red and yellow.
This is another shot of my early morning Crater Lake adventure...
If I can learn something in my travels and then pass it on to you....I feel like my adventure was worth it.
Some helpful things I may have taught you so far;
1) Mountain Lions suck
2) Don't walk on the yellow flowers
you may fall into a sulphur pit.
3) Crater Lake in winter is very cold.
Now add this tale to your list.
Aaron Brothers can cram it in their face.
Saturday I set about framing and matting a picture I sold. This
should have been a painless process, taking all of 1 hours time and
effort.
This time...not so much.
I like to think ahead, so Friday I dropped off my file at the overpriced photo store to be printed...to be ready Saturday, which it was. I purchased a nice board for the photo there as well...
If you're playing along at home.
Step one: print photo -Check
Step two: Get matting -Check
Step Three: Frame
I went to Aaron Brothers, because they have a wide variety of frames...and the prices are fairly low as well....and when one is trying to maximize profits...this is important...basic economics.
I buy a frame, it's nice.
I take it home.
Attach photo to pre-cut matting.
Put matted photo in frame.
Seal frame.
Look at frame.
See scratch in glass.
Curse
Remove photo.
I return to Aaron Brothers mearly 20 minutes after I was JUST there. I explain I need a new frame. The one I have is broken.
They let me exchange it. I upgrade the frame to one I like better. I'm out $10 more dollars.
No big deal...it looks better.
I get home.
I begin to reframe.
The frames have these pegs you bend up in order to remove the backing, fake matting, and photo of some loser wedding you weren't at. The pegs in my frame aren't right.
They're bent slightly enough that I can't get the glass out.
I'm not happy. I try to remove the peg that is causing me to not be able to remove the glass.
I ever so slightly bump the glass.
It breaks in 5 pieces.
It's very easy to remove now.
I curse some more.
I'm livid.
I return to Aaron Brothers. It's only 15 minutes later than the last time I was there, which was the 2nd time in 40 minutes. It's like they don't remember me.
[Frame Queen] HI, can I help you?
[Me] Yes, I need some glass for a frame.
[Frame Queen] What size frame.
[me] The 16x 20 size you JUST sold me.
[Frame Queen] Really...ok what type of glass did you want?
[Me] (thinking, but not saying) The kind you can SEE through dummy
[Me] (actually, speaking) Uhm...what kind do you have.
[Frame Queen] We have museum ultra super glare resistent mega glass
[Me] How much is it.
[Frame Queen] $41
[Me] HA! that's more than the frame...no. What else you got?
[Frame Queen] There's the slightly less gratifying, kind of, sort of,
glare resistant, 99% UV protected, tasty glass (I'm kidding with what
she actually says...because I only hear prices when I'm angry...)
[Me] How much is THAT?
[Frame Queen] $27
[Me] NO. What else?
[Frame Queen] Well...then we drop down to our mediocre glarified glare
glass for losers who don't want the good crap.
[Me] How much is it?
[Frame Queen] $13
[Me] Sold. Give it to me...do I get a discount because your frame
pegs suck, and I've been here 3 times in a half hour?
[Frame Queen] You have been? I'm sorry....That's too bad, I'm sorry.
I'll be back with your glass.
I'm not the type to punch someone in the throat ...but right then I almost was.
I was there 3 TIMES in 40 minutes!!! She had no memory of it. I got NO discount, and ended up spending $25 more on a frame when all was said and done.
Let that be a lesson to you...when you buy a frame from Aaron Brothers, let them put the picture in at the store, then it's their fault....and maybe they might remember who you are.
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chris frick (56 months ago | reply)
Very nice tones. Very characteristic in this red and yellow color contrast. Well done. Must be a very beautiful place.
AussieinUSA (56 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot matey!
T_smith (56 months ago | reply)
Superb job with the golden yellow of the Aspen blending well in this.
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Amazing shot
Different Wave Photography (56 months ago | reply)
Nice capture, love the treatment and the tones.
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Sandra_R (56 months ago | reply)
Beautiful effect!
Well done!
MikeJonesPhoto (56 months ago | reply)
The boring white sky is complimented nicely by the busy awkwardly composed foreground.
tom911r7 (56 months ago | reply)
Colors and tones are great...your writings have been fantastic.
Ar'alani (56 months ago | reply)
^ ^ What Mike said, only the opposite. :-) The water is beautiful, as are the trees. Thanks, as always, for sharing the story.
ronWLS (56 months ago | reply)
I've had my fair share of returns to Aaron Bros. I've been lucky though and haven't broke any glass. I do my best now to visually inspect before I buy but I like you idea of bringing the matted print to put in there.
Michelle TX (56 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, well done!
[Christine] (56 months ago | reply)
We don't have Aaron Bros. , but we do have Michael's. It sounds about the same. I love the stand of aspens in this misty/foggy shot. The yellow really shines through.
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PGornell (56 months ago | reply)
You know, your photos are always great but I'm amazed at the time you take with your writings and their consistent quality. Well done.
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surfwax (56 months ago | reply)
You're just making me laugh...a glorious thing on a Monday...
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brian doucette (56 months ago | reply)
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joeydosh (56 months ago | reply)
looks peaceful.
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Ducatirider - (56 months ago | reply)
Well we don't have Aaron Brothers here, so I'll 100% take your advice. Nice photo BTW, looks like expensive glass on the water.
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Larsthrows (56 months ago | reply)
Yikes... sorry to hear of your troubles.... perhaps shoulda just went to Costco... cheaper too ;)
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Jacob L Barr. (56 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful and relaxing image almost depressing, but not.
Your story was quite funny, You have a grate sence of humour.
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steve_rob (56 months ago | reply)
Outstanding colors and processing!
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arwazoo (56 months ago | reply)
gorgeous tones!
Japa 森 (56 months ago | reply)
excellent composition... very beautiful colors! great shot!
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satosphere (56 months ago | reply)
Another great shot. The soft fuzziness of the shot adds to its beauty.
The next time I sell a photo, I should definitely look up this piece of information ....
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Jill's Junk (56 months ago | reply)
Nice shot Brian and lovely aspen trees. Great story too LOL. I will definitely remember to check frames carefully from now on.
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Anakronik (56 months ago | reply)
Great job !
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bozenqa© (56 months ago | reply)
Very nice photo, great perspective and funny story, however surely it wasn't for you.. Luckily no Aaron Brothers here..
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fratch (56 months ago | reply)
awe.... This is heart breaking! At least you sold one though. I've never sold a photo.... : (
Excellent shot. Love the rocks in the foreground...
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fadetoblack2104 (56 months ago | reply)
Another beautiful image from your crater lake trip. Did you have to get in the water for this one too?
I bet those trees really light up on a sunny day.
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jodi*mckee (56 months ago | reply)
lovely!
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Nice Composition...
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Wolfman86 (56 months ago | reply)
Really like this. Great Photograph.
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Freddy Murphy (56 months ago | reply)
incredible colors
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chaybert (Brian Rueb) (56 months ago | reply)
thanks everyone...I appreciate it.
jaovandelagemaat (56 months ago | reply)
I love the water! Gorgeous.
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Barbara Jones / photosecosse.com (56 months ago | reply)
LOL!!!!! I suppose your day coulda been worse ! You could've cut yourself on the broken glass, then you would have to go to casualty, and on the way, had an auto accident, hit a pedestrian and got sued for being in a rage over ---- a photograph ! ?
Just teasin'!!!!!!!!!!!
pattern~scissors~cloth (56 months ago | reply)
Oh dear - bad day! At least your photo is fabulous! Fantastic unusual colouring, and nice composition, nice water, nice everything really!
leapin26 (56 months ago | reply)
Funny story, Brian. I know what you mean about Aaron Bros. That's why I get my glass from Lowes.
This is a very nice shot. I would just crop it slightly off the top.
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Jesse Estes (56 months ago | reply)
Love the soft pastel feel to this one. Very nice indeed. I still need to make it to this spot myself. Cheers!
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Cameradawktor (56 months ago | reply)
very hillarious story! For me, not for you. :(
thanks for commenting on my pic
i have always wanted to go to crater lake. now i'm DYING!
isn't crater lake in oregon?
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Paul Hueber (56 months ago | reply)
Stunning image. And I love the storytelling. A wonderful combination.
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BamaWester (56 months ago | reply)
I see you get friendly visits from Mikey-boy, too. He's just jealous of you. This shot is pure magic. Instant fave.
chaybert (Brian Rueb) (56 months ago | reply)
I guess Mike is like Herpes, once you get him you can't get rid of him...
jimgoldstein (56 months ago | reply)
Cool shot.... not so cool framing experience. I now go to independent frame stores. Much better service and generally cheaper in the long run.
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Rockin' Ray (55 months ago | reply)
great shot! I love it!
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