VERY quick opinions needed ***

tim · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

Which crop of this image would you choose for an 11x14 framed print? I don't need an opinion on the image, just the crop. Deadline: being printed in 2 hours!

(images removed as decision has been made)

queenbee288 · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

Tim, I know that generally the off center crop is supposed to be better but I think the centered one is the better of these two. If I were the client, I would choose #1.

Saralonde · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

I agree with Char. The focus is more on the couple in the first one. Off-center doesn't seem to work as well for this particular portrait.

tim · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

Thanks Char, Saralonde. Every woman i've asked has said #1 - only one guy's said #2. #1 it is I think

JaertX · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

I think if the groom was on the first third line and the bride was in the middle it would work a little better than either crop. Just an idea.

T.D. · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

My preference is #1. Not sure why, but I think it works better.

PIXI_666 · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

im a gal and i voted for number 2...i just like rule of thirds and i think it worked well with this shot....yes centre of interest is important...but i like number 2 the best.....

PIXI_666 · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

wow the votes just totally changed since i looked about 6 minutes ago lol

tim · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

I've decided to go with #1, I think the couple will prefer it. Thanks for all the help!

dgcorner · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

Good luck. Tim, the groom looked pissed off... whilst his bride was having fun... what is it with grooms these days?

Carzee · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

number one.

Whatasmile!

tim · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

He was a little stressed... I wouldn't have picked that photo for their wall but hey, they're the customer, i'll do whatever they ask.

iKirst · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

tim · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

I made him look happier using the liquify filter... but it would be bad taste to post that here. #1 is done, off to the lab!

VanceW · 14th of March 2006 (Tue)

*finger snap*

Dang! I missed it!

View Poll Results: Which crop do you like for an 11x14 framed print?
One (central crop)	7	53.85%
Two (off centre crop)	6	46.15%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#3
Saralonde Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,019 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** I agree with Char. The focus is more on the couple in the first one. Off-center doesn't seem to work as well for this particular portrait.

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#4
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,935 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** Thanks Char, Saralonde. Every woman i've asked has said #1 - only one guy's said #2. #1 it is I think __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#5
JaertX Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 2,018 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** I think if the groom was on the first third line and the bride was in the middle it would work a little better than either crop. Just an idea. __________________ Jason - I use Canon and stuff

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#6
T.D. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 32,889 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed * My preference is #1. Not sure why, but I think it works better. __________________ Gear List Take a picture, it lasts longer (My Gallery) Still creating Craptacular HDR Images. Deal with it. PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.**

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#1
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,935 IMAGE EDITING OK	VERY quick opinions needed *** Which crop of this image would you choose for an 11x14 framed print? I don't need an opinion on the image, just the crop. Deadline: being printed in 2 hours! (images removed as decision has been made) __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc) Last edited by tim : 14th of March 2006 (Tue) at 21:11.

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#2
queenbee288 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madison, Alabama Posts: 5,480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** Tim, I know that generally the off center crop is supposed to be better but I think the centered one is the better of these two. If I were the client, I would choose #1. __________________ Char www.lanephotography.smugmug.com Canon 7D, Sigma 70-200, Tamron 28-75, Canon 100 2.8, 50 1.8,

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#7
PIXI_666 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Posts: 2,005	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** im a gal and i voted for number 2...i just like rule of thirds and i think it worked well with this shot....yes centre of interest is important...but i like number 2 the best..... __________________ "Capturing, Creating & Preserving your memories" Adelle Cousins Photography www.adellecousins.com.au info@adellecousins.com.au

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#8
PIXI_666 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Posts: 2,005	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** wow the votes just totally changed since i looked about 6 minutes ago lol __________________ "Capturing, Creating & Preserving your memories" Adelle Cousins Photography www.adellecousins.com.au info@adellecousins.com.au

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#9
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,935 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** I've decided to go with #1, I think the couple will prefer it. Thanks for all the help! __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#10
dgcorner Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,722 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** Good luck. Tim, the groom looked pissed off... whilst his bride was having fun... what is it with grooms these days? __________________ John Believe... Work hard... and it will happen! My Gear

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#11
Carzee Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 6,476 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed * number one. Whatasmile! __________________ POTN Aussie Club** CameraJuice.com / my EOS gear "Photograph like a hunter... and hunt like a photographer." -RC

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#12
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,935 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** He was a little stressed... I wouldn't have picked that photo for their wall but hey, they're the customer, i'll do whatever they ask. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#13
iKirst HelloO Nurse! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Unholy Grail, Auckland, NZ Posts: 3,601 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** #2 __________________ www.iKirst.com ~ I'm like a Slinky - not much good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see me tumble down the stairs ~ ~ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci ~

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#14
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,935 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** I made him look happier using the liquify filter... but it would be bad taste to post that here. #1 is done, off to the lab! __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

14th of March 2006 (Tue)	#15
VanceW Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Leon Texas (just south of Houston) Posts: 209	Re: VERY quick opinions needed *** finger snap Dang! I missed it! __________________ Vance White 30D(new)10D 17-40mm f4/L 28-135mm IS 70-200mm f4/L 400mm 5.6/L and a whole bag of extra goodies. My humble spot on the big ole web. http://www.vancewhitephotography.com

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