Vibrancy. It’s something we (oh, we who dedicate ourselves to chasing images that awe) spend plenty of time discussing: over print shop counters, in galleries, waiting patiently for the sun to sit just right, and so on. We all know a vibrant print when we see one. But do we spare a moment to think about what that means?
It’s not just about bright, exciting colors. It’s also—more so, even—about the life those colors represent. The appeal is deeper than some hardwired preference for big saturation. After all, who doesn’t appreciate a moody black and white sand dunes scene, or a muted study in liminality at an unusually quiet train station? No, when vibrant colors are appealing, it’s usually because they are a useful tool for conveying the way life feels when it’s at its most intense. We like those ultra-intense images because it is so hard to capture those moments, powerful as the feelings involved tend to be.
Of course, then there’s the trouble of sharing those images! As (over)stimulating as a phone screen can be, it’s not always the most satisfying way to display great images. And more common printing methods may not seem quite robust enough for the task. Fortunately, there’s a substrate more intense than almost any other, and the labs at Mike’s Camera are experts in its application: metal. Durable, rich, and highly adaptable, metal prints are a hard to match option for photos that can barely contain all the life they hold. The results have to be seen to be believed… but boy, will they be believed.
All April, get a great price on the deluxe treatment for your images. Online or in-store, save a full 20% on all metal prints up to 12×18. Visit a Mike’s Camera near you to take advantage of this super deal, or CLICK HERE to start your order and use code 855. We offer a variety of finishing options, sizes, and templates. Browse away through our options, or click here for a more thorough explanation of the customizations available to you (e.g. corner rounding, matte/glossy, etc.). High quality aluminum prints are a fabulous, color-rich way to display your very best images—don’t miss out on this super duper deal!