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02/09/2005 05:49:38 PM · #1 |
2 risky edits
i replaced the bleached sky for a black one
and added a multi coloured border
u think this awfull or does it have appeal?
and are there anymore weird ugly funny original kitchy or whatever borders u can show???
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02/10/2005 04:39:52 AM · #2 |
2 risky edits
i replaced the bleached sky for a black one
and added a multi coloured border
u think this awfull or does it have appeal?
and are there anymore weird ugly funny original kitchy or whatever borders u can show??? [/quote]
placed this thread 8 hours ago
and i have to say the feedback is overwhelming
borders are a taboo i guess
Message edited by author 2005-02-10 04:40:19. |
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02/10/2005 04:58:47 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by messerschmitt:
2 risky edits
i replaced the bleached sky for a black one
and added a multi coloured border
u think this awfull or does it have appeal?
and are there anymore weird ugly funny original kitchy or whatever borders u can show??? |
it looks pretty awful to me.
another good example of an awful border:
i killed my submission with the blue :P
(but thanks for your comment on it!)
about your picture, i have no problem with the black sky, just the tricolor border. if i were working on that picture, my border would probably be one of the brownish tones in the building. i often try to think of a border as acting as a complement to the dominant (or secondary) color in the image (when i'm not just trying to be garish.) |
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02/10/2005 08:47:28 AM · #4 |
Messr. Schmidt (a little joke there) I think that DPC has something of a taboo on saying negative things about peoples images. I personally think it's counterproductive and indicates that people either don't know how to be diplomatic or don't trust their ability to do so.
Anyway, yes, your instinct to question the beauty of the image was spot-on. The black sky does in fact push the flags to the center of attention, but quite abruptly, and it interferes with the "sense of place". Perhaps something inbetween. The tri-color border is another question, mainly revolving around the "market" for the photo -- if you're trying to make a classically stunning image, you have to ask yourself "WWAAD? -- What Would Ansel Adams Do?" and the answer is no, he wouldn't use a loud border. If you're trying to make an image that is for a postcard or T-shirt, the border is ideal: eye catching, thematic, and defines the dark field of the image. |
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02/10/2005 09:24:42 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by alanbataar:
I personally think it's counterproductive and indicates that people either don't know how to be diplomatic or don't trust their ability to do so.
alan i think u got a strong point in this observation
personally i find it also not soo easy to trace that thin line of giving
a comment that critizes and is stimulating to improve on the other hand
it needs vision tact and several other qualities to get it right
in this regard i noticed my use of english language is lacking now and than and sometimes i think there is a slight gap between putting things
for american people and european ..exuse the little simplification..and may easily lead to discommunication
Anyway, yes, your instinct to question the beauty of the image was spot-on. |
lines like these make me a bit jealous cause its a tremendous fine way of putting things
and btw the rest of ur comment is very plausible and well put (maybe i realized the same things and just wanted to have it put in lines like u did)
though i dont think Adams ever photographed a flag unless its on top of a snowy mountain
sincere thanks for ur interest (and everyone who did)
with excuses for the confusing lay-out
Message edited by author 2005-02-10 09:28:08. |
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02/10/2005 12:56:57 PM · #6 |
You said:
"Anyway, yes, your instinct to question the beauty of the image was spot-on.
lines like these make me a bit jealous cause its a tremendous fine way of putting things "
It is merely giving credit where credit is due: you are the one that brought it to light. Our own instinct is a wonderful thing if we listen to it and develop trust in it.
Thanks for the compliment!! BTW, I have officially made the Ansel Adams comment my sig line -- thanks for being the catalyst for it!
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