Scented Geraniums Gallery - Installment 2
Dr. Hwei-Yiing Johnson and I are working on a book about Scented Geraniums, and have been experimenting with various ways to present photos of the varieties. Here are a couple of formats we are considering:
Comments? Suggestions?
Papa Geno
Comments? Suggestions?
Papa Geno
Comments
Jacque said...
I guess I'd go with the first one even though I like the overall effect of the second. The reason I like the first one is that it offers a better look at the individual leaf and flower.
5/2/2006
Sister Dolores Stanko said...
I find the second approach more attractive than the one with a white background. It allows you to show more of the mother plant. Very nice idea!
Sister Dolores
5/2/2006
pam said...
The layout on the bottom one looks more professional, though I like the flower picture on the top one better. Seems crisper and more close up. The other thing I like about the top one is the idea of the ruler -though at this size it's impossible to really see the inches.
5/2/2006
B J said...
I like the Apricot version. It highlights the flower and the leaf shape. Both of those pictures really stand out. Although the large pciture of the Filbert is nice also.
5/3/2006
donna said...
Dear Papa,
I like the white spaces around the pictures better. I feel it adds more clarity and is great for this first-year bifocal wearer.
5/4/2006
Pat Gall said...
They both have positive aspects, but I'm agreeing with the majority so far: The top photo (Apricot) seems the better because the thumbnails are larger. Good job on all of it!
5/9/2006
Amy said...
The second example looks more typical of what one would see in a reference volume, in that it fills the page. I prefer the first example as it provides larger images of the leaf and flower. Perhaps another alternative is to keep the format of the second example, but zoom in the photos of the flower and leaf a bit more.
5/12/2006
Melinda said...
First one is far easier to see. I prefer to see color and shape. You could put something well known like coke can next to plant to relate to size. or another well known plant like african violet.
5/23/2006
Melinda said...
First one is far easier to see. I prefer to see color and shape. You could put something well known like coke can next to plant to relate to size. or another well known plant like african violet. I don't like white background though.
5/23/2006
Carol Houseworth said...
I can see the first one best. I too prefer to see color and shape. You could put the ruler next to the leaf closeup.
6/8/2007
nina said...
I'm definitely a fan of #1 - Apricot. To make the layout flow better - I would crop the overall image, or take a new picture "portrait" style, so that it fits in the space better. Just my two cents... Looks like I'm a couple years late to comment though. :)
3/17/2008
Martha Elliott said...
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Is the book publshed? How to order it? Thanks, M.E.
6/1/2008