Print Swap 15

[erikhaugsby]

Time for another print swap!

It's been a fair while since the last one (sorry), so here's a quick briefing on what the swap entails.

Here are a few basic ground rules:

1. Prints (matted or otherwise) should be sized around 8x10 inches.
2. Silver halide prints (for B&W) or lab prints (for color) are highly recommended, though feel free to use a laserjet if you feel that best represents your work.

3. After sign-ups are closed, I'll draw names and post the list in this thread. You should aim to have the print packaged and mailed within a week of notification.
4. If there are an odd number of participants, I will partner with somebody to make an even number of us involved.
5. Realize that this is a project of international scope--you might be paired with an RFFer in another country; be prepared to pay shipping accordingly.

If you've participated before, let me know who you've been partnered with so you don't get the same swap partner twice.

To sign up, e-mail (erikhaugsby AT gmail DOT com) or PM me with the following data:

User name
Real name
Mailing Address
Previous swap partners (if applicable)

Sign-ups will be open for about a week, as usual. I'll draw names after closing sign-ups and then notify everybody of their partners.

Remember, this swap is entirely dependent upon user participation; the more we have involved, the more fun and variety everybody has. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me.

(I know somebody on pNet just put up ideas for a print swap on their site, but I feel we have enough diverse patrons to run simultaneously. Besides, this one has been around longer :p)

[erikhaugsby]

(Joe, could you unsticky the old Print Swap 11 thread and replace it with this one?)

[plummerl]

Email sent! But.... shouldn't this be Print Swap 13??? or is this like the (lack of) 13th floor in a building? I thought the last swap was number 12.

[Mauro]

PM sent: I am so happy to join this great project once again!
Thanks, Erik.
Ciao

[erikhaugsby]

Let's keep those sign-ups coming! There are at least 6 confirmed participants now; I will keep sign-ups open through next Tuesday.

[pesphoto]

ok, I'll sign up!! sending pm

[raid]

I am in. I have emailed Erik a few days ago about it.

[sojournerphoto]

I'd like to join in. I'll do my best to make a nice print (inkjet - sorry).

Do we choose our own picture to send, or is there a theme?

Mike

[chambrenoire]

I'm in! I will print professionally on super high quality paper.

[sojournerphoto]

Mine will be on nice paper, but I don't want to overpromise...

[Matt(1pt4)]

I'm in. I print on Gold Fibre Silk, but I'd be happy to receive a print on anything as long as the photographer is proud of it ;-)

[raid]

Mine will be a crappy image on super duper great golden diamond paper!

[erikhaugsby]

Signups are only open for one more day; if you're interested, send me an e-mail or PM!

[erikhaugsby]

Do we choose our own picture to send, or is there a theme?

Mike: there is no specific theme.

[palec]

I'm in. Email sent.

[jaapdijks]

Hello,


I'd like to participate, haven't done one before.
On holiday next week though is this a problem?

I'm in Holland.


Regards Jaap

[raid]

Jaap,
You need to send Erik a pm or email with your personal data.
Welcome.

[erikhaugsby]

Jaap, you've got a PM.

I'm closing signups down at 10PM (GMT); a list of participants will be emailed to all involved within 24 hours.

[raid]

Thank you, Erik.
I am looking forward to another round of Print Swap at RFF.

[PlantedTao]

I'm in...
sending an email now!

[capitalK]

email sent.

[erikhaugsby]

Sign-ups are closed; the list is now being compiled.

[Bob Michaels]

I am ready to ship. Just let me know to where.

[Al Kaplan]

I'm going to have to sit out this one. I've been off-line for about a week with a broken computer. My brand new one from Vision Computers arrived and we got it all set up today. I'm way behind.

Suggestion! This would solve the problem of an odd number of submissions.
Arrange all the submissions at random in a big circle on the floor. Send each print to the person next to it on the right (clock-wise). Or you could do it the other way..LOL

[plummerl]

I'm going to have to sit out this one. I've been off-line for about a week with a broken computer. My brand new one from Vision Computers arrived and we got it all set up today. I'm way behind.

Suggestion! This would solve the problem of an odd number of submissions.
Arrange all the submissions at random in a big circle on the floor. Send each print to the person next to it on the right (clock-wise). Or you could do it the other way..LOL
Sounds good to me! But please, can't we let Al in?????
:eek:

[pesphoto]

Looking forward to seeing the pairing. Im ready to go too after my 7 hour long printing session yesterday. second vote for AL!

[erikhaugsby]

If Al really wants in, I'd be overly rude to say no. The list can always be re-compiled, no?

[Al Kaplan]

Thanks, Plummerl, but I PROMISE to join the next one. Honest!

On another note, I'm just feeling my way around this new computer and learning this new version of Windows. I need to figure out how to disable the "pop-up blocker". I just screwed up and lost a private message. PLEASE just email me instead. Thanks.

preacherpop42@aol.com is the address and I do reply to emails.

[pesphoto]

Thanks, Plummerl, but I PROMISE to join the next one. Honest!

On another note, I'm just feeling my way around this new computer and learning this new version of Windows. I need to figure out how to disable the "pop-up blocker". I just screwed up and lost a private message. PLEASE just email me instead. Thanks.

preacherpop42@aol.com is the address and I do reply to emails.

You should still be able to retrieve the PM Al. On the upper right of the screen, you'll see "private messages" as a link. Good luck with the new computer.

[erikhaugsby]

FYI: I've got the participant list compiled, but I am holding its release until I receive the email addresses from a few people. If I don't have your address, you should have received a PM.

appendum: there are a total of 12 participants, including myself. Not too shabby, guys!

[erikhaugsby]

Here is the list of participant pairings and emails for this swap.

I've also sent this list out in e-mail form to all participants.

Lawrence Plummer
Jason Cundey
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Jaap Dijks ()
Jamie Pillers
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Kenneth Armstrong
Matt Alofs
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Mattia Marchi
Palo Markovic
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Raid Amin
Mike Shimwell
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Paul Shelasky
Eli Griggs
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Mauro Mittino
Bob Michaels

Have fun, and don't forget to return to this thread and let us all know how the swap went for you!

[sojournerphoto]

Thanks Eric

Raid,

My email is *****
Cheers

Mike

[capitalK]

Do our emails need to be put up on public display?

[erikhaugsby]

Kenneth: they're gone now. Check your email.

[raid]

Thanks Eric

Raid,

My email is mike.shimwell (at) dsl.pipex.com

Cheers

Mike

Thank you, Mike. I now need your address sent to my email.

[erikhaugsby]

Thank you, Mike. I now need your address sent to my email.

Raid, have you not received my email?

[raid]

Erik,

Yes, I have. I am referring to the mailing address. Mike has sent me his address today.

[Bob Michaels]

Erik: I seem to have fallen through the cracks since you initially replied as I don't see my name on the pairings. But don't sweat it.

If anyone wants to do a one-on-one print swap, drop me a line. E-mail is best. Bob at BobMichaels dot ORG. You will get multiple prints but feel no obligation to send more than one.

[erikhaugsby]

Bob: you have a PM

To all affected: I apologize if my records keeping has, even if now rectified, kept you from participating. I have successfully led this swap two times in the past (I took over for Tom a few swaps back) and this has been the first time that I have inadvertently created problems.

[raid]

No problem, Erik. I noticed Mauro was not there.

[Bob Michaels]

Erik: no problem. Remember that you are not getting graded <G>. Trust me, this is not a big deal.

Bob

Bob: you have a PM

To all affected: I apologize if my records keeping has, even if now rectified, kept you from participating. I have successfully led this swap two times in the past (I took over for Tom a few swaps back) and this has been the first time that I have inadvertently created problems.

[pipal]

Oh, damn! I missed this print swap, found out about too late to join. I hope I will manage next time, looks like lot of fun.

[erikhaugsby]

Pipal: the next swap will occur around February, 2009.

[pipal]

Thank you, Erik.
I will try to be alert, then. I have missed more than this one latest as it usualy happens at my bussiest days. But one day, I will join for sure, let's see.

[plummerl]

Attaining a new Print Swap record, Jason and I exchanged prints at the Big Time over a few beers today. I received a very nice print and had some great brews with nice conversation. :)

[PlantedTao]

... I received a very nice print and had some great brews with nice conversation. :)

100% agreed! :D Thanks for the great print Larry.
Thanks Erik for setting this up, as always I really enjoyed the Print Swap.

[erikhaugsby]

Jason: I'm glad to hear that you and Larry found another dimension to the print swap. It's always cool to see a platform like this swap evolve to more than I could have anticipated.

How are the rest of you guys?

[Mauro]

Hello friends!
I have exchanged the mail address with Bob, and within the end of this week the prints will be mailed to him.
It is always a pleasure to join such an interesting project!
Ciao,

[chambrenoire]

Hey, I have made my print for Palo and will probably send it today or tomorrow. I will probably receive my print next week or the week after that. Looking forward to it! This print swap-thing is fun, I'll try to participate in the next one too.

[chambrenoire]

Got my print today, very nice, thanks a lot Palec :)

[palec]

Got my print today, very nice, thanks a lot Palec :)

I've just came from post office with your print, too! Thank you, Mattia! I like it a lot.

[Mauro]

My print to Bob was mailed last Saturday, so I suppose it will be delivered soon.

[Mauro]

Yesterday I received the prints from Bob: a great job!
I am convinced that RFF is a bunch of talented photographers (and a great site where we can meet new friends!).
Thanks Erik, I am already looking for the next edition.

[erikhaugsby]

Mauro, I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed this swap. Have any others yet received your prints?

[raid]

Thanks Eric

Raid,

My email is *****
Cheers

Mike

Mike and I have sent each other two prints [twice the fun!], and we are both waiting for the prints in the mail.

[sojournerphoto]

Hi Raid

Received your prints today, thanks. Both nice prints - the horses espcially so with lovely light. Makes me want to visit the smoky mountains of tennessee

Mike

[sojournerphoto]

Just looking again and I really love the light on the tree.

Mike

[jaapdijks]

I have just received my print from Jamie.

I really like the print and the subject: A surfer in a beautiful california sunrise.
Nice to look at in the coming dark winterhours.


Jaap

[capitalK]

Got mine today... looke great! Thanks Matt.

[raid]

Just looking again and I really love the light on the tree.

Mike

Mike: Thanks a lot for sending me three prints. The color print is very special. It looks like a painting to my eyes.

[Bob Michaels]

Last week I got my Christmas gift from my, Mauro, my print exchange partner. It was a lovey local (Italy) custom made camera strap. We exchanged prints last month and both were pleased.

I just want to know, did anyone else's partner send them a Christmas gift and photo Christmas card?

[Jamie Pillers]

And I just received Jaap's spendid nature "abstract" along with a really classic one of mother & daughter. Excellent... and thanks, Jaap. And thanks Eric for getting this swap off and running.

[erikhaugsby]

I'm glad to see everybody seems to have a positive response to this swap; I'm looking forward to the next time I bring a swap together. For those interested, it should happen within three months-look for a new post in the Photo Projects sub-forum.