Alright, I’ve been having fun experimenting with HDR. Remember, it’s an experiment. I’ve just started in with this stuff. It’s a new medium to me, and I still haven’t perfected it yet.
So, why is it my test photos are getting wows across the board? I mean, I’ve never had this type of response to photos before. Sure, I’ve gotten requests for specific shots while traveling across the country…but this is something different.
What exactly do I mean? Let me fill you in.
I’ve sold 4 8×10 prints this week directly to people who insisted they must have “that print.” Not too big, but let’s keep going. I’ve printed out MANY shots for a local gallery owner to pick through. Looks like we’ll be showing 15 of my photos by the end of the month. They’ll be framed and everything. I won’t frame them….that would go poorly. Also, my friends up at Rollies Camera are interested in featuring several of my shots in their store for sale after looking through my website……plus I’ve recently been asked by another gallery owner about my photos. It was funny….the owner of Rollies caught me before I left and asked if I’d be interested in featuring my shots there…..Are you kidding? Of course!!!!
This has all occurred in the past 3 weeks. Very interesting. Oh, and folks aren’t just interested in the HDRs. There are standard shots that are also getting inquiries. Nice!
Finally, I’ve finished sorting what I needed to sort, and I’ve selected 18 photos that will list on Imagekind for the time being. So far 4 are up. The rest will follow when I have time to run to the Raven. Each Tiff file is over 50MB, and uploading from here is just too slow. 14 more files at 50+MB will be way too slow. So, time to go get some Mint Tea!
Here’s the thing….the photos will not stay up there permanently. I’m thinking that each print will only be allowed to have a limited printing. I’m thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 prints of each in larger format.
Oh, and one other fun thing Imagekind offers…..Greeting cards of my shots. If you click on a specific print you’ll see one of the options is greeting cards. So, when you check the gallery click each photo. You’ll see the option for a greeting card. Talk about a fun way to share the shots! I’m excited.
So, looks like more picture taking and photo sorting will be happening here at the Airstream. With or without people’s interest I’d still be doing it. Now there’s one more reason to take my shots beyond my own personal enjoyment. It’s a lot of fun.
Grab your camera and head out somewhere today. Enjoy yourself, and when you see a fun photo opportunity take it! 
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Holy cow…
I LOVE those prints.
It is cool you can turn them into photo greeting cards as well. I use a a system
online as well that lets me do that for like $1.
Photo greeting cards are so much more personal.
I will be visiting your blog again. I love the photos!
Dave
Hey Rich, we received our postcard prints in the mail today! Beautiful and unique! They were postmarked on the 3rd in Phoenix but arrived today on the 7th in a “Dear Valued Postal Customer: I want to extend my sincere apology….” envelope. That was the delay. No damage, I just think the postal workers wanted a peek! Thanks, Phyllis
Congratulations for all the excitement surrounding your recent photos…I personally think it’s well deserved. As your acting Photo rep. I am finding the reaction wonderful as I sit and watch someone try to choose the photos they want to hang in their gallery, as they flip and flip back and flip back again trying to make a decision because they’re so amazed by each and every shot! And, it’s not just the gallery owners…but the “regular” people too…I can’t wait to see what’s next!
Congrats on all fronts! Your images are quite compelling…keep it up and people WILL notice!
Phyllis, glad you got the shots. Sorry for the delay. No postmark from Prescott???? Glad they weren’t damaged!
Thanks Sadira! Thanks Dave! Thanks Terry & Greg!