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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
I've been wanting to print some of my pictures at around16x20" but as
I'm trying to decide which to print and frame onto a wall I can't get my mind set on a particular picture. I think I take pretty good pictures but for some reason none of them seem like they're supposed to be framed up on a wall. What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Does anyone else frame their pictures? Maybe some example would help me learn what kind of pictures to take to print and frame. http://flickr.com/photos/8296836@N02/ |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
Go into a shop that sells framed prints. Pick out 10 items that you
wouldn't mind having in your living room, bedroom, dining room, sunroom, bathroom or behind the toilet door. Try to identify what is common to all 10 pictures. We don't know your taste, you do. -- Joan http://www.flickr.com/photos/joan-in-manly "Luttrell" wrote in message oups.com... : I've been wanting to print some of my pictures at around16x20" but as : I'm trying to decide which to print and frame onto a wall I can't get : my mind set on a particular picture. I think I take pretty good : pictures but for some reason none of them seem like they're supposed : to be framed up on a wall. : : What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of : beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Does anyone : else frame their pictures? Maybe some example would help me learn what : kind of pictures to take to print and frame. : : http://flickr.com/photos/8296836@N02/ : |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
On 18 May 2007 18:58:52 -0700, Luttrell wrote:
I've been wanting to print some of my pictures at around16x20" but as I'm trying to decide which to print and frame onto a wall I can't get my mind set on a particular picture. I think I take pretty good pictures but for some reason none of them seem like they're supposed to be framed up on a wall. What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Does anyone else frame their pictures? Maybe some example would help me learn what kind of pictures to take to print and frame. http://flickr.com/photos/8296836@N02/ Poster shops make a living by guessing what people might like. Why not go to one and see what kind of pictures would seem to make your life better. |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
Luttrell wrote:
What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Anything that the owner of the wall deems suitable for his tastes and decor. |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
In article bcu3i.195912$6m4.21682@pd7urf1no,
Matt Ion wrote: Luttrell wrote: What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Anything that the owner of the wall deems suitable for his tastes and decor. Exactly. And the best way to find out is to start printing. Print a couple of images, figure out what you do/don't like. And use that to select new images to print. -- That was it. Done. The faulty Monk was turned out into the desert where it could believe what it liked, including the idea that it had been hard done by. It was allowed to keep its horse, since horses were so cheap to make. -- Douglas Adams in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
Luttrell wrote:
I've been wanting to print some of my pictures at around16x20" but as I'm trying to decide which to print and frame onto a wall I can't get my mind set on a particular picture. I think I take pretty good pictures but for some reason none of them seem like they're supposed to be framed up on a wall. What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Does anyone else frame their pictures? Maybe some example would help me learn what kind of pictures to take to print and frame. http://flickr.com/photos/8296836@N02/ You should hang pictures you like to see frequently, and would like visitors to see. The first kind can hang in less public places, like a bedroom. Those meant for you and for visitors can go in a more public place, like an entrance hall or living room. What you put on a wall in an office is another matter; you are showing your tastes and interest to a certain audience. In any case, it is for you to decide (with important input from your boss at work). |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
Charles wrote:
Poster shops make a living by guessing what people might like. Why not go to one and see what kind of pictures would seem to make your life better. Personally, I take pictures mainly to preserve my memory of events - to bring back the feelings. I wouldn't decorate my home or office with pictures of strangers or places I've never been. To the OP, wait until inspiration strikes. You're just flipping channels, itching to print something. That'll never work. |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
On 18 May 2007 18:58:52 -0700, Luttrell wrote:
I've been wanting to print some of my pictures at around16x20" but as I'm trying to decide which to print and frame onto a wall I can't get my mind set on a particular picture. I think I take pretty good pictures but for some reason none of them seem like they're supposed to be framed up on a wall. What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Does anyone else frame their pictures? Maybe some example would help me learn what kind of pictures to take to print and frame. http://flickr.com/photos/8296836@N02/ Submit your short list to PhotoSIG.com and hang the ones that score 30 points or more. |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
"Luttrell" wrote in message oups.com... I've been wanting to print some of my pictures at around16x20" but as I'm trying to decide which to print and frame onto a wall I can't get my mind set on a particular picture. I think I take pretty good pictures but for some reason none of them seem like they're supposed to be framed up on a wall. What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Does anyone else frame their pictures? Maybe some example would help me learn what kind of pictures to take to print and frame. My choice is something special but muted in terms of message. Here is one that has enhanced several walls in my residences: http://home.comcast.net/~charlesschu...8/site1052.jpg |
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What makes a picture worthy to hang on the wall?
"Luttrell" wrote in message oups.com... I've been wanting to print some of my pictures at around16x20" but as I'm trying to decide which to print and frame onto a wall I can't get my mind set on a particular picture. I think I take pretty good pictures but for some reason none of them seem like they're supposed to be framed up on a wall. What kind of a picture deserves to be framed? Landscapes, portraits of beautiful people, macros, heavily photoshopped pictures? Does anyone else frame their pictures? Maybe some example would help me learn what kind of pictures to take to print and frame. Subject matter doesn't matter as long as it's not offensive to any group or subgroup who is likely to visit your abode/office, or hear about the contents from someone who HAS visited your abode/office. In particular, you want to avoid any political statements or expressions of religious or sexual preference (like that fall shot off the Blue Ridge Parkway, where that little church way down in the Valley snuck in) else you open yourself up to a lawsuit. I would also stay away from pictures of beautiful people, as that may make folks wonder what you are really up to. Likewise shots of children and of course, all shots of family members MUST be approved in advance (in writing, if you can swing it) and NEVER posted in a public place where they can be seen by someone who might wish to do you harm. I'd also avoid any shots that include animals (lots of people are afraid of dogs and allergic to cats and barnyard critters can have "certain" implications some parts of the USA, if not the world at large. For an office or home environment, "bland" is the order of the day, stick to tight shots of flowers and you should. be ok, as long as they are not red or yellow (the color of blood and paranoia). For the home environment, make sure the colors match your couch and the frame matches the decor. At work, the "taste police" will keep you in line. Just make sure that the pictures will not get you or your family in trouble if you are ever visited by the authorities, friends, relatives, or a disgruntled spouse. DP |
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