Mark, you might try adding a 2 pixel black edge around the image. I've done 
that on a lot of the images I've framed & it adds a touch of class.

I use PS CS2, go to select all, edit stroke, enter 2 px width, color black & 
location inside, then deselect.

Try it. Let us know what you think

Kenneth Waller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Subject: matting prints with light edges?


> All,
>
> I'm looking for some advice.  I printed a couple of shots from my Bodie
> gallery and really like them.  Many of them have very light (almost white)
> areas at their edges.  I usually mat prints with archival white mats, but
> I'm not sure that's going to work with these prints.
>
> I think straight black would dominate the prints, however, so I'm not sure
> what to do.
>
> Advice?  Anyone with gallery experience?  Or anyone with an opinion?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
>
> p.s. the pics are at http://www.westerickson.net/bodiefall2006/
>
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