Orange spiral (again) - need framing ideas

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Orange spiral (again) - need framing ideas

Postby kamran on Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:24 am

I am posting this again as I need some ideas as to how to frame this shot. I need to hang it in the kitchen. I have it enlarged and ready. As far as I can think, a simple frame would suit it best. Perhaps some white border too? Any suggestions would be welcome.

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Postby sheepie on Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:20 pm

what colour scheme is your kitchen? (this may have a bearing on what colour matte to use and the style of frame)
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Postby Bob G on Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:06 am

Neutral grey Matt and brushed aluminium frame
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Postby optogamut on Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:16 am

I prefer simple neutral framing, usually white matt and black frame. being a predominently black image you might go without the matt.

I've sometimes looked at sites like art.com, pick a similar image and you can then pick different framing combinations and see the preview. It will at least give you an idea of what it might look like.
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Postby kamran on Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:40 am

My kitchen interior is of very light grey color. Almost white.

I would also like to gift the picture to some family friends. I guess a color scheme that would work with different interiors would be most suitable.
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Postby kamran on Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:24 pm

A stupid question but I've got to ask it! Should I keep the text "Kamran - Photography 2006" as is or should it be moved around / resized?
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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:02 pm

Its a gift, so why not keep it there. Get you name out, in the semi public domain.. so their visitors can see it and think wow!
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Postby Justin on Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:15 pm

white matt and black frame to continue the contrasting theme of the picture?

Or go wild with an orange Matt and orange frame to draw attention to it
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