019, 06:31

MAubrey you are #11 from 'The List. (https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?147084-2018-2019-8X10-11X14-Print-Exchange-begins-today&p=1471364&viewfull=1#post1471364)

Tin Can

26-Mar-2019, 09:39

The International packages are close to delivery.

Singapore may win this race, 2 members are in one box, #9 pound & #15 takpro.

I'm guessing #18 hendrik faure is also close, but who knows!

I have decided to follow Peter's good example, his print posting, by posting my print as soon as all packages are delivered.

andreios

26-Mar-2019, 10:34

pound

26-Mar-2019, 16:30

hendrik faure

26-Mar-2019, 16:53

It's hard to believe that our sluggish postal service would beat the German,but the parcel has arrived, from the outside seems fine. I'll open it later once I have a quieter moment (e.g. once the kids are fed and tucked in bed :) )

Andreios, it is true.
Furthermore we live in a lost region of Germany (mostly a blessing), waiting for international sendings can be a challenge.
Nothing was announced up to now

andreios

26-Mar-2019, 23:52

I do understand the blessing of living in a sleepy corner, same as ours...
Anyway, the prints are excellent, such a variety of approaches... last night I spent over an hour going through them back and forth.
It has the main effects on me - to print more and finally start actually learning the photogravure process... :)

pound

27-Mar-2019, 06:01

The box is here in Singapore yesterday but i wasnt home to receive it. I will go pick it up from the post office later this evening.

Can't wait to see the prints!

Sent from my Redmi Note 5A Prime using Tapatalkfinally collected the prints. They are indeed impressive. I like the variety of processes, papers, subjects. I will meet up with takpro to pass him his set.

Again thank you Randy for arranging this exchange.

Sent from my Redmi Note 5A Prime using Tapatalk

Tin Can

27-Mar-2019, 06:25

I just got the email confirming your delivery.

Singapore wins the delivery race!

finally collected the prints. They are indeed impressive. I like the variety of processes, papers, subjects. I will meet up with takpro to pass him his set.

Again thank you Randy for arranging this exchange.

Sent from my Redmi Note 5A Prime using Tapatalk

Tin Can

27-Mar-2019, 07:06

# 14 Colin Robertson has a confirmed delivery per USPS

Tin Can

29-Mar-2019, 05:23

#18 hendrik faure has informed me his box will take a long time to deliver to him. Tracking last reported the box March 22 leaving Frankfort. He also said he will post his 2 prints at that time. (he made 2 sets because his process cannot print 20 of one, so some got one or the other at random).

I will post mine shortly

Tin Can

29-Mar-2019, 06:07

2 Minutes to Midnight (https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/current-time/)

#2 in Atomic Energy series, ongoing...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/47492097241_cb85236cf2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2fmHpUM)2 min 360 2019-03-24-0001 (https://flic.kr/p/2fmHpUM) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

takpro

1-Apr-2019, 01:52

Received the prints, I’m greatly appreciated to Randy for organized this event, it have gave me a chance to see all this excellent art works. Also thanks everyone’s for sharing your work.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

hendrik faure

2-Apr-2019, 02:50

sending arrived
I had a discussion with the custom officer about the commercial value.
Following old habits I confused her so much, that she finally gave up and charged me nothing.

Thank you all for your great contributions,
Randy thank you for a lot of work!

My prints derive from 8x10 negativs, taken by shutterless American Optical Portrait lens (f about 350 mm?).

189535 189534

Copperplate photogravures I made traditional method of Talbot/Klic with bitumen aquatint.
Printed on 230g/m2 Hahnemühle Mould-made Printmaking board, Gamblin black bone ink

best greetings
Hendrik

Tin Can

3-Apr-2019, 07:46

I want to thank all participants in this Print Exchange.

It took a while, but it came together exactly as planned.

I highly value your prints and find prints in hand always exceed any online or digital representation.

The mix was about 50/50 8X10 and 11X14.

I think my mistake was combining 11X14 with 8X10 for a couple reasons. Shipping is more expensive in USA and worldwide with any package over 12" at the longest.

And the larger package is not quite as strong as a tight fitted 8X10 box.

If a next time, all prints should be flattened and not mounted on anything.