More Header Graphics
Since none of the last batch of header graphics seemed to meet with approval here are some new options created from pictures I took during the “Last Last Hurrah”. Some were taken at Cataract Falls and a couple are from the Rolling Stone covered bridge.
A shelf above the lower Cataract Falls
Looking down a rock ledge at the above shelf
Standing back from the falls, slower speed shot so the falls are softened a bit.
The West end of the Rolling Stone covered bridge (for which RSA and RSVS were named, btw)
And the Shadow waiting while I take the pictures of the Rolling Stone bridge…
Anyone who’s followed my header graphics over the years knows I’m partial to shots of moving water so I tend to be torn between the first two shots of the shelf above the falls. I also like the covered bridge shots but they seem a bit more claustrophobic not really due to lack of light but more due to the direction of the light which gives the appearance of lack of color What say you?
December 16th, 2006 at 9:46 am
I think I like either the head on shot of the covered bridge from the last batch, or “Cataract 3″ of this batch. Honestly, of this batch, cataract_3 is the only one I like for a masthead….
December 16th, 2006 at 1:05 pm
I tend to favor Cataract 2 because the rock ledge offers a place for the title text. The Missus prefers your choices. Though she likes the one with the Shadow and the Bridge where I think it’s too brown. For some reason I prefer a naturally sepia tinted photo to have some sharp contract and a sharp green is always good for that.
December 18th, 2006 at 6:47 pm
I vote for the first image above, “A shelf above the lower Cataract Falls”. The opening in the trees in the distance gives you a feeling that youre not closed in and drives your eyes into the distance. The water comes from somewhere. I get a similiar feeling from the current masthead where we have the sunlight hitting the trees up the creek. Seems more inviting to me, but thats just my 2 cents. =)
December 18th, 2006 at 6:50 pm
I sent you snow pictures but of these I like Cataract 3. But, it’s DECEMBER and we need snow on that masthead. Hey what about last year’s with the deer AND the snow!!!
YOU asked…
December 18th, 2006 at 6:59 pm
But Ma… there’s no snow in Indiana in December! Er.. so far….
There are some good pics in Winter Wonderland and 5 Feb 2005 galleries but getting any meaningful content out of them into a 720×186 slice is rather difficult.
I guess I can go back to some of the older images such as these: deer,
foggy bottom, icy creek or small creek.
December 18th, 2006 at 7:02 pm
Nathan makes a good point on perspective I’d not really put thought to other than to note the general appearance as something I liked. The long perspective that opens or lightens with distance does seem more invitational vs ones like the covered bridge ones above in which the perspective is a complete visual dead end and without depth.
December 19th, 2006 at 10:47 pm
The “cataract three” photo is very nice but since we are looking at a panoramic shot where the sky is lost it just doesnt seem as appealing to me. I do love the colors though and do commend you on your photographic skills!
Merry Christmas everyone !
December 20th, 2006 at 8:43 pm
I still like the deer one but the foggy bottom one is very nice as well. Puts me in the mind of Virginia mornings.
Merry Christmas Nathan
Good point on that first image. I kind of overlooked it since I had snow on my mind. 
Still do. Hope we get some AFTER Christmas!!