Re: Update re June/July prints
Thanks Steven for your appreciation. Waiting for the arrival of prints.
Thanks Nara
Steven: Please thank Rhonda for the kind words.? Focus stacking either in-camera ("focus shift" in Nikon parlance) or tethered to a computer is not hard.? Helicon Remote and Helicon Focus are my current goto apps for this technique.
Of course, as usual there were several excellent prints.? I enjoy seeing the world through the other participants eyes.
Rick Holmes
On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 01:04:52 AM PDT, Robert Schwartz PhD < urokguy@...> wrote:
Stephen, thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.? Keeps me trying to get better at this.?
Rob On Aug 13, 2023, at 15:09, Stephen Mustoe <smustoe@...> wrote:
? Another great set of prints arrived in my mailbox a few days ago. Several of them stood out in a pretty solid crowd.
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* Rick¡¯s color Echinopsis prints, along with his BW Aeonium print, were Rhonda¡¯s favorites. Unfortunately she is now asking me to learn about focus stacking¡
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* Robert¡¯s Color Iris print was also exceptional.
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* Jeff¡¯s Green Heron is simply stunning, worthy of an upscale birding guide.
?
* At first I was not overly impressed with Jayanand¡¯s Flower Bazaar print, but once I took it out of the sleeve and held it under my bright proofing lamp the shadow detail came alive. What a difference! I guess the lesson is that - as always - lighting is critical, both to the taking and the viewing. Superb image.
?
* Lastly, Nara¡¯s Mystic Beast struck a nostalgic chord. On my (only) trip to India in 1985 I spend a day and a night in Khajuraho, and was overwhelmed by the intricately carved temples there. I shot several rolls of Kodachrome on my old Leica, including several photos of the same lion and the man statue. I may need to go back and see if any of those old images are worth scanning and printing - though I¡¯ll confess that the majority of them were of erotic carvings that may not be exchange-appropriate :)
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Thanks everyone for all the wonderful prints, and special thanks to Gary for making it all come together!
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Steven: Please thank Rhonda for the kind words.? Focus stacking either in-camera ("focus shift" in Nikon parlance) or tethered to a computer is not hard.? Helicon Remote and Helicon Focus are my current goto apps for this technique.
Of course, as usual there were several excellent prints.? I enjoy seeing the world through the other participants eyes.
Rick Holmes
On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 01:04:52 AM PDT, Robert Schwartz PhD <urokguy@...> wrote:
Stephen, thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. ?Keeps me trying to get better at this.?
On Aug 13, 2023, at 15:09, Stephen Mustoe <smustoe@...> wrote:
? Another great set of prints arrived in my mailbox a few days ago. Several of them stood out in a pretty solid crowd.
?
* Rick¡¯s color Echinopsis prints, along with his BW Aeonium print, were Rhonda¡¯s favorites. Unfortunately she is now asking me to learn about focus stacking¡
?
* Robert¡¯s Color Iris print was also exceptional.
?
* Jeff¡¯s Green Heron is simply stunning, worthy of an upscale birding guide.
?
* At first I was not overly impressed with Jayanand¡¯s Flower Bazaar print, but once I took it out of the sleeve and held it under my bright proofing lamp the shadow detail came alive. What a difference! I guess the lesson is that - as always - lighting is critical, both to the taking and the viewing. Superb image.
?
* Lastly, Nara¡¯s Mystic Beast struck a nostalgic chord. On my (only) trip to India in 1985 I spend a day and a night in Khajuraho, and was overwhelmed by the intricately carved temples there. I shot several rolls of Kodachrome on my old Leica, including several photos of the same lion and the man statue. I may need to go back and see if any of those old images are worth scanning and printing - though I¡¯ll confess that the majority of them were of erotic carvings that may not be exchange-appropriate :)
?
Thanks everyone for all the wonderful prints, and special thanks to Gary for making it all come together!
?
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Stephen, thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. ?Keeps me trying to get better at this.?
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On Aug 13, 2023, at 15:09, Stephen Mustoe <smustoe@...> wrote:
? Another great set of prints arrived in my mailbox a few days ago. Several of them stood out in a pretty solid crowd.
?
* Rick¡¯s color Echinopsis prints, along with his BW Aeonium print, were Rhonda¡¯s favorites. Unfortunately she is now asking me to learn about focus stacking¡
?
* Robert¡¯s Color Iris print was also exceptional.
?
* Jeff¡¯s Green Heron is simply stunning, worthy of an upscale birding guide.
?
* At first I was not overly impressed with Jayanand¡¯s Flower Bazaar print, but once I took it out of the sleeve and held it under my bright proofing lamp the shadow detail came alive. What a difference! I guess the lesson is that - as always - lighting is critical, both to the taking and the viewing. Superb image.
?
* Lastly, Nara¡¯s Mystic Beast struck a nostalgic chord. On my (only) trip to India in 1985 I spend a day and a night in Khajuraho, and was overwhelmed by the intricately carved temples there. I shot several rolls of Kodachrome on my old Leica, including several photos of the same lion and the man statue. I may need to go back and see if any of those old images are worth scanning and printing - though I¡¯ll confess that the majority of them were of erotic carvings that may not be exchange-appropriate :)
?
Thanks everyone for all the wonderful prints, and special thanks to Gary for making it all come together!
?
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Stephen, Thanks for the kind words.
As an aside, my submissions are always printed to be looked at in normal daylight, because that is the only light source that is exactly the same for everyone! Which is also the reason why I love to distribute and exhibit prints - because, in that case, every viewer sees exactly the same image in every way, as intended by me!
I am planning to submit another image from the Flower Bazaar in the? current round, but in colour, unless, of course, something better pops up before I start printing!
Cheers Jayanand
On Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 1:39?AM Stephen Mustoe < smustoe@...> wrote: Another great set of prints arrived in my mailbox a few days ago. Several of them stood out in a pretty solid crowd.
?
* Rick¡¯s color Echinopsis prints, along with his BW Aeonium print, were Rhonda¡¯s favorites. Unfortunately she is now asking me to learn about focus stacking¡
?
* Robert¡¯s Color Iris print was also exceptional.
?
* Jeff¡¯s Green Heron is simply stunning, worthy of an upscale birding guide.
?
* At first I was not overly impressed with Jayanand¡¯s Flower Bazaar print, but once I took it out of the sleeve and held it under my bright proofing lamp the shadow detail came alive. What a difference! I guess the lesson is that - as always - lighting is critical, both to the taking and the viewing. Superb image.
?
* Lastly, Nara¡¯s Mystic Beast struck a nostalgic chord. On my (only) trip to India in 1985 I spend a day and a night in Khajuraho, and was overwhelmed by the intricately carved temples there. I shot several rolls of Kodachrome on my old Leica, including several photos of the same lion and the man statue. I may need to go back and see if any of those old images are worth scanning and printing - though I¡¯ll confess that the majority of them were of erotic carvings that may not be exchange-appropriate :)
?
Thanks everyone for all the wonderful prints, and special thanks to Gary for making it all come together!
?
?
?
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Another great set of prints arrived in my mailbox a few days ago. Several of them stood out in a pretty solid crowd.
?
* Rick¡¯s color Echinopsis prints, along with his BW Aeonium print, were Rhonda¡¯s favorites. Unfortunately she is now asking me to learn about focus stacking¡
?
* Robert¡¯s Color Iris print was also exceptional.
?
* Jeff¡¯s Green Heron is simply stunning, worthy of an upscale birding guide.
?
* At first I was not overly impressed with Jayanand¡¯s Flower Bazaar print, but once I took it out of the sleeve and held it under my bright proofing lamp the shadow detail came alive. What a difference! I guess the lesson is that - as always - lighting is critical, both to the taking and the viewing. Superb image.
?
* Lastly, Nara¡¯s Mystic Beast struck a nostalgic chord. On my (only) trip to India in 1985 I spend a day and a night in Khajuraho, and was overwhelmed by the intricately carved temples there. I shot several rolls of Kodachrome on my old Leica, including several photos of the same lion and the man statue. I may need to go back and see if any of those old images are worth scanning and printing - though I¡¯ll confess that the majority of them were of erotic carvings that may not be exchange-appropriate :)
?
Thanks everyone for all the wonderful prints, and special thanks to Gary for making it all come together!
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Gary,
Got my prints today. Three days from Alaska to Minneapolis is impressive for the Post Office.
There is really solid work in this exchange, both color and B&W. ?But, please put your name on your spec sheet or at least sign your work so we know who deserves the accolades!
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Hi folks,
I dropped off all the mailers/boxes of prints at the local post office this afternoon, so the US partcipants should receive the prints later this week.?
I think on the box to India is taking 12-14 days to be delivered.
Gary
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Thanks, Gary!
Cheers Jayanand
Hi folks,
I dropped off all the mailers/boxes of prints at the local post office this afternoon, so the US partcipants should receive the prints later this week.?
I think on the box to India is taking 12-14 days to be delivered.
Gary
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Hi folks,
I dropped off all the mailers/boxes of prints at the local post office this afternoon, so US participants should receive their prints later this week.?
I think the box to India is taking 12-14 days to be delivered.
Gary
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Sign Up Now for the August/September Print Exchanges
We currently have 11 people signed up for the B&W exchange and 10 for the Color exchange, so there is room for a few more.? As we agreed a few months ago, the new limit will be 15 participants.
If you would like to participate in these bi-monthly print exchanges (Letter/A4 size), please respond by email or post to the group.?
The sign-up will close on August 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska NO LATER than the last week of September.
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Westley Clavey
- Nara Narasimhan
- Rob Schwartz
- Jeff Deam
- Joshua Daniels
- Rick Holmes
- S. Prabhakaran
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Nara Narasimhan
- Rob Schwartz
- Jeff Deam
- Josh Daniels
- Rick Holmes
- S. Prabhakaran
Please ship your prints for repackaging to:
Gary Benson
9843 Little Diomede Circle
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
(907) 242-6538
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TO SUCCESSFULLY PARTICIPATE PLEASE READ ALL OF THE GUIDELINES BELOW
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1) Prints are to be on either Letter (8.5x11) or A4 (8.3"x11.7") size paper. Please sign the print (generally done on the front).?
2) On about the 15th of the month you will be notified of how many participants there are for each exchange.? You are to print one print for each of the other participants and one for yourself.?
3) Prints should be enclosed in individual clear sleeves (for example Clear Bags B811SNF) along with a Tech Sheet. Include the date of the exchange, your name, print title and any information about the subject matter, printer, inkset, software, workflow etc on the Tech Sheet which may be of interest to other participants.? Optional: also include your own?critique?of your image.?
4) Make sure that whatever return box or mailing method you use can accommodate both Letter (8.5x11) and A4 (8.3"x11.7") sized prints.??The total number of prints submitted is likely be greater than for the prior monthly print exchanges, so for those participants in the USA a USPS Flat Rate Medium size box is probably the best choice, especially if you are participating in both the B&W and Color print exchanges.
?5) For example, mailing your prints (addressed to the print exchange coordinator) in a USPS Flat Rate envelope or medium size box with an enclosed prepaid USPS Click-n-Ship return LABEL for a Flat Rate envelope or medium size box (addressed to yourself)?should work?very well. ?See this message for additional details?and images of how others have packaged their prints.
6) If you have not included a return postage pre-paid label please send the print exchange coordinator funds for the cost of a USPS Flat Rate envelope or medium size box (whichever you prefer to use) attached to a sheet of paper which?clearly?shows your return address.?
7) Upload a file of the image you have printed into the?correct photo album.? It permits those that are not actively participating in the current exchange an opportunity to observe.? It also creates a historical record that is useful over the years.?
8) Comments on prints are welcome and encouraged, but are not required for participation in a print exchange.? Any topic or theme for a print exchange is entirely optional.
With best regards,
Gary Benson
one of the print exchange moderators
(907) 242-6538
bensonga@...
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Re: Update re June/July prints
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On Aug 1, 2023, at 6:54 AM, Robert Schwartz PhD via groups.io <urokguy@...> wrote:
? Thanks, as always, Gary. ?So appreciated.
I¡¯ve received all of the prints now. ?Those from Josh, Tom and Westley arrived on Monday. ?I¡¯ll get them sorted, repackaged and mailed back to everyone in the next few days.
Gary
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Thanks, as always, Gary. ?So appreciated.
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I¡¯ve received all of the prints now. ?Those from Josh, Tom and Westley arrived on Monday. ?I¡¯ll get them sorted, repackaged and mailed back to everyone in the next few days.
Gary
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Re: Update re June/July prints
I¡¯ve received all of the prints now. ?Those from Josh, Tom and Westley arrived on Monday. ?I¡¯ll get them sorted, repackaged and mailed back to everyone in the next few days.
Gary
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Re: Update re June/July prints
Hi Gary:
Sounds like some warm weather on your trip!
Mine went out on Thurs., so should see them quite soon.?
Cheers, ¡ª´³´Ç²õ³ó
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On Jul 30, 2023, at 8:58 AM, Gary Benson via groups.io <bensonga@...> wrote:
?Hi folks,
After 16 days of sunny, dry and hot (highs in the 90-100F range) weather on my road trip through Washington I flew back to Alaska last Sunday evening.? While it is certainly good to be home, I already really miss that summer weather.
I was surprised when Kathleen told me that no prints had been delivered here while I was away.? Nara's DHL package from India with the prints from himself, Jayanand and S. Prabhakaran arrived a couple days ago.
I'm still waiting for the prints from three US participants (Tom, Westley & Josh).? I hope they are already in the mail and have not been lost in transit to Alaska.? Once their prints arrive I'll get all the prints sorted, packed up and mailed back to you ASAP.
I will post the signup for the August/September print exchanges in the next day or so.
Gary
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Update re June/July prints
Hi folks,
After 16 days of sunny, dry and hot (highs in the 90-100F range) weather on my road trip through Washington I flew back to Alaska last Sunday evening.? While it is certainly good to be home, I already really miss that summer weather.
I was surprised when Kathleen told me that no prints had been delivered here while I was away.? Nara's DHL package from India with the prints from himself, Jayanand and S. Prabhakaran arrived a couple days ago.
I'm still waiting for the prints from three US participants (Tom, Westley & Josh).? I hope they are already in the mail and have not been lost in transit to Alaska.? Once their prints arrive I'll get all the prints sorted, packed up and mailed back to you ASAP.
I will post the signup for the August/September print exchanges in the next day or so.
Gary
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Re: Our print exchange frequency was monthly, then quartery and bi-monthly...ready for an extra monthly exchange?
Hi Robert,
I received the exchange prints yesterday and your tree print is beautiful and inspiring.? Thanks for sharing it on such fine paper.
Thanks for the kind comments. I hope to produce a few more in that style during this year.
I bought more of the paper as I really like it.
Sorry for?the slow reply. I've been super busy and also now I am finally getting?time to organise my print set to be picked up from Gary, so hopefully next week I will receive?all your prints.
Best, Mike On Jun 1, 2023, at 04:17, Michael King < drmrking@...> wrote:
Hi Gary,
Maybe this is on your radar already, but I always envisioned providing my printing services free of labour charge to some charity, if I had more time to print.
Cheers, Mike
Based on the feedback we¡¯ve received, just 4 people (including me) would participate in an extra print exchange on the intervening month of our current bi-monthly exchange.? I was hoping for 5-6. So, I guess we will stick with the current bi-monthly only print exchange schedule until/unless there is more interest in an additional exchange in the future.
I¡¯ll just keep on printing and look for another outlet to share prints more frequently.? One advantage of being semi-retired is I have much more time and a desire to make more prints.? The disadvantage is what do I do with them? ?:-)
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FINAL JUNE/JULY 2023 B&W and Color Exchange Lists
It has been quite awhile since we had a full roster for both print exchanges.? :-)
There are 13 participants in the Black & White and 12 in the Color exchange.
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska NO LATER than the last week of July.
The following photographers are signed up for the Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Westley Clavey
- Nara Narasimhan
- Rob Schwartz
- Jeff Deam
- Joshua Daniels
- Rick Holmes
- S. Prabhakaran
- Oki Ave
- Dave Lackey
The following photographers are signed up for the Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Nara Narasimhan
- Rob Schwartz
- Jeff Deam
- Josh Daniels
- Rick Holmes
- S. Prabhakaran
- Oki Ave
- Dave Lackey
Ship your prints for repackaging to:
Gary Benson
9843 Little Diomede Circle
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
(907) 242-6538
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Re: Our print exchange frequency was monthly, then quartery and bi-monthly...ready for an extra monthly exchange?
Mike,
I received the exchange prints yesterday and your tree print is beautiful and inspiring. ?Thanks for sharing it on such fine paper.
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On Jun 1, 2023, at 04:17, Michael King < drmrking@...> wrote:
Hi Gary,
Maybe this is on your radar already, but I always envisioned providing my printing services free of labour charge to some charity, if I had more time to print.
Cheers, Mike
Based on the feedback we¡¯ve received, just 4 people (including me) would participate in an extra print exchange on the intervening month of our current bi-monthly exchange.? I was hoping for 5-6. So, I guess we will stick with the current bi-monthly only print exchange schedule until/unless there is more interest in an additional exchange in the future.
I¡¯ll just keep on printing and look for another outlet to share prints more frequently.? One advantage of being semi-retired is I have much more time and a desire to make more prints.? The disadvantage is what do I do with them? ?:-)
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Re: Sign Up Now for the JUNE/JULY Print Exchanges
Great to see a full house for both the exchanges after a decade or so! Fantastic.
Cheers Jayanand
Hi folks,
My apologies once again for the delay in posting the sign up lists this month.
Please welcome Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz (aka Oki Ave) as a new participant to the print exhanges.? Oki is a photographer/artist/printer in Anchorage and has been very active in the local? arts/studio/gallery community for many years.
We currently have 13 people signed up for the B&W exchange and 12 people for the Color exchange, but I'm sure we could fit in a couple more.? As we agreed a few months ago, the limit will be 15 participants.
So if anyone else would like to participate in the June/July bi-monthly print exchanges (Letter/A4 size), please respond by email or post to the group.?
The sign-up will close on June 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska NO LATER than the last week of July.
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Westley Clavey
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Rob Schwartz
- Jeff Deam
- Joshua Daniels
- Rick Holmes
- S. Prabhakaran
- Oki Ave
- Your name could be here
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Rob Schwartz
- Jeff Deam
- Josh Daniels
- Rick Holmes
- S. Prabhakaran
- Oki Ave
- Your name could be here
Please ship your prints for repackaging to:
Gary Benson
9843 Little Diomede Circle
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
(907) 242-6538
?
TO SUCCESSFULLY PARTICIPATE PLEASE READ ALL OF THE GUIDELINES BELOW
===================================================================
1) Prints are to be on either Letter (8.5x11) or A4 (8.3"x11.7") size paper. Please sign the print (generally done on the front).?
2) On about the 15th of the month you will be notified of how many participants there are for each exchange.? You are to print one print for each of the other participants and one for yourself.?
3) Prints should be enclosed in individual clear sleeves (for example Clear Bags B811SNF) along with a Tech Sheet. Include the date of the exchange, your name, print title and any information about the subject matter, printer, inkset, software, workflow etc on the Tech Sheet which may be of interest to other participants.? Optional: also include your own?critique?of your image.?
4) Make sure that whatever return box or mailing method you use can accommodate both Letter (8.5x11) and A4 (8.3"x11.7") sized prints.??The total number of prints submitted is likely be greater than for the prior monthly print exchanges, so for those participants in the USA a USPS Flat Rate Medium size box is probably the best choice, especially if you are participating in both the B&W and Color print exchanges.
?5) For example, mailing your prints (addressed to the print exchange coordinator) in a USPS Flat Rate envelope or medium size box with an enclosed prepaid USPS Click-n-Ship return LABEL for a Flat Rate envelope or medium size box (addressed to yourself)?should work?very well. ?See this message for additional details?and images of how others have packaged their prints.
6) If you have not included a return postage pre-paid label please send the print exchange coordinator funds for the cost of a USPS Flat Rate envelope or medium size box (whichever you prefer to use) attached to a sheet of paper which?clearly?shows your return address.?
7) Upload a file of the image you have printed into the?correct photo album.? It permits those that are not actively participating in the current exchange an opportunity to observe.? It also creates a historical record that is useful over the years.?
8) Comments on prints are welcome and encouraged, but are not required for participation in a print exchange.? Any topic or theme for a print exchange is entirely optional.
With best regards,
Gary Benson
one of the print exchange moderators
(907) 242-6538
bensonga@...
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Jayanand
Stephen Mustoe