I have often expressed that I have a hard time naming photos or artworks. Today, I spent hours playing with some of my images that I posted on my other site ART BY RITVA. It feels like I spent the same amount of time naming it. I had options like Menopause and Hot Flash, but I ended up with “Magnified Elegance”. This is the final version at this time.
Naming means an extra layer of meaning and context to the piece. The title can give the viewer insight into the intention or create a different emotional response. All in all, naming artworks is an art in itself and can be just as fulfilling as creating the piece, but it is not for me, it is a pain in the butt.
If interested, check the post and see my other color versions of it. It’s truly a delightful process to work color schemers of my artworks that is what I really enjoy.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
I agree with your thoughts Ritva. The title of one’s work needs to be as good as the piece, if not better, sort of like the icing on the cake.
Thanks, but it is so hard 🙂
Such an interesting image, Ritva. I agree that the title, whether of a piece of art or a blog post, can say so much and enhance or detract from the art or photo itself. Of course it also points the viewer in the direction the artist chooses, where the viewer might come up with an alternative point of view without that nudge.
True, giving viewer an option – no name would be so much easier for me 😀
I love the title you gave this piece. It is very appropriate.
Thank you, but it is so time consuming for me.
Ritva, I hear your pain. I am not good naming photos. If the name does not come up immediately, I just forget about it. It goes untitled.
I think you came up with a perfect title for your post Ritva. Such an elegant photo.
Thank you 🙂