Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]----- Original Message ----- From: <afirkin at afirkin.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] 23 Submissions so far for the LUG 2009 Yearbook THANK YOU. > What he said and my nagging contribution. I've been LUGGING for a long > time and every year the group has grown in its "stature". We have done > projects and critics, but none as versatile as Jim's year book. Show us > what you have taken this year. It does not have to be earth shattering. If > you put in images, I can tell you that next year they will be better. The > more you put forward the better you will become and that is why prolific > posters like Lluis Nathan the Steves etc etc hardly ever put a foot wrong. > > DO WHAT THE GOOD DOC SAYS: there are hundreds of you on the list. Surely > we can beat last years "tiny tome" ;-) > > Cheers and Here's luck > > Alastair > > >> Jim Shulman offered: >> Subject: [Leica] 23 Submissions so far for the LUG 2009 Yearbook >> >> >>> I've received (and replied) to 23 submissions so far for the LUG 2009 >>> yearbook. Only 100+ to go to beat last year's record number of >>> submissions! >>> >>>The work submitted thus far is really impressive. However, a reminder >>> that >>> you don't have to be a professional to submit-just send up to two images >>> that you shot this year and would like to share.<<<<<<< >> >> Howdy Crew, >> Well thank you very much, not a bad effort for a weekend. Good on you for >> making the time, those who made it. >> >> Now as Jim offered ... all you folks who've not sent anything yet! We >> only >> require... THAT'S ONLY REQUIRE, 100 more entries and we beat last year! >> And >> last year's book was a smashing success, both from the quality of images >> and >> reproduction by BLURB! This Year? Let's make it the best ever! >> >> Now we've had not a bad weekend for images sent, so given the weekend >> evening isn't over yet we could very well see several more entries. But >> please keep them coming as the book is only as good as the number of >> photographs we receive. Besides here's a little thing some folks might >> not >> have thought of. >> >> It doesn't cost you anything to send 2 photos. >> It is so neat having a couple of your very own photographs in a book to >> show >> friends and family! >> And if you have never had a picture published at anytime, this is the >> easiest way to be published. >> And last but not least, it truly is a wonderful feeling to see your name >> along with your published photographs. >> There isn't anything to give you a lift as a shooter than seeing your >> name >> in a book along with a bunch of other folks! >> >> Thank you again, very much appreciated. Grand effort. >> >> HOWEVER! no pictures yet? START LOOKING OVER YOUR SHOULDER! I know you >> will >> understand. Thanks. >> cheers, >> Dr. t :-) >> >> >>> Reminder of the easy rules: >>> The LUG Yearbook Project for 2009 >>> SAME BASIC INSTRUCTIONS AS LAST YEAR! If you're unclear, read on: >>> Each year since 2006, the LUG has produced a yearbook of images. These >>> images may or may not have been captured with Leica-branded equipment, >>> but >>> they were all produced during the calendar year of the yearbook (which >>> in >>> this case is anytime between January 1, 2009 and the present.) >>> Submission Instructions: Images must be sent to Jim Shulman at >>> jshul at comcast.net before December 31st , 2009 for inclusion in the >>> yearbook. >> >>> The images must be at least 1 meg. size, .jpg format. Smaller images >>> will >>> likely not reproduce adequately. >>> There is a limit of TWO images per photographer. Please attach the >>> images >>> to an e-mail to Jim Shulman-DO NOT E-MAIL IMAGES TO THE LUG LIST! The >>> submission should include your name (as you wish it to appear in the >>> yearbook), the titles of your images, and technical information >>> (camera/lens/film as applicable.) Please submit all images and caption >>> information at one time. >>> Please consider submitting images earlier, rather than later, in >>> December. >>> This helps me avoid an onslaught of last-minute work. >>> >>> All submissions will receive a confirmation e-mail, with a sample of the >>> caption. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail, then assume that >>> your >>> image(s) have not been received! Allow about a day or two for a reply >>> from >>> the time of submission for the reply e-mail. >>> >>> Some FAQs About the LUG Yearbook Project >>> Do I have to be a professional photographer to submit images? >>> NO!!! Anyone can submit images, from rank amateurs to seasoned pros. >>> What if my images aren't good enough? Will they be rejected? >>> NO!!! There's no such thing as "not good enough" for the LUG Yearbook. >>> All >>> images are accepted as long as they meet the very basic standards of >>> size >>> (one meg+ .jpg images.) This is not a judged collection-it's a >>> voluntary >>> anthology of the LUG's photographic efforts during the year. >>> >>> What if I don't use a Leica for my submitted images? >>> Don't worry-the images you submit are more than welcome, so long as >>> you're >>> a >>> supporter and enthusiast of the LUG. Your editor joined the LUG before >>> he >>> owned a Leica, and now shoots regularly with a large collection of Leica >>> and >>> non-Leica equipment. The important point is to just start. >>> >>> Can I use images that were featured on the LUG (or elsewhere?) >>> YES!! So long as the images were captured during 2009, they're fair >>> game >>> for the book. >>> >>> If I submit images, do I have to buy a copy of the book? >>> Absolutely not! Since this book is printed on demand, we have no >>> minimum >>> order requirements for the book. Moreover, the book will not go out of >>> print (so long as blurb.com exists in more or less its present >>> configuration.) If you want to see previous yearbooks-or buy copies-you >>> can >>> now. Go to blurb.com and search for "Leica" "LUG" "Leica Users Group" >>> to >>> see existing yearbooks. >>> >>> Can my spouse/child/pet also submit images? >>> Why not? So long as the images are in the correct formation, and >>> contain >>> their name, the image(s) title(s), and the camera/lens/film (if >>> applicable) >>> used, that's fine. >>> >>> I submitted images last year. Will you automatically remind me to send >>> more >>> this year? >>> Unfortunately, I'm not that organized. I sincerely hope you check the >>> e-mail (and digest) regularly for updates. >>> >>> Do you need help with the yearbook? >>> Thanks, but I'm OK. Blurb.com templates help simplify matters >>> considerably. >>> >>> When will the yearbook be produced? >>> I close the yearbook at midnight on December 31st, and make it available >>> for >>> purchase as soon as possible. Last year "as soon as possible" was about >>> 3AM >>> on January 1st. >>> >>> How much does the yearbook cost? >>> That depends on whether you purchase a hardcover of paperback version. >>> See >>> previous blurb.com LUG yearbooks, and you'll get an idea. The price of >>> the >>> yearbook depends upon the page count. There is a $5 surcharge for >>> either >>> the paperback or hardcover version of the book, with all profit proceeds >>> going to Project H.O.M.E. (www.projecthome.org ) >>> >>> Can you supply more specific technical information for my submissions? >>> If you want to be more technical, please visit the blurb.com website. >>> They >>> provide a wide array of technical information for more advanced >>> photographers/graphic artists. >>> >>> Will you produce the book in large format? >>> The book will retain its format of the past three years. I have made >>> this >>> decision in the interests of economy (to make the book as affordable as >>> possible) and simplicity. Depending on the page count, you may be able >>> to >>> elect an upgrade in paper stock at an additional cost. >>> >>> Can I see examples from previous yearbooks? >>> Yes! Visit the blurb.com website, and search for "LUG" or "Leica Users >>> Group". You will see examples of previous books. The first fifteen or >>> so >>> pages are available for preview. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.426 / Virus Database: 270.14.96/2549 - Release Date: 12/06/09 19:37:00