Ali & the Princess - Alternate by sdsullivan
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Here's the other possible cover revision for "Gift of the Dragons." You'll note the addition of the ship and the dragon.
I had hoped to get an actual poll working on my site, but WordPress was being difficult -- and then I ran into a couple of weeks with 2 conventions, 2 funerals, and 2 visits to help friends in need (and a near speeding ticket, to boot), plus all the usual stuff.
I'm torn between using this image and the previously posted one -- so I welcome your opinions. Remember, there will be a title, etc. up top. (As in the previous covers.)
Enjoy!
Comments (3)
ZanderXL
I think the previous one is better. Unless you juggle the placement of the ship and dragon a little. If there's going to be a title on the top then move the dragon to where it won't be covered or having to compete with the title. Perhaps down to the right hand side so it balances the boat a bit? Also maybe move the ship further to the left so it doesn't look like it's "crashing" into Ali's leg. Maybe use a bit of DoF to help show the contrast in distance? Just my opinion... :)
jmb007
bonne image!!
sdsullivan
ZanderXL -- Completely valid criticisms (Thanks!) . . . Unless you could read my mind. ;-) What I didn't make clear in the post was that the illo needed to be cropped in close to the figures for the cover composition to work. With just the figures, nobody minds all that space to the side -- but with the dragon and the boat, the sides just look empty and the center crowded. Oops. My bad explanation. To clarify, I've posted the 2 possible covers with the type inlaid and the cropping the way I saw/see it in my head. That should make my intent clear and help people choose which one they like best. (If the dragon one, I'll find another use for the "figures only" shot -- which I really love.) Here's a link to the comparison. (Which I hope will work -- but maybe people will have to cut and paste.) http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=2186613&user_id=509711&member&np