The following images of Nasir Coffee will be used for the Cover Page and Double-Page Spread of my Final Piece:
While this image has the "natural feel" I want for my cover page, it has too many distractions. The children behind the subject (Mr. Coffee) would make it difficult to add content to it. Additionally, using the rule of thirds, Mr. Coffee is off center and is veering towards the top right, while leaving the bottom row almost empty. I may consider using this image for the contents page and edit it to only show Mr. Coffee next to the page numbers and story titles.
This is a great image of Mr. Coffee. While note perfectly in the center, this image is much more aware of the rule of thirds. The presence of his earphones, medals, competition number, and bag are a great use of props that relate to track and athletics in general. This image is great for a double page spread, as it would greatly catch the readers attention.
This is the most unique image of the entry, so to speak. This is the only image in which Mr. Coffee is not standing upright or looking towards the camera. Using the rule of thirds, Mr. Coffee head is located in the upper-middle quadrant, with his entire body centered within all 9 frames. This image can be best used by surrounding it by the text, such as the feature story.
This is my pick for the cover page of the magazine. He is clearly the focus of the image and the background is blurred out, making easier for added text to be read. Using the rule of thirds, Mr. Coffee is not totally in the middle, but this can offset by zooming in on the image in the final design process.
