Re: Dec 2023/Jan 2024 Exchange
Thanks for your positive comments Steve.? I included that print in the exchange with you in mind, hoping I could find something you might like. It took me awhile to find a decent landscape photo that I've taken in the past 10+ years. Most of the photos I've taken are either of "boring" subjects or specific to motorsports etc.? In hindsight, I could blame it on the New Topographics, but in truth I was attracted to the mundane subjects before I even saw the book.
Gary
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Dec 2023/Jan 2024 Exchange
I just returned from a month in Belize and found the latest exchange prints waiting for me. What a delightful welcome home gift! So many good images. Where to start¡
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I have always been in awe of Gary¡¯s skill and mastery of the digital printing process. His sharing a collection of his superb black and white prints with me over fifteen years ago got me interested in printing and, subsequently, this exchange. While I do not always appreciate the images he chooses (I fear I made my esthetic biases clear in an earlier post) every so often one of his efforts really rings my bell. That is the case with his?Bird Point at Low Tide. I love it! And I¡¯m pretty sure I have taken in this vista, most likely on a motorcycle trip I took with him down Turnagain Arm to Hope many years ago. Excellent!
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¸é´Ç²ú¡¯²õ?Manhattan?was a surprise - I had not expected such detail and tonality in a shot from an iPhone. The composition, perspective control, and color drew me in, a very striking image. It makes me want to start using my iPhone 13 Pro Max for something other than photos of our cat :)
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¸é¾±³¦°ì¡¯²õ?Amaryllis Chico?is just the latest in his series of exquisite flower images that my wife wants to put on our wall. The mirror image flip technique really worked well.
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´³´Ç²õ³ó¡¯²õ?Men Dancing?is a remarkable composition, a still image that conveys so much energy and action. Beautifully printed as well.
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Before viewing Nara¡¯s?Dosai Amma?I was unaware of the history of the the dhobi ghats. His portrait is beautifully composed and lighted, and I love the look of concentration on the woman¡¯s face as she tends to the dosa. It makes me hungry for masala dosa, which I simply cannot find here in Eugene :( I really do need to get back to India, not just for the culture but for the food as well.?
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¶Ù²¹±¹¾±»å¡¯²õ?Fish Bros Flats?caught my eye right away. I¡¯m sure I have passed this building when in Astoria but never paid it much attention. His subtle image made me look at it through new eyes. This was a print that absolutely had to be viewed outside the sleeve to be fully appreciated. An excellent printing job.
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On a separate note, one of my own prints that I received back had the wrong data sheet in it, so I suspect one or more of you may have received a print of mine where the sheet made no sense. If so, let me know which image it was and I can let you know the real details.
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Now to start working on my prints for the next exchange...
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New Group Cover Photos Uploaded for February/March
I meant to update it earlier this month.? I hope more participants will upload photos they have printed to the Photos albums.? I would like to include a photo from each of you in future cover photo updates.
Gary
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FINAL FEB/MAR 2024 REGULAR Size B&W and Color Exchange Lists
The final count for the regular size B&W exchange is 9 and the Color exchange is 10.
Please ship your prints so they will arrive in Alaska no later than the last week of March.
The following photographers are signed up for the Black & White letter/A4 size print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Nara Narasimhan
- Jeff Deam
- Joshua Daniels
- S. Prabhakaran
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
The following photographers are signed up for the Color letter/A4 size print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Nara Narasimhan
- Jeff Deam
- Josh Daniels
- S. Prabhakaran
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
- David Reesor
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
===================================================================
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 the 16th 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: SIGN UP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges
I have to be out of this exchange.. just left the hospital.
Rick
On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 02:08:55 AM PST, Robert Schwartz PhD <urokguy@...> wrote:
Gary,
I will not be participating in the regular exchanges this time. I am still contributing to the Large exchanges.?
On Feb 6, 2024, at 1:30 PM, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:
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There are currently 12 people signed up for the REGULAR size? B&W exchange and 12 for the Color exchange.?
There is still room for 3 more.? As we agreed a few months ago, the limit will be 15 participants per exchange.
If you would like to participate in this bi-monthly print exchange (Letter/A4 size), please respond by email or post to the group.?
Sign-up will close on February 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.
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Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska no later than the last week of March.
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
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
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
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
- David Reesor
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 the 16th 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: SIGN UP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges
Gary,
I will not be participating in the regular exchanges this time. I am still contributing to the Large exchanges.?
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On Feb 6, 2024, at 1:30 PM, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:
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There are currently 12 people signed up for the REGULAR size? B&W exchange and 12 for the Color exchange.?
There is still room for 3 more.? As we agreed a few months ago, the limit will be 15 participants per exchange.
If you would like to participate in this bi-monthly print exchange (Letter/A4 size), please respond by email or post to the group.?
Sign-up will close on February 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.
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Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska no later than the last week of March.
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
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
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
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
- David Reesor
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 the 16th 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: SIGN UP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges
I will not be doing the regular print this cycle.? I have too many public service activities over the next 2 months to be able to do both.? Thanks.
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SIGN UP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges
There are currently 12 people signed up for the REGULAR size? B&W exchange and 12 for the Color exchange.?
There is still room for 3 more.? As we agreed a few months ago, the limit will be 15 participants per exchange.
If you would like to participate in this bi-monthly print exchange (Letter/A4 size), please respond by email or post to the group.?
Sign-up will close on February 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 March.
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
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
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
- Oscar Avellaneda-Cruz
- David Reesor
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 the 16th 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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FINAL FEB/MAR 2024 LARGE Print Exchange Lists
Here are the final lists for the large print exchanges.? We have a total of 10 for the large B&W and 9 for the Color exchange.
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska no later than the end of March.? My goal is to have the prints back in your hands in early April.
The following photographers are signed up for the LARGE Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Josh Daniels
- S. Prabhakaran
- Westley Clavey
- Rob Schwartz
The following photographers are signed up for the LARGE Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Josh Daniels
- S. Prabhakaran
- Rob Schwartz
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 larger size papers (examples are 11x14", 11x17", 13x19" or A3). Please sign the print (generally done on the front).?
2) On about the 5th of the month you will be notified of how many participants there are for each exchange.? You are include a print for each of the other participants AND one print for yourself.?
3) Prints should be enclosed in individual clear sleeves along with a Tech/Data 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/Data 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 the larger sized prints.
?5) For example, mailing your prints (addressed to the print exchange coordinator) in a flattened USPS Flat Rate medium size box with an enclosed prepaid USPS Click-n-Ship return label for a Flat Rate Medium size box (addressed to yourself)?should work ok, although some US post offices are charging postage based on the actual dimensions of the flattened box instead of the Medium Flat Rate postage. ?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 $16 for the cost of a USPS Flat Rate Medium size box 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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DEC 2023/JAN 2024 BW and Color prints are in the mail!
Sorry for the delay, but our Saturday evening flight from Seattle to Anchorage was delayed, so we didn't arrive in Anchorage until 2 am Sunday.?
I dropped off the mailers/boxes with Dec/Jan prints for all US participants at the Eagle River post office late this afternoon.? I will drop off the box with the prints for Jayanand, Nara and Prabhakaran in India at the post office tomorrow morning.? Per Mike's request, I'll hold onto his prints until I send the Feb/March large prints back to him.
I will post the signup for the Feb/March REGULAR print exchange and the final lists for the Feb/March LARGE print exchange no later than noon tomorrow.
Thanks to all who participated!
Gary
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Re: SIGNUP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges
Gary, hope your trip is going well.
Count me in for the large black and white and color exchanges.
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On Jan 27, 2024, at 3:41 PM, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:
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Hi folks,
Mike King asked if I could post the signup for the LARGE Feb/March print exchange now rather than waiting until February 1st.? Since this is a special exchange, I don't see any reason why I can't/shouldn't do it now.
There will still be REGULAR size Feb/March exchanges and I will post the signup for those exchanges on February 1st.
I have not assumed that everyone who participates in the regular exchanges wants to join the large exchange, but I have made a few assumptions based on past experience in putting together this initial list.? That said, I really want to encourage others to join this exchange.? Making and seeing the larger prints has been one of the highlights of the entire print exchange experience for me.
If anyone else would like to participate in the February/March B&W and/or Color LARGE print exchanges, please respond by email or post to the group.? While most prints will be in the 13x19 inch/A3 size, we are flexible on the size for the large print exchange.? Your prints must be larger than Letter/A4 and no larger that 13x19/A3.? In addition to 13x19, I have made prints on 12x12, 11x14 and 11x17 inch papers in the past for certain images.
I am posting the signup earlier than usual.? Signup will close on February 4th.? I will post the final lists on the 5th.?
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska no later than the end of March.? My goal is to have the prints back in your hands in early April.
The following photographers are currently signed up for the LARGE Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- 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 larger size papers (for example 11x14", 11x17", 13x19" or A3). Please sign the print (generally done on the front).?
2) On about the 5th 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 along with a Tech/Data 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/Data 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 the larger sized prints.
?5) For example, mailing your prints (addressed to the print exchange coordinator) in a flattened USPS Flat Rate medium size box with an enclosed prepaid USPS Click-n-Ship return label for a Flat Rate Medium size box (addressed to yourself)?should work ok, although some US post offices are charging postage based on the actual dimensions of the flattened box instead of the Medium Flat Rate postage. ?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 $16 for the cost of a USPS Flat Rate Medium size box 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: SIGNUP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges
Please include me, if you're willing to take another chance on the TX USPS sorting centers!? LOL
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Re: SIGNUP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges
Count me in Gary! Thank you prabhakaran
On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 3:50?AM Joshua Daniels < jad254@...> wrote: Count me in, Gary!? ?
Hi folks,
Mike King asked if I could post the signup for the LARGE Feb/March print exchange now rather than waiting until February 1st.? Since this is a special exchange, I don't see any reason why I can't/shouldn't do it now.
There will still be REGULAR size Feb/March exchanges and I will post the signup for those exchanges on February 1st.
I have not assumed that everyone who participates in the regular exchanges wants to join the large exchange, but I have made a few assumptions based on past experience in putting together this initial list.? That said, I really want to encourage others to join this exchange.? Making and seeing the larger prints has been one of the highlights of the entire print exchange experience for me.
If anyone else would like to participate in the February/March B&W and/or Color LARGE print exchanges, please respond by email or post to the group.? While most prints will be in the 13x19 inch/A3 size, we are flexible on the size for the large print exchange.? Your prints must be larger than Letter/A4 and no larger that 13x19/A3.? In addition to 13x19, I have made prints on 12x12, 11x14 and 11x17 inch papers in the past for certain images.
I am posting the signup earlier than usual.? Signup will close on February 4th.? I will post the final lists on the 5th.?
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska no later than the end of March.? My goal is to have the prints back in your hands in early April.
The following photographers are currently signed up for the LARGE Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- 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 larger size papers (for example 11x14", 11x17", 13x19" or A3). Please sign the print (generally done on the front).?
2) On about the 5th 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 along with a Tech/Data 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/Data 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 the larger sized prints.
?5) For example, mailing your prints (addressed to the print exchange coordinator) in a flattened USPS Flat Rate medium size box with an enclosed prepaid USPS Click-n-Ship return label for a Flat Rate Medium size box (addressed to yourself)?should work ok, although some US post offices are charging postage based on the actual dimensions of the flattened box instead of the Medium Flat Rate postage. ?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 $16 for the cost of a USPS Flat Rate Medium size box 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: SIGNUP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges
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On Jan 27, 2024, at 1:41?PM, Gary via groups.io <bensonga@...> wrote:
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Hi folks,
Mike King asked if I could post the signup for the LARGE Feb/March print exchange now rather than waiting until February 1st.? Since this is a special exchange, I don't see any reason why I can't/shouldn't do it now.
There will still be REGULAR size Feb/March exchanges and I will post the signup for those exchanges on February 1st.
I have not assumed that everyone who participates in the regular exchanges wants to join the large exchange, but I have made a few assumptions based on past experience in putting together this initial list.? That said, I really want to encourage others to join this exchange.? Making and seeing the larger prints has been one of the highlights of the entire print exchange experience for me.
If anyone else would like to participate in the February/March B&W and/or Color LARGE print exchanges, please respond by email or post to the group.? While most prints will be in the 13x19 inch/A3 size, we are flexible on the size for the large print exchange.? Your prints must be larger than Letter/A4 and no larger that 13x19/A3.? In addition to 13x19, I have made prints on 12x12, 11x14 and 11x17 inch papers in the past for certain images.
I am posting the signup earlier than usual.? Signup will close on February 4th.? I will post the final lists on the 5th.?
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska no later than the end of March.? My goal is to have the prints back in your hands in early April.
The following photographers are currently signed up for the LARGE Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- 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
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1) Prints are to be on larger size papers (for example 11x14", 11x17", 13x19" or A3). Please sign the print (generally done on the front).?
2) On about the 5th 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 along with a Tech/Data 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/Data 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 the larger sized prints.
?5) For example, mailing your prints (addressed to the print exchange coordinator) in a flattened USPS Flat Rate medium size box with an enclosed prepaid USPS Click-n-Ship return label for a Flat Rate Medium size box (addressed to yourself)?should work ok, although some US post offices are charging postage based on the actual dimensions of the flattened box instead of the Medium Flat Rate postage. ?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 $16 for the cost of a USPS Flat Rate Medium size box 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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SIGNUP is OPEN for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges
Hi folks,
Mike King asked if I could post the signup for the LARGE Feb/March print exchange now rather than waiting until February 1st.? Since this is a special exchange, I don't see any reason why I can't/shouldn't do it now.
There will still be REGULAR size Feb/March exchanges and I will post the signup for those exchanges on February 1st.
I have not assumed that everyone who participates in the regular exchanges wants to join the large exchange, but I have made a few assumptions based on past experience in putting together this initial list.? That said, I really want to encourage others to join this exchange.? Making and seeing the larger prints has been one of the highlights of the entire print exchange experience for me.
If anyone else would like to participate in the February/March B&W and/or Color LARGE print exchanges, please respond by email or post to the group.? While most prints will be in the 13x19 inch/A3 size, we are flexible on the size for the large print exchange.? Your prints must be larger than Letter/A4 and no larger that 13x19/A3.? In addition to 13x19, I have made prints on 12x12, 11x14 and 11x17 inch papers in the past for certain images.
I am posting the signup earlier than usual.? Signup will close on February 4th.? I will post the final lists on the 5th.?
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska no later than the end of March.? My goal is to have the prints back in your hands in early April.
The following photographers are currently signed up for the LARGE Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Jeff Deam
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- 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 larger size papers (for example 11x14", 11x17", 13x19" or A3). Please sign the print (generally done on the front).?
2) On about the 5th 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 along with a Tech/Data 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/Data 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 the larger sized prints.
?5) For example, mailing your prints (addressed to the print exchange coordinator) in a flattened USPS Flat Rate medium size box with an enclosed prepaid USPS Click-n-Ship return label for a Flat Rate Medium size box (addressed to yourself)?should work ok, although some US post offices are charging postage based on the actual dimensions of the flattened box instead of the Medium Flat Rate postage. ?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 $16 for the cost of a USPS Flat Rate Medium size box 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: Important Reminder: DEC 2023/ JAN 2024 B&W and Color Exchange Early Due Date
Hi Gary,
No worries - we can all wait.
If you have?time before you go maybe you could ping out a large print signup. I am itching to print and just need to know how many :) Will probably submit at least a couple b&w and a couple?of colour, maybe more depending on the numbers.
Have a great trip.
Mike
I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be mailing the prints out just yet after all.? I got all the color prints sorted yesterday and then did the BW prints.? I ended with one extra set of BW prints.? Not good. I eventually realized I didn¡¯t have Westley¡¯s prints.? Thought I must have misplaced them here in the house, so searched and searched, but did not find them. ?
After contacting Westley we learned that his prints which were mailed from Houston on the 17th and were schedule to be delivered here on the Monday the 22nd were still in route.? They did not leave a USPS sorting station in Texas until the 24th and there is no scheduled delivery date.? Our mail is on hold now so even if they did arrive in Eagle River today the package would not be delivered.
I apologize for getting mixed up and thinking I had received all the prints.? I usually keep a written check list, but this month I was just keeping a mental check list.? Big mistake.
Hopefully, USPS will get the those prints to Eagle River while we are in Seattle and they will be delivered to our house on Monday the 5th.? I will then add Westley¡¯s prints to the BW sets and get them all mailed back to you then.
Gary
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Re: Important Reminder: DEC 2023/ JAN 2024 B&W and Color Exchange Early Due Date
I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be mailing the prints out just yet after all. ?I got all the color prints sorted yesterday and then did the BW prints. ?I ended with one extra set of BW prints. ?Not good. I eventually realized I didn¡¯t have Westley¡¯s prints. ?Thought I must have misplaced them here in the house, so searched and searched, but did not find them. ?
After contacting Westley we learned that his prints which were mailed from Houston on the 17th and were schedule to be delivered here on the Monday the 22nd were still in route. ?They did not leave a USPS sorting station in Texas until the 24th and there is no scheduled delivery date. ?Our mail is on hold now so even if they did arrive in Eagle River today the package would not be delivered.
I apologize for getting mixed up and thinking I had received all the prints. ?I usually keep a written check list, but this month I was just keeping a mental check list. ?Big mistake.
Hopefully, USPS will get the those prints to Eagle River while we are in Seattle and they will be delivered to our house on Monday the 5th. ?I will then add Westley¡¯s prints to the BW sets and get them all mailed back to you then.
Gary
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Re: Important Reminder: DEC 2023/ JAN 2024 B&W and Color Exchange Early Due Date
Gary,
Ok so they know they have no planes available but only cancel your flight at the last minute to limit your options to rebook with another airline!
Hope your trip finally happens.
and thanks as always for your efforts with the exchange,
Best, Mike
Mike - Your prints were delivered at about 5pm.? Yay!
Yesterday Alaska Airlines cancelled our flight to Seattle that was to depart at midnight tonight (it was scheduled on a Boeing 737 Max 9).? We were able to get re-booked on a flight departing early Sunday morning.
So, I will be able to sort, pack and mailed the prints back to all of you today!? Mike - as requested, I'll hold onto your set of prints until the Feb/Mar large print exchange is completed.
I really appreciate the effort each of you made to get the prints to me earlier than usual, especially for those who ran into unexpected technical or other problems!
Gary
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Re: Important Reminder: DEC 2023/ JAN 2024 B&W and Color Exchange Early Due Date
Gary ? Sorry to hear about your flight cancellation. I feel like I jinxed you! ? Jeff ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Friday, January 26, 2024 10:12 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [print-exchanges] Important Reminder: DEC 2023/ JAN 2024 B&W and Color Exchange Early Due Date ? Mike - Your prints were delivered at about 5pm.? Yay!
Yesterday Alaska Airlines cancelled our flight to Seattle that was to depart at midnight tonight (it was scheduled on a Boeing 737 Max 9).? We were able to get re-booked on a flight departing early Sunday morning.
So, I will be able to sort, pack and mailed the prints back to all of you today!? Mike - as requested, I'll hold onto your set of prints until the Feb/Mar large print exchange is completed.
I really appreciate the effort each of you made to get the prints to me earlier than usual, especially for those who ran into unexpected technical or other problems!
Gary
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Re: Important Reminder: DEC 2023/ JAN 2024 B&W and Color Exchange Early Due Date
Mike - Your prints were delivered at about 5pm.? Yay!
Yesterday Alaska Airlines cancelled our flight to Seattle that was to depart at midnight tonight (it was scheduled on a Boeing 737 Max 9).? We were able to get re-booked on a flight departing early Sunday morning.
So, I will be able to sort, pack and mailed the prints back to all of you today!? Mike - as requested, I'll hold onto your set of prints until the Feb/Mar large print exchange is completed.
I really appreciate the effort each of you made to get the prints to me earlier than usual, especially for those who ran into unexpected technical or other problems!
Gary
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