I realised about 3-4 weeks ago that I had just about reached 12 months on my journey with iPhoneography. I thought I'd mark the first year with the production of a Blurb book that contained a selection of my altered iPhone photos.
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| ©2012 Barry Smith - Cover of Barry's iPhoneography Blurb book |
As you can see from the screen dump above, I have started the process - in fact the job is about 80% there and I hope to publish in the next couple of days.
The process has taken some time as I have done a couple of hours each day over the Easter period - there has been much gardening and 'autumn cleaning' to be done in the Dempster-Smith household so only so much time for frivolous activities like Blurbing.
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| ©2012 Barry Smith - Screen dump of section of Barry's iPhoneography picture folder |
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| ©2012 Barry Smith - Photo of section of Barry's iPhoneography picture folder |
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| ©2012 Barry Smith - Photo of section of Barry's iPhoneography picture folder |
One of the challenges in the process has been the selection of photos. As you can see from the screen dump and photos above, not only are there quite a number of altered shots to select from; but I wanted to think about themes; and in the end found that some of the photos I wanted to use did not quite have the resolution required to fit the Blurb template I might have wanted to use and also result in a high quality photo.
Still it has been fun to re-learn the Blurb publishing skill (
I previously published a Portfolio Blurb book) - with periodic advice from my trusty IT guru (Fiona).
So a work in process - should be done in a day or two.
It seems very interesting. A magnificent project. I saw your old book and loved ne. Greetings and congratulations,
ReplyDeleteWhat a job! Now to start naming them other than jpgfile#. You've got your work cut out for you. I've got over 22,000 pics on my computer and if I ever lose it I shall be sunk!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my ... that looks mighty cool B!! but whatever is Blurbing? is this gonna be in a real book? wouldn't that be amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea, B - and not just because I'm a fan of putting anything in book form! It's always fun and instructive to go back over a body of work and try to see how certain visual or thematic connections emerge. I'm sure this will be a lovely finished product!
ReplyDeletewhat a vast amount of work - but so worth it as it brings favorites to your fingertips... i think i see 'our' ceiling?!
ReplyDeleteL, SZQ, LT, TT/G & MJ - thanks for the encouragement. The task is finished but for a last review and edit and then onto publishing. SZQ - 22,000 - that is way a lot - but you are right about naming. I'm trying to do that more now as I transfer photos into my picture file for post use. LT - Blurb is a self publishing outfit. If you Google Blurb you will see it is possible to download their software and take a tutorial and publish - you can publish as few as 1 copy but 10 is better cost wise. Good for promoting your work. My Blurb book will be a real book. TT/G - I agree there is something about seeing the works on paper; sand it is a tangible way of looking back at achievements. MJ - you are so right it is 'our' ceiling from the Rubin. Hopefully the book will be published by Friday. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteDefinitely time-consuming, but well worth it. Bet you were surprised to find you had so many amazing images.
ReplyDeleteHi JM - yes they do build up over a year but mind you it doesn't mean one has lots of good shots - but we will see how it works out. B
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