Choice of photos for Exhibition

In February 2012 the class have the opportunity to display an exhibition of our photographs in the Civic Centre at Swadlincote. Each of us will display two 16 x 12 inch framed photos.

In January I had to choose my 2 photos.

From Theme 1 I considered from a choice of three

• Barn Roof
• Fallen Leaves
• Spider's Web

The merits of each of these photographs is discussed in the blog of final choices of Theme 1 images. Of the three I decided to exhibit the spider's web - it is visually exciting, colourful and an unusual subject.

From Theme 2 I chose the image of the greenfinch. It is a very simple image with minimal distraction and perfect focus which should look well when enlarged. It also acts as a contrast to the spider's web image.

Both of these images should present well at this size. Both have only been minimally cropped so have a maximum number of pixels available . Severe cropping may result in an image of 'staggered lines' rather than a smooth shape. This is because the digital image is composed of a finite number of coloured squares; when cropped this number is reduced, so that with subsequent enlargement the 'squares' become apparent to the naked eye.

Both were taken at ISO 400 which is a compromise setting. However i hope that 'noise' or 'graininess' will not be too apparent.

Addendum after framing:

In fact both images printed well at this size, with minimum 'noise'. There was no evidence of pixelation. The larger size added a strength and dynamism to each image - the strengths of each image were magnified. Thus, the colours of the spider's web image were more vivid and exciting; the simplicity and honesty of the green finch image were more obvious. The 'wow' factors were increased.

I was absolutely delighted with the results, and will consider framing more of my photos at this size in future. My only limitation will be wall space!