I have just built my new infrared photography website, and am going to submit it for the Black and White World List. Before then, I would really appreciate any advice, constructive criticism, and comments on my website, its content, and the photography. Please feel free to visit my site, http://ravenphoto.com and then email me with any comments at mike@ravenphoto.com.

-- Mike Malec (Mike@ravenphoto.com), September 08, 2000

Answers

Mike, I would cut down on the amount of text. For example I would change the opening statement to something like this:

"I specialize in infrared, Black and White Fine Art photography. Click on any gallery to visit. To view a larger version, click on the thumbnail photograph that interests you. All photographs are offered for sale."

Also I would consider giving the pages a neutral background color. The white bleeds too much into the images.

Best - chris

-- Christian Harkness (chris.harkness@eudoramail.com), September 09, 2000.

Mike, I visited your page and liked it a lot although I do agree with the previous poster about the neutral background. I do not find that you have too much text at all, and, in fact, I generally like a site with a bit more text. I personally find that it tells me much more about you and what your are doing and thinking. Keep up the good work and the best of luck in your endeavors!

-- fred (fdeaton@lycos.com), September 24, 2000.

Well Mike.....infrared has always held a bit of a mystic quality for me and your work is no exception to that rule. I thoroughly enjoyed your site and will be returning to view new images.

I agree with the comment about the white background...it does tend to take away from the fabulous work you have created. Use what I call a "non-color" to tone down the background and make your work stand out. Suggestion would be something with a yellow base....not too bright and overpowering though....just enough to warm up the background and add to the mystic quality of infrared and at the same time create the separation needed between background and subject to really enhance your work.

Great Job!

Vanessa

-- Vanessa Lentz (dv.lentz@ns.sympatico.ca), October 06, 2000.