#21 - "Put it on the shelf" or "lost the plot" - c&c please

AndMan

Ok, so this is what I've come up with for the book cover.
Now the simple question is have I completely lost the plot?




I'm not sure if the writing on the wheel adds or detracts.
I liked the gradient fill on the sky at midnight but I'm not so sure this morning.

So, open it or bin it?

Thanks as always for any c&c.

Peter

sdways01

I agree that the words on the windmill are distracting. They aren't something you would expect to see there when looking at the windmill in person. Other than that, it is an interesting picture.

divamum

Definitely don't like the text on the spokes, but LOVE the photograph - very dramatic!

Tango

AndMan

Thanks sdways, diva & aaron for the feedback, much appreciated.

Here are versions 2 & 3

#2



#3


As always c&c very much appreciated.

Thanks for looking

Peter

dnie

maybe just me, but I don't see the difference in these 2... but I like it a lot better without the words on the windmill. Much better!

AndMan

Thanks for the feedback Donna.
There is still writing on the wheel in #2, just a lot more subtle (perhaps too subtle).

Flyinggina

Yup. Too subtle.

#3 for me!!

Nice shot.

Virginia

dnie

AndMan wrote:

Thanks for the feedback Donna.
There is still writing on the wheel in #2, just a lot more subtle (perhaps too subtle).

Wow, and I used to be GOOD at those puzzles where you found the hidden object or what was different. Guess I am getting old...
I think either would work.

AndMan

Thanks Donna.
I was trying for a "scratched in the wood" feel - obviously I failed :bash.
Subtlety never was my strong suit.

Peter

JAG

without writing looks great. I think the wheel being in the shadow and so dark you would not be able to see writing anyway. Even scratched in.

AndMan

Virginia & JAG, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.