Windows XP Desktop Wallpaper Image....

**interested_observer** · 06-30-2011, 04:24 AM

OK - I know that it was not taken with a Pentax, but how many other pictures has had so many "viewers".

Windows XP desktop screen is a Napa image

.... So, how many of you still have this up as your wallpaper?

Does the forum have a PF Wallpaper Library?

atupdate · 06-30-2011, 06:07 AM

If you aren't using one of your own images as your desktop background, you aren't shooting enough. If that is the case, let me know and I'll send you one of mine from the PEG (Just let me know what size).

Tim

**sinus007** · 06-30-2011, 10:30 AM

Hi,
BTW, what's the best size of an image if you want to use it as desktop background?
Thanks.

RioRico · 06-30-2011, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by sinus007

Hi,
BTW, what's the best size of an image if you want to use it as desktop background?
Thanks.

That rather depends on your screen size, eh? On my 600x800px travel mini-laptop, it matters not. Almost anything can be squeezed to that size. On my 1200x1920 browsing maxi-laptop, I want something either something at least that size (if it's photographic) or much smaller (for jaggy abstracts). So screen size, taste, and your predilection for jarring pictures, will dictate your image sizing. Have fun!

Last edited by RioRico; 06-30-2011 at 11:47 AM.

RoxnDox · 06-30-2011, 11:18 AM

intersting article. As far as wallpapers, though, I rotate thru a large collection of my favorite shots (on most of my machines). On one of the work machines I use a tiled image to fill both monitors (1200x1600x2), on another I keep a static image (1200x1640) of the famous "Earthrise" photo (rotated back to its original correct orientation with Moon on the right, not the bottom).

Jim

Pauld · 06-30-2011, 04:10 PM

I totally thought that image was digitally created! I guess I know better now.

**mattb123** · 07-01-2011, 03:24 PM

That's very interesting. I had wondered about the photo before too. Not a bad gig, now how can I sell one of mine to Microsoft for Windows 8...

For my own wallpapers I usually either use one of my own, or one I like from someone else that has something I want to try and emulate and I rotate them pretty regularly.

06-30-2011, 04:24 AM	#1
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Windows XP Desktop Wallpaper Image.... OK - I know that it was not taken with a Pentax, but how many other pictures has had so many "viewers". Windows XP desktop screen is a Napa image .... So, how many of you still have this up as your wallpaper? Does the forum have a PF Wallpaper Library?

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06-30-2011, 06:07 AM	#2
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	If you aren't using one of your own images as your desktop background, you aren't shooting enough. If that is the case, let me know and I'll send you one of mine from the PEG (Just let me know what size). Tim

06-30-2011, 10:30 AM	#3
sinus007 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 292	Hi, BTW, what's the best size of an image if you want to use it as desktop background? Thanks.

06-30-2011, 11:03 AM	#4
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by sinus007 Hi, BTW, what's the best size of an image if you want to use it as desktop background? Thanks. That rather depends on your screen size, eh? On my 600x800px travel mini-laptop, it matters not. Almost anything can be squeezed to that size. On my 1200x1920 browsing maxi-laptop, I want something either something at least that size (if it's photographic) or much smaller (for jaggy abstracts). So screen size, taste, and your predilection for jarring pictures, will dictate your image sizing. Have fun! Last edited by RioRico; 06-30-2011 at 11:47 AM.

06-30-2011, 11:18 AM	#5
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	intersting article. As far as wallpapers, though, I rotate thru a large collection of my favorite shots (on most of my machines). On one of the work machines I use a tiled image to fill both monitors (1200x1600x2), on another I keep a static image (1200x1640) of the famous "Earthrise" photo (rotated back to its original correct orientation with Moon on the right, not the bottom). Jim

06-30-2011, 04:10 PM	#6
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507	I totally thought that image was digitally created! I guess I know better now.

07-01-2011, 03:24 PM	#7
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	That's very interesting. I had wondered about the photo before too. Not a bad gig, now how can I sell one of mine to Microsoft for Windows 8... For my own wallpapers I usually either use one of my own, or one I like from someone else that has something I want to try and emulate and I rotate them pretty regularly.