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RustyBug
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Thanks Karen,

Good point @ the framing services. I was looking at the variation more toward display purposes (and of course, the image for itself), but I can see "the need" for custom framing being part of the overall strategy.

I had originally thought about "standardization" @ sizes to keep my own personal framing/matting costs down, but in this context ... hmmm @ how to display unframed images, (i.e. unmatted vs. matted vs. ) that will also lend a nudge toward custom framing.

Continuing on with my "gathering" of images ... hmmm, this isn't going to be nearly as easy as it might have originally seemed.

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Jun 21, 2013 at 07:20 AM
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I just realized that Fred added the ability for 5 images ... never noticed that before.

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Jun 21, 2013 at 07:31 AM
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Jun 21, 2013 at 07:38 AM
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Color balance needs work on strata image, as these are only the FM sized files.

Although ... hmmm @ creative liberty for purple sky to capture your attention.




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Jun 21, 2013 at 07:48 AM
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Numbering would help. There are hits and misses.


Jun 21, 2013 at 08:04 AM
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Thanks Doug.

+1 @ hits/misses ... I added numbers beneath them, thanks.

And of course, always feel free to comment or play.




Jun 21, 2013 at 09:05 AM
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You have some great, great images to choose from.

I could not begin to pick my favorites. Except for a few comments: no ducks or geese. Everyone has a pile of those even cellphone images. Did you select an image and print business cards? I think you had a great pick with the hood of the car. If so, be sure to include that image. I really like your abstracts. You should pick your favorites. I think you have a lot that are great and you should include several.



Jun 21, 2013 at 10:31 AM
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Thanks Jim ... @ too kind.

The feedback is helpful ... the "fin" will certainly be one I'll be going with and the reminder that ducks & geese (etc.) commonplace pics need to be culled pretty hard ... so don't be shy or feel like you'll hurt my feelings. I trust you guys to "shoot straight" with me ... it's always been a hallmark of the PC forum. No reason for that to change now.

"If they even think they can do it ... they won't buy it."


This was something I was told from an "old timer" who had been running a photo store / printing service from the 70's, till I met him a few years ago. He might have a point that would be sage to remember as I go forward with this.



Jun 21, 2013 at 10:44 AM
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To be culled pretty hard: grandkids, pets, ducks/geese, and flowers.

That is one of the reasons I am having such a hard time with my current project of shooting flowers. Any image in one of these common categories needs to be unique and exceptional...or culled.



Jun 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM
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OK here's my vote:
1 - yes
2 -yes
3 - yes + (big print)
4 - no (cliche)
5 - no
6 - no
7 - yes + (big print)
8 - no
9 - yes! ++ (largest print)
10 - no
11 - no
12 - no
13 - no
14 - no
15 - yes
16 - no
17 - no
18 - no
19 - no
20 - no
21 - no
22 - no
23 - no
24 - no
25 - no
26 - no
27 - no (repeat)
28 - no
29 - no selective color - ugh!
30 - yes, but too saturated
31 - maybe, but cliche
32 - no
33 - no
34 - no
35 - no
36 - no



Jun 21, 2013 at 06:46 PM
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Think I'd add 16 to the list.


Jun 21, 2013 at 07:42 PM
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I would agree on adding 16. I also really like 22, 23, and 33.


Jun 21, 2013 at 07:52 PM
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Thanks guys ... I really appreciate hearing your perspective and appreciate the effort to review.


Jun 21, 2013 at 09:45 PM
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Keep in mind that some I voted "no" for are nice photos. I just don't think they would make a good choice for an exhibition.

There's one photo of yours that I remember that I think you should consider. It was a peaceful landscape. It may have even had a structure in it, I can't quite recall. I believe it was a fall photo. It is quite nice in a quiet way.

Start preparing with your obvious hits. I don't know if you've done some figuring, but mounting a show can get expensive fast.

Best of luck.



Jun 22, 2013 at 07:37 AM
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Thanks Doug.

No worries @ the "No" column. I totally understand what you are saying and that's exactly what I would have hoped/expected. If I wanted a bunch of "Yes, those are pretty. I'm sure everyone will buy them." ... I'd ask my mother.

These were essentially the "best" that I have stored on my laptop ... mostly to get a sense/vibe of what you guys think. I'll still have to visit my workstation, but your and others input will help me with the culling.

+1 @ costs ...

As a "newbie" to the exhibit realm ... I'll acknowledge the emotional response @ "show a lot of images" for diversity purposes ... an obvious rookie/newbie thought, yet still a human emotion, even if not a wise one. Hopefully you guys can help keep me well advised/in check from making that mistake.

15 - 20-ish pieces are starting to sound a bit more appropriate. Great culling and hard selectivity will be key ... I'll just have to work my way through my newbie emotions @ "more is better" and divorce myself from emotional attachment to many images.



Jun 22, 2013 at 08:42 AM
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Kent,
Sorry to take so long.
Here is my take on the strongest and likely most widely received images (too not quite identical categories).
There are many others I really like but I thought helping you cull would be of the most use.
1?
3 definite
7 definite
8,9
16 definite
17 if you careful choose the right custom frame
18 definite
21,23, 26
33 likely to be popular. Sky hue should be fixed

Good luck.
Scott



Jun 27, 2013 at 07:43 PM
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First of all, congrats on a great opportunity, I hope you make the best of it, and I hope you do well at it. It sounds like a monumental undertaking.

RustyBug wrote:
"If they even think they can do it ... they won't buy it."



I actually had two different people tell me something to the effect of this at the last two shows I have done...one was a patron, and one was a fellow photographer...it really hit home that as photographers we need to present that which is not ordinary, something unique that catches the eye...if we want to stand out, and also have our work sell...



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