Trophy Positioning poll

[Fishtails]

Hey Everyone, I would like some input if you will.  We are divided 50/50 in the Keyser house on this subject, so LOU will be the tie breaker.  As I assemble the trophies for this season, I am trying to decide how to position the fish.  I like both - and will use both as a way to change it up for different events.  I'd just like to know if the majority is heavy in favor of one or the other ?? 

 

EDIT :The winner is the trophy to the left.  Thanks for the help!

 

 

 

 

 

Btw,  #1 is the new paint scheme the trophies will be coming in for this season.

 

Thanks for your input

 

Position # 1

 

 

 

 

Position # 2

 

Edited April 3, 2014 by Fishtails

[ontherise]

There both sweet, but I like 2

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[JakeyBaby]

Very tough call, both are amazing! I think I like #2 a touch better.

[Legacy]

2!

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[Silver Fox]

2

[DoghouseII]

2

[baitrigger]

2

[bandrus1]

2

[ontherise]

I'm curious as to which the wife and kids liked best!

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[Paul Czarnecki]

From a purely artistic view I think #1 presents to the viewer better. Esthetically I think #2 is better as a "trophy".

Rod----if you want a more detailed explanation than that (flow, positive/negative space, visual draw, etc) it will require several adult beverages and a lot more space here.

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[Fishtails]

I'm curious as to which the wife and kids liked best!

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It's split between the boys & girls.  My wife and daughter say #2 while my son and I prefer #1 

 

 

From a purely artistic view I think #1 presents to the viewer better. Esthetically I think #2 is better as a "trophy".

Rod----if you want a more detailed explanation than that (flow, positive/negative space, visual draw, etc) it will require several adult beverages and a lot more space here.

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Paul, as scary as this may be, i actually get what you are saying. I even popped open a Blue Moon at your suggestion

 

I originally posed it as #2 because it seems to be the natural "trophy" position.  Then, the voices in my head started messing with me and once I tried #1 I really liked it a lot.  I think it's mostly that I placed the fish on a rock bed and it just appeals to me in that position just a tad bit more. 

 

I originally designed these to be trophies with the thought that they would be a little more art than trophy - something the wife won't mind having out on display. I don't know about you, but my trophies are in my office. No way are they gonna be allowed in the family room    I don't see why a trophy has to look like a stereotypical "trophy".  But - maybe it does because that's what it IS   Maybe it just takes someone to question it in order to expand the boundaries.

 

I do like both , so that's why I am turning it over to LOU.  We cant decide - so you guys decide for us

 

 

I did three already in pose #1, and they are being awarded to the top three winners at The A-Tom-Mik Challenge.

 

 

 

The trophies will be going to 3 tournaments on Lake Ontario and 2 on Lake Michigan (30 total), so I have a lot more to do - thus the question.

[CaptSpike]

#2 gets my vote, not that I'd ever be in a position to win one, lol.

 

Both look good Rod.

 

Spike

[TileMan Dan]

Both look great!! Any winner would appreciate either but vote for pose #2. Have thought about adding some egg colored beads to gravel bed?

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[Richard]

Like all above they both look great. #2 gets my vote as well but would take either of them. Wish I was in the Challenge.

[AnglingAddict]

1 looks more artistic....that would be my vote.  From an aesthetic viewpoint it is balanced.  The head of the fish does not hang over the sides and the body of the fish frames the acrylic holder where presumably you put the winners name or whatever.  Number 2 your attention is drawn away from the center of the piece....focal point is outside of the base. 

[Fishtails]

Great , the wife is right again. Just what I needed!

 

Angling Addict is my new best buddy     

 

Due to his descriptive insight, I moved the fish so it's a combination of the two mounts.  Level fish with the mount behind the front fin. 

 

Here they are side by side.

 

Edited April 3, 2014 by Fishtails

[Paul Czarnecki]

And I'm sure you, and most others, will agree you've completely changed the look of what is now a VERY "artistic" TROPHY. Nice job Rod!

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[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

Great stuff, Rod. What a great topic you have to discuss over the family dinner table. They are beautiful either way, but because I'm not an artist I favor #2 because it's more of a natural pose for a "Lake" salmon.

[Fishtails]

Thanks All, and thank you for the opinions.  I'm glad I reached out and I think we have a better trophy because of it.  I will change the pose to the new # 2 (bottom left on last pic) - I like it !

[AnglingAddict]

I like them both now! Very nice trophies!!!!