2007 Print Exchange Call For Entries

[darr]

How this works: For example a small exchange with 10 participants would contain two groups of 5 photographers each.

Group #1
Joe
Jim
Judy
Jeff
Justin

Group #2
Bob
Bill
Brenda
Ben
Beau

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Joe, Jim, Judy, Jeff and Justin mail 4 prints according to the specs posted to the exchange facilitator (me). I then sort out these prints so they each group member receives one print from each member of their group. Bob, Bill, Brenda, Ben and Beau mail me 4 prints each according to the specs posted. I sort these prints out so they too receive one print from each member of their group. Everyone receives four prints, one print from each of their group members.

The groups may actually be in the neighborhood of 12-15 participants, but not too large so as not to burden us all financially.

Groups are chosen at random and the method will be done by simply writing each name on a small piece of paper and then put in a paper bag and drawn.

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There is monetary cost involved. You will need to print the amount of prints necessary for your group, ship these prints to me, and then include a fee (PayPal or check) for the mailers and postage to the recipients. Fee will be determined after the lists have been completed. I am administrating this for free. :)

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There will be US, Canadian, European, etc. mailings. Please note that I will not have an exact idea on shipping costs to the recipients until I have the list of addresses. This all takes a bit of time and the cooperation of participants to respond when asked to.

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Print Specs
Created on a large format camera (2x3, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10", etc. film format)
Wet darkroom or digital prints
NO larger than 11x14" paper
NO smaller than 8x10" paper
Image area can be any size as long as it is on paper from 8x10" to 11x14"
NO Mats due to added shipping weight
Black & White or Color
Filters/Digital Manipulation OK
2007 creation date desired, but not necessary

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These instructions will get refined as time moves on.

If you are going to participate, post your name here and then PM me for confirmation. As soon as the list(s) are completed, I will publish them along with shipping info and fees. I, like most of you, work for a living. I will respond at least twice during the day looking for messages. I am opened to suggestions, but I think we can get this going if you are serious. You will need to get going with your image selection, printing and mailing of prints. Don't be one of the ones that missed out last time because you procrastinated!! :(

I absolutely love my prints I have received in past exchanges. I am doing this for this reason alone ... I love collecting FINE PHOTOGRAPHY !

Get moving people ...

Darr

[windpointphoto]

Ok, I'm in.

[darr]

OK,

So far we have,

1. Robert Fisher
2. Don Bryant
3. Michael Graves
4. Leonard Peterson
5. Darr Almeda

Please post your name on this thread if you are choosing to participate and PM me!

Kind regards,
Darr

[davidb]

Count me in.

[Jan_6568]

It would be nice to allow smaller formats too. I use 4x5 and 5x7 and only contact print. Here I am excluded. I agree that 4x5s may be too small for many of us but why do not we allow 5x7?
regards,
Jan

[Jan_6568]

Opps - I did not read carefully. I understand that I can print 5x7 negative as long as it is printed on 8x10 paper - right? If so - I am in. Would the smaller print matted on 8x10 or 11x14 count ?:)
Jan

[darr]

Opps - I did not read carefully. I understand that I can print 5x7 negative as long as it is printed on 8x10 paper - right? If so - I am in. Would the smaller print matted on 8x10 or 11x14 count ?:)
Jan

Jan,

Yes, 5x7" printed on 8x10" paper is fine. I'll add you to the list!

Darr

[Darren Kruger]

I'm in.

-Darren

[snuck]

I'm in,

-Victor

[Ole Tjugen]

I'm in too.

-Ole

[PViapiano]

I'm in...looking forward to it!

Hey, any chance of letting participants sign up in groups, such as wet prints only, or digital prints only?

[Chuck Pere]

Put me in. What is the proposed deadline for getting prints shipped to you?

[bsimison]

I'm in.

[MIke Sherck]

Count me in! 8x10 contact prints.

Mike Sherck

[steve barry]

I'm down

Steve Barry

[jb7]

me too, if that's ok-

joseph

[Remigius]

I'm in.

[Barry Trabitz]

Me too.
Barry Trabitz
zonedoc@cox.net

[shileshjani]

I am in!

[davidb]

Too bad this could not be made into another LFF book.

[brian reed]

I would like to participate also.

BR

[PViapiano]

Too bad this could not be made into another LFF book.

If this turns into a book, count me out...

A book is not a print...a litho page is not a print. It may be an image, but it's not a print.

[davidb]

As long as I am making one print, why not make a second that could be collected and scanned by someone on the forum.

Thanks for clarifying what a print is.

[Matt Miller]

I'd like to join.

[Mark Woods]

I'm in

[PViapiano]

As long as I am making one print, why not make a second that could be collected and scanned by someone on the forum.

Thanks for clarifying what a print is.

Ahh, David...you caught me in a grumpy mood :o

I'll behave, I promise...

[Michael Graves]

I mentioned earlier that I'd like to participate. But I have a question. In an earlier thread, someone mentioned being in groups with silver prints and groups with inkjet prints. Is there a reason for that? Is that what we're doing? I do silver myself, but I certainly wouldn't mind seeing quality inkjet work as well.

[Matt Miller]

I do silver myself, but I certainly wouldn't mind seeing quality inkjet work as well.


Same here.

[Flexnib]

Count me in.
Arthur, NYC

[davidb]

I don't care what is sent to me as long as you feel it is your best.

[gari beet]

I am really keen, but the last exchange I took part in (another forum, yeh sorry) I didn't get a large number of the prints. The postal system was in a mess here at the time but the dissapointment of not seeing some of the work still smarts.

What the hey, room for 1 more?

Gari

[Andrew O'Neill]

Hey! It's nice to see someone else organize a print exchange for once...although I'll certainly miss perusing all the fine images...
I'd like to join in.

[darr]

Sorry for the delay, but we are experiencing network problems on my end. This is the list so far ...

Robert Fisher
Don Bryant
Michael Graves
Leonard Peterson
Darr Almeda
David Bram
Jan Brzeski
Paul Viapiano
Chuck Pere
Brett Simison
Mike Sherck
Steve Barry
Jb7 – Joseph
Brian Reed
Matt Miller
Mark Woods
Darren Kruger
Snuck – Victor
Ole Tjugen
Remigius
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Arthur NYC
Gari Beet
Andrew O'Neill

25 so far, but I am hoping for more!

The print specs are as posted in the first post -- wet or digital. It is nice to get both if you have never seen either. :) The cut-off date for signing-up is Monday, January 21, 2008. I will post the final participant list on Tuesday, January 22.

What would be a reasonable amount of time for printing? Please post your feedback so we can come to an average amount of time that most participants would need. I think 2-3 weeks from the final list posting would be fair, but please let us know.

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I am experiencing network problems and hopefully it will be cleared up within 48 hours, so please bear with me. I can receive e-mail but cannot always get on the web. If you need to contact me and my PM stuff is not being picked-up, go through my web site and send a message. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Darr

[Jan_6568]

I would suggest a little longer time allowance for printing. More three-four then two-three weeks. For instance, I can only print on weekends and it might be hard for me get everything done in two weekends.
Also, it might be nice if we attach some notes to the images. Technical info or where/when the image was made. I am not sure but it seems to me a nice idea - what do you think?
regards,
Jan

[davidb]

I think the deadline should be March 1st.

[Ole Tjugen]

Since I tend to have to go away for anything up to three weeks at very short notice, I hope for more than four weeks to print. That woul at least give me a chance to make wet prints, otherwise it will have to be inkjets.

[Mark_C]

Hi Darr

Please put my name on the list, I also would like to participate in this exchange.

In the previous exchanges we had short description notes included with the photographs. I believe March 1st or 10th will give everyone plenty of time to get prints ready and mailed to you.

Mark C

[eddie]

i am in.

i too would request 5-6 weeks of working time for printing. also, the last print exchange i was in we mailed our prints to out group members ourselves. this may save some time for the OP.

thanks

eddie

[Michael Graves]

Will we be broken down into groups or do we need to make 25 to 30 prints. I'll need about four weeks if it is the latter, as I too can only print on weekends. My washer only holds 6 prints at a time, and I want these to get the full treatment.

Are we sending unmounted prints?

[darr]

We will be broken down into smaller groups
Prints are NOT to be mounted
Enclosing an info sheet about the print would be nice, but not a requirement
Last day to sign-on as a participant is Monday, January 21, 2008


Would March 1st be a good date to have your prints ready to ship to Florida, USA?

Eddie and Marc C your names have been added to the list making it to 27 now.

Darr

[bsimison]

[LIST]
Prints are NOT to be unmounted


Sorry to be thick, but the double-negative got me: mounted or unmounted? Matted or unmatted?

-Brett

[Jan_6568]

March 1st sounds good to me as long as we know how many prints we need to make by next week - what do you think? But may be we need to allow more time as Ole might need more.

Jan

[Michael Graves]

March 1 works for me. What size groups so I know how many prints to make?

[darr]

Sorry to be thick, but the double-negative got me: mounted or unmounted? Matted or unmatted?

-Brett


Brett,

Sorry about that! :o I fixed it to read NO mounted prints as this adds to shipping weight.

Thanks, Darr

[darr]

March 1 works for me. What size groups so I know how many prints to make?

I will know how many in each group by Tuesday, 1/22 which will tell us all how many prints to make. I think the largest should be no more than 12. What are your thoughts on this?

[Jan_6568]

I agree that 12 would be a good upper limit but I would also not go below 9-10.
And Darr - thank you very much for organizing this.

best wishes,

Jan

[davidb]

I will not be mounting anything. Well, as far as photos go. :D

My photos will be sent in proper 8x10 photo mailing envelopes.

I'd be willing to make up to 15 of them.

[Remigius]

what davidb said.

[MIke Sherck]

I will know how many in each group by Tuesday, 1/22 which will tell us all how many prints to make. I think the largest should be no more than 12. What are your thoughts on this?

The last exchange I was in (last autumn) from APUG I was in a group of four and got no prints. No one but me from my group sent out a print. I think that the groups should be larger than four, just so I have a better shot at getting something. :)

Mike

[highandwild]

Count me in!

[Norm Buchanan]

I would like to take part as well.

[darr]

Updated List

1. Robert Fisher
2. Don Bryant
3. Michael Graves
4. Leonard Peterson
5. Darr Almeda
6. David Bram
7. Jan Brzeski
8. Paul Viapiano
9. Chuck Pere
10. Brett Simison
11. Mike Sherck
12. Steve Barry
13. Jb7 – Joseph Burns
14. Brian Reed
15. Matt Miller
16. Mark Woods
17. Darren Kruger
18. Snuck – Victor
19. Ole Tjugen
20. Remigius
21. Barry Trabitz
22. Shilesh Jani
23. Arthur NYC
24. Gari Beet
25. Andrew O’Neill
26. Eddie Gunks
27. Marc C
28. Jason Blankenship
29. Norm Buchanan

If your name is not on the list and it should be, please email me.

Darr

[Photojeep]

Please count me in!
Randy

[snuck]

Oh darr btw you can change my pseudonym to Victor Samou Wong so that I'm known.
Cheers!

[Nigel Smith]

This will get me printing again... count me in!

I think groups of 6-8 would be nicer than 12

[darr]

Oh darr btw you can change my pseudonym to Victor Samou Wong so that I'm known.
Cheers!

Changed your pseudonym Victor.

Darr

[darr]

Updated List:

1. Robert Fisher
2. Don Bryant
3. Michael Graves
4. Leonard Peterson
5. Darr Almeda
6. David Bram
7. Jan Brzeski
8. Paul Viapiano
9. Chuck Pere
10. Brett Simison
11. Mike Sherck
12. Steve Barry
13. Jb7 – Joseph Burns
14. Brian Reed
15. Matt Miller
16. Mark Woods
17. Darren Kruger
18. Victor Samou Wong
19. Ole Tjugen
20. Remigius
21. Barry Trabitz
22. Shilesh Jani
23. Arthur NYC
24. Gari Beet
25. Andrew O’Neill
26. Eddie Gunks
27. Marc C
28. Jason Blankenship
29. Norm Buchanan
30. Randy Becker
31. Nigel Smith

[Andrew O'Neill]

I'm all for keeping the groups small...

[Michael N. Meyer]

I'm in too.

-Michael

www.michaelmeyerphoto.com

[SAShruby]

I'll be in as well.

[Gary Samson]

Please add me to the print exchange.

[darr]

Updated List:

1. Robert Fisher
2. Don Bryant
3. Michael Graves
4. Leonard Peterson
5. Darr Almeda
6. David Bram
7. Jan Brzeski
8. Paul Viapiano
9. Chuck Pere
10. Brett Simison
11. Mike Sherck
12. Steve Barry
13. Jb7 – Joseph Burns
14. Brian Reed
15. Matt Miller
16. Mark Woods
17. Darren Kruger
18. Victor Samou Wong
19. Ole Tjugen
20. Remigius
21. Barry Trabitz
22. Shilesh Jani
23. Arthur NYC
24. Gari Beet
25. Andrew O’Neill
26. Eddie Gunks
27. Marc C
28. Jason Blankenship
29. Norm Buchanan
30. Randy Becker
31. Nigel Smith
32. Michael Meyer
33. Peter Hruby
34. Gary Samson

[snuck]

I'm all for keeping the groups small...

Hey Andrew.. wondered where you were. Thanks for last year btw, that was great.. Oh btw I teach Gr 12 Photography this year , lucky me!

[caleb]

I am new here but I would like to participate.
-Caleb

[Andrew O'Neill]

Hey Andrew.. wondered where you were. Thanks for last year btw, that was great.. Oh btw I teach Gr 12 Photography this year , lucky me!

I'm here, thanks! Past exchanges were fun but I'm glad Darr is taking it on this year.
Grade 12 photography, eh? Our photography program here is very popular but since our provincial government and that old fart in Victoria decided that it was unconstitutional to charge kids course fees, we've been having a very hard time finding the money to pay for supplies...but we're managing. It's even more difficult funding digital photography (more expensive than traditional!) that I teach in my graphic design class. What a time we are living in. I trust it's better where you are?

[alec4444]

I'd like to be included. Glad I found this in time. I also would like to cast my vote in favor of keeping the silver printers (or traditional color printers) separate from the inkjet crowd. My participation does not hinge on that, though. Crap - now I've got to get to work!!!

--A

[Norm Buchanan]

I wouldn't like to see segregation of the wet and digital prints. I would like to receive a mix.

[snuck]

Not necessarily, I'll find out in February.

[D. Bryant]

I also would like to cast my vote in favor of keeping the silver printers (or traditional color printers) separate from the inkjet crowd.
--A

What do you think this is, APUG? ;) :D

Don Bryant

[Pete Roody]

I would like to be included.

[tim810]

I would like to be involved. Would ther be an interest in putting a book together of all the images in this exchange? I think that would be a nice touch!!
Tim

[Ron McElroy]

I would like to be included in this exchange.

Do most people print a different image for each of their group?

[darr]

Update List:

1. Robert Fisher
2. Don Bryant
3. Michael Graves
4. Leonard Peterson
5. Darr Almeda
6. David Bram
7. Jan Brzeski
8. Paul Viapiano
9. Chuck Pere
10. Brett Simison
11. Mike Sherck
12. Steve Barry
13. Jb7 – Joseph Burns
14. Brian Reed
15. Matt Miller
16. Mark Woods
17. Darren Kruger
18. Victor Samou Wong
19. Ole Tjugen
20. Remigius
21. Barry Trabitz
22. Shilesh Jani
23. Arthur NYC
24. Gari Beet
25. Andrew O’Neill
26. Eddie Gunks
27. Marc C
28. Jason Blankenship
29. Norm Buchanan
30. Randy Becker
31. Nigel Smith
32. Michael Meyer
33. Peter Hruby
34. Gary Samson
35. Caleb
36. alec4444
37. Pete Roody
38. Tim810
39. Ron McElroy


If you are listed with your LF Forum pseudonym, please PM me your real name.

[darr]

I'd like to be included. Glad I found this in time. I also would like to cast my vote in favor of keeping the silver printers (or traditional color printers) separate from the inkjet crowd. My participation does not hinge on that, though. Crap - now I've got to get to work!!!

--A

Hi Alec,

This Print Exchange is for a mix of prints (see first post). Maybe you could facilitate a future Print Exchange that would be for only silver prints. :)

Best,
Darr

[darr]

I would like to be included in this exchange.

Do most people print a different image for each of their group?

Hi Ron,

Some of us find it easier to print from one original, but you can print from as many originals as you choose. Just include enough prints to cover your group participants after that has been determined.

Best,
Darr

[Michael Heald]

Hello! I would like to participate! Best regards.

Michael A. Heald

[al olson]

Hi Darr

I would like to participate as well. I look forward to learning the guidelines when they become finalized. I.e. min and max print sizes??? No. of prints? Etc. I was trying to follow the posts for the last Exchange and have to admit that I was a little confused about how it worked.

Thank you for undertaking this huge task!

[Kirk Keyes]

Hi Darr -

Count me in.

Darr - I'd suggest a deadline for shipping prints in about 2 or 3 months. So Mid March or a bit later.

Also, larger groups are better I think as we get to see the work of more people. I'd suggest 15 to 20 as a maximum group size.

Participants need to send their prints in containers that will hold 15 or 20 11x14 prints, even if they are only sending an 8x10.

All participants agree to either scan their own prints or allow someone else in the exchange to scan their print for inclusion on the LF Print Exchange web site that Darr set up last year.

Thanks for getting the ball rolling!

Kirk

[Kirk Keyes]

http://gallery55.org/lfgallery/index.php

Some previous exchange prints

[darr]

Updated List:

1. Robert Fisher
2. Don Bryant
3. Michael Graves
4. Leonard Peterson
5. Darr Almeda
6. David Bram
7. Jan Brzeski
8. Paul Viapiano
9. Chuck Pere
10. Brett Simison
11. Mike Sherck
12. Steve Barry
13. Jb7 – Joseph Burns
14. Brian Reed
15. Matt Miller
16. Mark Woods
17. Darren Kruger
18. Victor Samou Wong
19. Ole Tjugen
20. Remigius
21. Barry Trabitz
22. Shilesh Jani
23. Arthur NYC
24. Gari Beet
25. Andrew O’Neill
26. Eddie Gunks
27. Marc C
28. Jason Blankenship
29. Norm Buchanan
30. Randy Becker
31. Nigel Smith
32. Michael Meyer
33. Peter Hruby
34. Gary Samson
35. Caleb
36. Alec Simonson
37. Pete Roody
38. Tim810
39. Ron McElroy
40. Michael Heald
41. Al Olson
42. Kirk Keyes

[darr]

Hi Darr

I would like to participate as well. I look forward to learning the guidelines when they become finalized. I.e. min and max print sizes??? No. of prints? Etc. I was trying to follow the posts for the last Exchange and have to admit that I was a little confused about how it worked.

Thank you for undertaking this huge task!

Hi Al,

If you read the very first post in this thread it should give you the foundation for this exchange. Tomorrow I will post the final details along with the group lists. Welcome to the Print Exchange!

Best,
Darr

[darr]

Hi Darr -

Count me in.

Darr - I'd suggest a deadline for shipping prints in about 2 or 3 months. So Mid March or a bit later.

Also, larger groups are better I think as we get to see the work of more people. I'd suggest 15 to 20 as a maximum group size.

Participants need to send their prints in containers that will hold 15 or 20 11x14 prints, even if they are only sending an 8x10.

All participants agree to either scan their own prints or allow someone else in the exchange to scan their print for inclusion on the LF Print Exchange web site that Darr set up last year.

Thanks for getting the ball rolling!

Kirk


Hi Kirk! :)

Thank you for participating! I will add a 2007 Print Exchange to the gallery web site. I will however not be able to scan all the prints and look to the participants to do this themselves or another volunteer if they want the prints to be included on the site. I will post a message about this in the final details tomorrow after I have all the participant names. I look forward to seeing your prints!

Kind regards,
Darr

[darr]

Final Participant List

1. Robert Fisher
2. Don Bryant
3. Michael Graves
4. Leonard Peterson
5. Darr Almeda
6. David Bram
7. Jan Brzeski
8. Paul Viapiano
9. Chuck Pere
10. Brett Simison
11. Mike Sherck
12. Steve Barry
13. Joseph Burns
14. Brian Reed
15. Matt Miller
16. Mark Woods
17. Darren Kruger
18. Victor Samou Wong
19. Ole Tjugen
20. Remigius
21. Barry Trabitz
22. Shilesh Jani
23. Arthur Fredericks
24. Gari Beet
25. Andrew O’Neill
26. Eddie Gunks
27. Marc Carrot*
28. Jason Blankenship
29. Norm Buchanan
30. Randy Becker
31. Nigel Smith
32. Michael Meyer
33. Peter Hruby
34. Gary Samson
35. Caleb O. Fey
36. Alec Simonson
37. Pete Roody
38. Tim810
39. Ron McElroy
40. Michael Heald
41. Al Olson
42. Kirk Keyes

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Print Specs


Created on a large format camera (2x3, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10", etc. film format)
Black & White or Color
Wet darkroom or digital prints
Filters/Digital Manipulation OK
NO larger than 11x14" paper
NO smaller than 8x10" paper
Image area can be any size as long as it is on paper from 8x10" to 11x14"
NO Mats due to added shipping weight
NO Mounted prints due to added shipping weight
2007 creation date desired, but not necessary
Enclosing an info sheet about the print would be nice, but not a requirement


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Groups

Group 1
David Bram
Jan Brzeski
Joseph Burns
Michael Meyer
Tim810
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant

Group 2
Marc Carrot*
Paul Viapiano
Ole Tjugen
Nigel Smith
Brett Simison
Robert Fisher
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger
Alec Simonson
Matt Miller

Group 3
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Victor Samou Wong
Remigius
Steve Barry
Gari Beet

Group 4
Michael Heald
Gary Samson
Peter Hruby
Kirk Keyes
Pete Roody
Mark Woods
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Andrew O’Neill
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

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Submission Instructions

Print the number of prints so each participant in your group will receive one print. In groups one and two there are 10 participants each and in groups three and four there are 11. Since David Bram is in Group One, he will be printing 9 prints, and Al Olson who is in Group Four, will be printing 10 prints.


Prints are to be shipped NO LATER than Saturday, March 15, 2008 to the address below. Make sure you sandwich prints between layers of cardboard and write DO NOT BEND on the front and back of your package. NOTE: Prints cannot be shipped UPS to this address. PM me if this is a problem.


Darr Almeda
ARTIFAX
PO Box 13382
Tallahassee, Florida USA
32317-3382


In the past we shipped additional shipping materials along with our prints for the return prints shipment. If you care to do this, that is fine, but I will not recycle the outside envelope. I will recycle the cardboard if it arrives in good shape. I will not supply cardboard or shipping materials for free. To anyone that is in need of shipping materials, I can offer for an additional US $4.00 the following return shipping packet.

9233

I have a mail order business and purchase these materials in bulk. It would include a heavy cardboard mailer, two archival backing boards and an archival bag that you can safely store the prints in for years to come. You are under no obligation to do this, and I am not making any money off of this, I am offering this as it may make some of this a little easier.


Ship your prints by March 15th and I will keep us all updated as they flow in. If you do not participate after all of this work, some of us will be disappointed :( . If you have an emergency and find it impossible to meet the deadlines, PM me.


Postage fees are to be paid in full by the participant before I ship. There are numerous ways to ship: USPS Priority, UPS, FedEx, USPS Global Priority and for our non-US participants you will need to figure how your prints get to me. I can recommend USPS Global Priority as the best way for me to ship the exchange prints back to you as customs is already pre-paid in the standard fee for most countries.


What I would prefer is for everyone to ship their prints to me and then let me package them up and PM everyone what the return fees will be. You can then either PayPal me the fees plus 3% or send me a check. In theory what you ship should weigh close to the same of what I ship back, but not always due to print size. Also remember to add $4.00 if you want the Return Shipping Package.


No matter how silly you think a question might be about this process, please post it here so I can respond and others may benefit. I look forward to receiving and enjoying all of the prints. Hopefully we will be viewing the entire 2007 Print Exchange in our on-line gallery in the near future. Now get printing!! :)

No more participants will be added -- the list is closed!


Kind Regards,
Darr

[snuck]

Thanks for doing this darr.

[darr]

Thanks for doing this darr.

You are very welcome Victor! :)

Kind regards,
Darr

[Kirk Keyes]

Darr - yes, a big thanks to you for doing this!

[Nigel Smith]

Group 2
...
Ole Tjugen
Nigel Smith
...


How's that Ole! fate!

regards, Nige

[davidb]

To be clear, you will need 9 prints from me plus $36 for shipping ?

[darr]

To be clear, you will need 9 prints from me plus $36 for shipping ?

David,

You do need to ship me nine prints, but I do not know what your return shipping charge will be yet.

My job in all of this is to be the collection house for the prints. After I receive the prints, I sort them out, bundle them up, and finally ship them out to each participant. Everyone ships one package and receives only one package. The prints are not shipped individually, but in a group according to the sort. That is why it is important that participants come through and deliver what they have pledge to do. I have heard some complain when participants did not do as planned. You should be receiving nine prints that will be a great surprise and inspire you! Imagine how you may feel if you only receive 6 or 4 prints and not 9 after you went through all of this work? But, that is NOT going to happen with this exchange because also part of my job is to help motivate when called to. ;)

BTW, the $4.00 Return Shipping Packet is an option I am offering to ship your nine group prints back to you if you do not care to send return shipping materials with your print shipment.

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Everyone is responsible for their own shipping materials and costs to and from. If you choose not to purchase the $4.00 packet from me, you will need to include return shipping materials that will fit up to 12x15". This should include an outside bubble or cardboard mailer and at least two pieces of thick cardboard. We can usually recycle the cardboard you send with your prints, but not the original outside mailing container the prints are shipped to me in.

I hope this explains things better for everyone.

Best,
Darr

[caleb]

darr, you are the best for doing this! I have it down to 9 images I need to choose from, oh.. decisions decisions....
-Caleb

[Chuck Pere]

I normally send out prints in a plastic envelope with a cover sheet. Is it Ok to send the 9 prints each in their own envelope with a cover sheet?

Also you may want to make a waiting list of people interested but didn't get in before the cutoff. Because things happen in life someone may need to drop out and that way they could easily be replaced.

[Ole Tjugen]

How's that Ole! fate!

regards, Nige

I'll have to find a new negative to print, then - since you've seen all the old ones already! :)

[darr]

I normally send out prints in a plastic envelope with a cover sheet. Is it Ok to send the 9 prints each in their own envelope with a cover sheet?

That is fine.



Also you may want to make a waiting list of people interested but didn't get in before the cutoff. Because things happen in life someone may need to drop out and that way they could easily be replaced.


No. I do not want this to drag on forever. There is nothing stopping someone else to organize another print exchange. The list is final.

Best,
Darr

[darr]

Darr - yes, a big thanks to you for doing this!

Kirk,

You are very welcome. Your past help with the on-line gallery was superb. Thank you for helping to make this forum a place where we can have print exchanges and share the joys that come from our love for photographic expression.

Kind Regards,
Darr

[darr]

darr, you are the best for doing this! I have it down to 9 images I need to choose from, oh.. decisions decisions....
-Caleb

Hey Caleb,

It is because of folks like yourself I am motivated to organize and contribute to print exchanges and on-line galleries. I love looking at photography as much as I enjoy creating it. Maybe a little more enjoyment in looking at it. It is good news that you are having ..."oh.. decisions decisions...." :)

Best,
Darr

[tim810]

Darr,
This is great. I am going through negs now to see what I would like to print. I am excited to see what I will produce, but I am more anxious to see all the other images!!!
Thanks Again Darr


Tim

[eddie]

thanks darr,

i printed several images today. only a few to go.

FWIW it is possible to send stuff to a PO box using UPS. i learned this not too long ago. they do not tell us tis but they have an agreement with each other. if you address a package to the PO and put the box number on it the PO will put it in your box after the UPS guy drops it off. really! (ie. the kingston PO. 90 cornell st. kingston NY 12401 put box XYZ on it. the UPS driver will deliver it to 90 cornell st and the Postmaster will put it in box XYZ!)

eddie

[darr]

Darr,
This is great. I am going through negs now to see what I would like to print. I am excited to see what I will produce, but I am more anxious to see all the other images!!!
Thanks Again Darr
Tim



thanks darr,
eddie


You are both welcome -- THANK YOU for participating!!

How is everyone doing ?

Eddie's fantastic prints arrived here today! Thank you for starting the ball rolling Eddie! :)

I am looking forward to receiving eveyone's prints. Anyone having any difficulties email/PM me and I will do my best to assist.

Kind Regards to All,
Darr

[Jan_6568]

Hello everyone,
I printed my images and they are going to Darr tomorrow. That was my first image I printed in more then three copies. I only make very limited editions, you know :)

Darr - thank you very much for organizing this.

best wishes,

Jan

[Nigel Smith]

I have proofed my image and determined I am ready to proceed with the production run!

[Michael Graves]

To quote a famous philosopher, "It is Finished."

Will mail them today.

By the way....I broke out my last package of Agfa MCC-111 for this project. So you KNOW this is special to me.

[bsimison]

Mine are printed and waiting by the door for my daily Post Office run.

[Ron McElroy]

I shipped my prints to Darr yesterday. I'm looking forward to seeing other folk's work.

[Michael Heald]

Mine are on their way! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's pictures. Best regards.

Michael A. Heald

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 2/26/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Chuck Pere


Group Two
Brett Simison


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Ron McElroy


Group Four
Michael Graves

--

Anyone having problems or questions please contact me.

Kind regards,
Darr

[Ole Tjugen]

I'm temporarily stuck on a drilling rig in the North Sea, but should be able to meet my obligations in time.

[bsimison]

I'm temporarily stuck on a drilling rig in the North Sea, but should be able to meet my obligations in time.

By far, one of the best excuses I've heard in a long time. Mind if is use it? :)

[darr]

I'm temporarily stuck on a drilling rig in the North Sea, but should be able to meet my obligations in time.

I think we all will extend patience for you Ole. Thank you for the update.

Best,
Darr

[PViapiano]

Mine will go out hopefully by the end of next week...

[PViapiano]

To quote a famous philosopher, "It is Finished."

Will mail them today.

By the way....I broke out my last package of Agfa MCC-111 for this project. So you KNOW this is special to me.

Agfa MCC-111? Portriga?

I want to be in Michael's group!!!

Waa-aaa-aaa....!

[Mark Woods]

Hello All,

I shipped mine out today with a little card to be included with each photo to give the metrics and the back ground. Looking forward to seeing the results.

THANK YOU DARR!

[Michael Graves]

Guess I'll be proof positive that a crappy image is still a crappy image...even if on amazing paper.


Agfa MCC-111? Portriga?

I want to be in Michael's group!!!

Waa-aaa-aaa....!

[Barry Trabitz]

Darr, You should get my prints today or tomorrow. USPO 2-3 day delivery. Enclosed is a sheet with tech details to go with each print. I enclosed a check for the return postage+$4 for your mailer. If insufficient I will add what is required asap. I thought this would save time for you. Thanks again for all you are doing. Oh I was wondering what to do regarding posting to your internet site? will all the photos be shown?
Barry Trabitz

[darr]

Mark, you are more than welcome!
--Darr


Oh I was wondering what to do regarding posting to your internet site? will all the photos be shown?
Barry Trabitz

Barry,
As soon as everyone receives their prints, I will open the "upload link" on the LF Print Exchange Gallery (http://gallery55.org/lfgallery/index.php) site so everyone can upload JPEGs of their exchange print and share any information along with their photography.

I cannot scan the prints to be uploaded. I ask for each of us to do this or for volunteer(s) to assist those that cannot. It is not hard to upload JPEGs onto the site once the "2007 Print Exchange" section is opened. I will post instructions on how to do this and what size the JPEGs will need to be once we get to this stage of the process.

It is always a delight to see the collection of prints we create.
Thank you for asking.

Best,
Darr

[D. Bryant]

It is always a delight to see the collection of prints we create.
Thank you for asking.

Best,
Darr
For you Darr, this is the chief's delight, since you will get to see all of the prints submitted. A deserving reward, IMO for doing the organizing.

Don Bryant

[tim810]

I finished printing yesterday. Its a cute bunch of curled up 8x10 contact prints. I will be flattening them tonight, and shipping them off on Friday

This has been a great experience. Thanks everyone
Tim

[Nigel Smith]

mine are ready to go too... just need to package and send!

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 2/28/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz


Group Two
Brett Simison


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Ron McElroy


Group Four
Michael Heald
Michael Graves

--

Please Note: It is not necessary to mail postage/mailer payments with your prints. I will be e-mailing/PM everyone after I have them packaged up and weighed before I ship them back out. I will be doing the shipping a Group at a time. As soon as I receive a Groups entire prints, I will begin to wrap, weigh, email and ship. If you want to include a payment at time of print shipping to me that is fine, but I will not be surprised it may have to be adjusted. Any questions? Please ask ...

Kind Regards,
Darr

[shileshjani]

I will be mailing my set closer to the deadline of March 15 - but they will get there:p

[alec4444]

Don't worry Group 2!!!! I'm a last-minute kinda person, but I'll have mine in on time... :D

Cheers!
--A

[Remigius]

Hi all,

I've mailed my prints today. I assume they'll arrive in about a week, say March 10.

Cheers, Remigius.

[gari beet]

Mine should be out this week or early next, amazing how life can get in the way of this stuff :p

Gari

[PViapiano]

Mine are printed, going out tomorrow...

[caleb]

mine are going in the mail tomorrow.

[Nigel Smith]

mine are in the mail too!

[Norm Buchanan]

I just over-nighted mine an hour ago.

And to reiterate what has been stated here many times already... thanks very much Darr for taking the time and initiative to handle this valuable and enjoyable exchange this year.

[darr]

... thanks very much Darr for taking the time and initiative to handle this valuable and enjoyable exchange this year.

Your are very welcome Norm -- Thank you for participating!!

--

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/5/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Don Bryant


Group Two
Brett Simison


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Ron McElroy


Group Four
Michael Heald
Michael Graves
Mark Woods

--

[Ole Tjugen]

I'm ashore again at last, and with a little effort and luck I should be able to get the prints mailed before I'm due offshore again next week. The problem is that there's a concert in this weekend, and I really should use all available time for rehearsing...

[D. Bryant]

Your are very welcome Norm -- Thank you for participating!!

--

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/5/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Don Bryant



Allright Group One, we are halfway there!

Don Bryant

[Mark Woods]

I'm happy to see that my prints arrived safely. I'm sure part of Darr's motivation is to see all the diversity in photography. Can't wait to see all of the prints on line. WOW!

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/6/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Don Bryant


Group Two
Brett Simison


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Norm Buchanan
Ron McElroy


Group Four
Michael Heald
Michael Graves
Mark Woods

--
Best,
Darr

[SAShruby]

Next Monday my prints are being mailed to you....

[tim810]

As for group one I will have a little time to do some scaning if you do not have the ability. It might be easier if one of us does all the scaning instead of 9 seperate people. If this interests you let me know
I can't wait to see everything.
Cheers
Tim

[D. Bryant]

As for group one I will have a little time to do some scaning if you do not have the ability. It might be easier if one of us does all the scaning instead of 9 seperate people. If this interests you let me know
I can't wait to see everything.
Cheers
Tim
I can submit a scan for my work when necessary, thanks.

Don

[SAShruby]

6:39 in the morning, prints are done. Monday ready to go. Good night, I'm tired.

[eddie]

i did not scan any of my pictures. i sent a several images out. some color some B&W. some lens photos and some pinhole photos. if any of the recipients want to scan the prints that would be fine (and helpful) if not no problem....bad planning on my part.

eddie

[PViapiano]

Sent mine on Friday via USPS Priority...

[Patrik Roseen]

6:39 in the morning, prints are done. Monday ready to go. Good night, I'm tired.

I'm not in this years exchange but your comment makes me think of my participation in the LF exchange last year...and all the time spent in the darkroom...off hours.
I look forward to seeing the photographs on the web when they are uploaded.

[jb7]

Sorry for lack of communication-
mine are printed, packaged and gone-

j

[alec4444]

I'll be printing mine tonight & probably Fedex'ing them tomorrow. Group 2 - am I still doing nine prints? Seems like "slim pickin's" in our group thus far....

--A

[darr]

I'll be printing mine tonight & probably Fedex'ing them tomorrow. Group 2 - am I still doing nine prints? Seems like "slim pickin's" in our group thus far....

--A

Alec,

Please do print the original number of prints for your group -- the requested ship date is by 3/15 and so far I have not had any drop-outs. Hopefully this will be a fully attended exchange with many awesome prints! I look forward to your prints my friend!

Best,
Darr

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/10/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant


Group Two
Paul Viapiano
Brett Simison


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Remigius Stalder


Group Four
Michael Heald
Michael Graves
Mark Woods

[Mark Woods]

If people flake out, perhaps new groups could be established that would fulfill the numbers. Just a thought.

[Andrew O'Neill]

I tried printing one of my negatives as a Kallitype but ended up throwing them out as they looked like crap. I just couldn't get a decent print. I reprinted on good old silver gelatin. They'll be in the mail this week.

[Remigius]

So glad my prints arrived! And our group seems to come in fast!

[MIke Sherck]

SO I'm packing up my prints last night and went back to this thread to get the mailing address... boy, that looks like a lot of names in my group. 1, 2, 3... wait, that's more than the 8 prints I made! *Grin* Back to the darkroom for a couple more prints... They'll be in the mail on Friday. *Sigh*

Mike

[Flexnib]

My prints will be on the way by friday the latest. Sorry for the wait.
Arthut

[Pete Roody]

Almost there. My prints will go out Friday.

[alec4444]

My prints are done! I'll be putting them in the mail tomorrow. I did all nine - really rooting for Group 2 here! Apologies - my spotting skills are still quite lacking, though I did the best I could. Should pass the 18" test pretty well.

Cheers!
--A

(Group #2)

[tim810]

My prints will be going out Saturday morning. They are all done but I have to wait till payday to send them.

[snuck]

All timed up, and good to go, and will be shipping Saturday morning. Sorry for the wait...

[darr]

Tomorrow is March 15th ... do you know where your exchange prints are ?

Remember to Mail Your Prints Tomorrow, 3/15


Warm Regards,
Darr

[Michael Graves]

[do you know where your exchange prints are ?[/B][/COLOR]


Darr

Actually, no. I don't. Where did you put them? Hopefully, not as a coaster on your coffee table.

[darr]

Actually, no. I don't. Where did you put them? Hopefully, not as a coaster on your coffee table.

Your good Michael! My coffee table is covered with books and I have some real nice Celtic coasters that I have enjoyed for years that I refuse to part with. Here is a snap of where the prints are currently stored and a close-up of your package label:

http://gallery55.org/snaps/_DCA0005.jpg

http://gallery55.org/snaps/_DCA0002.jpg

The funny face stamp means it has been logged-in on my paperwork and recorded/posted in this thread. It also means you are cool. :)

I have more bins in waiting folks, so let's fill them up!

--

Best,
Darr

[Michael Graves]

I have that same printer stand!

[shileshjani]

My 9 prints just went out. I am in group 1.

Thank you.

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/14/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Michael Meyer
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant


Group Two
Paul Viapiano
Brett Simison
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Remigius Stalder


Group Four
Michael Heald
Michael Graves
Mark Woods

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[darr]

I have received prints from nineteen (19) participants from a pool of of forty-two (42) participants. I think this is a good indication of positive participation thus far. Heck the requested ship date is not until tomorrow and we are about halfway there.

Fantastic photography is awaiting you all ...
BTW, I have started on bin two today.

Best,
Darr

[MIke Sherck]

My prints went out today, USPS Priority Mail (mostly because it's a nice box!) :)

Mike

[eddie]

yeah! group three is still "winning"! go group three! we are the best:) :)

LOL

i hope everyone gets in! i can not wait.

eddie

[Andrew O'Neill]

My prints went in the post today. I hope I get a smiley face stamped on mine, too...I'm kind of a nerd though. Got any nerdy stamps?

[Nigel Smith]

would have thought mine would have made it by now...

[snuck]

Ok stuff is shipped. You should have it in four business days from Canada.

Cheers and thanks again darr.

[darr]

would have thought mine would have made it by now...

Hi Nigel,

I did not get to the Post Office today, will get there late Monday. As soon as I receive them, I will post their arrival.

Best,
Darr

[Photojeep]

My images are on the way too. Dropped off at post office yesterday.
Randy

[tim810]

I dropped my images off at about 1155 am yesterday. Priority mail they should be ther by tues or wed
I can't wait to see everything
cheers

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/17/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Michael Meyer
Tim Trombley
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant


Group Two
Mark Carrot
Paul Viapiano
Brett Simison
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Remigius Stalder


Group Four
Michael Heald
Peter Hruby
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Mark Woods
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

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[darr]

Immediate Opening Available for One Photographer

I just received a PM from a member of Group Two that says he will not be able to submit prints. Is there anyone out there that has prints available to ship now and would like to be included in this exchange?

Please PM asap!

Kind Regards,
Darr

[Pete Roody]

My prints were sent. They will be there tomorrow or Wednesday.

[al olson]

I'm going to have to apologize to USPS. I mailed mine Priority on the 14th. Unless you had mail delivery on Sunday ... that was one day service from Colorado to Florida.

[darr]

I'm going to have to apologize to USPS. I mailed mine Priority on the 14th. Unless you had mail delivery on Sunday ... that was one day service from Colorado to Florida.

Hi Al,

No mail delivery on Sunday, but they do fill my box at the PO by 10:00 am Monday thru Saturday. FedEx has the contract for USPS Priority Mail and IMO does an outstanding job. When UPS tried to bid it away a year or so ago, some of us that are involved with internet retail businesses got REAL upset. Luckily UPS lost out! :)

Best,
Darr

[D. Bryant]

I think it is a bit odd that there is only one woman participating in the exchange. How many female LF'ers are there on the LF forum?

Don Bryant

[darr]

I think it is a bit odd that there is only one woman participating in the exchange. How many female LF'ers are there on the LF forum?

Don Bryant

Hi Don,

I'll respond since I am the female. I have had communications with Helen Bach on this forum, but not any other female LF shooters come to mind. I have found in general throughout my photography career (pro and amateur), there are not too many females shooting LF. I studied LF at Portfolio Center in Atlanta back in the early '80s and I think I was one of three females in attendance. As a portrait photographer shooting medium format, I found many more female photogs specializing in portrait photography. While attending PP of A functions over the years, I found men out numbering the females. With the onset of digital cameras, I think more stay-at-home mothers have jumped on the children portraiture wagon and maybe this is a good thing. It is not as bad as the airline pilot profession (I personally could not be a commercial pilot), as I learned from being married to one for almost 25 years.

Best,
Darr

[darr]

We have a new Print Exchange member for Group Two!

:) Thank you to Geary Lyons for joining the Print Exchange! :)
Robert Fisher has had to drop out, but Geary has answered the call!!
A warm welcome to Geary for joining in such short notice!

Best,
Darr

[PViapiano]

Great! Welcome, Geary!

I met Geary briefly at Per Volquartz's Joshua Tree get-together in January 2007 and he is an incredible photographer...

Darr...who dropped out?

[darr]

Great! Welcome, Geary!

I met Geary briefly at Per Volquartz's Joshua Tree get-together in January 2007 and he is an incredible photographer...

Darr...who dropped out?


Robert Fisher

[Jan_6568]

I think it is a bit odd that there is only one woman participating in the exchange. How many female LF'ers are there on the LF forum?

Don Bryant

Don, how do you know my gender?

best,

Jan

[Ole Tjugen]

Great thanks to Geary!

My prints are one the way at last. I won't give you the full list of things that can cause delay, but today's was that RC paper dries slower than FB on a drying press, making me miss today's mail by about an hour...

[alec4444]

My fedex tracking number in case anyone wants to see the journey my prints take:
860995869625 (http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?ascend_header=1&clienttype=dotcom&cntry_code=us&language=english&tracknumbers=860995869625)

Right now they're in Memphis.... :)

--A

[darr]

... how do you know my gender?

Are you this good-looking guy ...
(http://photo.net/shared/community-member?user_id=1485617)

(One advantage of being a female amongst so many guys :D )

[D. Bryant]

Don, how do you know my gender?

best,

Jan

Well I still don't know your gender! :) I happen to know darr from other forums and private e-mails and I also have a couple of Helen's prints (who I forgot about). So if you are the other gender then there are 3 women members of LF Forum.

Cheers,

Don Bryant

[snuck]

well thank goodness that this forum isn't simply a sausagefest.

[D. Bryant]

sausagefest.

I have to say it's pretty much a man's forum here. Wouldn't you?

> http://www.snuckerpuss.net/

Nice web site! :)

Don Bryant

[snuck]

I have to say it's pretty much a man's forum here. Wouldn't you?

> http://www.snuckerpuss.net/

Nice web site! :)

Don Bryant

Thanks Don... it needs work though.. I havn't touched it forever. Nothing wrong with a good weiner roast I guess... although variety is always nice.

Oh my goodness.. I just had a look at it.. I was running a few experiments... I guess that I'd better get it running...

[Mark Woods]

Sorry. I won't be viewing your website by installing media wiki. Too bad you can't put it up where one doesn't need to install something to view it.

[alec4444]

My fedex tracking number in case anyone wants to see the journey my prints take:
860995869625 (http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?ascend_header=1&clienttype=dotcom&cntry_code=us&language=english&tracknumbers=860995869625)

Right now they're in Memphis.... :)

--A

Errrr, Darr, Can you take a look at this? Looks like there's a problem. I sent to to the PO Box you listed..... Why does this crap always happen to me?!? :(

--A

[Pete Roody]

Darr,

I checked my usps tracking number. Label/Receipt Number: EH24 7058 216U S

They said the delivery attempt yesterday failed. They will try again. Just want to keep you posted.

Pete

[alec4444]

Mine's being held at some station until I get a physical mailing address. Fedex won't deliver to a PO Box it seems. Darr, I sent you an email...if anyone has Darr's phone number please PM me. I want to resolve this before they send it back!

--A

[darr]

Darr,

I checked my usps tracking number. Label/Receipt Number: EH24 7058 216U S

They said the delivery attempt yesterday failed. They will try again. Just want to keep you posted.

Pete

Pete,

I made it to USPS after hours yesterday and there was a notice in my box for an Express Package, so I am assuming it is yours. I will be there later today to pick it up!

Best,
Darr

[darr]

Mine's being held at some station until I get a physical mailing address. Fedex won't deliver to a PO Box it seems. Darr, I sent you an email...if anyone has Darr's phone number please PM me. I want to resolve this before they send it back!

--A


Hey Alec,

I just finished talking with you over the phone ... your FedEx parcel will get here! I'll keep you posted.

Best,
Darr

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/19/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Michael Meyer
Tim Trombley
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant


Group Two
Mark Carrot
Paul Viapiano
Brett Simison
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Remigius Stalder


Group Four
Michael Heald
Peter Hruby
Pete Roody
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Mark Woods
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

--
Group Updates For Shipping Status
Group One is waiting for prints from (2) participants
Group Two is waiting for prints from (5) participants
Group Three is waiting for prints from (3) participants
Group Four is waiting for prints from (3) participants
--

Looks like a shipment out may be in the near future ...

Best,
Darr

[jb7]

God, I hope mine are ok-
10 days tomorrow- It usually doesn't take as long for delivery from there-

If there's the same po box malarkey for me as has been reported elsewhere,
then I'm rightly stewed-

joseph

[darr]

God, I hope mine are ok-
10 days tomorrow- It usually doesn't take as long for delivery from there-

If there's the same po box malarkey for me as has been reported elsewhere,
then I'm rightly stewed-

joseph

Hi Joseph,

International shipping can take much longer than shipments within the continental 48 states. I received one package from Switzerland that took seven days which amazes me and approximately two from Canada thus far. The rest are from within the 48 states. If after 21 days of shipping we do not see your package, then I would put a tracer on it, but I would not worry just yet.

Kind regards,
Darr

[jb7]

Thanks Darr-

Not that I'm actually looking forward to them arriving,
To receive is much better than to give,
if you know what I mean...

j

[Matt Miller]

Mine are on the way. I shipped them today, USPS Priority from Iowa.

[Jan_6568]

Are you this good-looking guy ...
(http://photo.net/shared/community-member?user_id=1485617)

(One advantage of being a female amongst so many guys :D )

Welllll, hmmmm, yes. You never know how many traces you leave behind in the net :)

This is from our honeymoon trip:)

best,

Jan

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/20/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Michael Meyer
Tim Trombley
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant


Group Two
Mark Carrot
Paul Viapiano
Brett Simison
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger
Alec Simonson


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Remigius Stalder


Group Four
Michael Heald
Peter Hruby
Pete Roody
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Mark Woods
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

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Group Updates For Shipping Status
Group One is waiting for prints from (2) participants
Group Two is waiting for prints from (4) participants
Group Three is waiting for prints from (3) participants
Group Four is waiting for prints from (3) participants
--

Looks like a shipment out may be in the near future ...

Best,
Darr

[eddie]

Mine's being held at some station until I get a physical mailing address. Fedex won't deliver to a PO Box it seems. Darr, I sent you an email...if anyone has Darr's phone number please PM me. I want to resolve this before they send it back!

--A

yo alec! next time i see you i am going to give you some serious shit about sending your stuff by Fed x to PO box! DUH! :) :). you should have read my post #97!



"FWIW it is possible to send stuff to a PO box using UPS. i learned this not too long ago. they do not tell us tis but they have an agreement with each other. if you address a package to the PO and put the box number on it the PO will put it in your box after the UPS guy drops it off. really! (ie. the kingston PO. 90 cornell st. kingston NY 12401 put box XYZ on it. the UPS driver will deliver it to 90 cornell st and the Postmaster will put it in box XYZ!)"

eddie


________

[alec4444]

yo alec! next time i see you i am going to give you some serious shit about sending your stuff by Fed x to PO box! DUH! :) :). you should have read my post #97!

eddie



Hey HEY!!! I was following the destructions per post #83 - only UPS was specifically excluded. Plus they took my form & my money without problems.

It was a mistake, but not as obvious a mistake as opening a film developing tank in daylight before fix (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showpost.php?p=308809&postcount=16). :D

--A

(zing! how about somma that!)

[eddie]

Hey HEY!!! I was following the destructions per post #83 - only UPS was specifically excluded. Plus they took my form & my money without problems.

It was a mistake, but not as obvious a mistake as opening a film developing tank in daylight before fix (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showpost.php?p=308809&postcount=16). :D

--A

(zing! how about somma that!)

THAT could happen to any one! LOL!

everyone knows that noting goes into PO box unless a US postal worker puts it there!!!

[Michael Graves]

THAT could happen to any one! LOL!

everyone knows that noting goes into PO box unless a US postal worker puts it there!!!

Nothin' goes into a developing tank unless the photographer puts it there.



Including fixer. Been there. Done that.

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/21/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Michael Meyer
Tim Trombley
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant


Group Two
Mark Carrot
Paul Viapiano
Nigel Smith
Brett Simison
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger
Alec Simonson


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Remigius Stalder


Group Four
Michael Heald
Peter Hruby
Pete Roody
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Mark Woods
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

--
Group Updates For Shipping Status
Group One is waiting for prints from (2) participants
Group Two is waiting for prints from (3) participants
Group Three is waiting for prints from (3) participants
Group Four is waiting for prints from (3) participants
--

Best,
Darr

[eddie]

come on group 3! go go go! lets finish first! :) :)

[snuck]

come on group 3! go go go! lets finish first! :) :)

well, unless it's hung up at the border, my part of the deal should be in very soon

[Gary Samson]

Darr,
My prints will go out Monday via overnight mail. Sorry for the delay.
Gary Samson, Group 3

[darr]

Darr,
My prints will go out Monday via overnight mail. Sorry for the delay.
Gary Samson, Group 3

Gary,

No need to spend the extra money on Over-Night Mail if you are shipping within the 48 states. Just send them Priority Mail. They will get here in enough time.

Best,
Darr

[darr]

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/24/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Joseph Burns
Michael Meyer
Tim Trombley
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant


Group Two
Mark Carrot
Paul Viapiano
Nigel Smith
Brett Simison
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger
Alec Simonson
Matt Miller


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Victor Samou Wong
Remigius Stalder
Gari Beet


Group Four
Michael Heald
Peter Hruby
Pete Roody
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Andrew O'Neill
Mark Woods
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

--
Group Updates For Shipping Status
Group One is waiting for prints from (1) participants
Group Two is waiting for prints from (2) participants
Group Three is waiting for prints from (1) participants
Group Four is waiting for prints from (2) participants
--

Looks like a shipment out may be in the very near future ...

Best,
Darr

[snuck]

Go go go! Group 3!

[Remigius]

Go go go! Group 3!
this is literally going to be a photo finish!

[darr]

Count me in.

Would David Bram please contact me!
If anyone knows if he is on vacation, etc. please let me know. I have emailed with no answer. :confused: Thanks!

Darr

[darr]

David Bram is not answering my e-mail, PM or this post even though he did respond to a post about Epson Exhibition Fiber paper today (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showpost.php?p=333621&postcount=2). So I have to assume he is ignoring me. :mad:

Would anyone from Group Three or Group Four like to be added to Group One and leave their former group so we can get Group One's Prints out to mail next week?

First one to respond will be given the slot. BTW, your prints need to be in my possession right now to be added.

Thank you!

Best,
Darr

[Michael Graves]

Not me. Even though there are some might fine photographers in Group One, I'm pretty happy with the group you added me to.

[SAShruby]

Not me either. I'm happy with the group 4 too.

[Andrew O'Neill]

Darr,

You can put me in group one if you like...

andy

[darr]

Darr,

You can put me in group one if you like...

andy

:) Thank you so much Andrew! :)

I will include a bonus photo from my portfolio just for you my friend to show my appreciation!


Kind regards,
Darr

[Andrew O'Neill]

Sweet! Thanks!::)

[darr]

Groups One, Two & Four Are COMPLETE!!
Shipping will begin this week!!!

I will be processing prints for shipment over this weekend. First In - First Out
*Group One had one unfortunate no show and all prints have been here since 3/24
Group Two's prints were received completed on 3/27
Group Four's prints were received completed on 3/28

*Andrew O'Neill will replace David Bram. Group Four will receive their extra print back in their shipment.

--
Shipping Status
I will wrap and weigh everyone's prints and forward an email/PM to them prior to shipping.

You can PayPal the monies or send me a check whatever is easiest. If you included shipping materials and/or postage payments do not worry, it will be noted in your email/PM. I will trust everyone and send your prints ahead of receiving your check. Payment must be made in US Funds. If you used the USPS service for US shipments, I will quote you Priority Mail unless you request something else. If you shipped FedEx, I will quote you FedEx. For our wonderful International photographers I will be quoting International Priority since it is the least expensive. This service is flown by FedEx and when I had an item sent to Ebony Japan for modification, I was very happy with their service. Also for our terrific Canadian photographers, I believe we have USPS Canadian Priority Mail.

My job at this point is to forward all this wonderful photography to you as soon as I can get to it. I will be dedicating most of my free time this weekend to it -- good timing I must say since I just came off of an extremely busy work cycle and a close friend from Atlanta is coming next weekend for a visit and not this weekend. :)

Group Three your prints will ship out in a timely manner as soon as I receive the last shipment which was already shipped by the photographer.

Thank you everyone and you'll be hearing from me soon!

Best,
Darr

--

Print Arrival Update

I have received prints from the following photographers as of 3/28/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Joseph Burns
Michael Meyer
Tim Trombley
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant
Andrew O'Neill


Group Two
Mark Carrot
Paul Viapiano
Ole Tjugen
Nigel Smith
Brett Simison
Geary Lyons
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger
Alec Simonson
Matt Miller


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Victor Samou Wong
Remigius Stalder
Gari Beet


Group Four
Michael Heald
Gary Samson
Peter Hruby
Kirk Keyes
Pete Roody
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Mark Woods
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

--
Group Updates For Shipping Status
Group One is complete and will ship first
Group Two is complete and will ship second
Group Three is waiting for prints from (1) participants
Group Four is complete and will ship third
--

[Andrew O'Neill]

Faaaaaabulous...can't wait! Thanks Darr!

[jb7]

Darr, you're a star-
what an extremely well run operation-
Thanks to Andrew for stepping up too-

joseph

[alec4444]

I think you should send them alphabetically by First Name.... :D

Thanks, Darr - a wonderfully organized event - very excited about the prints!

--A

[Kirk Keyes]

Groups One, Two & Four Are COMPLETE!!--

Looks like it was a 3-way tie!

[snuck]

Daaaaaaaaaaamn! ah well, good on ya 1, 2 , and 4

[darr]

Shipping Update

I have shipped prints to the following photographers as of 3/31/08:

Group One
Jan Brzeski
Joseph Burns
Michael Meyer
Tim Trombley
Chuck Pere
Barry Trabitz
Shilesh Jani
Darr Almeda
Don Bryant
Andrew O'Neill


Group Two
Mark Carrot
Paul Viapiano
Ole Tjugen
Nigel Smith
Brett Simison
Geary Lyons
Leonard Peterson
Darren Kruger
Alec Simonson
Matt Miller

Groups One & Two have all been shipped!
--

Group Three's prints have now all been received!

I will be spending Tuesday and Wednesday wrapping, weighing and shipping Groups Four & Three and hope to have them all shipped out by Wednesday, 4/2/2008. When your packet is ready to ship, you will receive a PM from me that will have total cost, payment info, shipping confirmation, etc.

Stage Two will begin shortly ... LF Gallery (http://gallery55.org/lfgallery/index.php) Uploads!
Start to think about scanning your photos or helping out by volunteering for your Group as not everyone can scan their work. I will post specs for this as soon as all the shipping has been completed.

Best,
Darr

[Mark Woods]

Darr, you're the woman! What an undertaking. Whew. Thank you.

[windpointphoto]

Darr, you're the woman! What an undertaking. Whew. Thank you.

I'll second that! Thanks!

[Michael Heald]

Wonderful! Thank you for your effort!

Michael A. Heald

[Photojeep]

Let me add my thanks as well!

Randy

[SAShruby]

Darr great job, this is first time I experienced such a completeness in print exchange.

[tim810]

They Arrived today!!!! I am not at home so I wont see them till later this afternoon.
This is really exciting
Tim

[MIke Sherck]

Thanks very much, Darr: this has been the best organized and most smoothly executed print exchange I've ever participated in.

Mike

[Barry Trabitz]

Darr, The package arrived today. Please add my grateful thanks, to your list of kudos.
One question, will we be able to see a website with all the images as we did last year?
Barry.

[shileshjani]

I received the prints earlier today. They are great. Thank you all, and especially Darr for running such a smooth exchange.

Best regards to all.

[darr]

Darr, The package arrived today. Please add my grateful thanks, to your list of kudos.
One question, will we be able to see a website with all the images as we did last year?
Barry.

Barry,

The short answer is YES. I own the server space over at gallery55.org where the LF Gallery (http://gallery55.org/lfgallery/index.php) currently presides and I can continue to donate the space for it. As soon as I can post instructions on how to upload photos over there, we can start to post them. Last time we did this however, most participants requested to wait until everyone has received their photos. Is this what most people want to do now? Wait until all participants (or most) have seen their photos first? Feedback please ...

Best,
Darr

[darr]

Shipping Update

Exchange Prints were shipped to the following photographers today, 4/2/08:


Group Three
Brian Reed
Eddie Gunks
Jason Blankenship
Norm Buchanan
Caleb O. Fey
Ron McElroy
Randy Becker
Victor Samou Wong
Remigius Stalder
Gari Beet


Group Four
Michael Heald
Gary Samson
Peter Hruby
Kirk Keyes
Pete Roody
Mike Sherck
Michael Graves
Mark Woods
Arthur Fredericks
Al Olson

Everyone's prints have been shipped !!
I need a break ... :eek:

--
Actually it went smooth mostly because of you guys, the participants. You made it easier on me by accepting my shipping packet and the fact that I had my kitchen table all to myself since my wonderful son went back to the dorm after Spring Break a week or so ago -- :) thank you! :D

I will be working on a participant demographics list of locations and will post it shortly. After I post this list, we'll see about the web gallery from responses about wait time. Remember we will need volunteers to scan and upload prints for others. If you are able to do this, please post in this thread after you receive your prints.

Thank you again to all of you wonderful participants!

Kindest Regards,
Darr

[PViapiano]

Prints arrived today...just an incredible package to get in the mail!

I can't until I have more time to sit down with them...thanks, Darr!

I'll scan mine and would be glad to help out other Group 2 participants...

[alec4444]

Got mine too! Thanks Darr! Wife and I spent the evening arguing over our favorites....what a great collection of prints!

My scanner is down no thanks to the 64-bit version of XP I'm running, so I'd appreciate it if someone can scan mine.

Thanks!
--A

[darr]

For those interested, here is breakdown of LF participation locations:

Argentina, Buenos Aries
Australia, Victoria
Canada, British Columbia
Canada, Ontario
Ireland, Dublin
Norway, Salhus
Scotland, Argyll
Switzerland, Basel
United States, Arizona
United States, California
United States, Colorado
United States, Connecticut
United States, Florida
United States, Georgia
United States, Illinois
United States, Indiana
United States, Iowa
United States, Kansas
United States, Nevada
United States, New Hampshire
United States, New York
United States, Ohio
United States, Oregon
United States, Tennessee
United States, Vermont
United States, Wisconsin

[Andrew O'Neill]

I can do the scanning for group 1.

[Darren Kruger]

Got my set of prints today. Just let me know where to upload and I'm ready to upload a pic.

-Darren

[Matt Miller]

I received the Group 2 package today as well. What a treat! I was able to spend some quiet time with all of the prints today. I love that. Good job group 2.

Thank you Darr for your masterful performance as exchange chief. I am impressed.



I'll scan mine and would be glad to help out other Group 2 participants...

Paul, I will need to take you up on your offer. Thank you very much.

Matt

[tim810]

I can do the scanning for group 1.

That would be great Andrew. I could offer the same but I have almost no time with school and work. BTW which print is yours?

[Jan_6568]

The prints arrived! My wife and I drove right after the work to pick up the prints at the office before they close and only then to Trader Joe's for dinner shopping. We quickly went through prints at the parking lot :) and then carefully after we got back. Wonderful! And it all happened almost on my birthday :)
I admit this is the first time I could see a fine digital print. I am surprised by the quality. I saw some from a respected photographer and disappointed thought it was all the digital print had to offer.

Thank you all and Darr especially,

best wishes,

Jan

[Andrew O'Neill]

That would be great Andrew. I could offer the same but I have almost no time with school and work. BTW which print is yours?


The one with two doors in the back of old church sancristy...

[tim810]

"The one with two doors in the back of old church sancristy..."

It is a beautiful print. There where just 2 prints that I wasn't sure of the artist.
Thanks Andrew

Group 1,
I just finished studying the prints and Everyone did an amazing job.
Thank you !!!!!

[Jan_6568]

Just my one cent about web page with Exchange photographs. I think we should wait until everyone receives the prints. Good part of the fun is that you do not know what to expect.

cheers,

Jan

[Nigel Smith]

I agree with Jan, however if you wait for me it will be a couple of weeks probably, so I'm happy to ignore the gallery until my package arrives.

[Chuck Pere]

I also received my prints yesterday. What a great group. Thanks everybody for the effort put in and Darr for all the hard work.


I can do the scanning for group 1.

I'll take you up on this Andrew as my scanner is down because of Vista drivers. But can you scan 11x14? I never thought about that when I put in a print that size.

[Darren Kruger]

I'll take you up on this Andrew as my scanner is down because of Vista drivers. But can you scan 11x14? I never thought about that when I put in a print that size.

If the pic is only for the web, why not just take a digital shot of the print?

-Darren

[Andrew O'Neill]

It is a beautiful print. There where just 2 prints that I wasn't sure of the artist.
Thanks Andrew

Oh dear...didn't I put my name on the print spec sheet that I included with all the prints??

[Andrew O'Neill]

I'll take you up on this Andrew as my scanner is down because of Vista drivers. But can you scan 11x14? I never thought about that when I put in a print that size.

11x14 is just a tad too big for my scanner...I'll set it up and take a digital photo of it. No worries.