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In the last post, you guys really liked that butterfly shot on the textured background. Here’s the link to download the high-res file ‒ it's sharp enough for prints up to A1 (or 25" x 35").

https://webshare.cz/#/file/YsL29erQ2D/dsc-9679-zip

It took me quite a while to realize that not every photo is created equal. A shot for social media, one for a gallery exhibition, and one meant to hang on a wall are completely different animals. A photo that racks up tons of likes on Instagram might be totally unmarketable as home decor, and vice versa. It’s kind of like food: you might love a wild, exotic dish at a restaurant once in a while, but you wouldn’t want to eat it every single day.

When I started listing my work on Etsy (https://silverpixellab.etsy.com), it opened up a whole new world. I had to start looking at images through a different lens. Up until then, I’d always looked at photos ‒ mine and everyone else’s ‒ strictly as a photographer. That perspective is different from how a non-photographer sees things. In fact, it’s often worlds apart. Realizing that in a commercial space I’m not actually shooting for myself or for other photographers, and trying to get into the head of a totally different audience, is something I’m still getting used to. I’m still struggling with it at times.

In this set, I’m sharing some landscapes taken on a foggy day. Would anyone actually want these on their wall? If not in a living room, maybe in an office, a conference room, or a lobby? Personally, I don't think so ‒ they feel cold, almost chilling. But that’s just my take. Maybe the public will prove me wrong, as they so often do.

What caught my eye in the first shot was the contrast between the warm, brownish tones in the foreground and the cold, bluish hues in the back. And for the record, that’s not some post-processing trick ‒ it really just came out that way.

A similar thing happened with this shot. The row of old oaks creates a sort of tunnel leading out to a meadow, where the morning sun was hitting the frost.

Some might say these cold, foggy photos are too depressing for a home. On the other hand, it's all about the contrast. You appreciate warmth more in the winter and light more when it's dark. What do you think?

This last set of photos is more of an experiment. I wanted to capture emotions rather than reality. I really cut loose and moved away from photography into more of a graphic art style. Maybe it’ll click with someone ‒ but it's just a bit of a trial run. Sorry! 😊

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Same as last time: feel free to rate them, criticize them, or even tell me they’re terrible. I’ll be releasing one of these in full resolution, ready to print.