Cards That Caught My Eye #2

Often when thumbing through cards, a particular one will catch my eye for some reason and I'll stop and study it for a moment. 

This of one of those cards:

1991 Topps #704 Devon White

WHAT ABOUT IT CAUGHT MY EYE?

The background.

WHAT ELSE?

I saw this card on another blog in the last several months and it caught my eye like it never had before. I've seen this card many times obviously, but this time the shaded stands in the background and the sun hitting Devon like it does, really make him pop out. I was puzzled with the background for a moment wondering if the photo was manipulated with a purple wash, or even if it was a printing error....too much, or not enough ink. Anyhow it has an almost 3-D effect.

And I'm not a big fan of the 1991 Topps design, so for one of those cards to stand out is really saying something.

Cards That Caught My Eye #1

Often when thumbing through cards, a particular one will catch my eye for some reason and I'll stop and study it for a moment. 

This of one of those cards:

1988 Topps #649 DeWayne Buice

WHAT ABOUT IT CAUGHT MY EYE?

The colors, especially the red background.

WHAT ELSE?

It seems every time I'm going through my 1988 Topps, or through my 1988 Topps Angels dupes box, I stop when I come to this card. First thing that hits me is the red background. I don't recall a big red background like that at Anaheim Stadium, so it might be in another ballpark, but I'm going to assume its a Coca-Cola advertisement. Combine that with the red "ANGELS" at the top, the blue banner with white text, blue border, red/white/blue uniforms and this card screams Patriotism!

And I just plain like the way Buice is standing, toeing the rubber going into his windup.

It's a very appealing card.