On Thursday 15 November 2007 04:05:25 Tiago Souza wrote: > Hey, > > Why doesn't we include some nice photos among the wallpapers included > in Hardy? I've noticed that the included wallpapers are always curve > designs or something that can be done with Gimp/Photoshop..Is there > some problem with photos?
The main reason against using photographs is that they often contain too much contrast and small details which obscurs the icons on the desktop and distracts the eye, not to mention the cultural and psychological aspects, etc. Actually, the Gutsy desktop as well as the elephant pic are based on photographs :-) > I think that maybe there exist some some excellent photographers here, > and so, why dismiss that talent in the team? > > Just a thougth.. > > Cheers! > T. -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art