Posted by Barbara (Florida, United States) on 16 November 2007 in Animal & Insect.
It is a common sight in Florida to see an alligator in or near our many ponds or lakes. With some of my photos lately I have added a mat background. I am wondering what the viewers think. Does it distract from the photo for posting here in the blog? Comments welcome. THANK YOU for your input. I decided I really didn't like the appearance of the initial border. I have changed it to a smaller border. There may be something better that works but for now due to time this is what I will go with. I always welcome your comments. Thanks, Barb 66
Barbara, this is awesome, dearly hope you had a zoom :) This viewer thinks that the framing is absolutely first class, it enhances the photos, well done!
16 Nov 2007 4:44am
@Lorraine: Lorraine, thank you for your comment, I am pleased you like it. Although I was unsure with the border. A zoom was used on this shot. Someday I will post my image of me feeding a 13 footer, including holding his tail.
Wow!Awesome!
16 Nov 2007 7:06am
@Shahab: Thank you.
Wow! What a capture! Scary! but cool!
I tend to find fancy borders a bit distracting on photoblogs. I have seen some that work, and this looks nice, but I think simple is more effective. I think it's just a matter of personal preference and really if you like it that's all that matters.
16 Nov 2007 8:20am
@Laurie: Thank you for your kind and honest opinion. It is what I was looking for. I agree some work while others do not. I felt this one was a bit too big around the photo. Plain or smaller border may have been better. Sometimes posting an image without a border just appears too plain to me as far as my photos go. Thank you very much.
GREAT capture (as always w/your gators), Barb. I liked the mat on yesterday's turtle very much. Today I think the gator would 'pop' better set on black since there isn't a lot of contrast in the natural background. Hhowever, I agree that is a matter of personal preference and sometimes it's just a healthy change to 'play' with variations IMO.
16 Nov 2007 9:04am
I found my eyes wondering to the border, its a beautiful border maybe try smaller? I've always just prefered a small black border that way it keeps the attention on the image.
16 Nov 2007 12:34pm
Wonderful Capture. I love reflection photography always activates the mind to truely focus on the image. The art of keeping it in balance is wonderful!
16 Nov 2007 2:01pm
Pretty cool guy!
17 Nov 2007 9:26pm
Beautiful photo!
19 Nov 2007 3:32pm
Impressive image... the reflection is amazing!
As to the border? (yeah, I know, I'm a day late and a dollar short.. story of my life LOL) If it feels good, do it! Ultimately, it comes down to your vision for the image. Me, I use them sometimes just for a little something extra.
20 Nov 2007 5:30pm
PREVIEW ONLY
Add your comment ...
SONY DSLR-A1001/400 secondF/11.0ISO 800690 mm
americaninpondalligator
Barbara's Photoblog
#gallery d93964c7cf5a488e63b69b7e73ddc7a1
#gallery 4481cf4511476dbbecdb2b4f0fd8cd0f
#gallery 61866c7998e79ee012c3f008e36e5f6c
Barbara's Photoblog