[Leica] The 2008 LUG Yearbook Has Begun--PLEASE READ!

[chehl at comcast.net (Charles Hehl)]

Thanks again Jim.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Shulman" <jshul@comcast.net>
To: "'Leica Users Group'" <lug@leica-users.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:47 AM
Subject: [Leica] The 2008 LUG Yearbook Has Begun--PLEASE READ!


>A day early, but then since I will be away all of tomorrow (Dec 1), I 
>wanted
> to give the group a full month of submissions.
>
>
>
> Rules are the same as with last year's book:
>
>
>
> 1.Anyone can submit images-however, these images must have been captured
> during the PAST YEAR (Jan 1, 2008 to the present.)
>
>
>
> 2. The images could have been produced with any camera/lens/film/sensor
> combination, though we naturally prefer Leica images.  This topic has been
> discussed extensively in the past-while we all love, admire, and use Leica
> cameras, sometimes the ideal image presents itself when we happen to have
> our Leica equipment elsewhere.  Rather than lose the image, we allow
> alternatives.
>
>
>
> 2. Up to TWO images per person can be submitted.  Image size must be at
> least one meg, though larger files (up to about six or seven megs) are OK.
> Please include your name, the title(s) of the images, and any technical
> information (camera/lens/film (if applicable))  Please submit in .jpg
> format.
>
>
>
> 3. New this year for the very fastidious: Blurb technical specifications 
> for
> printing.  Blurb, realizing the importance of photographers and fine art
> specialists to their business, has included a service for adjusting photos
> for optimum reproduction.  You can read more about this at www.blurb.com
> NOTE: If you adjust your image according to their specifications and send 
> it
> to me, that's fine.  However, I WILL NOT ADJUST IMAGES AT MY END (I lack 
> the
> technical expertise.) Please do not ask.
>
>
>
> 4. Images accepted until December 31, 2008.  The book will be made 
> available
> early January 1, 2009 for ordering.  As with previous books, there is no
> requirement to purchase a copy, nor will I feel bereft if you don't. 
> Books
> will be available for purchase in either paperback or hardcover versions.
> The first fifteen pages will be available for preview on the blurb.com
> website.  As with previous efforts, please submit images sooner rather 
> than
> later-it makes for a much easier job on my end!!!
>
>
>
> I will reply to each participant with an acknowledgement that your 
> pictures
> are in the book, and with a proof of your caption.  If you don't hear back
> from me, assume that I didn't get your images!!!!!  If there are any 
> errors
> in your caption, speak up!
>
>
>
> The book will be produced if at least 30 photographers participate.  Last
> year we had over 100 participants, for a book that exceeded 250 pages.
>
>
>
> WONDERFUL NEWS:  Dr. Ted Grant has provided a forward for the Yearbook. 
> He
> will also be taking up the traditional mantle of hectoring photographers 
> in
> the group to submit images.  Thank you, Ted!
>
>
>
> Theme of this Year's Book:  Ever Adaptable.  Considering the extensive
> discussion this year about adapting new equipment to old, the theme will 
> be
> on just that.  Perhaps I'll use an M8 with a Visoflex or SOOKY on the 
> cover
> <g>.  However, unlike the monthly contests your images DO NOT HAVE TO 
> MATCH
> THE THEME!!!  Submit whatever you like.
>
>
>
> All images, etc. PLEASE offline to jshul@comcast.net   DO NOT SEND YOUR
> IMAGES TO THE LIST!!!
>
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jim Shulman
>
>
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