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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/10/2005 09:41:53 PM · #1

I'm submitting two images to the NYS Fair. They can be any size but must be mounted or matted on 16x20 board. I've chosen 11x14 for the lighthouse as it will be a good dimension against the 16x20. For the NYC bridges I chose a length of 14" and height of about 6" but to be printed on 11x14".

Which crop do you like best for the lighthouse? There's only a slight difference but I think it does change the look.

Crop 1

Crop 2

Crop 3

This is what the original, uncropped version looks like:

Here's the NYC bridges.

Thoughts? I'm having them printed tomorrow so any replies are appreciated.

Thanks!

- Jen

Message edited by author 2005-08-10 22:01:21.

deapee

Kodak V803

08/10/2005 09:45:13 PM · #2

I don't like either of the crops...how about some open space on the left, and force the stack more to the right? Sort of take it to 8x10 format but just crop from the right side?

shutterbugKD

Olympus D-560Z

08/10/2005 09:45:14 PM · #3

crop1

shadow

Sony DSC-W1

08/10/2005 09:46:59 PM · #4

crop 1 if i must really choose from the 3

08/10/2005 09:52:48 PM · #5

Originally posted by deapee:

I don't like either of the crops...how about some open space on the left, and force the stack more to the right? Sort of take it to 8x10 format but just crop from the right side?

Thanks deapee.

How about crop 3? It's still 11x14...but practically the same as the 8x10 dimensions I tried.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/10/2005 09:53:14 PM · #6

Originally posted by shadow:

crop 1 if i must really choose from the 3

Does that mean you don't like any of the pics or any of the crops? :-)

Thanks shutterbugKD!

Message edited by author 2005-08-10 21:53:48.

deapee

Kodak V803

08/10/2005 09:54:11 PM · #7

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

How about crop 3? It's still 11x14...but practically the same as the 8x10 dimensions I tried.

perfect!!!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

08/10/2005 10:00:03 PM · #8

Originally posted by deapee:

perfect!!! [/quote]

Why, thank you. :-D

trnqlty

Nikon D90

08/10/2005 10:20:08 PM · #9

number 2

eqsite

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

08/10/2005 10:22:28 PM · #10

Hate to be a dissenter, but I like 2 the best. All great, though. I love the clouds!

Keith Maniac

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon

08/10/2005 10:33:36 PM · #11

I like crop #3 the best.

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/10/2005 10:35:37 PM · #12

I too prefer crop #3!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

08/10/2005 11:05:54 PM · #13

I'll wait for a few more replies before deciding. I don't know which I'll pick yet. I personally like crop 2.

Just curious what you all like about crop 3? I'm not saying I hate it but it feels heavy on the right to me, like the weight isn't balanced. Anyone care to explain why you prefer it? :-)

Thank you!

shadow

Sony DSC-W1

08/10/2005 11:07:58 PM · #14

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

Originally posted by shadow:
crop 1 if i must really choose from the 3

Does that mean you don't like any of the pics or any of the crops? :-)

Thanks shutterbugKD!

Hey! I like the shot.. was referring to the cropping :p

deapee

Kodak V803

08/10/2005 11:08:28 PM · #15

It's more visually appealing...easier to look at. It puts me at ease and I just feel better focusing off to the side...which is why I suggested it.

Take your mouse and locate the center of the photo...now drop it down a little (the eye tends to like this area) -- and that area that your mouse is now in is just about the path between the windows and the most prominent point of the lighthouse.

jpochard

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

08/10/2005 11:18:30 PM · #16

I also like crop 3. I thought it would be #2, but when I saw #3 and then went back to #2, 2 seemed too centered and not as interesting. The more I looked at 3 the better I liked it.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/10/2005 11:26:54 PM · #17

I don't like to crop images... so i'd say keep it uncropped.

08/10/2005 11:33:16 PM · #18

Originally posted by deapee:

Thank you for the explanation. I understand what you are saying.

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM

08/10/2005 11:35:05 PM · #19

Originally posted by kyebosh:

I don't like to crop images... so i'd say keep it uncropped.

I agree, I hate cropping. I try hard to compose in-camera. To get an 11x14" (what the camera shop said would look really nice on a 16x20 board) I would have to crop.

I could however essentially get an uncropped image if I resize to 14x9.333"...which shouldn't be too bad. Give me a sec to do that...

Okay, tried that, and I like it! How's this?

Message edited by author 2005-08-10 23:37:53.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/10/2005 11:39:37 PM · #20

I think it looks good :-)

cools98

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

08/10/2005 11:40:33 PM · #21

Crop 3 here, and a very nice image also.

I too don't like to crop, but the uncropped version is almost too centered also. Whereas crop 3 makes is a bit more off-center, and seems to make better use of the rule of thirds.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

08/11/2005 12:03:35 AM · #22