Whose Picture Is It Anyway?

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” but how important is the frame that holds that portrait, painting or photo?        

The focus of every framed picture is the picture itself… it is the image captured, it is the reflection of the artist or photographer in what they saw, their vision, their passion, as well as a snapshot in time.  Each picture has its own story, purpose and in essence reveals a particular point of view.  The point of view revealed may not be the same as those who look at the picture for the first time.  What each viewer sees may be quite different from what others see.  In addition, and in some showings; viewers wants to know a little about the background of the artist, the meaning behind the picture and its frame.      

Frames

The frame in which a picture is placed is often forgotten about as it relates to determining the overall value of the picture.   In real terms, the frame is used to help to display the picture on a stand, shelf, hanged on wall or placed on a desk.  The frame helps to not only define the picture, but also conveys a message itself.      

The selection of the right frame for any picture is critical in order to see it in the right light.  The frame can make or break the picture.  The right frame on a good or average picture can bring out the best and increase its value.  On the other hand, the wrong frame, regardless of the quality of the picture can be disastrous and project the wrong image. 

The quality of the frame depends on the owner of the picture and their desire to display it for a unique space in an office, at work or at home.  Frames come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors, and designs and can be made of wood, metals or plastics.  They come in standardize dimensions, angels and styles and can be bought at a number of retail stores.  However, and if one can afford it, a frame can be customized.   

Framing It Up

One of the most important things in life is to understand how “you see things”… the frame and the picture it holds.  Regardless of what others see, the frame is what and how you see things in its context, can and will change one’s life, their family, others and even the world around them.  Seeing a picture through the right frame always help to determine… its value, its impact and its future… and that changes everything.  If you live in a “bubble” and work in a “silo,” the picture of a particular community, its culture, its beliefs systems, its religion, its values and the people who live there can be very wrong if not seen through the right frame and light.    

People, who live in any given community, always want others to see their community in the right frame and light, and with the right perspective.  It is seeing things in the detail… for in the details there are little things that can make the difference between success and failure…even when we don’t think it matters… It matters the most.  People in the community want to trust those who are making decisions about their community… those who understand them and have their best interest in mind… to help improve the quality of their lives and the neighborhood… for turning things around in any community is a team effort.  Look through the right frame and you can better understand the picture you see.