Re: FN-FORUM: CSS help / Site check

date posted 23rd January 2005 20:45

On 23 Jan 2005 21:51:21 -0000, Luke Perman [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> On 23 Jan 2005, at 21:25, Joe Freeman wrote:
> > I tried with beetroots before, but they're not particularly attractive
>
> i agree - but 'bitroot' is merely a good name, doesn't need to have an
> image of a beetroot next to it. but how about imagery that represents
> the root? like fiber optics or something.

Fibre optics!? Where did that come from!? Anyway, a fibre optic would
just look the same as a wire. Though come to think of it, some wires
that sort of stuck out of the screen (or at least appeared to!) would
look quite nice, but I don't think it's even worth the search for an
image like that...

> > and the red/maroon colour is terrible to look at.
>
> but i think you could try using it very sparingly - it might add some
> well needed punch to the page. just a line or two of purple would be
> cool.

Yes, maybe - but it would be so subtle... I'll have a play.

> > I can't think of any imagery that fits the name - pictures of servers
> > etc always look tacky IMO. A nice landscape was the first thing I
> > found.
>
> i think landscapes are fine. (after all, just check out my site!) but
> i feel the imagery has the potential to be much stronger on your site
> somehow. for instance, i use landscapes because i am trying to 'evoke'
> something aspirational...

I love the photos on your site - I've been impressed by them before.
(Have you had a look at the site on a big resolution, ie 1280px wide -
I think it's a shame about the sharp gradient, the site looks a lot
nicer if I resize the browser window - anyway, just thought I'd
mention that)

> but these are just musings on a Sunday evening ;-)
> nothing to be taken too seriously... !

Nah, I really appreciate all the responses I am getting from all of you.

Regards, Joe.