Need help narrowing my State Fair Entry choices
Jul 27, 2016 09:10:32 #
For me 1 and 3 (number four looks like it may have been enhanced even though I'm sure it wasn't. JMHO
Jul 27, 2016 10:19:57 #
Jul 27, 2016 10:45:10 #
timspix wrote:
Dear All, br I plan to enter our State Fair Fine A... (show quote)
Tim, Great shots!
I favor #1 & #4 as the entries that I would use. I have no opinion on mounting or framing. Good luck to you at the Fair.
Jul 27, 2016 10:52:21 #
Jul 27, 2016 11:00:54 #
Jul 27, 2016 11:08:24 #
I'd go with 1 and 4.
I use Bay Photo with mylar backing for State Fair. Last year my three submission garnered one blue (first) and two red (second) ribbons.
I use Bay Photo with mylar backing for State Fair. Last year my three submission garnered one blue (first) and two red (second) ribbons.
Jul 27, 2016 11:22:39 #
IowaGuy
Loc: Iowa
timspix wrote:
Dear All, br I plan to enter our State Fair Fine A... (show quote)
#1 and #2 would be my choices. #4 does not show the slight abstraction nor the selected detail of 1 & 2. Jy $0.02.
Bob
Jul 27, 2016 12:15:08 #
Jul 27, 2016 12:20:31 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
timspix wrote:
Dear All, br I plan to enter our State Fair Fine A... (show quote)
I like 4 especially for its uniqueness and dramatic impact, and 2 for its sharpness and the great blend of color in the bokeh. I mat with white almost always; my daughter's recommendation. It is a safe choice and works well in any hanging context.
Jul 27, 2016 12:38:05 #
I would go with #1 and #4. For #4, I would try to find a pastel color mat in the range of the lighter colored coral feathers on the bird. Possible a double mat with a dark inner liner mat as well. Plain black frame.
Jul 27, 2016 12:50:42 #
3 & 4
When I look at these the first two are nice but they don't hold my attention.
I like the depth of field on #3, the focus is right on the water drops and the deep rich colors hold my attention
For me #4 is really unique. and those feathers give a splash of color. I think the vignette helps focus the attention onto the bird, but for a photo contest I would lighten that quite a bit so it doesn't look like you created the vignette.
When I look at these the first two are nice but they don't hold my attention.
I like the depth of field on #3, the focus is right on the water drops and the deep rich colors hold my attention
For me #4 is really unique. and those feathers give a splash of color. I think the vignette helps focus the attention onto the bird, but for a photo contest I would lighten that quite a bit so it doesn't look like you created the vignette.
Jul 27, 2016 12:57:37 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
timspix wrote:
Dear All, br I plan to enter our State Fair Fine A... (show quote)
I'm just putting in my two cents on the mat/frame question. I'd use a white or off-white mat and, for photographs, I like the clip frames, but some galleries reject them. Other frame choices - something unobtrusive, a neutral color such as off white, light gray, beige. Check the frame color against the photo and see how it looks.
Jul 27, 2016 13:53:58 #
Flaming is almost otherworldly with the light are in the feathers. Striking.
The depth of field on the flower is great with the water drops clarity.
Great work
The depth of field on the flower is great with the water drops clarity.
Great work
Jul 27, 2016 13:59:01 #
Jul 27, 2016 14:38:48 #
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