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    Where to find this wallpaper?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pittsgutta, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. pittsgutta

    pittsgutta Notebook Consultant

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    Does it really exist:

    [​IMG]
     
    pittsgutta, Aug 5, 2010
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    jnkw Notebook Guru

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    I did a Google Images search for "Water Drop Splash" and found it in the first 50 or so hits, then did a search on TinEye for it ( TinEye Reverse Image Search) - very useful by the way. Judging from the fact that it seemed to crop up a lot in banners and logos, I guessed it was probably a stock image, and true enough, it's on iStockPhoto: water splash | Royalty Free Stock Photo Image | iStockphoto.com

    I don't think you'd be able to find a wallpaper-resolution copy of the image for free, but if you really like it it's not too expensive. If you don't need a high-res copy, there's a 700x400 copy of it on white accessible here:

    http://web.mac.com/sturgiswaters/THE_WATERS/home_files/shapeimage_1.png
     
    jnkw, Aug 5, 2010
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  3. pittsgutta

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    Wow! I didnt think it really existed. I wish i could get 1920x1080 though. That would look sick on my screen
     
    pittsgutta, Aug 5, 2010
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    Well you could just buy a higher res and crop it... if you buy the image and upload it I could attempt a crop to 1080p for you :)
     
    jnkw, Aug 5, 2010
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    Lol, I can crop it if it came to that.
     
    pittsgutta, Aug 5, 2010
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  6. yuley

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    Ohhh ... I want this too. Is it free yet?

    And where do I get the following wallpaper?

    [​IMG]
     
    yuley, Sep 17, 2010
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    Found both Dell wallpapers on istockphoto's. To buy both would cost it seems $100.

    Seems a bit rough. All I want them for is as a wallpaper option.

    Dell are tricky. Display this awesome wallpaper when you shop but when you purchase them, they are no where to be found.
     
    yuley, Sep 21, 2010
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  8. URPradhan

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    Yes..If I can remember correctly, its a real old wallpaper
     
    URPradhan, Sep 21, 2010
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    Since we're talking about wallpaper, anyone cares to share their favorite sources for awesome, high-resolution, virus-free :p wallpaper? I like abstract art-type stuff the best.

    I'm willing to pay a small fee (under $10 per set of images), but if you know of any free sources, it would be even better :)
     
    Tony_Pony, Sep 23, 2010
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    maxh, Sep 25, 2010
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  11. Cin'

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    Peruse thru this thread: (Peeps will link where they got their's or give suggestions).
    Show off your Windows 7 Desktop (Thumbnails)

    A great place for some nice ones is:
    InfterfaceLIFT

    And, also checkout deviantart.com for some good ones! :)

    Cin...
     
    Cin', Sep 25, 2010
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    4walled has some nice wallpapers, but careful what you search for, and what search parameters you use. there are many NSFW wallpapers available.

    that site has a mish-mash of everything: some great, some absolutely demented, or altogether just plain horrible. so YMMV at that site.
     
    daver160, Sep 25, 2010
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  13. Gloomy

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    >click random
    >men kissing
    >abandon ship
     
    Gloomy, Sep 25, 2010
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  14. xps400mediacenter

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    If you have enough interest in that wallpaper, I am some what of a photographer, so I could take a very similar picture in what ever size is needed. Let me know if anyone is interested.
     
    xps400mediacenter, Sep 25, 2010
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  15. yuley

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    Are we talking the original splash picture that started this thread on the black back drop?

    That pic was awesome and I think the resolution needed would be 1920 x 1080 but if too much trouble, I wouldn't worry about it. The wallpaper must be floating around somewhere.
     
    yuley, Sep 25, 2010
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    yuley: That original splash picture is a stock image from iStockPhoto - see my earlier post (second post in this thread).
     
    jnkw, Sep 25, 2010
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    Yeah I saw that. And excellent find by the way. I also found the other Dell XPS wallpaper picture there as well (the pebbles floating in the water); which I also wouldn't mind having.

    I would pay $10 for each; $50 each is a bit much however but can understand the reasoning should people begin using it elsewhere.
     
    yuley, Sep 25, 2010
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    warned ya :D
     
    daver160, Sep 26, 2010
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    anyone found it somewhere? for free... of course :)
     
    Sparxxx, Oct 2, 2010
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    Any luck with finding a free version?
     
    yuley, Nov 12, 2010
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  21. Cin'

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    ^^Nope. I haven't been able to find it when I've looked..:O


    Cin...
     
    Cin', Nov 12, 2010
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  22. yuley

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    Still no luck either. Might have to contact the original photographer. 15 credits at $1.6 per credit seems again a bit pricey for something I only want as a computer wallpaper.
     
    yuley, Aug 7, 2011
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    [​IMG]

    Don't have photoshop on this computer. Just fill the text with black and expand canvas to 1080p. Desaturate to balance. Takes 3 minutes to do.
     
    BobTheSniper, Aug 7, 2011
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  24. yuley

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    You found it! Not a whiz at Photoshop but followed your instructions. The splash isn't as sharp as I would like it to be but way better than nothing.

    Truth be told, I am just happy you found it.
     
    yuley, Aug 8, 2011
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    Here you go, I did these in Photoshop. I don't have enough skills, the black and white version doesn't look quite that good.

    Colored
    Black and White
     
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    I would be willing to bet that the picture of that notebook had the splash image superimposed and it was never an actual background image.
     
    ckatanic, Aug 9, 2011
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    @BobTheSniper that looks sick! Thanks.
     
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    I'll second that - using the B&W now, adjusted image in PS to 1920x1200, disabled transparancy and went for a dark grey/black window colour - best look I've had yet - Thanks :cool:
     
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  31. yuley

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    Obviously a hit. I think it looks pretty awesome as well.
     
    yuley, Aug 10, 2011
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