What Size Golden Gate Bridge Print Works for an Office
For most offices, a mid to large size works best. A 16x24 or a 20x30 gives a wall some presence without overwhelming the room, and smaller sizes suit a desk or a narrow wall. The bridge is a calm, bright subject, which is part of why it works so well in a workspace.
Spring flowers line the California hillside overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. From here, I snap this stunning photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, perfect for any wall in a home or a office.
Additional Information:
Please allow 5-10 days for printing and shipping.
I have the ability to print custom sizes and material (like wood, gatorboard, etc.). If this interests you, please reach out to dj@dalton-johnson.com for a free quote with the size and material you desire.
I do not run a big office. My work happens on the road, at home in South Lake Tahoe, and wherever the next assignment takes me. But I do know where this print has ended up most, and that is the office of a building. I do not always know exactly how people use it in the end. What I do know is that it seems to suit the space, and that a company once asked me to turn the image into thank you cards for their clients. About 200 of them were made.
Think about how the room is used. A private office with a desk and a single wall behind it can handle a 12x18 or a 16x24. A shared workspace with a long, empty wall can take the 20x30 or the 24x36. For a shelf, a credenza, or a small nook, the 8x10, 8x12, or 11x14 will do the job.
The shape of the photograph works in your favor. It is a wide landscape, so it sits comfortably above a desk, a sofa, or a credenza. Leave a little space around it, and try to hang it so the center of the image sits close to eye level. That keeps it easy to look at without craning your neck.
Material is where offices need to think carefully. Metal looks sleek and modern, and it is the most durable of the three, with high UV protection. It is also usually the most expensive, and it has a lot of glare. Offices tend to have overhead lights and large windows, so check where the light will land before you commit to metal. Paper with a frame is usually the cheapest and looks polished. Canvas has very little glare, but it fades if it sits in direct sun.
My own preference for this photograph is paper or metal, since the colors are vibrant and those materials show them best. If your office is bright and glare is a real concern, a framed paper print with a matte look can be an easy answer.
Budget matters in an office too, especially if you are outfitting more than one room. Paper with a frame is the most affordable way to go. If you need a set of matching pieces, ask about a custom quote, since sizes and materials can be tailored, including wood or gatorboard.
The photograph itself is a spring evening on a hillside near the bridge, with yellow wildflowers in front and a red span glowing against a blue sky. It feels calm, and it feels open, which is what most people want from a workspace.
Think about who will see it. An office wall is often a backdrop for clients, colleagues, and visitors waiting for a meeting, so the subject should welcome people rather than demand their attention. A bridge at sunset under a calm sky does that quietly. There are no faces, no text, and nothing that needs explaining, which is a real advantage in a room that has to suit many tastes at once.
It ships in about 5 to 10 days. Pick the size for the wall, the material for the light, and you have a piece that will look right in the room.
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About the Author
Dalton Johnson is a photographer, writer, and filmmaker who tells stories about real people pushing themselves in the outdoors, from the High Sierra to the far reaches of every continent. He has shot and written for brands, tourism boards, and editorial outlets, including Nike, Patagonia, Four Seasons, PBS, GoPro, and Ford, with more than 160 campaigns and hundreds of published articles to his name. Off assignment, he bikepacks, trail runs, swims open water, chases big waves, and rock climbs.
