Post your deskthority header images here

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webwit
Wild Duck

15 Feb 2012, 01:17

If you want to contribute background images for deskthority's page header, please post them here like this:
dashboard10a.jpg
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To see this image used in the header, click on it. This works for all 980 x 190 images in this topic. If it doesn't work, reload the page. Sometimes the image enlarger kicks in later when the images are not in your cache yet.

Rules:
Dimensions: 980 x 190
Image type: jpg
Size: header images are loaded for each visitor, so please keep the image size as small as possible by using an acceptable jpeq quality vs image size setting (average size is 50KB, unless there's really lots of details try not to exceed 100KB). Don't forget this, we haven't been able to use numerous images posted here because of unnecessary large file sizes, which is a shame.
Credits: no watermarks, it must be a clean picture. You'll be credited here and in the wiki and copyrights will still be yours.

Keep in mind that dark images work better than light ones and that a lot of detail behind the logo usually doesn't work very well.

You can find a list of all header currently in use here. There's also a wiki page, with author info and descriptions, although it's currently outdated.

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Spharx

15 Feb 2012, 16:33

Just to start this:

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My tortured vintage caps ... a pretty strong contrast to all of your fancy things that you will post now :!: :lol:

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webwit
Wild Duck

15 Feb 2012, 22:03

Now in use, thanks!

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7bit

16 Feb 2012, 00:05

These key caps look quite antique.

Here comes another one: :shock:
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G80-2100HDF_101.jpg
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webwit
Wild Duck

16 Feb 2012, 00:18

I tried it but it's too light to work with the white logo!

Hmm, I should make some preview tool.

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byFd

16 Feb 2012, 00:31

http://jsfiddle.net/3UUxM/

pretty rawish :D

just replace the image url in the top right editor with yours somewhere uploaded.

Code: Select all

#dashboard {
    background-image: url("http://deskthority.net/styles/deskthority_base/theme/images/dashboard1.jpg");
}

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7bit

16 Feb 2012, 00:33

webwit wrote:I tried it but it's too light to work with the white logo!

Hmm, I should make some preview tool.
OK, let's take this one:
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G80-2550HFD_101_RGB_dt.jpg
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G80-2550HFD_101_RGB.jpg
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webwit
Wild Duck

16 Feb 2012, 12:54

If you now click on an image of 980 x 190 in this topic, it will be shown in the header. Thanks to xbb for the code!

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byFd

16 Feb 2012, 13:27

nice!
but it won't work with 7bit's last two pictures, atleast for me.
The others before that work fine.

edit: nvm, works now T_T

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7bit

16 Feb 2012, 13:46

Just switch on JavaScript and backgroud graphics temporarily. Then it works.
:shock:

Thanks xbb!

I bet people will ask me where these RGB keycaps are from. :lol:

ps: I think I should make the green darker.

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byFd

16 Feb 2012, 14:13

ah, i already thought that, but i didn't want to ask. keycap shopper!

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webwit
Wild Duck

19 Feb 2012, 02:34

It's in rotation. But probably not for long... none better than sixty's yet!

Now here's one... litster would you approve this one?

Image

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litster

19 Feb 2012, 02:44

Cool! Sorry I missed this thread. Yes, feel free to use it or other pictures I have posted so far.

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7bit

20 Feb 2012, 01:13

webwit wrote:It's in rotation. But probably not for long... none better than sixty's yet!

Now here's one... litster would you approve this one?

Image
Like it!

Much better than my fake RGB keys.

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webwit
Wild Duck

20 Feb 2012, 01:21

:evilgeek:

Image

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7bit

20 Feb 2012, 02:03

:evilgeek: ^ :evilgeek:
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webwit
Wild Duck

20 Feb 2012, 02:08


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7bit

20 Feb 2012, 02:12

:? I had been misinformed :-(


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Nevertheless, it might be a useful book for me ...

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webwit
Wild Duck

20 Feb 2012, 02:13

Don't listen to ripster :D If you see me with a ponytail, kill me please.

ripster

20 Feb 2012, 03:04

Plus I don't think Webwit got a mail order bride. See the pic for details.

Shorts is the other clue.

I just don't see Webwit in shorts.

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002
Topre Enthusiast

20 Feb 2012, 12:33

Image

idunnolol

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webwit
Wild Duck

22 Feb 2012, 03:34

Could use some focus, but I like it nevertheless. Nice colors!

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Lustique

27 Feb 2012, 14:36

Below are some “macro tests” using a close-up lens. These pictures probably look horrible (I'm not really the artsy type), but I thought I'd give it a try nonetheless. I think I may have underestimated the effects a close-up lens and an aperture of 1,8/4 has on the DOF, oh, and the light was insufficient as well. :? :oops:
header_test.jpg
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header_test_2.jpg
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Both pictures are of my G81-3004HAD that I'm typing on right now, by the way.

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litster

27 Feb 2012, 18:24

They look pretty good. To increase DOF, use tripod (if not already), and set aperture to F/11 or higher, and make sure you get a lot of light. Usually shutter speed is very long, so you will need a tripod. Another thing to do is use mirror lock to prevent mirror slap. Good luck.

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Gilgam

28 Feb 2012, 23:42

I'm a bad photographer, and i must be worse at Gimp but this is my first try :
doretdesable.jpg
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CST lasertrack on the left, Raptor K1 with cherry doubleshot on right, nimqods gold at the center

Edit :
finally i love it :-)
charité bien, ordonnée commence par soi même :ugeek:

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webwit
Wild Duck

29 Feb 2012, 00:07

Wrong dimensions.

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webwit
Wild Duck

29 Feb 2012, 00:36

@002: Included the Topres.

@Lustique: Very nice, but the image size (120k) is too big. Most are between 40k and 50k. Can you save with a different compression?

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webwit
Wild Duck

29 Feb 2012, 00:38

One of my own. Test..1 2 3.
dashboard14a.jpg
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002
Topre Enthusiast

29 Feb 2012, 00:47

I love the look of that keyboard with the metal caps but every time I see it, it sparks bad memories of getting fillings at the dentist.

P.S - Thanks for using my picture in the header!

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Mrinterface

29 Feb 2012, 10:37

First iteration :
deskthorityheader1.jpg
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Doh, I forgot about the deskthority logo itself. Can't see the alps now...

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