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04/16/2006 01:55:57 AM · #1 |
A ong story, but the short version...Donna, a very kindly lady (coworker) of mine asked me to do something with a poem her and her husband wrote a few hours before he died. I took their last photo on Valentines Day (he died due to surgical compications about 2 weeks later).
This is what i got...It's close to something good...any c&c, ideas..
What i have to work with: (as captured proof...i rarely show my proofs without at least some PS work, but i got breezebrowser so 2 or 3 clicks and the RAW file is a web-ready JPG...dangerous this software stuff)
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04/16/2006 02:24:21 AM · #2 |
| I think it's very sweet and she'll be touched most certainly!!! |
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04/16/2006 02:28:20 AM · #3 |
Thanks,
there are SOOO many color/font/effect options I don't even know where to begin, much less when to stop LOL
She has lots of friends so this may be good for my business - I have no idea what she has in mind, but this (overall anyway) is what came to my mind. I used the colors in his sweater.
It made my wife cry...always good to move the emotions!
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04/16/2006 02:36:42 AM · #4 |
I've never done anything like what you are trying to do. It's very nice of you to do this for her.
Since you have isolated his picture, have you considered putting a real sunrise/sunset in the background? Or another picture that would help visualize the poem? A background picture would allow you to reposition him to create a more balanced composition.
Another thing you might try is a bookmark. If she reads her bible regularly or any other devotional type book on a daily basis, a bookmark would allow her to experience the picture and poem on a more personal level. |
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04/16/2006 02:41:45 AM · #5 |
Very well executed. Great work. What I would like to know is how you were able to extract him from the picture with such precision.
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04/16/2006 04:29:59 AM · #6 |
Chris, I too think you did an excellent job and your efforts are touching.
Just one little thought. I would suggest removing your name at the bottom. Since it is specifically for a friend she knows it is from you. I just think the pciture and poem needs to be about them.
Please don't read anything critical into my words - absolutely none intended. |
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04/16/2006 10:57:32 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by jimpearce:
Chris, I too think you did an excellent job and your efforts are touching.
Just one little thought. I would suggest removing your name at the bottom. Since it is specifically for a friend she knows it is from you. I just think the pciture and poem needs to be about them.
Please don't read anything critical into my words - absolutely none intended. |
I thought about that, but i do have a phtography biz, and she knows it. depends on what she wants for output..an 11x14 it stays. a 4x6, a sticker on the back.
the bookmark idea i like!
I need a sunset pic...
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04/16/2006 11:18:17 AM · #8 |
| Very nice Prof, and nice of you to do it. Since you're using a light colored text, I'd go darker with the background. That will also highlight his features as well. |
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04/16/2006 11:30:32 AM · #9 |
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04/16/2006 11:41:24 AM · #10 |
Chris...soften your selection around the guy...he's popping off the page and almost looks like a ghost...I think if you feathered it some more, it would be better.
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04/16/2006 11:59:24 AM · #11 |
really moving, i'm sure she'll be touched.
The second one seems more cut-and-paste, like deapee mentioned... also i personally prefer it without a title. Atm i definitely prefer the first.
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