[Rockhounds] 2021 Mineral Calendar

[Stephen Shimatzki]

So I had the idea below about doing a 2021 mineral flip calendar based on
the idea originated by Larry Rush.   I've only gotten one submission.  If
you want to send a picture in of a mineral for the calendar I'll be
wrapping that up on the 28th to give me a few days to get it sent out.  See
the info below...

The other Steve S.


On Sun, Dec 20, 2020, 9:51 PM Stephen Shimatzki <sjs132 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Larry sent me a copy of his calendar and it is awesome.   So I got to
> thinking, why not have everyone post one good mineral picture or a few for
> those that can't decide.  Then I can drop them into a monthly flip style
> calendar and when all is done you can print your own.  I only ask that:
>
> 1) all attributes be given as to who photographed it vs. owns the
> mineral.  (ie, if you didn't take the picture, you better have
> permission to share it. and Vice Versa)   Please don't send in pictures of
> something that someone else owns the rights to because it was in a
> magazine, etc.
>
> 2) no selling the calendar at all.  This is for the Rockhounds group and I
> don't think you should make money off of photo's from other rockhounds
> without permission, etc.  That includes selling it for the price of
> printing it.
>
> 3) feel free to write a "description" sentence or two,  but you can get
> away with Mineral, location and your name as a bare minimum.
>
> 4)KISS  - Keep It Simple (for) Steve  - You don't need to have a
> professional photographer take the picture, Modern Cell phone pics are
> fine.  Maybe keep the background distractions minimal.   The more in focus
> the better.  JPG is ok, PNG is better.
>
> 6)This will be fun, if it is not fun, you are overthinking it and need to
> go back to #4.
>
>
> Larry, this is not to minimize your calendar, just an opportunity to share
> among the list for those that would like to participate.  I would even like
> to post your mineral if you would like to participate!
>
> Pics should be sent with a "cloud" type link.  ie, google drive or any of
> the other links instead of sending full files to clog the list.  Like this:
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bwHIq8uVv6b1ZjLXAxb2RjSUU/view?usp=sharing
>
> I will give everyone till December 28th and if we have enough, I will put
> it in the calendar format and put the link on the list.  If not then I
> guess maybe next year?  That gives everyone just over a week.  Seriously,
> what else are you gonna do between now and then?
>
> Merry Christmas!  Rock on!
>
> -Steve Shimatzki
> Ohio
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 20, 2020 at 7:09 PM Larry Rush <larryrush at att.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> I have made my 2021 Mineral Calendar, using one of my favorite specimens.
>> I can't find a good photo posting program, but, if anyone wants a copy,
>> to be printed out on photo paper at home, send me an e-mail and I will send
>> back the calendar.as a JPEG image (I hope!!)
>> Merry Christmas!!
>> Larry
>>
>>
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