Thread: Single in January - So how's it going? Days 21-31

The Spam Man is back....

...I've set up a Poll on the prospect of a SiJ photobook, so please vote (using the buttons...if I set it up right ) and let's see what legs the idea has.

Originally Posted by Luke

the nuts and bolts are of it are thus (if I understand correctly). One needn't commit to buy a book to be involved in it. Buying the actual dead tree book version (and I understad Blurb now has "pad" version of their books available too (perhaps...and cheaper likely...if you're a Paddie-type) is purely optional. Really the vote should center around wether people are willing to have their works submitted to be part of a book to be available for purchase by other photographer's in the SIJ (or people at large.....to benefit said photographers and their favorite website).

I'm already excited to see some 5th wheel shots, some Yale buildings, some eerie black and whites, some cool nights shots, some great food photos, some super saturated shots, some high contrast art, some moody black and whites, some gorgeous landscapes, some "drive-by" shots.... and a whole lot more. It's funny to me that I don't "know" any of you, but you have ALL made lasting impression on me in 30 days. (or at least your visions have....and really that's all we know of each other).

I sort of geared the poll that way I think Luke. Let me know what you think....also Bob's added his thoughts on the poll thread.

No mention of bovines in any way shape or form in your list of credits

I've made it.

Originally Posted by marlof

I've made it.

Congrats mate. Be sure to let us know a little more about the experience, as a whole, on the How'd you go thread.

Originally Posted by stillshunter

....My current technique of squashing my face and one eye up against the laptop is doing nothing for either me nor the all-too-greasy-and-smeared screen.

Man, you need to get out more . Either that or get a nice big iMac.

Originally Posted by stillshunter

Whatever gave you that idea mate?! A moment of inspiration, or are you on your second Bud . We've done this with past Single in challenges and the photobook turned out to be a great memento. The book (Blurb I think - help me here Sam!) with 4 images per person worked out to about USD30 for a soft cover or $55 for a hard-back. If there's enough interested parties then I'd be keen to help you pursue it Luke

Yes it was blurb. From memory it was 4 shots each and the shooter chose which ones. For the cover shot everyone submitted the favourite of their own shots then all involved voted on these to get "the one" for the cover. The photographer who compiled the book got everyone who was contributing to set up dropbox on their computer and he set up a shared folder within it for you to place your correctly sized images in. Text was also included with everyone contributing a small spiel about themselves and a description for each of their images. I know the cost comes down with increased orders, so the more the merrier.

Personally, I would prefer to see some of the images from each photographer chosen by themselves and some chosen by their peers' vote. Half from each method would probably work well. I'm in by the way.

Originally Posted by Luke

I'm not above embarrassing myself for my art (I cringe to even call what I do with a camera art), but if I follow my roots back I'm sure I can find a skirt or kilt-wearer somewhere in the mix. If a secretary I must be....make it so.

Not sure that I can stomach McLuke in a skirt though .

On ya Sam, your memory's better than mine mate I thought the book was cheaper when we bought it, but now I recall that we capitalised on a 30% or 50% off deal that Michael (our master compiler) brokered for us if you bought in the first month...or something to that effect.

OK so for the covers we all submitted our favourite single (?) image for a vote from contributors.....most total votes and runner up on the back-cover?

But what are we going to do for the photographer's photo? In Single in September a 'selfie' was a prerequisite of the challenge....which made it easy to have at the ready for the text pages. Maybe we'll have to go with our avatars?

Oh yeah and a big vote for some text for me in this fashion:

Text was also included with everyone contributing a small spiel about themselves and a description for each of their images.

That will ensure the memories stay fresh for me on every reading...

Apologies, it looks like I'm taking over again.....but I'm just a wee bit excited

Today is the 31st in my neck of the woods...so here's hoping for all of us who are yet to make our last photo for the SIJ!

I'm pretty stoked to have the day off today and we're supposed to have a GLORIOUS day. After I finish cleaning the house (Boo!), I'm going in search of a masterpiece.

I should strive to do the same...especially the former.

Last one posted.