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Mike McCarty · 10-23-2003, 10:15 AM

Michele,

Thanks, the background would be an important part of the design and I like your suggestion.

Arriving at a composition is a rather organic matter for me. After chucking what didn't work I sit down with my cropping guide and lay it over my 4x6 prints. I move it around until something looks right. Number five was that way, giving only a slight thought (or no thought) to its left-leaning balance.

Regarding #4, I think you are on the money, my previous post was a bit too tight at the bottom. The crime would be to pinch it off too short.

10-23-2003, 10:15 AM	#8
Mike McCarty PHOTOGRAPHY MODERATOR SOG Member '03 Finalist Taos SOPA '03 HonMen SoCal ASOPA '03 Finalist SoCal ASOPA '04 Finalist Taos SOPA Joined: Dec 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,674	Michele, Thanks, the background would be an important part of the design and I like your suggestion. Arriving at a composition is a rather organic matter for me. After chucking what didn't work I sit down with my cropping guide and lay it over my 4x6 prints. I move it around until something looks right. Number five was that way, giving only a slight thought (or no thought) to its left-leaning balance. Regarding #4, I think you are on the money, my previous post was a bit too tight at the bottom. The crime would be to pinch it off too short. __________________ Mike McCarty