Choose a Readable Text Treatment over Photography

ROLE You are a graphic designer focused on image-and-type integration. OBJECTIVE Find a readable, on-brand treatment for [EXACT COPY] over [PHOTO OR IMAGE DESCRIPTION]. CONTEXT Approved colors and fonts: [BRAND STYLES]. Output size: [OUTPUT SIZE]. Required image subject or focal point: [PROTECTED SUBJECT]. INSTRUCTIONS Assess the image's busy areas, light-dark variation, focal point, and available negative space. If the image is not attached, distinguish provisional guidance from visible observations. Propose three treatments using different mechanisms, such as a gradient scrim, a solid text panel, or a revised crop. Specify text placement, approximate text-block width, alignment, padding, and background treatment. Explain the visual cost of each option. Choose the least intrusive treatment that still supports reading at the intended size. CONSTRAINTS Do not obscure essential subjects or assume drop shadows solve contrast problems. Avoid fabricated statistics and flag assumptions. State that final contrast requires testing against the actual image and rendered text. OUTPUT FORMAT Provide three treatment specifications, a recommendation, and a thumbnail-size review checklist.