What do you prefer? Border or No Border?

[ChrisAdval]

I prefer my images with no artificial border added to the image, even viewing others work I prefer not to see it because my eyes goes straight to the borders. But some images with camouflaged borders that goes with the image's feel and tone, maybe if done right.

What do you guys prefer?


EDIT UPDATE: Sorry forgot to mention, borders to the original photo, like borders added on via processing (not on the printed photo).

[mshockley]

Chris this is a good question. Honestly I kind of like a border when I view images online, but I think it's because I think about if I had a print made for my wall or to sit on my desk, what will I do with it? I will frame it---aka put a "border" around it......

[Niresangwa]

As a matter of personal preference, I always think images look better on black, and as such, for work posted online, I apply a very slender black border, just to give some separation. Of course now FB has it's clumsy black viewing screen, it's not really needed...

[Doug Sundseth]

Since you didn't specify format, I said "sometimes". When I print and frame pictures, I generally prefer that the picture be matted. I'm not much of a fan of gallery wraps and the like.

Other than that, there has to be some special reason before I'll add a border, though viewing on black or white serves essentially the same purpose.

[ChrisAdval]

wow polls have been neck and neck... very interesting!

[candidrachel]

I've never really thought about it. I voted no border ever but that's only because I don't bother to add one to my photos.

[sk66]

I said "sometimes" as pictures need to stand out from the BG of a page....

Now had the question been about "frames" then my answer would have been "never".

[mshockley]

Originally Posted by sk66

I said "sometimes" as pictures need to stand out from the BG of a page....

Now had the question been about "frames" then my answer would have been "never".

really? do you mean like "framing the picture to hang on the wall"?....and if so, what do you prefer.....something like a gallery wrap?

[sk66]

Originally Posted by mshockley

really? do you mean like "framing the picture to hang on the wall"?....and if so, what do you prefer.....something like a gallery wrap?

No, for most pictures I prefer frames for hanging (black to be specific).
I'm talking about those stupid floral/wood/embossed digital effects done in post.

[mshockley]

Originally Posted by sk66

No, for most pictures I prefer frames for hanging (black to be specific).
I'm talking about those stupid floral/wood/embossed digital effects done in post.

LOL....okay! Yeah, those "frames" are just unbelievable! My kids go to picnik and just do all kinds of craziness to pictures they take on their phones. It makes me cringe....