Help me choose a picture!

[*JumpIt*]

So for christmas I am surprising my trainer with a portrait of her horse. I need help choosing. It will be an 8 x 10 do you think that is big enough?



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/chichirme/Maui/Maui1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/chichirme/Maui/Maui2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/chichirme/Maui/Maui3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/chichirme/Maui/Maui4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/chichirme/Maui/Maui5.jpg

[Deuce]

I like the first one and the third one!

[Reds-n-Greys]

That's a lovely idea.

My vote is for #3

[GrayTbred]

But my choices are #1 for the action, and #5 for the artsy tint

[eponacowgirl]

First one, hands down.

[kellyb]

#3. I like one also, but I don't like the background.

[Dalemma]

I like number 2.

Dalemma

[talkofthetown]

Definitely either #1 or #2

[blackwatch86]

3, 4, or 5!

[Hazelnut]

#1

[zooksuitriot]

I vote #1 or #2 Both show the cute character of the horse. The others are just head shots almost emotionless. You can definitely tell the horse has a heart... and it is best expressed in 1 and 2.
I think that the background fades away in number one. It really isn't important.... the horse is! Great pictures by the way!

[equineartworks]

I like one. Can you dodge or burn out the background just a little? I think that one is the nicest :)

8 x 10 is a good size too. If she mats with a gallery or museum mat you'll be right up to a good wall size or she can stay small for the desk or office

[LaurieB]

I like #3 the best, with #1 as my second choice.

[theoldgreymare]

Another vote for number 1!

[DiscoMom]

I love number 2 - really shows the horse's personality!

[jengersnap]

I like number 1 the best. I also agree with the commentary on the background for it though. I don't know a whole lot about photo enhancement, but is there a way to sharpen the fence, and soften the treeline? Maybe someone with a photography background (the original photographer?) could help you clean it up a touch?

[Minuet]

#3, then #1
maybe do both as a combination?
It would make a nice collage.

[Valentina_32926]

#1

[ybiaw]

I like #1 as well, except for the background. My 2nd favorite is #3. I think even though #3 is a headshot, it still shows a lot of personality.

[lindasp62]

My vote is for #1

[Invested1]

#1!

[winter]

I'm in the minority, I like number four!

Is the horse called Maui?

[Juneberry]

My vote is on #1.. the others are slightly back lit and you loose the detail on the horse. It is possible to fix however if you are experienced with photoshop

[Juneberry]

I might also suggest a few little edits. I did this very roughly and the image size is small so it can be done better. I just uploaded it to show you possibilities. let me know if this offends a copyright law of any sort. I am not claiming the original picture as my own in any way

The first one just removes the water bucket between his legs that is somewhat unsightly
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/RecentlyUpdated#5278266624624743874

This 2nd one does a slight color edit
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/RecentlyUpdated#5278270724081861986

[Murphy's Mom]

I vote for #1, but they are all lovely.

[MunchkinsMom]

From an artists perspective, I like #1 but not the background, I also liked #4.

[myalter1]

definitely the third one!

[BestHorses]

I like #3. Maybe do the effect of the last pic on #3 in sepia...

[Percheron X]

#3

[Juneberry]

aww not a single comment on the edits I did hehe. oh well I had fun doing at least. always fun to stretch those photoshop muscles :)

[flogarty]

#4

[didgery]

I vote for #1 with Juneberry's edits!

[dazed]

I like #1 the best even with the background. 8x10 sounds like a great size for a portrait too!

[MGA828]

I have to say my favorite is number 2, I just love that one - it shows a ton of personality and sort of has a messy look with his forelock and tail going every which way which shows even more personality. I just love that one!!! My second choice would be number 4.

[tbracer65]

I like the first one also -- would much rather have a whole body shot than a head shot. BUT..... why don't you do a bigger picture of the #1 & then in the corner put a headshot in a smaller size....like a collage? I got that the last time we had family pics done & it came out really really nice.

[jengersnap]

Juneberry, the edits are awesome! Particularly the color enhancement on the second one.

[Dispatcher]

My vote is for #1. and 8x10 would be just fine

[avezan]

I like #3, and #1 second because of the drab background and the blurry legs. I liked Juneberry's color edit of #1, but it still has blurry legs. I like the idea of #1 with the head shots imposed in the bottom corners.

[Over the Hill]

#4. . . love the contemplative look on his face. He has a nice eye.

[Juneberry]

I wouldn't care to much about the blury legs, it shows he's in motion. I think it conveys more energy than a horse pictured "frozen" in motion.

much like this http://juneberrybliss.deviantart.com/art/Run-102034998 (click on the image to get a larger picture)

[Juneberry]

Juneberry, the edits are awesome! Particularly the color enhancement on the second one.

Thanks!

[Come Shine]

This 2nd one does a slight color edit
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/RecentlyUpdated#5278270724081861986

I love this one! The legs are neat. Is it possible to edit out the shelter in the background?

[MyGiantPony]

I love #2, except with his tail up like that he looks like he's pooping. :lol:

#3 is a very close second, so I'd go with that one.

[lalahartma1]

1, 2, or 3, or 4. :)
One and three, though really.

Take the advise on the editing! It would be nice to get the waterer out. :)

[Juneberry]

I love this one! The legs are neat. Is it possible to edit out the shelter in the background?

yep I think so... give me a few minutes I'll see what I can come up with... I'll get rid of those silly power lines too hehe

[Juneberry]

ok here it is. I warn it's quick and dirty. The edit will look so much better on the full resolution picture.

Here it is without the barn
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/DropBox?authkey=R9bNdzED9Dw#5278619488104066306

[reefy!]

#1!

[Chief2]

ok here it is. I warn it's quick and dirty. The edit will look so much better on the full resolution picture.

Here it is without the barn
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/DropBox?authkey=R9bNdzED9Dw#5278619488104066306

That's the one that gets my vote.
If the OP can't get the changes done, then my vote is for #3 or #5.

[avezan]

ok here it is. I warn it's quick and dirty. The edit will look so much better on the full resolution picture.

Here it is without the barn
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/DropBox?authkey=R9bNdzED9Dw#5278619488104066306


Ooh, yes. I switch my vote to this edited version!

[KathyR]

#1

[Come Shine]

ok here it is. I warn it's quick and dirty. The edit will look so much better on the full resolution picture.

Here it is without the barn
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/DropBox?authkey=R9bNdzED9Dw#5278619488104066306

That is so neat you can do stuff like that! Wow!

[Juneberry]

That is so neat you can do stuff like that! Wow!

Thanks! I have fun with it. :) I've always thought about advertising my photo editing to horse people, fixing little things they hate in otherwise great photographs.

[*JumpIt*]

I picked #1 and the photographer said he could edit out the waterer! Thanks everyone!

[Come Shine]

Wow. What a nice gift!! Merry Christmas to you both!

(Juneberry - please pm me if you can work your magic with others. I may be interested. :))

[TheJenners]

#1

[abby229]

I love #1 with the barn edited out! I vote that one!

[purplnurpl]

Depends on if she wants a picture of her horse with it's tail straight up in the air.

And it also depends on her discipline.

For a trainer that is into dressage type of look then any picture of a horse running around with it's head and tail in the air probably won't do.

I'd want #3.

The other headshot is nice as well but a little dull.

[Dalemma]

I love #2, except with his tail up like that he looks like he's pooping. :lol:

#3 is a very close second, so I'd go with that one.

Well I still like # 2........as it is at unusual angle...it is striking and different from your normal horse pictures.........I think of the tail up as the horse being excited and energized.

Dalemma

[Percheron X]

ok here it is. I warn it's quick and dirty. The edit will look so much better on the full resolution picture.

Here it is without the barn
http://picasaweb.google.com/teresaahuffman/DropBox?authkey=R9bNdzED9Dw#5278619488104066306

Well done!

I like the edited version best too.... :yes:

[Hazelnut]

I picked #1 and the photographer said he could edit out the waterer! Thanks everyone!

Great pick, Corey!

Juneberry, what a nice draft edit!

[fourmares]

Personally I like 4. What the trainer will like best really depends on what breed the horse is and what he does for a living. In 2 and 3 he looks like an arab. In four he looks like a tb.

[MaresNest]

5. Or 1, if you can do something about the background. But 5 is really classier. I think 5.

[Nski32]

i like 1 and 4/5.

[Juneberry]

Wow. What a nice gift!! Merry Christmas to you both!
(Juneberry - please pm me if you can work your magic with others. I may be interested. :))

Come Shine you have a PM :)

Well done!


Thanks!


Juneberry, what a nice draft edit!

Thanks!