Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/12/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well said, Geoff! If it weren't for the Tedinator, the Yearbook would be a pamphlet. Or a brochure. -----Original Message----- >From: Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> >Sent: Dec 7, 2010 5:04 PM >To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >Subject: Re: [Leica] 2010 LUG Yearbook Update--Submit Images! > >Oh no! This will activate the Dr Ted Terminator T6000 Unit >"Listen, and understand. That Ted is out there. It can't be bargained with. >It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it >absolutely will not stop, ever, until you submit photos for the yearbook" > >Thank heavens I sent mine in already. Send photos if you want to live. > >Cheers >Geoff >http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > >On 8 December 2010 08:28, Jim Shulman <jshul at comcast.net> wrote: > >> As of a week out, we're at 30 submissions. At this time last year we were >> at 38. >> >> >> >> Lurkers-you are most welcome, and outrightly encouraged-to submit images! >> Friends, other photographers, etc. are likewise urged to participate. As >> noted before, the images do NOT have to be produced with Leica equipment, >> since we often may lack a Leica-produced piece of equipment when the >> perfect >> opportunity comes along. There is also NO OBLIGATION to buy the finished >> yearbook. You can indeed submit images and not buy a thing. >> >> >> >> A reminder of the project follows. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Jim >> >> >> >> The LUG Yearbook Project for 2010 >> >> >> >> >> >> 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, 2010 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-Please Read! >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 2010, 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 or 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 preparing 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 four 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