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Which is the better picture to use for a title image?

I have a new instructable in the works after a long hiatus :) I have some options for the title image for my next instructable and I don't know which one to choose. 

So picture 1 (jar with green napkin), picture 2 (jar with wooden background), picture 3 (close up), or picture 4 (jar with green background)?

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CatTrampoline says: Dec 8, 2011. 12:13 PM
I liked the second picture - the lemons give the hint that it is lemon curd rather than banana or vanilla-flavored, and I also like the warmth of wood.
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Kiteman says: Nov 20, 2011. 10:34 AM
How about re-shooting picture 2 from a lower angle, so that you're looking more through the side of the jar, say at an angle of about 45 degrees?

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jen7714 (author) in reply to KitemanNov 20, 2011. 10:46 AM
I actually did do that but didn't post it. I thought that the rim overtook the picture when taken lilt that. I'll reconsider it though.
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Kiteman in reply to jen7714Nov 20, 2011. 10:47 AM
From the side is "more realistic" - most people will end up looking *at* the jar on a shelf, rather than down *on* the jar.
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jen7714 (author) in reply to KitemanNov 20, 2011. 10:55 AM
That's true :) I was going for a more artsy approach but realistic would work too. What do you think of green or blue as complementary colors in a retake?
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Kiteman in reply to jen7714Nov 20, 2011. 2:25 PM
The green looks good.
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jen7714 (author) in reply to KitemanNov 20, 2011. 2:28 PM
Thanks for the help Kiteman (as always)!
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Goodhart in reply to jen7714Nov 22, 2011. 9:36 PM
Would a compromise work? Lowering the angle of the camera but not necessarily straight in from the side? More like at a 40-45 o angle?
johnnyappleseed says: Nov 21, 2011. 8:44 PM
I prefer the second picture.
Tilt doesn't matter to me.
But...
Maybe a third contrasting color under the wooden tray?
Although I DEPLORE the color, I'm thinking "Bright Red"?
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jen7714 (author) in reply to johnnyappleseedNov 22, 2011. 12:43 PM
Hmm red would be a good color...
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iceng says: Nov 20, 2011. 3:12 PM
I also like the second, the woody grain seems to raise my expectation of
gourmet food pleasure more then the others. This is the one I would place a utensil into, though I know not why :-\)

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jen7714 (author) in reply to icengNov 22, 2011. 12:43 PM
Hahaha thanks for the insight!
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ChrysN says: Nov 20, 2011. 11:00 AM
I like the second, that looks so tasty.
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jen7714 (author) in reply to ChrysNNov 20, 2011. 11:09 AM
Thank you! I can't wait to post again.
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