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Title: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 24, 2007, 05:28:37 PM
As the new OPR distributor, I have just released 213 images to Photoshelter.  They are under "Christine's OPR", and are of all levels...easy, moderate and difficult.  Per OPR guidelines, each volunteer is only allowed ONE photo to work on at a time.  Once the photo is completed and returned, you may choose another photo.

I am in a fortunate position that I should be able to check the gallery almost daily, so I will do my best to get the photos released to your galleries within a day or so of your request.

You may respond to this forum or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Good Luck!

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: glennab on February 24, 2007, 05:49:08 PM
Hi Chris

How wonderful that you've taken on distribution of the photos.  That should take one heck of a load of the rest of Admin.  Contrats and Thanks are both in order!

GG
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: kiska on February 24, 2007, 05:52:48 PM
So we're not divided up into groups???
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: Dave on February 24, 2007, 06:06:53 PM
Christine's gallery is open to all volunteers.

Dave
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: Ausimax on February 24, 2007, 09:49:16 PM

Nice one Christine, this should help the work flow. Though I noticed you waited until I took another of Dave's "beasts" before you released them. :funny:

Christine, just so you know with the new system of only being able to have one photo at a time, when I apply for a photo I usually select the one I hope to get, and then select several others labelling them 1st and 2nd choice etc. Hopefully that way I will still get a photo if the first choice is gone.

Congratulations with your new job, it should lower the workload of the others somewhat. ;D

Max
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: Ratz on February 24, 2007, 10:42:46 PM
Congrats Christine. like Max I am mourning your sense of timing, the one I have at the moment is horrendous and providing me with quite a headache, but I'll struggle on until I finally admit it has beaten me or I actually get it right!

regards, vicki. :)
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 24, 2007, 11:13:50 PM
Thanks everyone!  The first few days will still be a learning curve, but Becky and Dave have been great to instruct me in how the whole system works.  I'm just pleased to be a part of OPR and help out with the processing of the photos.  I certainly understand choosing more than one at a time, as you never know what's already been spoken for.  However, in these early stages, pretty much everything is still up for grabs.

Please don't hesitate to email or put something in the forums if you have a question or problem.  I'm hoping to continue working on my restorations, as well as the rest of you.  And PLEASE......post your work in progress to the forums.  Not only is it great constructive feedback, but it helps in the quality control as well.

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 24, 2007, 11:39:49 PM
one more thing....if you've requested a photo but haven't received your photo or response within 24 hours, please let me know.  I'm still learning the system, and am not sure if what I am doing is working (releasing the photos, that is).  I "think" it is, but you guys will be the judge.  Thanks.

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: RosyBijou on February 25, 2007, 11:31:10 AM
Hi Christine!
Congratulations on your new OPR role! 

I'm sorry if I just confused things in your box...  Being the numbskull that I am, I requested three images, ordering them in preference.  THEN, I remembered about your requests for us not to ask for more than one...... So, I went  back to PhotoShelter to edit my comments, I was able to edit my second & third requests, but the first had already been taken off---

Anyway, I wanted to apologize if I just made this distribution harder for you.  I'd love any of the three.  I will check back later to see if they have been distributed and will put in a new request (for only one!) tomorrow if I haven't received any e-mail invites...

Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: david_gr on February 25, 2007, 12:36:28 PM
Christine,

I think it is great that you are taking this on.   :)

If no one has taken it, I would like to take on AssafE_5_3.  I figure to take on the easier ones so the more experience folks can work on the toughies.

One question, I noticed many of the photos are black and white that have yellowed with age.  When restoring them, do we convert them to black and white or do we leave the yellow in?

David Gr
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 25, 2007, 12:41:24 PM
Thanks David!

I just sent you your photo.  Please let me know if you don't get an invite...I'm still hoping I'm doing all of this correctly!

As for the yellow spots, I will double check with Becky and Dave, but I would say remove the yellow and keep it black and white.  The yellow could be part of the damage from the hurricane.  It's good to double check though if in doubt.

Thanks again.

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: kiska on February 25, 2007, 12:56:47 PM
Congrats Christine. I'll be jumping in your pile soon. I have a David and a Becky right now.

David, if something appears that it was originally bw, I ask and if it is, I've been told to return it as a grayscale. If the admins want to add sepia, they'll do it.
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: GP on February 25, 2007, 02:25:07 PM
Hi Christine,
I put in a request for a photo yesterday >>>MurphyV<<< (1.choice) and >>>MaestriK<<< (2.choice). I did not receive either one ( MurphyV disappeared from the list now). Would you please check on this. Thank you very much  :)

Gerlinde
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: pcraft on February 25, 2007, 03:39:15 PM
Hi Gerlinde, I thought the same thing with the photo I requested...  I had expected an email but found that the photo was in my Photoshelter account..  I think you'll find that the 1st photo may be found @ your "My Photoshelter/Image Buyer" Area..  Your "My Photoshelter" can be found in the gray bar near the top of the Photoshelter window, click on it and you'll see "Image Buyer"..

I hope that helps?

Robert

PS. Thank you Christine, congrats and good luck in your new endeavour with OPR..   :up:
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 25, 2007, 04:43:59 PM
Sorry guys.  I guess I missed an important step here, and that was sending you the invite, letting you know the photo is in your gallery.  Thank you Robert, for giving the steps to obtain the photos.  I'll follow up on this and hopefully, everyone will get an invite.

Thanks.

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 25, 2007, 05:43:27 PM
Ok, everyone who requested a photo should have an invite now.  Sorry I missed that ever so important last step.  Thanks for being patient with me, but I'm confident I'll have it all down pat in no time at all!

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: GP on February 25, 2007, 06:54:54 PM
Thank you Robert and Christine  :loveit:
I got the invite and the picture now!

Gerlinde
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 25, 2007, 06:57:52 PM
Whew!  Glad I got it figured out.  Thanks for all of your patience!!

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: Peter_AUS on February 25, 2007, 10:04:19 PM
I just put my hand up for one of the easy ones in the gallery you posted up.  As it is my first request for a photo I chose one of a baby on a blanket that seems like it would be hopefully easy.  BoenekeJ_6_2_5x7.jpg.

I take it that when we are logged in we can see comments posted against the images from other members is that correct or not ??
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: pcraft on February 25, 2007, 10:26:45 PM
You're welcome Gerlinde, glad to have helped you out..
And thank you Christine, I received the invite in my email..  :)

Robert
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 26, 2007, 12:10:40 AM
Peter,

Unfortunately, Photoshelter does not allow the members to see comments left by other members.  I am able to see them (as is the rest of OPR staff).  Having been both in front of and behind the scenes, it's given me a new perspective to the distribution of all of the photos.  At this point in time, there are a lot of photos available for restoration, so if you chose one or two, the odds are quite high that you'll get your chosen photo.  If you choose more than one, please indicate your first and second choices.  I will be checking the gallery quite frequently, especially in the beginning, so you should get your photos fairly quickly.

I think in a few days, our forums should be quite active again, and a lot of fun.  Thanks for all of your help (and patience with me!!).

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: beckysell on February 26, 2007, 10:22:28 AM
Christine, you're doing great!  Thanks so much for taking this on! 

To answer another question, yes, grayscaling the sepia photos is fine.  If you ever feel uncertain about it, just drop us an e-mail.  For the most part, we print the ones that have yellowed with age in b&w. 

Also, Christine's got the brand spankin' new gallery, as does Dave, and Mike and I are posting images as we need to as well, just to let you know how the galleries run these days!  All are open to all volunteers, though we are asking you to take one at a time. 

Thanks to all!
Becky
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: melrcomp on February 27, 2007, 12:00:36 AM
Wanted to say Congratz Christine!  :up:

and I'm so happy to be working on more photos.

Thanks for sending the email out about that, i disappeard from the forums for a bit. :)

- Mel
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 27, 2007, 12:09:26 AM
Hi Mel,

Welcome back!!  I'm working on releasing photos this evening, and will continue tomorrow.  We've gotten a LOT of activity in the last couple of hours, but I expect invites to be sent out for all available photos by tomorrow evening.  I will be out most of tomorrow, so bear with me, but normally I should have the invites out within a day.

Thanks!

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: Ziaphra on February 27, 2007, 09:49:43 AM
Excellent... :)
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: mschonher on February 27, 2007, 11:03:52 AM
Hi Christine, I just wanted to add my congrats to all the others. God bless you for taking on this monumental task. I am looking forward to the restoration process once again. I've been practicing all along though, hoping to improve my skills. Good luck Christine...............Mary Schonher :loveit:
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 27, 2007, 11:18:21 AM
You guys are all the greatest and your kind words mean really a lot to me.  Thank you!

I've been sending invites left and right, so if anyone has requested one and hasn't gotten an invitation within 24 hours, you may want to request another photo, as the one you wanted was probably already spoken for.

Thanks again.

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: david_gr on February 27, 2007, 11:40:34 AM
Hey Christine,

I finished the photo you sent me yesterday and asked for another one today.  Do I have to notify you when I am done with one and asking for another or is that automatic?

It looks like everybody else is getting the easy ones done first as well.  Can't say as I blame them. It will be interesting when only the difficult ones are left.   :-\

David Gr
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: melrcomp on February 28, 2007, 02:12:05 PM
Just wondering...
I picked 3 photos, and they're not up anymore. So should i pick a few more?
And is there any way that you can let people know that they're photos have already been taken by someone else?
Just asking, because, I know you're busy and I certainly do not want to nag anyone or be a pest lol :)

thanks for all your time and patience! :)
Mel
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 28, 2007, 02:22:38 PM
Hi Mel,

I remember seeing your name and ironically, I think all 3 had been spoken for by other volunteers.  However, I'm current on the gallery right now, so go ahead and request another photo or two, and I'm sure you'll get one of them.

Thanks!

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: melrcomp on February 28, 2007, 02:26:55 PM
That's my luck!!
haha...thanks alot Christine :)
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: macieklew on February 28, 2007, 05:32:59 PM
Hi, I get invitation but I'm not able to download photo from the site. The message from photoshelter is: This gallery requires an invitation from its owner to view the images. Please contact the owner of the gallery for more information.

And here is the link from Christine I've received in my e-mail box: http://www.photoshelter.com/invite/g/U0000j8pI3J6E6ns/G0000AJPHHvmfRaE/

What am I doing wrong?
Maciek
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 28, 2007, 05:40:10 PM
Maciek,

I have no idea, but let me try resending this to you.

Thanks.

Christine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: macieklew on February 28, 2007, 07:13:45 PM
Yes, thank you :)
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: macieklew on February 28, 2007, 07:21:50 PM
Still the same, Christina :(
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: cmpentecost on February 28, 2007, 07:36:40 PM
I tried sending it in a different manner, so please let me know if this works.  Otherwise....Dave or Becky..any ideas?  Anyone else with this problem?

Thanks.

Chrisitine
Title: Re: New Photos in Photoshelter!!
Post by: macieklew on February 28, 2007, 08:30:22 PM
Got it!

thank you, Christine
Maciek