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Gary <bensonga@...> added the album February/March 2023 LARGE Print Exchanges

Gary <bensonga@...> added the album February/March 2023 REGULAR Print Exchanges
Re: Maximum number of participants?

 

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Gary,?
If you are happy to do the extra Work, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from more printers. ?

Rob


On Feb 5, 2023, at 22:50, Jayanand <jayanand@...> wrote:

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15 is fine with me - back to the early days! I am thrilled with the increasing interest in this print exchange, the more the merrier!

Cheers
Jayanand

On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 9:19 AM Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:

We are consistently getting 11-12 participants who are automatically signed up for the bi-monthly exchanges now.? With a 12 person limit, this leaves little or no room for new participants who might like to sign up and try out an exchange.

When Tom started the group in 2002 he set a limit of 15 participants per monthly B&W exchange. Those were the days when getting good B&W inkjet prints was a real challenge.?

I’d like to hear your thoughts on increasing the participant limit from 12 to 15. Keep in mind that we will continue doing the exchanges bi-monthly so the costs in both supplies, postage and time will still be less than if we were exchanging prints on a monthly basis.

I will be happy to handle the logistics of mailing back the prints for a few more participants.? However, 15 will be the hard limit.

Gary
Re: Maximum number of participants?

 

15 is fine with me - back to the early days! I am thrilled with the increasing interest in this print exchange, the more the merrier!

Cheers
Jayanand


On Mon, Feb 6, 2023 at 9:19 AM Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:

We are consistently getting 11-12 participants who are automatically signed up for the bi-monthly exchanges now.? With a 12 person limit, this leaves little or no room for new participants who might like to sign up and try out an exchange.

When Tom started the group in 2002 he set a limit of 15 participants per monthly B&W exchange. Those were the days when getting good B&W inkjet prints was a real challenge.?

I’d like to hear your thoughts on increasing the participant limit from 12 to 15. Keep in mind that we will continue doing the exchanges bi-monthly so the costs in both supplies, postage and time will still be less than if we were exchanging prints on a monthly basis.

I will be happy to handle the logistics of mailing back the prints for a few more participants.? However, 15 will be the hard limit.

Gary
Maximum number of participants?

 

We are consistently getting 11-12 participants who are automatically signed up for the bi-monthly exchanges now. ?With a 12 person limit, this leaves little or no room for new participants who might like to sign up and try out an exchange.

When Tom started the group in 2002 he set a limit of 15 participants per monthly B&W exchange. Those were the days when getting good B&W inkjet prints was a real challenge.?

I’d like to hear your thoughts on increasing the participant limit from 12 to 15. Keep in mind that we will continue doing the exchanges bi-monthly so the costs in both supplies, postage and time will still be less than if we were exchanging prints on a monthly basis.

I will be happy to handle the logistics of mailing back the prints for a few more participants. ?However, 15 will be the hard limit.

Gary
Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges

 

Thanks for the clarification Mike.? What I meant to say when I wrote "13x19/A3" is 13x19 or A3 sizes.? It's possible that some of us, especially here in the USA, don't realize that the 13x19 inch paper size is also known as A3+.

Gary
Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges

 

USPS has always been very reliable for me also until very recently (Dec & early Jan) here in Eagle River.? This year, for the first time since we moved to Eagle River in 1995, we've experienced long delivery delays (7-10 days) of packages that arrived from Anchorage to our local post office.? They were drastically under staffed (due to retirements, illnesses, scheduled vacations) and unable to keep up with the holiday crush of packages.? Those problems seem to have been resolved now, but I'm not sure if it is just because fewer packages need to be delivered.

I generally drop the print exchange packages off at the Anchorage airport or main midtown post office and then run some errands in town while I'm there, so it's not an inconvenience for me.

Gary
Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges

 

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A3 is the smallest I print ?

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john

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From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> on behalf of "Michael King via groups.io" <drmrking@...>
Reply to: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Date: Sunday, 5 February 2023 at 18:29
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [print-exchanges] SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges

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Hey Gary,

?

Minor typo for those of us using the paper sizes rather than inches -

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13x19/A3? ?should?be 13x19/A3+? ?

?

13 x 19 is A3+??


A3 is a few inches shorter and narrower.

?

Just?so someone doesn't think they have to stick to A3 max size.?

?

You know how I love large prints ....?

?

Best,

Mike

?

?

?

?

On Fri, 3 Feb 2023 at 21:03, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:

Hi folks,

Our roster for the large print exchanges is almost full this year!? 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.

Signup will close on February 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.?

Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska before the end of March.? My goal is always to have the prints in your hands before signup opens for the next bi-monthly print exchange in April, if possible.

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Black & White exchange:

1.?? Tom O'Connell

2.?? Gary Benson

3.?? Jayanand Govindaraj

4.?? Nara Narasimhan

5.?? Mike King

6.?? Otto Bacon

7.?? Rob Schwartz

8.?? Jeff Deam

9.?? Steve Mustoe

10.?? Joshua Daniels

11.?? Rick Holmes

12.?? Your name could be here

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:

1.?? Tom O'Connell

2.?? Gary Benson

3.?? Jayanand Govindaraj

4.?? Nara Narasimhan

5.?? Mike King

6.?? Otto Bacon

7.?? Rob Schwartz

8.?? Jeff Deam

9.?? Steve Mustoe

10.?? Joshua Daniels

11.?? Rick Holmes

12.?? 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 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 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 $15 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@...
Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges

 

Hey Gary,

Minor typo for those of us using the paper sizes rather than inches -

13x19/A3? ?should?be 13x19/A3+? ?

13 x 19 is A3+??

A3 is a few inches shorter and narrower.

Just?so someone doesn't think they have to stick to A3 max size.?

You know how I love large prints ....?

Best,
Mike




On Fri, 3 Feb 2023 at 21:03, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:

Hi folks,

Our roster for the large print exchanges is almost full this year!? 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.

Signup will close on February 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.?

Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska before the end of March.? My goal is always to have the prints in your hands before signup opens for the next bi-monthly print exchange in April, if possible.

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Black & White exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Nara Narasimhan
  5. Mike King
  6. Otto Bacon
  7. Rob Schwartz
  8. Jeff Deam
  9. Steve Mustoe
  10. Joshua Daniels
  11. Rick Holmes
  12. Your name could be here

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Nara Narasimhan
  5. Mike King
  6. Otto Bacon
  7. Rob Schwartz
  8. Jeff Deam
  9. Steve Mustoe
  10. Joshua Daniels
  11. Rick Holmes
  12. 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 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 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 $15 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@...
Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges

 

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I agree with that. ?In my area the postal delivery is by far the best, UPS is quite good, Fedex has gone way down and DHL has gone from terrible to bad. ?

I got my pack of pix today. ?Very good shipping Gary but I’m not sure it warrants you taking even more of your time to bring them to the airport. ?

Thanks for doing it for us, Gary

Tom O'Connell?
tomoconnell44@...

On Feb 3, 2023, at 6:34 PM, Jayanand <jayanand@...> wrote:

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I have always found the combo of USPS/India Post utterly reliable!!!

Cheers
Jayanand

On Sat, Feb 4, 2023 at 2:37 AM Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:
Thanks Rob!? I'm so glad the USPS seems to be doing much better at deliveries this month.

Gary

Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges

 

I have always found the combo of USPS/India Post utterly reliable!!!

Cheers
Jayanand


On Sat, Feb 4, 2023 at 2:37 AM Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:
Thanks Rob!? I'm so glad the USPS seems to be doing much better at deliveries this month.

Gary

Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges

 

Thanks Rob!? I'm so glad the USPS seems to be doing much better at deliveries this month.

Gary
SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly LARGE size print exchanges

 

Hi folks,

Our roster for the large print exchanges is almost full this year!? 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.

Signup will close on February 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.?

Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska before the end of March.? My goal is always to have the prints in your hands before signup opens for the next bi-monthly print exchange in April, if possible.

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Black & White exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Nara Narasimhan
  5. Mike King
  6. Otto Bacon
  7. Rob Schwartz
  8. Jeff Deam
  9. Steve Mustoe
  10. Joshua Daniels
  11. Rick Holmes
  12. Your name could be here

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Nara Narasimhan
  5. Mike King
  6. Otto Bacon
  7. Rob Schwartz
  8. Jeff Deam
  9. Steve Mustoe
  10. Joshua Daniels
  11. Rick Holmes
  12. 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 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 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 $15 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@...
Re: SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges

 

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Gary, You are a mensch for doing all this work to keep the exchanges going. It is so appreciated.

The PO tells me that my box of prints for the Dec/Jan exchange arrives tomorrow. ?Receiving them is a treat.

Rob

On Feb 3, 2023, at 14:45, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:

Hi folks,

Once again we have a full roster for the B&W exchange.? If someone would like to participate in the February/March Color regular (Letter/A4) print exchange, please respond by email or post to the group.??

Signup will close on February 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.?

Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska before the end of March.? My goal is always to have the prints in your hands before signup opens for the next bi-monthly print exchange in April, if possible.

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Black & White exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Steve Mustoe
  5. Westley Clavey
  6. Nara Narasimhan
  7. Mike King
  8. Rob Schwartz
  9. Otto Bacon
  10. Jeff Deam
  11. Joshua Daniels
  12. Rick Holmes

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Steve Mustoe
  5. Nara Narasimhan
  6. Mike King
  7. Rob Schwartz
  8. Otto Bacon
  9. Jeff Deam
  10. Joshua Daniels
  11. Rick Holmes
  12. 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 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 $15 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@...
SIGNUP for the FEB/MAR Bi-Monthly REGULAR size print exchanges

 

Hi folks,

Once again we have a full roster for the B&W exchange.? If someone would like to participate in the February/March Color regular (Letter/A4) print exchange, please respond by email or post to the group.??

Signup will close on February 15th.? I will post the final lists on the 16th.?

Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska before the end of March.? My goal is always to have the prints in your hands before signup opens for the next bi-monthly print exchange in April, if possible.

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Black & White exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Steve Mustoe
  5. Westley Clavey
  6. Nara Narasimhan
  7. Mike King
  8. Rob Schwartz
  9. Otto Bacon
  10. Jeff Deam
  11. Joshua Daniels
  12. Rick Holmes

The following photographers are currently signed up for the Color print exchange:

  1. Tom O'Connell
  2. Gary Benson
  3. Jayanand Govindaraj
  4. Steve Mustoe
  5. Nara Narasimhan
  6. Mike King
  7. Rob Schwartz
  8. Otto Bacon
  9. Jeff Deam
  10. Joshua Daniels
  11. Rick Holmes
  12. 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 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 $15 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@...
USPS back in good form?

 

I dropped off the mailers/boxes of prints at the Anchorage midtown post office at about 1pm on Tuesday the 31st.? They were logged in at the Anchorage USPS distribution center (near the Anchorage International Airport) later that day at 11pm.? Jeff Deam's prints were delivered to his home north of Seattle this afternoon at 4pm.? That's just 50 hours from the time I dropped them off here.? It is the quickest delivery of prints that I can remember.? I hope the rest of the packages make to each of you in good time also!

I wasn't going to risk mailing them from my local post office here in Eagle River.

Gary
Re: UPDATE: Dec/Jan prints

 

Thanks Gary for your appreciation. Looking forward to looking at?everyone's prints.
I have to start working on the large prints.

Regards
Narasimhan

On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 7:03 AM Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:
Glad to do it!? It's only when I've sorted, packed and mailed the prints off that I then sit down with my sets and take a closer look at everyone's prints under the lights I have here for print viewing.? Pulling the prints out of the sleeves and viewing them under good lighting makes such a difference.

I think you will all find many prints to enjoy in this exchange.? As always, there is quite a variety of subjects and scenes, processing styles and choices of papers.? I continue to be amazed at Rick Holmes focus stacked image color prints of the cactus flowers etc.? I think his print this month is my favorite from that series. Nara's choice of a metallic paper for his color photo of the Himalayan Monal created an absolutely stunning print.?

There are so many fine prints in this exchange, I would actually love to see many of my favorites from the past year again n the large print exchange, if that were possible.? Perhaps that is something the large exchange participants could consider: select one of your favorite images printed for the letter/A4 size exchanges in 2022 and print it again for the 13x19/A3 exchange.? Just a thought.? I am already going to do that for one of my Feb/Mar 13x19 prints.

Thanks to everyone who participate and keeps the exchanges going.? Those of us who have been at this for many years, through the ups and downs, know how important YOUR continued participation is to the life of this exchange.

Gary

Re: UPDATE: Dec/Jan prints

 

Gary,

Thanks for the kind words about my cactus flower pictures.? As there are very few cactus flowers open now, I have started a series of Amaryllis flower pictures.? I never imagined there was such a variety in colors and shapes.? I'll probably include one in the exchange later this year.

Thanks for keeping the exchange going.? I've been in the exchange for just a few cycles, but enjoy it very much.

Riclk Holmes
On Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 09:50:33 PM PST, Tom O'Connell via groups.io <tomoconnell44@...> wrote:


Thanks, Gary…hope your trip went well

Tom

Tom O'Connell
tomoconnell44@...





On Jan 31, 2023, at 2:38 PM, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:

Hi folks,

I dropped off all of the packages for participants in the US and India at the Anchorage post office earlier today.

Gary

Re: UPDATE: Dec/Jan prints

 

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Thanks, Gary…hope your trip went well

Tom

Tom O'Connell
tomoconnell44@...





On Jan 31, 2023, at 2:38 PM, Gary <bensonga@...> wrote:

Hi folks,

I dropped off all of the packages for participants in the US and India at the Anchorage post office earlier today.

Gary

Re: UPDATE: Dec/Jan prints

 
Edited

Glad to do it!? It's only when I've sorted, packed and mailed the prints off that I then sit down with my sets and take a closer look at everyone's prints under the lights I have here for print viewing.? Pulling the prints out of the sleeves and viewing them under good lighting makes such a difference.

I think you will all find many prints to enjoy in this exchange.? As always, there is quite a variety of subjects and scenes, processing styles and choices of papers.? I continue to be amazed at Rick Holmes focus stacked image color prints of the cactus flowers etc.? I think his print this month is my favorite from that series. Nara's choice of a metallic paper for his color photo of the Himalayan Monal created an absolutely stunning print.?

There are so many fine prints in this exchange, I would actually love to see many of my favorites from the past year again in the large print exchange, if that were possible.? Perhaps that is something the large exchange participants could consider: select one of your favorite images printed for the letter/A4 size exchanges in 2022 and print it again for the 13x19/A3 exchange.? Just a thought.? I am already going to do that for one of my Feb/Mar 13x19 prints.

Thanks to everyone who participates and keeps the exchanges going.? Those of us who have been at this for many years, through the ups and downs, know how important YOUR continued participation is to the life of this exchange.

Gary
Re: UPDATE: Dec/Jan prints

 

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Thank you, Gary!

On Jan 31, 2023, at 2:38 PM, Gary via groups.io <bensonga@...> wrote:

?Hi folks,

I dropped off all of the packages for participants in the US and India at the Anchorage post office earlier today.

Gary

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