Michele,
Thanks, the background would be an important part of the design and I like your suggestion.
Arriving at a composition is a rather organic matter for me. After chucking what didn't work I sit down with my cropping guide and lay it over my 4x6 prints. I move it around until something looks right. Number five was that way, giving only a slight thought (or no thought) to its left-leaning balance.
Regarding #4, I think you are on the money, my previous post was a bit too tight at the bottom. The crime would be to pinch it off too short.
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Mike McCarty
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