Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >