In the Presence (崇道神社)

Posted by GJC (Kyoto (京都), Japan) on 26 October 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture.

Decided to try this slim black border on my photos for a while. Let me know if you like/dislike it.

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Comments (11)

Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States

I think this thickness is good to go. Why are you deciding to add a border? Nice shot as usual!

26 Oct 2008 7:01am

@Howard F.: Thanks for the visit and the comment. I decided to try the border to add another layer of stability to the image. As you know, I like images that feel quiet and I thought the border helps in establishing that mood by providing a confined space for the image.

Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Like the POV here.
nice tones, like paradise.

26 Oct 2008 10:06am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

It works really well, enhances does not detract, and beautiful photo too ;)

26 Oct 2008 12:17pm

ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States

your images need no help. best...jerry

26 Oct 2008 2:30pm

daina from New York, United States

I do not think artistic choices should be questioned - they should be respected. Can you imagine what it would be like if everyone tried to change everyone elses images according to their taste (and god knows what lack of taste may be out there)? Lovely image!

26 Oct 2008 4:02pm

gbe from kansas city, United States

beautiful light and color

26 Oct 2008 7:29pm

beanow from Poland

Without superfluous words: the beautiful photo...

26 Oct 2008 7:47pm

Steve from United States

Love the torii and path. The border is just fine.

26 Oct 2008 10:39pm

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

I occasionally use thin black borders on some of my work. One thing though, I have found that they don't always work if the image edges are also dark. I think its fine on this shot of yours, the composition draws us to the centre so the border acts as a good boundary for the image, which really suits the use of a border.

26 Oct 2008 11:49pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Nice pathway. I like how I am pulled into the scene.

27 Oct 2008 4:28am

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Effective composition, beautiful lighting and colours... a very lovely shot and the border also seems to work well here - it helps me focus on the image and is also like adding a kind of "dignity" to it...

27 Oct 2008 4:16pm

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