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ME100FINN
April 11th, 2006, 02:14 AM
I went out and took a picture of the jets on display the other day. It was overcast, but I figured I wouldnt really incorporate the blue sky anyway. I tried to find a new perspective to these jets than the usual. It was nice to have the US and Japan jet in the image and both tails show the text nicely. I decided to go with the soft, almost b/w image with a bit of color and aged look to it (kinda like that movie with Gwenyth Paltrow...Tomorrow something or other...) And it has the appearance that the jets are taking off of their display stands. I also added a drop shadow around the entire center image to make it stand out a bit. I think this layout is a huge improvement over the night time image. I also had to swap a couple of the outer images so blue/greens werent side by side. The simple border seems like it needs something instead of the side by side - but it doesnt distract as it is.

I do believe this will appeal to the departments (giving a military feel) yet the beauty of Japan is displayed in my pictures too~! Oh, now I have to remember to stamp my name in the corner... do I add the copyright symbol too? I am still not clear on that whole issue (dont you have the "file" something to say that they are copyrighted?) I have read and read things, but nothing in layman's terms to "get it".

Anyway, enough rambling... here is one project I am extremely proud of! I do hope it will bring many fond memories to those that may end up purchasing it. I just printed it off on matte paper 8x10 and its gorgeous!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9017/finalprint6wb.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=finalprint6wb.jpg)
(I did add a little embossed text on it so it would deter anyone from copying it)

....now holding my breath my hubby likes it as is and everyone else likes it too....

Here's the jet picture so you can see more detail:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e263/me100finn/oldcolorbwjets.jpg

karen donnybrook
April 11th, 2006, 02:38 AM
Beatrice, I like the whole effect but the centre image is magic - well done. If your DH doesn't like it, he needs his head read :D

ME100FINN
April 11th, 2006, 02:50 AM
Thanks! - I always think his head needs examining LOL j/k
I think you're the only other person on this side of the globe awake this hour!! LOL

karen donnybrook
April 11th, 2006, 03:03 AM
Beatrice, my hours is probably much the same as you; we are 8 hours in front of GMT on the west coast. Where Robyn is in Tasmania they are 10 hours in front of GMT.

Wendy
April 11th, 2006, 04:51 AM
Hi Beatrice ...

Oh I do like that ... very nice indeed and I am sure that everyone will want one !

Just make a copyright brush including the © symbol and then put it in one corner of your image :)

Wendy

kevq
April 11th, 2006, 07:02 AM
Beatrice,
nice, very nice.
I'm sure everybody will like it too.
Kev.

mom to 4
April 11th, 2006, 07:16 AM
It's beautiful. I agree, everyone will want one!!

Nicely done!!!

SCRAPPYGIRL
April 11th, 2006, 07:27 AM
WOW Beatrice, I love it. I'm sure everyone will want one too. I forget now, are you planning on selling them or giving them as gifts to departing families? I think you could make a little $$$ selling them, they are so wonderful!!!

NMarti
April 11th, 2006, 10:27 AM
Beatrice
Very nice job! I think everyone will love it.

vawitt
April 11th, 2006, 06:23 PM
Great job on the collage! I really like the center image.

~Val in sunny IL