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10/22/2002 10:11:14 PM · #1 |
Does anybody like text on photos? I am looking for feedback on this photo
I happen to like Robert Frost. |
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10/22/2002 10:34:32 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by jimmsp: Does anybody like text on photos? I am looking for feedback on this photo
I happen to like Robert Frost.
I like text on photos and also I like Robert Frost. I think your example is very nice but could use a larger font for easier reading. Beautiful shot and wonderful words.
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10/22/2002 10:40:53 PM · #3 |
Great photo, You could also try a white or yellow outline to that black text or even a soft white or yellow glow behind the text.
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10/22/2002 11:14:42 PM · #4 |
Good match of words to image. There are lots of font posibilities out there.
Here is something I did a while ago. Emily Dickens |
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10/23/2002 12:27:25 AM · #5 |
Both of those are really nice. jimmsp -- I'd suggest "ghosting" or lightening the area under the text, as it will never be readable otherwise with all the busy detail under it. Use either a soft-edged/feathered rectangle under the text block or a highly-feathered selection from the type. Cut the opacity of the area under the type to between 15-30% and you should be in the ballpark. |
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10/23/2002 01:52:07 AM · #6 |
I like text on a photo for greeting cards etc. if not over used. However for the most part I find it distracting and takes away from the mood or emotion that I would get from the pic by itself. Mike |
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10/23/2002 06:45:59 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by jimmsp: Does anybody like text on photos? I am looking for feedback on this photo
I happen to like Robert Frost.
I don't have anything against text on photos in principal - but it depends on the photo and the text. Text works better on blanker areas of a photo where it is easy to read and doesn't distract from the image. In this example you have taken such a beautiful image that the text is (a) hard to read and (b) distracts from the photo. I would suggest adding a solid colour border and putting the text onto that in this case.
Just my 2 pence...
* This message has been edited by the author on 10/23/2002 6:43:59 AM.
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