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    What does everyone do for wallpapers?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kickin1019, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. kickin1019

    kickin1019 Notebook Guru

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    I use Webshots on my desktop, but I am not sure how it will look when I get my laptop. The images are only 800x600 but the native res is 1900x1200. I assume the pictures would look pretty crappy. Anyone have any suggestions for ways to get nice looking backgrounds?
     
    kickin1019, Jun 16, 2006
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  2. camsimple

    camsimple Notebook Evangelist

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    Actually someone else turned me on to this site that has a lot of high quality pictures to use for backgrounds. And they come in a wide variety of resolutions.

    http://www.caedes.net/
     
    camsimple, Jun 16, 2006
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    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    I use my own shots. I only know of one monitor with resolution that exceeds my camera, and IIRC it costs ~$8k.
     
    strikeback03, Jun 17, 2006
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  4. kickin1019

    kickin1019 Notebook Guru

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    Those pictures are nice strike, what camera do you use (MP and stuff).

    Do you have the full res ones anywhere?
     
    kickin1019, Jun 17, 2006
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    warlord Notebook Consultant

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    ru1thirst Notebook Consultant

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    Lots to choose from on Deviantart.com
     
    ru1thirst, Jun 17, 2006
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    cmd101 Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    i like mandolux.com always something good
     
    cmd101, Jun 17, 2006
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    Other than the odd bit of googling, the bulk of mine are from deviantART and gamewallpapers.com.
     
    ClockWorkBrain, Jun 17, 2006
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    konstantine Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use this for 1680x1050 wallpapers
     
    konstantine, Jun 17, 2006
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  10. strikeback03

    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    friend of mine has some of mine in her wallpapers section on Flickr

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/arjones/sets/1821490/



    I can post some higher-res versions to my website, though since those are getting up toward printable resolutions I'd watermark the corners.
     
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  11. kickin1019

    kickin1019 Notebook Guru

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    Eh, dont worry about that strike. I can get by with interfacelift and the ones on flickr.
     
    kickin1019, Jun 17, 2006
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    I use photos that I take of scenery on my bike road trips using a Canon S70 (7mp). It makes excellant wallpaper shots.
     
    dlstorm, Jun 17, 2006
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    winterymix Notebook Consultant

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    Strikeback, those are some great shots. I'm an avid photographer myself. I shoot with a Canon digital rebel xt. Really still a novice, but having a blast learning. Been doing a lot of reading and experimenting.
     
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    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Cool thread guys, thanks for the help. It's so hard to find good wallpapers to fit my resolution. I do have a tendancy to make random artwork for myself.
     
    Metamorphical, Jun 17, 2006
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    I can't speak for everyone, but if I see a picture I like or if I shoot one, IrfanView is what I use to crop, shrink, expand or mount that image.
     
    olyteddy, Jun 18, 2006
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    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    Irfanview is good for quick work on images. I mostly shoot RAW format, which Irfanview can display but not modify.

    Winterymix: Thnaks :) great camera, have fun learning with it.
     
    strikeback03, Jun 18, 2006
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