Help with Photo Selection for Gallery Print

[TucsonTRD]

I a plan on trying something new and purchasing a gallery print of one of my fireworks photos. I have never ordered one before, so I don't have any experience with who to use.


So, my current top three vendors are (in this order) Adorama, Mpix, and B&H (Kellards). Any input, good or bad, on these vendors or any others I should consider would be greatly appreciated.


My next problem is picking the right photo to have made. So I will post my top four picks and include any potential problems I am concerned with and then I will have a poll at the end.


Thanks in advance for all your help and, as always, comments and critique are welcome.





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#3)


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For #1, the "tail" is short and seems to take away from the overall image. For #2, the color isn't as dramatic. For #3, the "tail" and two of the streams are very bright compared to the rest. I'm afraid that, combined with the fact that the rest of the firework is deep blue, it may not turn out real well when printed. It is one of my favorite to look at on the computer though. For #4, the possibility of having two fireworks at once making the photo too busy a concern for me. Other wise, this too is one of my favorites.


So, let me know what you think.


[Poll]


Thanks,


Braden

[neuroanatomist]

Hi Braden,


I like the form of #2 best - the long tail and a leading line drawing me in. I think it could be cropped in a little from the top right corner. You can adjust the hue if you really want...


--John

[Dave Johnston]

Braden,


great Shots. I picked number 2 but it was difficult for me to chose between it and number 3


Hope it turns out great!


Dave.

[Jonathan Huyer]

Braden -


Great shots! The main reason I like #2 the best is because it has great colour (in spite of what you say). Photo #3 loses a point because of the off-colour streaks on one side that upset the balance of the image.

[TucsonTRD]

Thanks for the votes and the comments so far. Keep 'em coming.


Does anyone have any comments on which printing company to use?


Braden

[TucsonTRD]

This will be my one and only bump to try to get some input on who to use for the prints. I will let the thread die if I don't get any interest.


Thanks for the help so far.


Braden