The camera has been down... :(

If you frequent my photography site, MercPhoto.ExposureManager.com, I thank you. And uou probably notice that there has not been any new photos in some time. Unfortunately a wrist injury kept me sidelined all of November and December, and is likely to continue through January.

The good news, its not carpal tunnel. Today (1/11) I had a neck MRI, hoping to find that its only a pinched nerve. If so treatment should be straight forward and hopefully I get back to the track photography soon!

All has not been qiet in Photographyland however! In December I was interviewed for a podcast and we talked about track photography. Check me out on iTunes and search for the Camera Campus podcast, or just go to www.cameracampus.com

I've also been doing more graphical design using existing photos and I've come up with some cool new stuff, including movie posters. Surf on over to:
http://mercphoto.exposuremanager.com/g/special_effects

Here's hoping to a speedy recovery and to new track photos soon!
Bill Jurasz
Mercury Photography

UPDATE JANUARY 21, 2011: Its more than a pinched nerve. I have a herniated disk in the neck that is pinching the spinal cord itself. Surgery scheduled for Monday the 24th. This means I'll be away from the track photography for quite a bit longer than I had originally hoped.

New vendor for Metal Prints

When I first started selling metal prints I used Pounds Photo Labs. Great product, fantastic look, and a very reasonable price. But the selection of sizes was... limited. I then found Bay Photo Labs, which had the size selection I wanted, but their prices were noticeably higher, and the shipping charges were a bit higher than I wanted.

Enter Black River Imaging, which is giving me the price of Pounds Photo Labs at the selection of sizes of Bay Photo Labs, with a great price on shipping to boot.

And, right now, their metal prints are on sale at a great price, and I'm extending that great price to you! Order by December 24 to get this deal!

• 8x12 for $35
• 10x20 or 12x24 panoramic for $45
• 12x18 for $45
• 16x24 for $60
• 20x30 giant for only $83!

Add-ons, it is HIGHLY recommended to order at least one add-on, offered at my cost:

• Rounded corners for $3
• Corner holes (4) for $7
• Floating mount for $12

Shipping: ONLY $5! NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS OR COLLAGE DESIGN!

Add an event CD for an extra $30

Texas State Sales tax of 8.25% applies.

Sound like a great idea for Christmas, or just as a nice ending to the season? Browse my site at Mercury Photography for the image you want, decide what size and what options, and shoot me an email at mercphoto@gmail.com. I'll PayPal an invoice and place the order! But order soon before this sale goes away!

These are not my only sizes, so if you want a different size just give me a yell.

Thanks!

Bill Jurasz

Black Friday Sale

Hello everyone. 2010 is almost to a close and we're getting into the holiday season. I wanted to extend a coupon to everyone good for $5 off each product ordered. The "blackfriday" coupon code is good for individual digital files or a CD, for any metal print item, for any collage item, or for prints 8x12 and larger. This is good until to November 28. So hurry!

And speaking of metal prints I now have a new item in the metal print line: photo license plates. This is the same print-on-metal technology but in a 12x6 inch size, the same as a real license plate. It has rounded corners and four mounting slots, just like a license plate. I put the photo of your choice as the background and text of your choosing, including realistic looking pl ate numbers. Absolutely a great addition to your garage!

Also I have a new collage design, the Poster 7 collage. This is available as 10x20 or 12x24 panoramic sizes, either on photo paper or as a print-on-metal.

Two new special effects: posterization and pastel sketch. The pastel sketch is especially artistic, giving an impression of a hand drawn picture on canvas.

For the industrial gear head check out the Blueprint line.

Lastly, if you want an item or a size that is not in the shopping cart just drop me a line. I have access to many more products than I have in the shopping cart, such as shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads and the like. Just ask!

Thanks, and looking forward to 2011.