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nlkatsma
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p.1 #1 · School Project

Hi,
I am working on a school project and before i get this printed i would like your thoughts and suggestions.
The Three Crosses

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Nov 26, 2008 at 06:14 PM

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[same again - I had to ctrl click and open in sepearate window and download to see the picture]

Presuming that I am seing what you intended - 3 men with crosses on.

My reaction is - whats going on. Two looking forward, one sideways, frame through at odd spot and very tight on right and left on men.

It leaves me confused rather than feeling a mood.

Scott

Nov 27, 2008 at 03:36 AM

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p.1 #3 · School Project

Thanks scott,
I see what you mean by the tightness on the guys on the left and the right, i will look into that.

Thanks for bringing up the whole ctrl click thing, I had to url link it... these are my first posts here so I am not to sure on the whole embedding the picture thing.

As for leaving you confused I'm sorry, i guess i will have to preface this a little. This is for a Worship Arts Class, so the mood or theme is found in the story that it tells. I don't want to preach a sermon to you, but that is why it may be confusing to you... What I guess i am looking for is technical... and my main question would be would this be too dark when printed?

if any one wants to take a stab at what this picture's story is I would be interested in what you think.

Nov 27, 2008 at 07:57 AM

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p.1 #4 · School Project

I like the image though, but i think one probably needs to know the context to understand it fully

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Rowan

Nov 27, 2008 at 08:34 AM

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p.1 #5 · School Project

Scott,

What is the emotion you feel confused about looking at these men?

Nov 27, 2008 at 04:45 PM

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It kind of reminded me of the scene when Jesus were crossified together with two other men on each of his side.

This was my first impulsive thought when i saw the picture without knowing anything other than the title.

I liked it, however, I couldn't see the whole picture without scrolling to the side. But perhaps my screen is just too small

pauelv

Nov 27, 2008 at 04:51 PM

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p.1 #7 · School Project

Sorry Pauelv, the project is going to be 36 inches wide so that is probably why it won't fit on your screen. It's actually 3 pictures taken separately then put together in one project to help maintain detail on the subjects. Good work on your first impulse, the story goes a little deeper though.

Still i am worried about if this is too dark for printing. i have a 24 inch imac with the glossy glass screen so it is very difficult to see all of the details.

Nov 27, 2008 at 10:35 PM

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p.1 #8 · School Project

nlkatsma,

I like your imagery. Its lit up appropriately and has a commendable level of
darkness. I like the composition as well, because it looks balanced.

As to the "message" or iconic imagery? Well being that I am a Jewish boy
this interpretation may be suspect...lol. I would call it the "unholy trinity"
(just kidding).

Clearly these folks are relating/sporting the symbol of their religion. Imagery
wise this reminds me of the Christian Rock band addicts/participants.

PS. Btw, Scott is nice people. He is predictible though. His comment here
is in character for him. Some folks just have a problem with anything that
is slightly abstract or strays from the idea that an image must tell a story.
Just flow with it Scott and you'll be fine.

Nov 28, 2008 at 12:10 AM

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p.1 #9 · School Project

powhack wrote:
Scott,

What is the emotion you feel confused about looking at these men?

Confusion - what are they looking at and why is why looking sideways and why do they have a cross on their back.

I agree with Kaden that I am predictable - I am just giving you my reaction in case it is useful.

Relative to your question. Pictures always print darker then they show on the screen. I looked at a freinds imac pictures and they were even brighter than my powermac g5 with daewoo monitors. So a lot depends on how bright you have it turned up. Usually what I do is print is; automatically increase the brightness from what I see on the screen and then print it small for a buck or two at 5x7 and then if that works I print it large. [I do this at Walmart too Kaden

- inside joke]

Nov 28, 2008 at 05:01 AM

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p.1 #10 · School Project

I have no opinion on the image except technically I find it appealing.

As an aside, until I finally set aside stubbornness and bought a calibration device (Spyder2 fwiw) I found trying to 'visually' balance monitor images versus printed images, whether home-grown or commercial, to be an exercise in futility and waste of resources.

So, if printing is really a deal-breaker and this is permitted, I suggest getting a calibration app of some kind, and a commercial lab's printer profile so you're not taking pot shots in the dark (no pun intended). I have read the Cosco will provide a profile, don't know about WalMart, CVS, Walgreen's etc...

Bob

Nov 28, 2008 at 10:17 PM


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