ruth photo ideas

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by khkco4bls

Neither. I would want Ruth in uniform in some way.

I have to agree, neither of the photos above (especially the second one). I'd want to see him in uniform, at least somehow showing his connection to the game that made him famous

[MyGuyTy]

You can't be serious with that 2nd photo..........

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by MyGuyTy

You can't be serious with that 2nd photo..........

The 2nd picture was from babe ruth day and yes im serious. The auto I have is from that time period so it was a option.

[MyGuyTy]

Originally Posted by JoeyF1981

The 2nd picture was from babe ruth day and yes im serious. The auto I have is from that time period so it was a option.

I don't care what day they were celebrating, it's basically his "dying photo".......not one I would celebrate, lol. Get a nice late career action photo of the Babe

[Runscott]

It might make a great piece if you can frame the autograph with the 'signing' photo, AND an 'in action' shot. I had intended to choose between the two, but using both might work. Here are a couple of ideas:

[drcy]

Joey, the first photo is a grade A. Love it.

The second one's good too, poignant, but the first is hard to beat. Especially for an autograph.

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by drcy

Joey, the first photo is a grade A. Love it.

The second one's good too, poignant, but the first is hard to beat. Especially for an autograph.

Thanks man! Ya the clarity is top notch. Might take scotts idea and frame with the first photo and one of him in his uniform

[Runscott]

You have Ruth's autograph for what he did as a player, not for his being sick and almost dead. I understand why you would want a photo that relates as closely as possible to the actual autograph, but sometimes that doesn't make sense. I also am not a fan of the framed pieces that have an autograph framed alongside a photo of the athlete as an old man, dressed in civilian clothes, regardless of how great they look for their age, unless they are golfers. Or vice-versa - a photo of the athlete in his prime, framed with a signature from when they were so old they could barely sign their name. It's just a matter of aesthetics.

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by Runscott

You have Ruth's autograph for what he did as a player, not for his being sick and almost dead. I understand why you would want a photo that relates as closely as possible to the actual autograph, but sometimes that doesn't make sense. I also am not a fan of the framed pieces that have an autograph framed alongside a photo of the athlete as an old man, dressed in civilian clothes, regardless of how great they look for their age, unless they are golfers. Or vice-versa - a photo of the athlete in his prime, framed with a signature from when they were so old they could barely sign their name. It's just a matter of aesthetics.

Ya Im planning on holding off until I pick up one of him in his earlier years in his uniform. Thanks everyone for all the feedback. Cant wait to finally get this framed. will post pics when its finished

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Runscott

You have Ruth's autograph for what he did as a player, not for his being sick and almost dead. I understand why you would want a photo that relates as closely as possible to the actual autograph, but sometimes that doesn't make sense. I also am not a fan of the framed pieces that have an autograph framed alongside a photo of the athlete as an old man, dressed in civilian clothes, regardless of how great they look for their age, unless they are golfers. Or vice-versa - a photo of the athlete in his prime, framed with a signature from when they were so old they could barely sign their name. It's just a matter of aesthetics.

+1 Well said, Scott..

[drcy]

I like the second photo, just think the first is better for an autograph.

Joey's pick. I wouldn't have even asked this motley crew.

[drcy]

I was just joking when I said everyone here's motley. I'm not motley.

But every rose has a thorn. No, wait. I think that was White Snake.

[perezfan]

Wasn't it Poison / Bret Michaels?

Not my thing, but an "ex" used to sing that song ad nauseum

As for the photo, find one in Yankee Pinstripes!

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Wasn't it Poison / Bret Michaels?

Not my thing, but an "ex" used to sing that song ad nauseum

As for the photo, find one in Yankee Pinstripes!

Please post 2 pix of the Ex and let's all decide on that : )

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by drcy

I like the second photo, just think the first is better for an autograph.

Joey's pick. I wouldn't have even asked this motley crew.

lol...stop your making me cry like novemeber rain...oh wait that was guns n roses...damnit..lol

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

That second display idea looks awesome!

[Runscott]

Thanks Alex. I have 8-10 mock-ups of various items, ready to build as soon as I get a man-room. My girlfriend has demanded a pool table in the room - being a nice guy, I acquiesced.