My street photography book is out!

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

10/22/2015 01:38:14 PM · #1

Originally posted by RayEthier:

Originally posted by LevT:

Originally posted by Tiny:
Is shipping to the UK horrendous ?

Yeah pretty bad. USPS charges 25 bucks for Priority pretty much anywhere in Europe(it's fast though), and there is no cheaper/slower option...

Did you look into the possibility of "Media Mail" offered by USPS or the First-Class Package International Service - Retail?
I have no idea if the Media Mail rate is available for international shipping, but they do offer it for domestic shipping and the costs are significantly lower.
It might be worth your while to look into this.
Personally, I live close enough to the border than I will simply give you the USPS Store address in Ogdensburg, NY and pick it up there.
Ray

Ray, there is no Media Mail option for international shipments, the cheapest is First-Class Package International Service to UK, $23.18 online price, vs. $25.25 Priority Mail International® Padded Flat Rate Envelope, which is much faster and more reliable and only two bucks more (to Canada it is $16 vs. $21). Even though I would spend more than I charge for shipping it this way (if you count packaging and handling), I would rather do that and have a peace of mind. As for domestic, yes, there is Media Mail option, but it is slower and no tracking, plus I have to provide my own envelope and padding, and also only about $2 less, so I also prefer use Priority Padded Flat Rate Envelope.

Message edited by author 2015-10-22 16:08:30.

SandyP

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM

10/22/2015 10:51:10 AM · #2

I received my book yesterday. OMG! I knew I would be blown away. Lev has never shown one image that didn't inspire me. But, I was blown away even more than I expected! What a high-end, masterful work! The parallel universe photos are nothing short of brilliant! I was pleased by how thick the book is... so much more time to sit on my porch with a glass of wine and be inspired by every page :)

I'm sad, tho, that I don't have time to participate in the challenge. :( I'm a little behind on a couple of deadlines, so I know I won't have time this week to hit the streets. *snif*

Way to go, Lev! This is a masterpiece that I will treasure forEVER!

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/22/2015 10:10:19 AM · #3

Originally posted by LevT:

Originally posted by Tiny:
Is shipping to the UK horrendous ?

Yeah pretty bad. USPS charges 25 bucks for Priority pretty much anywhere in Europe(it's fast though), and there is no cheaper/slower option...

Did you look into the possibility of "Media Mail" offered by USPS or the First-Class Package International Service - Retail?

I have no idea if the Media Mail rate is available for international shipping, but they do offer it for domestic shipping and the costs are significantly lower.

It might be worth your while to look into this.

Personally, I live close enough to the border than I will simply give you the USPS Store address in Ogdensburg, NY and pick it up there.

Ray

Message edited by author 2015-10-22 10:28:20.

Cuttooth

Canon EOS R

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/11/2015 09:21:55 PM · #4

mine still hasn't arrived. hawaii is always so damn slow for shipments :)

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

10/11/2015 03:39:11 PM · #5

Lovely book, interesting concept--many congratulations.

grahamgator

Nikon Z7II

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

10/11/2015 02:54:21 PM · #6

Got my copy yesterday; wow, a beautiful compilation. I went through quickly the first time, just for a glance, and now going through slowly to savor.

jagar

Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

Sony Sonnar FE 2.8 35mm ZA

10/11/2015 05:17:30 AM · #7

Congrats Lev.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/11/2015 01:00:34 AM · #8

I received mine today! YAY! It's awesome, Lev - beautifully done, and quite a lovely addition to my coffee table photography books! I'll just not let anyone know right away that it's not mine... maybe they won't notice. :-)

jgirl57

10/11/2015 12:47:27 AM · #9

Congrats on a wonderful accomplishment!

Its cool we will be able to say we knew you when LOL

tvsometime

Nikon D750

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D

10/10/2015 10:12:08 PM · #10

What a surprise - or maybe I have not been paying attention as usual. Quite impressive for a physicist to be so serious about photography. Or maybe is follows naturally, given your weltanshauung and amicable personality. Nice work and I'll have to have it some day, a prize perhaps? Or maybe just pony up the cash and do it.

10/10/2015 10:24:09 AM · #11

Sorry if I keep bumping this thread, it is an accident.

10/10/2015 10:22:39 AM · #12

Ok , I will imagine how it is ,using the Internet and the power of my mind while hugging a tree.

I think that will be good enough.

Thanks.

10/10/2015 10:00:26 AM · #13

Originally posted by Tiny:

Is shipping to the UK horrendous ?

Yeah pretty bad. USPS charges 25 bucks for Priority pretty much anywhere in Europe(it's fast though), and there is no cheaper/slower option...

10/10/2015 03:02:33 AM · #14

Is shipping to the UK horrendous ?

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

10/09/2015 07:39:02 PM · #15

Thank you Dennis and Robert, I am so happy you liked the book!

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

10/09/2015 05:31:09 PM · #16

We just got our copy as well. Fantastic book, well-printed so the imnages really shine. Lovely introduction by

ubique. All in all, a great treat.

Dennisheckman

10/09/2015 01:38:55 PM · #17

I just received my Parallels Book!! Woo Hoo!

Lev, you have done an amazing job here. I want so bad to just look at every page and get through the book just so I can see all the moments. But I am going to restrain my energy and enjoy each pair of images and take my time to get to the end of the book. Your book is bringing on a new level of appreciation for me. Thanks.

And I neglected to also mention that Paul,

ubique has also done a fantastic job of writing. Well done.

Message edited by author 2015-10-09 13:42:19.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

10/09/2015 07:11:43 AM · #18

Originally posted by Tiny:

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by LevT:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
I'm a little concerned about introducing prizes into the "official" challenge structure -- maybe you could award the prizes to your personal favorites in the challenge instead, as that's entirely your option ...
ETA: Oh, and congratulations!
Thanks Paul. I don't quite understand why it is concerning? I recall there were in the past some prizes (DPC hats?) awarded to winners of Free studies, no?

Maybe -- though some were awarded for other things too (must've been 'cause I have one!) ... I've just always thought part of the charm of the site was that we compete for honor, not material gain ... but I guess you can give copies to whomever you want anyway, so it's not that big a deal.

I would of thought this was just the sort of thing the site needs.

Considering some of the hue and cry we occasionally witness about possible infractions, low scores, DNMC views, and other issues of contention, this is most definitely not something we should contemplate.

Ray

10/09/2015 03:38:06 AM · #19

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by LevT:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
I'm a little concerned about introducing prizes into the "official" challenge structure -- maybe you could award the prizes to your personal favorites in the challenge instead, as that's entirely your option ...
ETA: Oh, and congratulations!
Thanks Paul. I don't quite understand why it is concerning? I recall there were in the past some prizes (DPC hats?) awarded to winners of Free studies, no?

Maybe -- though some were awarded for other things too (must've been 'cause I have one!) ... I've just always thought part of the charm of the site was that we compete for honor, not material gain ... but I guess you can give copies to whomever you want anyway, so it's not that big a deal.

I would of thought this was just the sort of thing the site needs.

10/08/2015 05:14:11 PM · #20

Originally posted by Melethia:

Ordered - thanks!!

And shipped yours, too, Deb! Hope that you won't be disappointed :)

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

10/08/2015 05:11:37 PM · #21

Originally posted by grahamgator:

Congrats on the book. Just ordered and look forward to seeing it.

Thank you, Mary Ann! Just shipped, should be in your hands in a couple of days!

grahamgator

Nikon Z7II

10/07/2015 05:35:37 PM · #22

Congrats on the book. Just ordered and look forward to seeing it.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/07/2015 04:03:55 PM · #23

Originally posted by LevT:

Originally posted by GeneralE:
I'm a little concerned about introducing prizes into the "official" challenge structure -- maybe you could award the prizes to your personal favorites in the challenge instead, as that's entirely your option ...
ETA: Oh, and congratulations!
Thanks Paul. I don't quite understand why it is concerning? I recall there were in the past some prizes (DPC hats?) awarded to winners of Free studies, no?

Maybe -- though some were awarded for other things too (must've been 'cause I have one!) ... I've just always thought part of the charm of the site was that we compete for honor, not material gain ... but I guess you can give copies to whomever you want anyway, so it's not that big a deal.