View Full Version : Having trouble deciding on pictures, your opinions?
Leopardess
12-21-2005, 11:56 AM
Looks like I need a lot of help with this calendar. Can people just tell me which pictures they prefer? I'm having trouble narrowing it down.
This one:
http://members.aol.com/chris420529/borabungalow.JPG
This one:
http://members.aol.com/chris420529/bluewatercabin.JPG
Or this one:
http://members.aol.com/chris420529/boracabins2.JPG
OrionGirl
12-21-2005, 12:11 PM
First one. Closer to the Rule of Thirds. I like the colors of the third image better, but the first one appeals visually.
Dangerdoll
12-21-2005, 12:13 PM
I like the 3rd better too...
Leopardess
12-21-2005, 12:37 PM
Doll...are you saying you prefer the third over the first?
So, one vote for #1 and one vote for #3? This is my last decision...what do others think?
I like #2 ..
i mean i like the sunset colors also but something about #2 .. mayb it is the Blue water ..
Marn
saltyc
12-21-2005, 12:44 PM
I like #2 best, then #3.
Black_Moor
12-21-2005, 12:53 PM
:thm: First one absolutely.
kveeti
12-21-2005, 1:14 PM
For my taste (which might not say much) - in order: #2, #3, #1. I thought #1 had too much water in front and not enough sky on top.
125gJoe
12-21-2005, 1:17 PM
All 3 are very 'useable' photos!
They all have different qualities, or moods with them.
Sorry, but I couldn't decide on a "best" one...
:huh:
pophead
12-21-2005, 1:29 PM
hmm... either the first or second one. probably the first.
tomm10
12-21-2005, 1:37 PM
I was gonna say #1 because I like the huts being in the background but I find the stuff under the water in the foreground too distracting.
#2 is decent but has less mood and the horizon is crooked (very fixable)
So, #3 is my pick. I would be tempted to punch up the saturation on the gold hues though to emphasize the sunset a little more.
I like the colour in the 2nd best, but all those clouds don't look so friendly. So I would have to go with the first one which seems more tropical and warm to me.
Dangerdoll
12-21-2005, 1:57 PM
I'll say 3 then 2 then 1. The reason I made 1 last is because as Tomm says, the font of the water shows rocks and it seems a little distracting..... I like the dusky time of day it seems with the lighting (and clouds).
Galaxie
12-21-2005, 2:04 PM
I like #2. Its lighter, brighter, and the clouds are beautiful.
1 and 3 are too dark and don't really showcase those neat little huts as much.
Leopardess
12-21-2005, 2:12 PM
hahah, I thought you guys would help make this easier! The first and third were taken not too far apart, both are at the same place, watching the sunrise around 5:30 am. The second is a midday shot that I wish came out a little better.
Now I really don't know lol. Keep weighing in and I'll tally the votes. I should have made this a poll, I guess :o
Puffernewbee
12-21-2005, 2:14 PM
My preference is the order they're in :
#1 - 1st
#2 - 2nd
#3 - 3rd
They're all beautiful... My favorite is number 1, then number 2, then number 3.
That was easy :)
slipknottin
12-21-2005, 2:22 PM
another vote for #1
Leopardess
12-21-2005, 3:41 PM
Okay guys, it's time to print December's page! The count is in and #1 wins! =) The second was second, and the third third!
Thank you for all your help, I was at a loss:)
cheech
12-21-2005, 3:46 PM
Even though my vote doesn't matter no more, :( I would have voted for #1 as well :)
OrionGirl
12-21-2005, 4:00 PM
Just for kicks and giggles, what program are you using to make your calendars? I have PrintMaster, by Broderbund. This is the first year I used it--last few years I just took the pictures in to Office Max and had them do it, but since the calendars are for my Grandmother's, I wanted to be able to use larger fonts for the numbers, and no place could do that for me. I've been really happy with this program--it's easy to use, and gave me good results, just wondering if there are better products out there. :)
Primetime
12-21-2005, 4:12 PM
1 is the best IMO.
Leopardess
12-21-2005, 4:17 PM
It's nothing fancy. I was messing around with my new HP image software that came with my printer (I love the software) and there was a link to: http://h10066.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/acCategory?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&cat=46242
There's a few different types. This was a last minute "oh I could do that!" idea for a gift. I wish I could have had more control with formatting. And I would have liked if the calendar month was a two page split, with an entire 8.5X11" for the picture, and one below it for the month. Oh well. Either way, I just used up sooo much ink I'm sure!