One of my very first attempts at using frames. Your comments are spot on, I hadn't thought about doing those things but when you mention them I can see where they would be s definate improvement. The faded area of the frame should "match" the rest of the photo instead of being a complete different color.
I like the photo, and I like the frame - I think it would look even better if you added a bit of noise to the photo, and then toned the frame using the same colours (but darker) as the picture - so that the two really gel together. Very nice!
Ok Andrew,since you made some nasty remarks about my photo Shiny let me be frank. I usually never rate low,but I feel that when people with no knowledge of photography attack me I feel obliged to respond honestly. This photo is a mess,starting from the background ( what are these things that appear over there by the way?? ),the blurred details,the lack of sharpness and the borders....and your're talking about Photoshop knowledge??? Well,the point is that I have a LCD monitor which reflects glare,hence the slight imprecisions on my photo. You are entitled to your opinion,but also am I. Sorry,this is not my style,but you pushed me. Regards,Antonella
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