Postcard Exchange Round 64 Comments and Feedback

[George Nova Scotia]

Messages have been sent for round 64 you should have a new conversation from me. 23 people joined in this round.

As usual this thread is for comments and feedback. Let us know how you are doing and feel free to comment on what you receive.

Please wait a few days for any corrections then let the mailings begin. There have been address changes so check carefully. Please check that your name is the first on your list and your information is correct

Ajven (15)
AnselMortensen (20)
Bazamat (5)
bedrof (10)
BHuij (12)
BTC (12)
Daniela (5)
darinwc (MAX)
Don_ih (15)
drpsilver (ALL)
Dunga (15)
gbroadbridge (10)
Jim Christie (10)
jvo (ALL)
krnow (20)
Martie W (10)
mfohl (ALL)
Michael Howard (ALL)
mshchem (ALL)
MToma (5)
rduraoc (20)
Rob Skeoch (ALL)
Todd Barlow (ALL)

 

[Ajven]

I just gave my postcards freedom to fly out into the world to you...
Simply put, I dropped them in the mailbox

 

[Don_ih]

That's quick. Mine are sitting in a pile awaiting stickers.

 

[BHuij]

I got mine all printed a couple of nights ago and mostly got the stickers on them yesterday. Just gotta put addresses and stamps and I can drop them in the mail this weekend.

 

[mshchem]

I'm waiting for the spirit to get going.

 

[AnselMortensen]

My 20 went out today.

 

[BHuij]

Just dropped mine in the mail.

 

[Martie W]

They're in the mail.

 

[darinwc]

Got my first print from Ansel Mortensen today!
"Winter" A high-contrast scene that blends well with the double border.
The postal machine left its mark just outside of the border and is barely noticeable.
Thank you!

It will be a while before I get mine printed and sent. Looks like I have a good negative I just developed though so I am excited!

 

[rduraoc]

I just gave my postcards freedom to fly out into the world to you...
Simply put, I dropped them in the mailbox

I received @Ajven 's "The hole". Being from southern Europe, it still gives me the chills to see something like this... Thank you for the postcard!

 

[Todd Barlow]

"CARDS AWAY!"

 

[Rob Skeoch]

I've bought my film already!!!

 

[mfohl]

I also received AnselMortensen's "Winter". Nice shot of the tree, great detail in the snow. I like the border too. Thanks Doug!

 

[Don_ih]

I sent mine today.

 

[AnselMortensen]

I received BHuij's Asphalt & Acorns the other day.
Nice image!
Well seen & well printed, great composition.
Thanks!

 

[Rob Skeoch]

I have received two cards so far.
AJVEN sent "The Hole"... looks like you're having a frosty winter this year as well but the look of that frost fence. Nice shot. The Fomabrom has an interesting feel to it.
Todd Barlow sent "Bronte Creek Driftwood"... the good old days when you could get graded paper so easily and in so many grades. Nice shot of the old tree. When I lived in Burlington I spent a lot of time at the provincial park at Bronte, skating, hiking and not catching any trout no matter how hard I tried. Great shot.

 

[mfohl]

I also received Ajven's "The Hole". A chicken wire fence that somebody (or something?) has poked a small hole through. And the fence is covered in hoarfrost. Good catch! Thanks Ivan!

 

[rduraoc]

My postcards went out yesterday morning. This time in an envelope, and with all addresses computer printed - let's see if I can improve the delivery rate, as I believe that in the previous round most postcards got lost somewhere...

 

[Dunga]

Hello people,

My stack of 15 square black envelopes is going out tomorrow.
Can't wait for your cards to start arriving!

We now have a postal worker for the neighbourhood, so fingers crossed!

 

[Don_ih]

My first card arrived and it is a wonderful print of a large water and weather worn driftwood tree trunk from @Todd Barlow (makes sense yours would arrive first, since you're only about an hour away). Excellent tones and textures.

 

[drpsilver]

17 Feb 2025

My cards will enter the postal system tomorrow afternoon.

"Winter" by AnselMortensen is a study in contrast. I like the interplay of the tree and the shadow.
"Acorns and Asphalt" by BHuij is an example of "found photographic art". At first I thought the acorns were rocks. This image "works" in several orientations.

I look forward to more cards, and hope you like the image I chose for this round.

Regards,
Darwin

 

[Rob Skeoch]

Mine are ready to go. I'll mail them today.
If you want to watch a video about printing these postcards you can find out how it went here...



I'm excited to see everybody's work.

 

[Don_ih]

Gee, Rob - way to spoil the surprise....

 

[Daniela]

Just received @AnselMortensen 's "Winter", a minimalist, almost-abstract shot. I love the sharpness of the pine and the slanting shadows. The inclusion of frame lines and a thick white border complements the shot beautifully. Well done! Thank you, Doug!

 

[Ajven]

WOW, I didn't even know @Rob Skeoch had his own (very active) youtube channel - I'm going to check it out. And I'm looking forward to the postcard!