[Colorado CJ]

Here is a one in a set of photos taken by a local lake last week. I think I like this one the best. Pretty minimal, but I really like the colors in this photo.

Any pointers or criticism on what to change to make the photo better is welcome.

[eddie1960]

No Criticism from me, this shot is a cracker well done

[Ash]

I must agree this is a brilliantly simple shot. Exemplifies form and color gradation. Very impressive overall result. Difficult to critique. Looks perfect for a wall landscape image.

[Colorado CJ]

Thanks guys, yeah Ash, I think I might look into getting this one large format printed to hang in my home. I've never had any large photos printed for me though, so I'm not sure on the cost.

[eddie1960]

Thanks guys, yeah Ash, I think I might look into getting this one large format printed to hang in my home. I've never had any large photos printed for me though, so I'm not sure on the cost.

cost depends on so many things. I've seen cheap to quite pricet. Paper, type of print, longevity of print style all have impact as does the quality of work the shop produces. Expect to pay a fair bit more at anyone who specializes in fine art and takes a lot of care to ensure a high quality print

As an example on of the better shops i've used has the following for 20x24 (ok not that large but a good reference) Note all the higher end include time with a print specialist and a proof before final print very useful IMO

Digital on Kodak Photo paper (Fujiflex add 40%)
$71.50

Inkjet (Inkjet prints on gloss and satin inkjet photo papers up to 60" wide.
1:1 time with imaging specialists available .1 test included; 1, 8 x 10 or 1 test strip
$77.00

Fine Art
Available on roll stock up to 44" wide, and on cut sheet up to 35x46. (Call for availability).
1:1 time with imaging specialists available.1 test included; 1, 8 x 10 or 1 strip test
NOTE this is on high quality Papers)
Sizes
17x22 - $77
22x30 - 137.50

Canvas
Fine art prints on 57" wide rolls of 100% cotton canvas. Coating included
1:1 time with imaging specialists available. 1 test included; 1, 8 x 10 or strip test
17x22 - $84
22x30 - $150



Of course if you are going to print enough (enough being in my opinion over 20 per year (either in size or equivalent bulk runs of smaller sizes) then buying a big Canon or Epson large format printer and having your system calibratd pays for itself (in other words if you want to get into the art show business)
Edit - though i have done a few shows I've yet to justify the cost of setting up the home print shop. If i would pursue the large outdoor summer circuit i'd spend the money in a heartbeat

[Colorado CJ]

Thanks Eddie, I really appreciate it. It gives me an idea of what to expect.

I do have a large format inkjet which does 17" wide continuous, but I usually use it for making photographic masks for stencils, not sure how well it would work for vivid colors.

[eddie1960]

don't know which 17" you have but some of them produce excellent prints depending on the ink and paper.Hahnemühle FineArt makes some very fine papers and provides profiles for the printer ( i use them with my 13x19 for proofing large prints)

[themugen]

Really lovely, I like the moon in the picture, tiny detail, but important I think.

MT

[Colorado CJ]

Thanks, yeah, I'm glad the crecent moon and Venus were up there.

[JJD2500]

Excellent work!
Lots of sales for this photo!

[Brisboy]

What a pearler! Thanks for sharing.