Crescent Beach

[James Lemon]

 

[Asher Kelman]

Jim,

This is an immediately appreciated picture that's built well to create a sense of tranquility and reasonableness for our contemplation of this human moment of passing the time and just allowing the natural world and air to happen all around.

Yes, the black frame does seem to work, I grant you that, but it may not be the best presentation for this image. I understand the feeling that one needs to make such a picture stand out and the black border is there for that, but this picture is so successful anyway, it simply does not need it. In fact it might, I contend, be better with a white matte and then a slight shadow at the edges and that's all. That would free the picture from being "fenced in" by the black frame and allowing it to command more attention.

Asher

 

[James Lemon]

Jim,

This is an immediately appreciated picture that's built well to create a sense of tranquility and reasonableness for our contemplation of this human moment of passing the time and just allowing the natural world and air to happen all around.

Yes, the black frame does seem to work, I grant you that, but it may not be the best presentation for this image. I understand the feeling that one needs to make such a picture stand out and the black border is there for that, but this picture is so successful anyway, it simply does not need it. In fact it might, I contend, be better with a white matte and then a slight shadow at the edges and that's all. That would free the picture from being "fenced in" by the black frame and allowing it to command more attention.

Asher

I am happy you appreciate this image for it's design and thank you for your insight, regarding the subject matter. I was motivated by the design when I made the image-the subject was only a secondary consideration for me. The points you have made in reference to the framing is very much appreciated. I am limited with my presentations in the digital world due to the software that I have.
I do agree that the frame is much too bold! Maybe grey would be nice but I don't have those types of options. I have always framed my images with silver frames but yet the large majority of B/W images that I have seen, have black frames. I wonder if this one is more in line with your idea?

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, James,

I do agree that the frame is much too bold! Maybe grey would be nice but I don't have those types of options. I have always framed my images with silver frames but yet the large majority of B/W images that I have seen, have black frames. I wonder if this one is more in line with your idea?

I like it that way.

Thanks.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Asher Kelman]

I am happy you appreciate this image for it's design and thank you for your insight, regarding the subject matter. I was motivated by the design when I made the image-the subject was only a secondary consideration for me. The points you have made in reference to the framing is very much appreciated. I am limited with my presentations in the digital world due to the software that I have.
I do agree that the frame is much too bold! Maybe grey would be nice but I don't have those types of options. I have always framed my images with silver frames but yet the large majority of B/W images that I have seen, have black frames. I wonder if this one is more in line with your idea?

Jim,

This allows the image to speak for itself and also to exert influence and power over the neighboring white space, a subtle but emancipating removal
of boundaries.

Asher

 

[Rob Naylor]

Regardless of how it has been framed, this is an excellent image, with a very pleasing "easy on the eye" composition.

However, it does create the question "is the frame part of the image?"
Is the frame type envisaged when the image was captured or is it another form of improvement by post-processing?

I suggest that varied frame types are a relatively new addition to an image, originally derived from a necessity to hold the paper flat during exposure, but now a digital "whim".
Perhaps, the digital frame is replacing the physical frame that was needed to mount and hang the images on a wall?

Are frames permitted in competitive photographic entries?

Any thoughts?

 

[James Lemon]

Hi, James,



I like it that way.

Thanks.

Best regards,

Doug

Jim,

This allows the image to speak for itself and also to exert influence and power over the neighboring white space, a subtle but emancipating removal
of boundaries.

Asher

Doug, Asher, thank you both for your feedback. Much appreciated !

 

[James Lemon]

Regardless of how it has been framed, this is an excellent image, with a very pleasing "easy on the eye" composition.

However, it does create the question "is the frame part of the image?"
Is the frame type envisaged when the image was captured or is it another form of improvement by post-processing?

I suggest that varied frame types are a relatively new addition to an image, originally derived from a necessity to hold the paper flat during exposure, but now a digital "whim".
Perhaps, the digital frame is replacing the physical frame that was needed to mount and hang the images on a wall?

Are frames permitted in competitive photographic entries?

Any thoughts?

Thank you Rob! You make some very good observations. This is something I need to re- evaluate. The frame definitely plays a large roll but more of an after thought . I don't know if frames are permitted in competitive entries but I do know that some galleries will not accept black frames. they do make for a better presentation but a lot of extra work. It is unacceptable for me to leave my compositions up to a standard paper size and that is exactly what is happening when I use a frame in these types of presentations. Your feedback is much appreciated! Here is one without the frame.