Canvas vs print

[Morph3ous]

I want to print some images from a recent London visit, to display on my walls at home. I'm torn between canvas and framed prints. I know canvas is "an unsharp medium" but just how 'less sharp' is it compared to a print?

Here are a couple of images I want to display.


Untitled by Minnis Photography, on Flickr


Untitled by Minnis Photography, on Flickr

With the panorama at 12 inches x 36 inches, the cost of printing and framing is twice that of a canvas from TradeCanvas, thats without the TPForum discount.

I want to keep detail, would there be a significant difference with a canvas once you take into account the viewing distance of the usual metre or so? (displayed above a sofa)

I guess the benefit of framing is I can always replace the image itself later down the line.

Advice appreciated.

 

[Mank]

Get them printed on Aluminium or acrylic. They will look amazing IMO. Not cheap though.

But if I was to choose framed or canvas. I would go framed.

 

[simonkit]

Difficult for anyone on here to answer your question..I'd recommend calling into a gallery and comparing the two yourself, should help you decide

Simon

 

[stumac]

The colour one would look stunning on high gloss aluminium

 

[POAH]

I'd personally not print them on canvas - they would probably be quite nice as a box frame

 

[Nguss]

As above, I personally would always prefer a nice framed print to canvas. If not aluminium have you tried Fujiflex? I think the second would look especially nice printed on it.

 

[Morph3ous]

Thank you for the replies. Appreciated.