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LEK · Aug 21, 2011, 12:27 PM

Hello. I'm trying to decide which, if any of these three photos is worth blowing up to an 11 x 14 size. Any thoughts on which is the best photographically and aesthetically for an enlargement? The first is from Prince William Sound in Alaska and the last two are Yosemite. Thanks!

jjdog2 · Aug 21, 2011, 12:54 PM

I think they are all good looking shots.

Just my opinion but I think #2 is the best of the lot, just crop out the little object in the bottom of the frame.

Number 3 is a nice shot; I'm just not a fan of having the subject dead center in the frame.

Like #1, I just don't know if the small amount of water at the bottom of the frame adds to the shot. Might try to crop some from the bottom of the frame and see how it looks, might add more impact to the Glacier.

Again, just my opinion.

jj

wanaclick · Aug 21, 2011, 1:37 PM

# 3 and/or #2

tjsnaps · Aug 21, 2011, 2:02 PM

# 3 does it for me

fishycomics · Aug 21, 2011, 2:51 PM

All depends on each individual.

For I like all three as well, but no. 1 the sky is not there for me, but the Granit, sooted over, and the glacier with the BLUE.

No. 2 needs a tad crop, but feels like its close up, just missing some umph, like a Lake.

So No. 3 wins for me has Color in sky, the Wterfall, and a lake. explosive and makes a unbelivable blow up if asked?

I go with THREE

saly · Aug 21, 2011, 3:25 PM

For me, it's #3. I love the look of the river, and reflection of the waterfall. #2 is a close second, but 3 isn't bad either. I would go with fishy's advice and order all 3. They may look a lot different when blown up. Many of the on-line photo places can do 11x14 pretty cheap.

Craigj72 · Aug 21, 2011, 9:47 PM

No. 3 is a good shot, but for some reason No. 2 ( to me) seems to have better balance. Just a little crop at the bottom as mentioned. All great shots though, tough choice, well done.

wave01 · Aug 22, 2011, 6:03 AM

I would go with 3 or 2

DyaneG · Aug 22, 2011, 6:14 PM

Really like No.1, but No.3 is the winner for me.

LEK · Aug 22, 2011, 10:52 PM

Hey folks. I decided to print a horizontal variant of the glacier shot in a smaller 8 x 10 and it looks great where I put it on the wall. Leaning slightly towards # 2 but still undecided. I'm going to Colorado in a few weeks and will wait to decide on which Yosemite print until I get back, maybe Colorado will offer me another choice for a large vertical. Thanks for the feedback.

Aug 21, 2011, 2:51 PM	#5
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,682	All depends on each individual. For I like all three as well, but no. 1 the sky is not there for me, but the Granit, sooted over, and the glacier with the BLUE. No. 2 needs a tad crop, but feels like its close up, just missing some umph, like a Lake. So No. 3 wins for me has Color in sky, the Wterfall, and a lake. explosive and makes a unbelivable blow up if asked? I go with THREE __________________ These are Pc low Budget Economy Hybrid camcorders Great for the Daytime Outdoor shots Light on the Object video made. No light No Video

Aug 21, 2011, 3:25 PM	#6
saly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: near Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 4,764	For me, it's #3. I love the look of the river, and reflection of the waterfall. #2 is a close second, but 3 isn't bad either. I would go with fishy's advice and order all 3. They may look a lot different when blown up. Many of the on-line photo places can do 11x14 pretty cheap. __________________ Panasonic FZ150, FZ35 and GF1; Nikonos V when underwater ~~Art is in the eye of the camera holder~~

Aug 21, 2011, 9:47 PM	#7
Craigj72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Posts: 297	No. 3 is a good shot, but for some reason No. 2 ( to me) seems to have better balance. Just a little crop at the bottom as mentioned. All great shots though, tough choice, well done. __________________ Craig FZ-40 www.flickr.com/photos/craigj72/

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DyaneG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: La Manche Normandy Posts: 1,618	Really like No.1, but No.3 is the winner for me. __________________ Keep Snapping I my FZ45 & my Canon 600D

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Aug 21, 2011, 12:27 PM	#1
LEK Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 112	Please help me choose among these photos Hello. I'm trying to decide which, if any of these three photos is worth blowing up to an 11 x 14 size. Any thoughts on which is the best photographically and aesthetically for an enlargement? The first is from Prince William Sound in Alaska and the last two are Yosemite. Thanks!

Aug 21, 2011, 12:54 PM	#2
jjdog2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southeastern Ohio Posts: 6,403	I think they are all good looking shots. Just my opinion but I think #2 is the best of the lot, just crop out the little object in the bottom of the frame. Number 3 is a nice shot; I'm just not a fan of having the subject dead center in the frame. Like #1, I just don't know if the small amount of water at the bottom of the frame adds to the shot. Might try to crop some from the bottom of the frame and see how it looks, might add more impact to the Glacier. Again, just my opinion. jj Last edited by jjdog2; Aug 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM.

Aug 21, 2011, 1:37 PM	#3
wanaclick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: India Posts: 274	# 3 and/or #2

Aug 21, 2011, 2:02 PM	#4
tjsnaps Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 652	# 3 does it for me

Aug 22, 2011, 6:03 AM	#8
wave01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North West England Posts: 1,750	I would go with 3 or 2

Aug 22, 2011, 10:52 PM	#10
LEK Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 112	Hey folks. I decided to print a horizontal variant of the glacier shot in a smaller 8 x 10 and it looks great where I put it on the wall. Leaning slightly towards # 2 but still undecided. I'm going to Colorado in a few weeks and will wait to decide on which Yosemite print until I get back, maybe Colorado will offer me another choice for a large vertical. Thanks for the feedback.