Help with a cd cover? - DPChallenge Forums

12/11/2005 08:41:34 PM · #1

Hello everyone. One of my good friends, Stanley Walker, wsnted me to do some shots of him and his special guest. These are just for local distribution, but its a nice favor for a wonderful gentleman. He has so many stories to tell of the old days in country music. He has actually played the Grand Ole Opry numerous times, and played with guys like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Charlie Pride just to name a few. Now he lives in our small town and plays at festivals, street dances, and community centers. Its funny how life throws you curves.

This was my take on it, but

here is the original. If ya have some extra time I would LOVE to see some others views on this cover. It is a gospel album, and this was his favorite shot(even though I really got some great ones of him). I do appreciate any and all attempts or input on my version. Thanks all!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/11/2005 08:51:59 PM · #2

Bad night to ask! I forgot that everyone is getting their contest entries ready?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

12/11/2005 08:52:42 PM · #3

Is the faded symbol being used as a logo or just to break up the picture on that side?

Really, the only other option I see with that photo is to stack the title words on the grass to the left, and put the performers' names underneath; you can never go wrong giving God top billing : )

Nice work!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/11/2005 08:53:33 PM · #4

Originally posted by parrothead:

Bad night to ask! I forgot that everyone is getting their contest entries ready?

Not me : ) I think I'm skipping both of these.

Nordlys

Canon EOS R10

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

12/11/2005 08:54:36 PM · #5

Very nice! My only suggestion would be a little tighter crop, ala

Nordlys

12/11/2005 09:00:42 PM · #6

I appreciate the feedback!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/14/2005 08:05:49 PM · #7

Sorry for the up-date, but I came up with one more idea and shot for it. It kind of appeals to me? Anymore feedback would be helpful. I am going to go and show him a couple dirrerent ideas tomorrow. Thanks again y'all!

jsas

Sony Mavica CD250

12/14/2005 10:55:52 PM · #8

This one is awesome, it would make a great CD cover.

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/14/2005 10:59:33 PM · #9

This one definately works well to me.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/14/2005 11:00:29 PM · #10

I think the original photo gives more a sense of "with special guest" -- in the second photo, it seems like she's more "part of the team."

Brenb

Canon EOS-60D

12/14/2005 11:08:39 PM · #11

Those are both great but first one is my favorite pick also.

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

12/14/2005 11:48:23 PM · #12

Stanley Walker? That's Karen's husband on Will & Grace :-)

Edit: not being able to see either of her hands in the first shot makes her look a little waramps-ish but I think it's still a good cover.

Message edited by author 2005-12-14 23:49:50.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

12/14/2005 11:52:10 PM · #13

Left a comment on the first one, along with an edit.
I do like the skin tones better on yours, but then again you did have the high-res version...

mesmeraj

12/14/2005 11:54:27 PM · #14

Originally posted by parrothead:

I prefer this one. But the text between thier faces is too close and cluttering the image. I would just make it another line of text above or below the song title.
The other one looks great as a thuumb, but Gold is right, the no hands thing is really creepy.