Second Annual Photo Swap

[Iguanasan]

kat started us off last year and I liked the idea so much that I'm taking the proverbial bull by the horns and organizing the Second Annual Photography.ca Photo Swap. :clap::clap::clap:

Here's how it works. Everyone who is interested will put their name in the virtual hat by saying "I want to swap!" in this thread. On November 1st I'll stir up all the names in the hat and pull out photo swappers. Each member who joins in will receive the name and address of another member to which they are to send a print (8x10 or 8x12). Last year we chose photos that we felt was our best image of the year or photos that had meaning for us. I say we continue with that choice of theme.

So, who's up for a photo swap??

I'll start out: "I want to swap!"

[Bambi]

"I want to swap":thumbup:

[casil403]

I want to swap!

[mbrager]

I want to swap. Great idea.

[Iguanasan]

Surely more people are interested??? 2 Weeks and 3 days to sign up! Join in the fun. I really enjoyed the treats I got in the mail last year.

[Marko]

I'll swap - thx for taking the initiative Iggy!

[Kawarthabob]

I want to swap!

[casil403]

Anybody else in? It was a hoot last year. :)

[Marko]

Yeah it's quite fun...join in!

[kat]

Count me in! Hmm..now to get some shots! haha..a week to get one!

[Iguanasan]

Hey, people! Sunday is the last day! We'll be pairing people up come Monday so get your names in the hat or you'll have to wait a whole year! :eek:

[Iguanasan]

Registration is closed. I'll be making up the lists tomorrow night and will let everyone know then....

[Iguanasan]

Results - Totally impartial drawing... Process: I took the names and printed them out and cut them up into equal size pieces of paper. I put them in a box and then shook them up. I then pulled out the first one who became Receiver #1 and then the second name became Sender #1. Sender #1 becomes Receiver #2 and so on until we come back to the start.




Receiver Sender
============ ===============
1) kat Iguanasan

2) Iguanasan Bambi

3) Bambi Marko

4) Marko casil403

5) casil403 Kawarthabob

6) Kawarthabob mbrager

7) mbrager kat


So, kat, you will receive a photo from me! :) And you are expected to send one to mbrager. Marko, you will get one from casil403 and you are expected to send one to Bambi. etc... everyone get it?

PM your recipient and get their mailing address and let your sender know your mailing address then get your image in the mail before November 21st (3 weeks) to make sure it's there in plenty of time for the holidays.

When you get your photos, take a shot and share them back with us to show us what you got! :)

The theme, if there is one, is to send what you think your best photo of the year was unless there is a consensus for something else???

[kat]

Can it not necissarily be the best one but maybe one that means the most as well? Some of "my best" shots are not the technically best ones..if that makes sense..lol

[Iguanasan]

Can it not necissarily be the best one but maybe one that means the most as well? Some of "my best" shots are not the technically best ones..if that makes sense..lol

Whatever makes you happy! :)

[Marko]

Thanks for doing this Iggy! Looking forward to taking part.

[Bambi]

Hey, I get one of Marko's again!! what are the odds?

[casil403]

And Marko gets one of mine again...I'm thinking Marko should go out and buy a 6/49 ticket!

[Iguanasan]

Wow, that's crazy. Totally random, I had no idea you guys shared last time. I'm totally up for a re-draw if people feel they would like someone different. I think it's just such a small group I'm not sure it would make that much of a difference... we really need a bigger group! :)

[Marko]

Just wanted to bump this thread up since i have not sent out my shot yet so perhaps others are like me....
But I WILL be sending it out in the next week or so.

many thx!
marko

[Bambi]

lol nope. Iggy and I are working on a date :)

[kat]

Still waiting on mine from the printers..someone (won't mention any names) goofed when ordering.. lol.. Should be out in the mail by next week! :)

[Iguanasan]

I haven't forgotten...getting mine printed this week. Hopefully, I'll have it in the mail by Monday!

[Mad Aussie]

Bugger ... missed this one again!

[Iguanasan]

Bugger ... missed this one again!

Hey, sorry. If it makes you feel better I'd be happy to swap with you as well :)

[Bambi]

Bugger ... missed this one again!


Hey, sorry. If it makes you feel better I'd be happy to swap with you as well :)

Me too :)

[Mad Aussie]

Done and Done :)

[kat]

Hey.. I want in too! :)

[Mad Aussie]

Hey.. I want in too! :)

Oh is that so! ;)

I better go choose a photo for this :)

[Bambi]

MA enjoys multiple swap partners....:cool::evil2:

[casil403]

I'll swap with you MA...but you have to pick the photo you would like from me. :)

[AcadieLibre]

I seem to have missed this thread all together. Next time it is done I would be open to participating in it just other things have been taking all my time and not as active here I as I usually am over the last few months but the next time I will be involved. Great idea this is.

[Mad Aussie]

I seem to have missed this thread all together. Next time it is done I would be open to participating in it just other things have been taking all my time and not as active here I as I usually am over the last few months but the next time I will be involved. Great idea this is.

Well I seem to have plenty swappers to share A.L ... maybe it's not too late.

[Mad Aussie]

MA enjoys multiple swap partners....:cool::evil2:

I can handle it :)

[Mad Aussie]

Just clarifying ... we physically print out an A4 sized photo from our own collection that we think is our best (or at least one of the best) and we mail it to the recipient(s) right?

[Mad Aussie]

I'll swap with you MA...but you have to pick the photo you would like from me. :)

You choose something with snow from your Banff series ;)

[casil403]

I'll swap with you as well AL if you like..:)

[Bambi]

I can handle it :)

send me some flowers :)

[Iguanasan]

Chaos is descending upon our ranks! Ahh!!!! :) If everyone is in agreement and if no one has started putting prints in the mail yet I can re-draw the names with MA and A.L. added to the list? What do you say? Please let me know.

[Marko]

It's okay by me...but not sure if it's okay with everyone - I can tell you this, many of us have already started looking at the photos from our intended givers/receivers....

An easy solution might be for MA and A.L. to swap pix with each other.... But I'm game for any situation....and I personally have no issue with a redraw...

[Bambi]

I am okay with this but Iggy you are still getting the picture!! I picked it especially for you :):goodvibes

[mbrager]

I love chaos. I have already sent my picture to Kawarthabob. Perhaps we can do a whole new swap next year. I also don't mind participating in a new draw. Mike

[Bambi]

I love chaos. I have already sent my picture to Kawarthabob. Perhaps we can do a whole new swap next year. I also don't mind participating in a new draw. Mike

trying to control phototgraphers is like trying to herd cats. :)

[Iguanasan]

Okay, okay. So the consensus is that everything is cool the way it is so we'll leave it alone. This year, MA and AL will have to swap back and forth. Keep your eyes peeled next year.

[Mad Aussie]

Ok ... so I have this straight ... the decision is ... as both A.L and I have been too busy lately and missed the thread, that we now are, by default, each others recipients.

And I notice people saying they are choosing photos they think will suit the recipient, not what they consider their best photos?

Do we print with no signatures on the prints?

[kat]

I picked photo that was on this site and represented what I do (err..can we say monotone - lol). I didn't include my signature..but I'll sign the back of it. Didn't know if we should of did the signature thing though..

[Mad Aussie]

Well I'll probably leave mine off seeing as it's going to A.L ... I know he hates my signatures :)

[casil403]

I've already received my photo from KawarthaBob...hey thanks too Bob! :D I will post it when I get a bit more time in my life but right now until the end of next week, with the last push in my final practicum and the last week before school ending, my life has been super crazee!
Maybe next year a good idea might be to leave the post up it a bit longer for everyone to see the thread and decide....just a thought. :)

[Iguanasan]

Ok ... so I have this straight ... the decision is ... as both A.L and I have been too busy lately and missed the thread, that we now are, by default, each others recipients.

And I notice people saying they are choosing photos they think will suit the recipient, not what they consider their best photos?

Do we print with no signatures on the prints?

We didn't really spell out the details. You can pick whatever you want and sign it or not... up to you.

[AcadieLibre]

Wow this all happened fast lol. I will will have to get my printer setup my office is in a mess so I will need a week or two before I can print anything. I sign mine on the back and whomever I exchange with I would prefer they do what they would normally do and not make exceptions for me. I would like it how they would normally do it and why I think this is a good idea. If you usually sign it on the front I think you should. I also think you should always send what you want and not send what you think would suit the person but what you like and it allows for the other photographers to see your work and what you like, I would have a hard time sending anyone what I think they would like because I would more than likely be wrong anyway lol.

[Mad Aussie]

I would have a hard time sending anyone what I think they would like because I would more than likely be wrong anyway lol.
Yeh I hear ya. Ok ... well it's you and me doing the swap so I'll choose the one I think represents one aspect my work well.

[Mad Aussie]

I would have a hard time sending anyone what I think they would like because I would more than likely be wrong anyway lol.
Yeh I hear ya. Ok ... well it's you and me doing the swap so I'll choose the one I think represents one aspect my work well.

[AcadieLibre]

OK we can do this, give me about 10 - 12 days to get set up to print again I am in the middle of reorganizing my office and print/scanner set up. I will try and get it done quicker though just depends on how much energy I have during the day.

[Mad Aussie]

Don't feel rushed A.L ... as you can is fine. It'll take me a week or so to find time to get mine printed also.

[AcadieLibre]

Cool will let you know.

[kat]

I'm proud to announce..after all this time..mine just went out today! :P

[Iguanasan]

I'm proud to announce..after all this time..mine just went out today! :P

What a freakin' amazing coincidence... so did mine! You can expect your photo in a couple of days.

[kat]

LMAO! Great minds Iggy!!!!

[Iguanasan]

LMAO! Great minds Iggy!!!!

Or is it "Fools seldom differ." I never know where I fit with that quote ;)

PS: If it's crumpled in any way, please let me know and I'll resend. I'm trusting Canada Post not to mangle it.

PPS: I should have posted this...I met up with Bambi for lunch last week and she gave me hers. I am the proud recipient of a print of Mountain Stream (http://www.photography.ca/Forums/f11/mountain-stream-9408.html) Yay!!! :clap::clap::thankyou:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4602488348_9c6b825021_b.jpg