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01/24/2008 11:42:51 AM · #1 |
Being a bit eccentric I am apt to bitch and moan but yet I often compliment and praise. Most of all I generally have an opinion about most everything. Well, this morning I just wanted to state for the record that in my short time here at DPC I've learned a number of key lessons that have had a very positive impact on my photography and art. Initially I was scared away from DPC but a number of kindly DPC members encouraged me to give it another try. I am certainly glad that I did.
With that said, I am very happy to tell you that two pieces of my work will soon be on permanent display in a local upscale salon & spa. The salon is located in a circa 1910 rustic bank building located in a small North Texas town. The salon's owners have redecorated the interior in a manner that lends itself to art. Finished in a number of beautiful earthy tones the banks vast stuccoed walls and high bead board ceilings make the salon a great place to display contemporary and natural themed art. They even converted the banks vault into a micro sized gift shop! One photograph will be display in the main salon while another is to go into the spa alcove.
Both photographs have been commented on here at DPC. After the critiques I then reprocessed each photo using the suggested adjustments. It is amazing how a few simple changes can have such a postive impact on ones work. One piece is currently in a challenge so it is not available for viewing. The second is attached. Being that the one I am showing you is of a more rustic/naturalist theme I am wondering if it would look better in color, sepia or black and white. Tell me what you think. Please note that I am showing the photo against a brownish background to mimic the look of the stuccoed salon walls. As an fyi, the bead board ceiling is gloss white. Mirrors and iron work railings are in black. The 24"x36" frameless work will be hung so that it projects about two inches away from the wall.
I look forward to your replies.
louisp
Color:
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Sepia:
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Black & White:
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Message edited by author 2008-01-24 11:47:35. |
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01/24/2008 11:49:48 AM · #2 |
The Sepia one does it for me , by a long way. They are all cool, but the sepia one.........just looks right !..if that makes any sense ;-)
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01/24/2008 11:55:05 AM · #3 |
I like the green one the best. If this is going in the spa, green may work the best. Green is supposed to be the most calming colour.
Sorry, I mean green, as in the colour one! And congrats on having your work permanently displayed!!!
Message edited by author 2008-01-24 11:56:22. |
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01/24/2008 11:58:08 AM · #4 |
Congrats on a fine accomplishment! My vote is for sepia given the wall color. Color version is my second choice.
eta: icu has a good point. Green may be the best for a salon... and it will contrast nicely with the brown.
Message edited by author 2008-01-24 11:58:57. |
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01/24/2008 11:59:19 AM · #5 |
I like the color version best - it provides better contrast between the plant life and the vase. (And this is coming from a b/w fan)
Nice work and congrats by the way... |
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01/24/2008 12:04:40 PM · #6 |
| I really like the color one, as it stands out more from the wall color rather than blending in. |
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01/24/2008 12:04:57 PM · #7 |
Congrats on having getting your work on display. I can't wait to see the other one.
I have to say that I prefer the sepia version because it seems to complement the brown background so well. What I would like to see tho is a little more play with the contrast to make all the fine lines pop out a bit more.
The color version was not my first choice because to me the greens make the pic very busy and it detracts from the focal piece which is the jar. I see that you already have a variety of opinions tho so this probably does not help lol
Good luck!
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01/24/2008 12:09:09 PM · #8 |
I can't really decide. I agree the color might be best for a salon. The sepia is an appropriate look for this pic as well, and would be a more dignified look for an office. I like the way the details of the pot are brought out on the b/w version, but it's not the best for the intended display venue.
Congrats! You'll need to tell me where this is going to be hanging, so I can swing by and admire it when I am nearby.
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01/24/2008 12:16:26 PM · #9 |
If you decide for the sepia, you might want to make a small test print to check against the actual wall.
My concern is that it might be very close to the wall colour, but just off enough to hurt.
The colour version would look great and you can't go wrong with it because it contrasts the wall, but if you're going for the "blending in" type look, you'll have to do it very accurately. |
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01/24/2008 01:27:30 PM · #10 |
| The green one would look best in a spa IMHO. |
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