What about you?
I’ve been saying for years that one day I would print a few postcards with my own photos. I even asked your opinion and your help to choose pictures for them, a couple of times. But it was one of those ideas that kept coming back again and again, usually thinking that “I should really do this” and always ending with a loud “maybe later.” I wanted it, but I never felt the timing was right. Life was busy, other projects took priority, and slowly I started to believe it might never actually happen.
But as with many things, it wasn’t about motivation, it was about timing. And this year, for some reason, everything clicked. The first set of postcards is finally ready, printed, held in my hands and they have already started their journey out into the world. That alone feels surreal. They are not many, just five themes, but it’s a beginning. And the first feedback I received was warm and encouraging, which makes me think that there will be more of them, soon enough.
I’ve always liked postcards. There is something noble about them. In a fast, digital world where everything disappears after a swipe, a postcard stays. It travels. It passes through hands. It carries handwriting, personality, intention. It says: “I thought of you, and I had to stop for a moment to write.” That means something.
I wanted to give mine a little extra value by choosing images that are truly connected to the place they’re offered in and as original as possible. There are dozens of postcards of Nafplio, and most of them show the same major attractions. Beautiful but predictable. I wanted something different. Something more personal, more like my own way of seeing this town, even if it’s subjective.
When I opened the box and saw them printed for the first time, I felt a quiet satisfaction. Not excitement, more like a calm “finally.” There is something special about holding a photograph on paper. It feels complete. Real. Digital images live on screens, but paper gives them weight, a presence.
Now I am wondering where they will travel. Whose hands they will pass through. Which corners of the world they might reach. A postcard is such a small thing, but it carries a long journey within it.
What about you?
Do you enjoy receiving (or sending) postcards?
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I have probably shared the pictures themselves in various posts the last couple of years that I photograph the town of Nafplio, in a completely different context, of course.
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This is exciting Stefanos. Great that your beautiful photography of your beloved country will go out in physical form and wonderful that your project is being realized!
Thank you very much Sara! I am grateful for your encouraging words!
By the way, do you have the same address that you had 5 years ago?
Yes, I do. :)
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YAY!
Congrats! Gorgeous postcards!
I am on the road constantly. Once, it stops I'll print something too - really want to feel this magic.
I like it. Once, I hosted a German guy through Couchsurfing and then years later he sent me a postcard from Antarctica where he worked at the time :D
Thank you very much!
I guess that, as you travel all the time, you are the one to send cards rather than receiving them :)
Cheers!
first 2 or maybe three (cactus postcard gives me a bit of confusion when I imagine myselt gettin it in...) postcards look very pleasurable to me!
I'd say more - there is something special about holding a piece of art on paper, especially wen its an old paper and an old piece of art :P but it seems I have a lot of modern technologies, and one of those I hate especially is digital printing (and small, cheap and fast print runs of operational digital printing). I absolutely not fond of idea my photos to be printed on paper... hmm... tho indeed I felt something when my photo was printer in the big city newspaper, haha!
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They are my favourite ones too. That's why they are first anyway :)
Printing is a big story. Too many options to choose from, too many aspects to consider. But in the end, I think I prefer a not so perfect print, than no print at all!
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Great postcards and it's really motivational too.
Thank you @daileen23 I am glad you liked them!
I exclaim… Finally!!!!! 😊
Well done on taking this leap, my friend. Your images are exquisite—and as postcards, they’re a true delight!
Thank you so much! I can sense that your enthusiasm is genuine :)
Bellas imágenes! Realmente me encantan todas!!!!
Thanks a lot, I am glad you liked them :)
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Well, I can say that they are beautiful postcards, very beautiful!... Good decision, my friend!... This is my favorite, it is sooo artistic, gosh!
Thank you very much!
The photograph of the sea is beautiful. There is no doubt that the magic of paper photos is unmatched. 👏👏👏
Thank you for stopping by @tatawa :)
Congratulations, they look great!
I've always loved postcards. I've received and sent them, and when I travel and find them, I buy them as souvenirs of the place.
I wish you every success with this!
Thank you very much Sofia!
Let's hope that all our customers think like you :)
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Simply wonderful selection! What would you think about exchanging postcards with some Hive users? I think it would be a very cool project. Tag me if you do! :) :)
Thank you @delilhavores , I am glad you liked them!
Actually I have thought about sending postcards to other hivers, I think someone has already done something similar and it sounds fun. For sure I'll let you know if I do :)
I remember when you asked our opinion, I had a favorite then. I'm glad the time has come to make that intention a certainty. I hope you know that I'm a fan of your photos, and I understand you have plenty to choose from, just like here. My favorite is that little tunnel leading to the sea...
You've done your job well; it needs a little more marketing and more people who love beauty. I wish you that with all my heart.
Thank you very much @bluemoon , I know that your wishes come from your heart!