Playing Around In PSCS... Desktop Background

[NikonUser]

Hi there,

I was bored this afternoon so thought I would create a desktop background to go along with my website.

Here is what I got:



What do you guys think? Any suggestions to make it more appealing/better?

Thanks

Paul

[stephen]

I really like it Paul ,Perhaps the bottom left corner is a little to plain ,Maybe if that centre photo was dragged over a touch???. I think you have done well

[robw25]

paul
well done ... i like it ! i wish when i am bored i could think of stuff like this !!!

cheers rob

[NikonUser]

Tried moving the Lake Barrine image but couldn't get it to look quite right....

So I added some text:



Better/worse/other?

Paul

[Oneputt]

That improves an already very good layout

[sirhc55]

Very nice Paul but I would make just one small suggestion - bring the right hand pic over the centre pic (exactly the same position)

[NikonUser]

Like this?

Not sure that I like this one.



Paul

[stephen]

Those three words seem to have done a lot ,love it.....now can you do one for me

[NikonUser]

Those three words seem to have done a lot ,love it.....now can you do one for me

Glad you like it.

If you're serious then I could give it a go for you. (not tonight though). I must warn you though that I have no idea where this bit of creativity came from and I don't know if I could do it again. I'm limited to only one creative thing per year (it's hard-wired into my brain that way) and.... well it's a long way until next year

Paul

[BBJ]

Paul, great work i think it looks fantastic and you have done a great job and i too like Rob wish we could be this creative when bored.
Cheers
John
BBJ

[Big Red]

just to see what it looks like i wouldn't mind seeing the lake barrine image straight and over the top of the other two images but making sure the light patch across the lake barrine image does not match up with the light sections on the other two images.
probably won't be as good as the tilted version but good to compare.

[NikonUser]

You don't ask much do you? lol kidding



Paul

[Aussie Dave]

Paul
really nice work on your desktop wallpaper. My preference is for the last version, with Lake Barrine straight. I feel the angle detracts from the picture and does not do the image justice.

A couple more suggestions (which are only my preference and you do not need to try them out) are:

Make the bird photo smaller, perhaps the same size as the waterfall image, and have the Lake Barrine image run underneath the bird and along the bottom, with equal spacing between the borders of the 3 images (to add symmetry). I feel the images would be stronger as seperate units on the screen as opposed to layered, as you currently have them displayed.

Reduce the size of the signature & instead of having a lone camera with HUGE lens, perhaps include a photo of yourself taking a photo (or setup ready to take a photo - you may need help with this ). I think this would personalise the image more, and people could identify you with the pictures, instead of just a camera with a rocket-laucher attached to the front of it.

These are just a couple of thoughts that popped into my head whilst viewing your images. I'm not saying they're better, just something to think about. If you agree & want to try it out, or it sparks further ideas....so be it  PS..great photos by the way !

[marcotrov]

I think you have done an excellent job Paul. Looks impressive and that's what counts
cheers
marco

[NikonUser]

I agree with you on the photo of me and being more personal.... however I would have to borrow another camera off a friend for that... Can't do that right now.

Next time I'm around someone else with a digital camera I will definately give that a go.

Thanks for all your suggestions so far. Keep them comming if you have more. My desktop has never looked so pretty

Paul

[Big Red]

is this the sort of personal image your looking to put on there ?

[BullcreekBob]

I liked no 2 best, normally I like things in straight lines, but not this time. I think the Lake Barrine shot on the diagonal and in front of the other two works best for me.

I also pefer the wording "Images of Australia" rather than "Images From Australia", I've given some thought as to why I prefer "of" to "from" but I can't think of a reason, I just do.

Bob in Bull Creek

[blacknstormy]

Bob in Bull Creek - I'm with you.
Paul - fantastic work !!!!! If that's what you do when you are bored, I'd love to see what you can do when you put your mind to it!!!!!!!!
Well done
Rel

[Steffen]

Paul,
I think your very nice montage would make a good front page for a portfolio or such, but I wouldn't use it as a background. I like my backgrounds unobtrusive, low-contrast. I also like them colour-neutral and mid-tone if I'm looking at photographs on the same screen.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Poon]

Very funny.
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Regards
poon