Rich wrote:
> "Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:hpOdnQBBvqUAZX7bnZ2dnUVZ_sCtnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Rich wrote:
>>> "Rich" <nosp@amnospam.net> wrote in message
>>> news:46e3737d$0$16381$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>>>> "Blinky the Shark" <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote in message
>>>> news:slrnfe6tc2.v81.no.spam@thurston.blinkynet.net ...
>>>>> Rich wrote:
>>>>>> "Blinky the Shark" <no.spam@box.invalid> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:slrnfe6iej.rtq.no.spam@thurston.blinkynet.net ...
>>>>>>> cf wrote:
>>>>>>>> let it be known on 8 Sep 2007 18:11:17 GMT Blinky the Shark
>>>>>>>> <no.spam@box.invalid> scribed:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> | |More important: does everyone? |
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Does "anyone?"
>>>>>>> I'll bet OP does. Y'know, for a lot of computers-as-toaster users,
>>>>>>> resizing a window would fall under "high tech". See also, "i just
>>>>>>> wan't to do e mail and look at pix of kittens he he lol omg".
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for the replies so far, I guess more information about what I
>>>>>> wanted to achieve would be good...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really mean browser window size, and I'm not bothered if someone
>>>>>> spoils their own enjoyment by browsing without the window fully open,
>>>>>> if they want to see the full background then they'll open the window !
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm putting together a website for a local band, and at the moment
>>>>>> working on a template.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've made a background image which is basicly black, but has picture
>>>>>> of the band playing on stage, well lit, against a black backdrop at
>>>>>> the bottom.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This looks great, but of course only with the right screen res set.
>>>>>> I'm not about to put up a "best viewed in 1024 x 786" on the page, and
>>>>>> I'm well aware I might be better to simply do the design with the
>>>>>> photo as part of the body. But I would like to try serving up the
>>>>>> right image size based on user settings, even if in the end I don't
>>>>>> use it this time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But I'm sure everyone here is the same, when you hit a wall of
>>>>>> something you don't know how to do, you simply have to know how, even
>>>>>> if you don't use it in the end solution!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- http://www.richdavies.com
>>>>> How big does the background image you're using now make that page? I
>>>>> never saw a background image even start to render; I got tired of
>>>>> waiting and bailed.
>>>> Sorry thats just my own personal page in my sig. The band project hasnt
>>>> even made it to upload. I'll upload a page and post the URL.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>> I've posted an example at http://www.richdavies.com/test/copyright.htm ,
>>> ignore the design and layout, this page is purely to illustrate what I'm
>>> trying to do with a background image.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Rich
>>> http://www.richdavies.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I see very little of the band at my preferred window size. No, I don't
>> maximize my window - but right now I have 5 other things competing for
>> desktop space. As a result, I see a lot of black space with some people
>> on the very bottom.
>>
>> And I agree with Scott. This is not a good picture for a background.
>>
>> As for not caring about whether I'm using my full screen or not - you had
>> better, if you want me to stay. You aren't putting this together for you.
>> You're putting it together for me - and millions of other people out
>> there. It's OUR feelings which count - not yours.
>>
>> Of course, if you want to drive people away from the site, this is a good
>> way to do it.
>>
>
>
> Great feedback from all, and of course I've decided to ditch the large BG
> image. Thanks to all who responded.
>
> This has taught me to consider all visitors, regardless of how they brose,
> and you're right, if the designer doesn't care about the end user, the site
> is doomed !
>
> --
> Rich
> http://www.richdavies.com
> http://www.copyright-band.com
>
>
>
>

OK, with that out of the way, might I make another recommendation? This
picture might look good shrunk down to around 150-200 px and used on
your page?


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