Ice Cave: frozen in time and ice.

[JBW]

First the shot:


Now the setup:

[mugge]

I like the image. I don't know about the frame though but that is only my opinion.
Cheers Mugge

[JBW]

I like the image. I don't know about the frame though but that is only my opinion.
Cheers Mugge

Actually it is the majority opinion in CiC. I just like frames. I figure that if they are good enough for Rembrandt's work they are good enough for mine.
B.

[Stagecoach]

I wish I had your imagination Brian, dragons in ice

Good one, but I'm still waiting to see that earring with a soft shadow

[JBW]

I wish I had your imagination Brian, dragons in ice

Good one, but I'm still waiting to see that earring with a soft shadow

Earring with a soft shadow. Okay, but you know people are still arguing over my last earring shot? I must admit that this is not exactly a 'soft' shadow shot but it is the same earring. And it doesn't cast any shadows

[Stagecoach]

That's cheating

Seriously, I saw this one and was impressed.

Grahame

[HaseebM]

that's pretty creative, hope you don't kickstart a theme park..

[Mike Buckley]

I just like frames. I figure that if they are good enough for Rembrandt's work they are good enough for mine.

The logic I apply is that if I ever make an image as good as anything Rembrandt made I will also feel comfortable framing it. That explains why I have used a formal frame on only one of my images and even that one wouldn't stand up to the scrutiny applied to a Rembrandt.

[JBW]

that's pretty creative, hope you don't kickstart a theme park..

if I do please break my camera!

[JBW]

The logic I apply is that if I ever make an image as good as anything Rembrandt made I will also feel comfortable framing it. That explains why I have used a formal frame on only one of my images and even that one wouldn't stand up to the scrutiny applied to a Rembrandt.

Mike you have a valid point and i did come off sounding more than a bit conceited. Serious question time; with my ice cave shot how do I contain the shot without a formal frame? Here is the shot without the frame and to me it lacks focus? finish?...

[Mike Buckley]

I enjoyed your comment about Rembrandt in the spirit of jest I think you intended; I certainly inferred no hint of conceit.

One reason I don't add frames for display here at CiC is that any images deserving more than the very quickest viewing can and should in my mind be viewed in the Lytebox. The presentation there provides "containment" (for lack of a better word) that works well for me. Moreover, when the uploaded image includes a frame, the containment in the Lytebox is added to it and that often presents a visual conflict. That's the case for me with this particular frame you have included in your image.

[Shadowman]

Nice ice dragon. Could use a bit more interior lighting.

[JBW]

I enjoyed your comment about Rembrandt in the spirit of jest I think you intended; I certainly inferred no hint of conceit.

One reason I don't add frames for display here at CiC is that any images deserving more than the very quickest viewing can and should in my mind be viewed in the Lytebox. The presentation there provides "containment" (for lack of a better word) that works well for me. Moreover, when the uploaded image includes a frame, the containment in the Lytebox is added to it and that often presents a visual conflict. That's the case for me with this particular frame you have included in your image.

It was indeed a jest but still and all your reply struck an honest cord. And thanks for this reply.

I had not considered the lytebox here as a containment but you are right that is how it works. What I need to remember is that what may look good on my monitor may not look so good here. Thanks.

I

[JBW]

Nice ice dragon. Could use a bit more interior lighting.

I might get away with more interior lighting but I might loose the ice cave effect?