I know that feeling too well, thanks. On 19 October 2012 23:44, Jason Williams <jasonwilliam...@me.com> wrote:
> *Sure. I will email some more pics later tonight cause I'm going to be > up late most likely...* > > > On Oct 19, 2012, at 5:36 PM, Daniel Pullan wrote: > > Hey Jason, > > You're more then welcome. Is there anyway I can see more of your work? > > On 19 October 2012 23:39, Jason Williams <jasonwilliam...@me.com> wrote: > >> *Hey Daniel, * >> * >> * >> *Thanks for the advice :) Much appreciated. I have many more that I >> can choose from adhering to more of the guidelines * >> >> >> On Oct 19, 2012, at 5:25 PM, Daniel Pullan wrote: >> >> Hey man, I tried using this as a background and found it didn't quite fit >> my screensize. Also, it's quite a busy picture, very attention grabbing, >> I'm sure some people will agree it might not be suited to being a >> background picture. >> >> In the ubuntu design guidelines there is: >> >> "Avoid high frequency images. ( A soft focus is one way to achieve this )" >> >> "As the name suggests, visually, it should settle into the “background” >> of the activity scene" >> >> "Your image should strive for subtlety and poetry". >> >> I don't feel this image adheres to that. Also, >> >> "The final dimension should be 2560 x 1600 pixels". >> >> This image is 3648x2736, as you can see the dimension is wrong, I'm sure >> this is nothing a well done crop would fix (Gimp works for this). >> >> Overall, I don't think this picture works, however it's a great first >> attempt and I'm sure you can either attempt to fix this image or try using >> a different photo you've taken. >> >> Away from the background side of things, it's a cool picture, I love the >> blues of the water, very nice. >> >> Daniel >> >> On 19 October 2012 22:58, Jason Williams <jasonwilliam...@me.com> wrote: >> >>> *Hello to the Ubuntu community,* >>> * >>> * >>> *My name is Jason Williams and I am a professional freelance >>> photographer and IT security student. I am new to the community here and >>> have already received some helpful advice from others who are also on the >>> mailing list. I wish to share a photograph that I captured while in Neah >>> Bay WA over the Summer this year that I would love feed back on and >>> possibly a chance for the administrators in the Ubuntu community to approve >>> it for usage :). Please, all members feel free to comment as I welcome it. >>> Thank you again for the opportunity to serve and help out in whatever way >>> I can in the Ubuntu community.* >>> * >>> * >>> *Sincerely,* >>> *Jason Williams* >>> * >>> * >>> *<IMG_1345mod2.jpg>* >>> >>> -- >>> ubuntu-art mailing list >>> ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> *Daniel Pullan* >> >> *Twitter:* @dansboxers* | Blog:* dansboxers.wordpress.com* Email: ** >> dandandrum...@gmail.com * >> >> -- >> ubuntu-art mailing list >> ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art >> >> >> >> -- >> ubuntu-art mailing list >> ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art >> >> > > > -- > *Daniel Pullan* > > *Twitter:* @dansboxers* | Blog:* dansboxers.wordpress.com* Email: ** > dandandrum...@gmail.com * > > -- > ubuntu-art mailing list > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art > > > > -- > ubuntu-art mailing list > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art > > -- *Daniel Pullan* *Twitter:* @dansboxers* | Blog:* dansboxers.wordpress.com* Email: ** dandandrum...@gmail.com *
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