Image Masking

SMC is a place where the essence of discovery thrives, urging visitors to peel back the layers of its history and culture. Here, the spirit of exploration takes center stage, inviting individuals to delve deeper into their own understanding and connection with the world around them.

In unique instances, when a trio of images is selected to appear together to further tell a story about a specific theme, the images should be cropped thoughtfully. Each frame acts as a window into a narrative, capturing the essence of the moment and weaving a visual tapestry that transcends individual photographs, collectively painting a more profound and cohesive picture. When using image masking, the images should be cropped as outlined to the right.

Image 1

Inner Octagon: The photo is to be masked in an octagon and perfectly centered. This is where the most detailed image should live, as it is the main focal point.

Image 2

Seminar Circle: This image should be masked in a circle, layered behind Image 1, and perfectly centered. This image can have some variety of colors, textures, and visual elements to it, but should overall read as simple layer with enough contrast against Image 1 and Image 3.

Image 3

Background Image: This image should be masked in a rectangle and layered behind Image 1 and Image 2. This image should not be high in contrast or have a busy subject matter. Instead it should read more as a subtle texture (i.e., sky, foliage, etc.).

A student birdwatching surrounded by a seminar circle with a sky background behind

The Saint Mary's College chapel with a hill behind it and dry grass in the background

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