Re: UPDATED: APRIL/MAY Print Exchange Participants List
Hi Doug. ?Great to hear from you again! ?I posted the signup on April 9th so you’ll find more info in that post.
No theme for this exchange. ? I’d like to receive all prints by the end of May. ?Do you have an inkjet printer now or have access to one?
Gary
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It is quite interesting to know about the history of this group. I'm excited to see the prints month-over-month and it's a good learning experience for me.
Thanks Narasimhan
On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 7:49 PM Jayanand < jayanand@...> wrote:
Never realized that we are 20 years old!
It was twenty years
ago today
When Sgt. Pepper
taught the band to play
They've been going in
and out of style
But they're
guaranteed to raise a smile
So may I introduce to
you
The act you've known
for all these years
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band.
Cheers Jayanand
On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 12:05 AM Gary Benson < bensonga@...> wrote: In April 2002 Tom O'Connell created the Yahoo Group "digitalbw-printexchanges" to coordinate the sharing and exchange of actual B&W prints made with inkjet printers.? This was an offshoot so to speak of a Yahoo Group that was created to discuss the creation of digital B&W inkjet prints at a time when the technology (printers, inks, papers, software etc) was still at an early stage of development.? The print exchange was expanded to include an exchange of inkjet color prints in December 2008.
For many years Tom coordinated the signup, receipt, re-packaging and mailing of the group's B&W print exchanges, month after month.? I helped out for awhile, but at a crtical time in the group's history when both Tom and I needed to step back, it was Jim Coffee who stepped up to take on this important role and kept the exchange going for many more years.? Those of us who know Jim will always be greatful for his advice, insights, patience and the professional way he handled all aspects of the print exchange during the years he led it.? Jim set a very high bar for every exchange coordinator who preceded and followed him.
I doubt that any of us who were participants in the early years could have imagined this exchange would still be happening 20 years later.? I want to thank all of the past and current partipants for generously sharing their knowledge, advice, suggestions, creativity, photos and most importantly their actual physical prints which we all love to view, hold in our hands and enjoy for years to come.
With the support of all who participate in these exchanges, I look forward to sharing prints with each of you in the years ahead.
Gary Benson
exchange coordinator
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Re: UPDATED: APRIL/MAY Print Exchange Participants List
When is it due? Is there a theme? Dog Grosjean
On Monday, April 11, 2022, Gary Benson < bensonga@...> wrote: I'm still working on my friends here to find a 12th person for the B&W exchange.
I'll send out the final lists this weekend.
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
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
- Amy MacKenzie
- Mike King
- David Lackey
- 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
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
- Amy MacKenzie
- David Lackey
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
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UPDATED: APRIL/MAY Print Exchange Participants List
I'm still working on my friends here to find a 12th person for the B&W exchange.
I'll send out the final lists this weekend.
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
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
- Amy MacKenzie
- Mike King
- David Lackey
- 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
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
- Amy MacKenzie
- David Lackey
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
- Your name could be here
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Never realized that we are 20 years old!
It was twenty years
ago today
When Sgt. Pepper
taught the band to play
They've been going in
and out of style
But they're
guaranteed to raise a smile
So may I introduce to
you
The act you've known
for all these years
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band.
Cheers Jayanand
On Sun, Apr 10, 2022 at 12:05 AM Gary Benson < bensonga@...> wrote: In April 2002 Tom O'Connell created the Yahoo Group "digitalbw-printexchanges" to coordinate the sharing and exchange of actual B&W prints made with inkjet printers.? This was an offshoot so to speak of a Yahoo Group that was created to discuss the creation of digital B&W inkjet prints at a time when the technology (printers, inks, papers, software etc) was still at an early stage of development.? The print exchange was expanded to include an exchange of inkjet color prints in December 2008.
For many years Tom coordinated the signup, receipt, re-packaging and mailing of the group's B&W print exchanges, month after month.? I helped out for awhile, but at a crtical time in the group's history when both Tom and I needed to step back, it was Jim Coffee who stepped up to take on this important role and kept the exchange going for many more years.? Those of us who know Jim will always be greatful for his advice, insights, patience and the professional way he handled all aspects of the print exchange during the years he led it.? Jim set a very high bar for every exchange coordinator who preceded and followed him.
I doubt that any of us who were participants in the early years could have imagined this exchange would still be happening 20 years later.? I want to thank all of the past and current partipants for generously sharing their knowledge, advice, suggestions, creativity, photos and most importantly their actual physical prints which we all love to view, hold in our hands and enjoy for years to come.
With the support of all who participate in these exchanges, I look forward to sharing prints with each of you in the years ahead.
Gary Benson
exchange coordinator
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Gary-
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Obviously the whole scene has changed a LOT in the last 20 years. We have gone from the excitement of making color prints quite easily (compared to darkroom work) and being frustrated trying to make BW prints to an almost endless menu of apps and printers that allow us to make better prints than ever.?
I’m really happy we have stuck around so long. With all the new AI apps coming to market daily, we should probably start exploring them a bit and discussing them here. I was one of the early users of NIK and then Luminar, both of which now have some AI components and good old Photoshop is probably going to be full of more AI — they have started slowly with neural filters and sky replacements.?
I was moving some boxes around last week and stopped for a few minutes to take a look at some of the older exchanges. First thought…we all have become better printers today. Second thought… we really did make some fine images even with the early inks and printers. Over the years we’ve seen some really interesting work and I’ve totally enjoyed getting new inspiration from the envelopes of prints that arrive on my door step… as you said — Thanks to everyone who has contributed.
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On Apr 9, 2022, at 11:35 AM, Gary Benson < bensonga@...> wrote:
In April 2002 Tom O'Connell created the Yahoo Group "digitalbw-printexchanges" to coordinate the sharing and exchange of actual B&W prints made with inkjet printers.? This was an offshoot so to speak of a Yahoo Group that was created to discuss the creation of digital B&W inkjet prints at a time when the technology (printers, inks, papers, software etc) was still at an early stage of development.? The print exchange was expanded to include an exchange of inkjet color prints in December 2008.
For many years Tom coordinated the signup, receipt, re-packaging and mailing of the group's B&W print exchanges, month after month.? I helped out for awhile, but at a crtical time in the group's history when both Tom and I needed to step back, it was Jim Coffee who stepped up to take on this important role and kept the exchange going for many more years.? Those of us who know Jim will always be greatful for his advice, insights, patience and the professional way he handled all aspects of the print exchange during the years he led it.? Jim set a very high bar for every exchange coordinator who preceded and followed him.
I doubt that any of us who were participants in the early years could have imagined this exchange would still be happening 20 years later.? I want to thank all of the past and current partipants for generously sharing their knowledge, advice, suggestions, creativity, photos and most importantly their actual physical prints which we all love to view, hold in our hands and enjoy for years to come.
With the support of all who participate in these exchanges, I look forward to sharing prints with each of you in the years ahead.
Gary Benson
exchange coordinator
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Gary,
Thanks for sharing this great history, and to you and Tom for keeping it going. I am thrilled to be a part of this group.
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On Apr 9, 2022, at 2:35 PM, Gary Benson < bensonga@...> wrote:
In April 2002 Tom O'Connell created the Yahoo Group "digitalbw-printexchanges" to coordinate the sharing and exchange of actual B&W prints made with inkjet printers.? This was an offshoot so to speak of a Yahoo Group that was created to discuss the creation of digital B&W inkjet prints at a time when the technology (printers, inks, papers, software etc) was still at an early stage of development.? The print exchange was expanded to include an exchange of inkjet color prints in December 2008.
For many years Tom coordinated the signup, receipt, re-packaging and mailing of the group's B&W print exchanges, month after month.? I helped out for awhile, but at a crtical time in the group's history when both Tom and I needed to step back, it was Jim Coffee who stepped up to take on this important role and kept the exchange going for many more years.? Those of us who know Jim will always be greatful for his advice, insights, patience and the professional way he handled all aspects of the print exchange during the years he led it.? Jim set a very high bar for every exchange coordinator who preceded and followed him.
I doubt that any of us who were participants in the early years could have imagined this exchange would still be happening 20 years later.? I want to thank all of the past and current partipants for generously sharing their knowledge, advice, suggestions, creativity, photos and most importantly their actual physical prints which we all love to view, hold in our hands and enjoy for years to come.
With the support of all who participate in these exchanges, I look forward to sharing prints with each of you in the years ahead.
Gary Benson
exchange coordinator
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Re: Signup for April/May print exchanges
Thanks Mike!? I'm really glad we will see your print in this April B&W exchange on the 20th anniversary.
I know it's not always easy to find time for printing etc when work, family, travel and other challenges of life take precedence.
Gary
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Re: Signup for April/May print exchanges
Gary,
Although I originally declined - I didn't realise it was the 20th
Anniversary of the B&W and I feel a need to find time to participate.
So please count me in for the B&W exchange.
Many thanks.
Mike
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On Sat, 9 Apr 2022 at 19:56, Gary Benson <bensonga@...> wrote:
Hi folks,
I've been holding off on posting the sign up for this exchange as I encourage a few friends/fellow printers to signup on this 20th anniversary of the first B&W print exchange. Unfortunately, two of our regular participants are unable to join us for this exchange, but I know they will be back in June.
If you would like to participate in the April/May B&W and/or Color regular (Letter/A4) print exchanges, please respond by email or post to the group.
Signup will close on April 17th. I will post the final lists on the 18th.
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska by the end of May. I will be doing some traveling at the end of May/early June, but I'll get them mailed back to you when I return.
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
Otto Bacon
Jeff Deam
Amy MacKenzie
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
Steve Mustoe
Nara Narasimhan
Otto Bacon
Jeff Deam
Amy MacKenzie
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 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@...
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Signup for April/May print exchanges
Hi folks,
I've been holding off on posting the sign up for this exchange as I encourage a few friends/fellow printers to signup on this 20th anniversary of the first B&W print exchange.? Unfortunately, two of our regular participants are unable to join us for this exchange, but I know they will be back in June.
If you would like to participate in the April/May B&W and/or Color regular (Letter/A4) print exchanges, please respond by email or post to the group.??
Signup will close on April 17th.? I will post the final lists on the 18th.?
Please ship your prints so they arrive in Alaska by the end of May.? I will be doing some traveling at the end of May/early June, but I'll get them mailed back to you when I return.
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
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
- Amy MacKenzie
- 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
- Steve Mustoe
- Nara Narasimhan
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
- Amy MacKenzie
- 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 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@...
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In April 2002 Tom O'Connell created the Yahoo Group "digitalbw-printexchanges" to coordinate the sharing and exchange of actual B&W prints made with inkjet printers.? This was an offshoot so to speak of a Yahoo Group that was created to discuss the creation of digital B&W inkjet prints at a time when the technology (printers, inks, papers, software etc) was still at an early stage of development.? The print exchange was expanded to include an exchange of inkjet color prints in December 2008.
For many years Tom coordinated the signup, receipt, re-packaging and mailing of the group's B&W print exchanges, month after month.? I helped out for awhile, but at a crtical time in the group's history when both Tom and I needed to step back, it was Jim Coffee who stepped up to take on this important role and kept the exchange going for many more years.? Those of us who know Jim will always be greatful for his advice, insights, patience and the professional way he handled all aspects of the print exchange during the years he led it.? Jim set a very high bar for every exchange coordinator who preceded and followed him.
I doubt that any of us who were participants in the early years could have imagined this exchange would still be happening 20 years later.? I want to thank all of the past and current partipants for generously sharing their knowledge, advice, suggestions, creativity, photos and most importantly their actual physical prints which we all love to view, hold in our hands and enjoy for years to come.
With the support of all who participate in these exchanges, I look forward to sharing prints with each of you in the years ahead.
Gary Benson
exchange coordinator
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Re: Update on the Feb-Mar print exchanges
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I’ve received all of the large prints now so I’ll get these prints and the regular size prints mailed out in the next few days to those who participated in both exchanges.
Gary
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Re: Update on the Feb-Mar print exchanges
I’ve received all of the large prints now so I’ll get these prints and the regular size prints mailed out in the next few days to those who participated in both exchanges.
Gary
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Re: Update on the Feb-Mar print exchanges
got the prints yesterday. ?Thanks!
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Whichever is easiest for you is fine for me Rob. ?I’ll send you an email and we can work it out.
Gary
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Re: Update on the Feb-Mar print exchanges
I can paypal you, too. ?Just tell me your Paypal account
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Whichever is easiest for you is fine for me Rob. ?I’ll send you an email and we can work it out.
Gary
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Re: Update on the Feb-Mar print exchanges
Whichever is easiest for you is fine for me Rob. ?I’ll send you an email and we can work it out.
Gary
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Re: Update on the Feb-Mar print exchanges
Gary,
Thanks.
Is it easier for you if I get the printed return label, or do you want me to cover the cost with Venmo? ?I am still in Boston…
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Hi folks. ?I have received all of the regular size B&W and color prints. ?I’m still waiting for a set of large prints to arrive from one participant. ?I hope to have those in hand later next week.
For those who only participated in the regular size print exchange, I will pack up the prints and get them in the mail to you this weekend. ?For those who participated in both the regular and large size print exchanges, I will wait until I have all the prints and then send the regular and large prints to you in one package.
As usual, there are some truly excellent image/prints in these exchanges!
Gary
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Update on the Feb-Mar print exchanges
Hi folks. ?I have received all of the regular size B&W and color prints. ?I’m still waiting for a set of large prints to arrive from one participant. ?I hope to have those in hand later next week.
For those who only participated in the regular size print exchange, I will pack up the prints and get them in the mail to you this weekend. ?For those who participated in both the regular and large size print exchanges, I will wait until I have all the prints and then send the regular and large prints to you in one package.
As usual, there are some truly excellent image/prints in these exchanges!
Gary
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FINAL LISTS - February/March REGULAR Size Print Exchanges
Below are the final lists for the REGULAR size print exchanges.? The final counts are 9 for both the B&W and Color exchange.
The following photographers are signed up for the REGULAR Black & White exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Westley Clavey
- Nara Narasimhan
- Rob Schwartz
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
The following photographers are signed up for the REGULAR Color print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Steve Mustoe
- Nara Narasimhan
- Rob Schwartz
- Otto Bacon
- Jeff Deam
- Dave Lackey
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FINAL LISTS - February/March LARGE Size Print Exchanges
Below are the final lists for the LARGE print exchanges.?
The final counts are 7 for the B&W and 6 for the Color exchange.
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The following photographers are signed up for the Black & White LARGE print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Otto Bacon
- Dave Lackey
The following photographers are signed up for the Color LARGE print exchange:
- Tom O'Connell
- Gary Benson
- Jayanand Govindaraj
- Nara Narasimhan
- Mike King
- Otto Bacon
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Jayanand
Tom O'Connell