Using photos rather than "art"

ryan lerch ryanlerch at gmail.com
Thu Aug 7 01:34:15 UTC 2008


Personally, i think that we need a package of addtional wallpapers for
fedora, not just the generic gnome ones...

the shot of clouds by andyfitz on flickr is a prime candidate for this pack
IMHO, as is Bob's shot...

Andy's Photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyfitz/2366301782/

cheers,
ryanlerch
ryanlerch at gmail.com

2008/8/7 Ian Weller <ianweller at gmail.com>

> On Wed, Aug 06, 2008 at 04:24:57PM -0500, Bob Peterson wrote:
> > I was wondering if Fedora could have a photo for its
> > main background screen.  As an amateur photographer, I have several
> > "scenery" photos I've taken that may be suitable, and I'm willing to
> > donate.  Some even have a nice blue theme.  For example:
> >
> Very nice :D
>
> I'm sure this will spark a major discussion on whether photography,
> realism, or abstract art is better for the Fedora wallpapers. I,
> personally, am for abstract art, namely because I think Linux is more
> abstract than other operating systems. (Not that it makes it bad or
> anything) ;)
>
> I wouldn't be against photography or realism as wallpaper, though. I
> just have a strong preference for abstract stuff.
>
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