Comments on: Pedaling the Internet

By: Nat

Nat — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:02:46 +0000

Love the photo. I am also looking for a great Christmas cookie so if you find one, let us know!

By: Cat Chaser

Cat Chaser — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:31:45 +0000

One more thing to keep in mind the montior resultion settings as they differrent for each. Latest brands come with higher resolution ( > 1024×768, mine has 1280X960).

Your banner( also the page), aligned left , only spans 70% of my browser width, you may want to center your page.

I hacked into your ..style.css file (sorry), changing the width and height to match the resultion of your bgb.jpg file , should help

#banner
{
width: 740px;
background: url(‘images/bgb.jpg’) top left no-repeat;
margin: 0 0 3px 0;
margin-left: auto ; margin-right: auto ;
height: 150px;
color: #fff;
}

Hope this help, now I am waiting for cookies

By: girlgoyle

girlgoyle — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:57:25 +0000

once you discover the secret to maintaining resolution please do share. I have a hard time even fitting the damn picture to size in the header. You’d think it was stupid proof – or maybe it is? What you may want to try is to crop the picture to size first and then upload it. It worked for me…somewhat…minus the fact taht it doesn’t quite fit the frame. Another trick may be to stick with panoramic view type pics.

By: Database Diva

Database Diva — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:22:17 +0000

Your problem is with something called the “aspect ratio”. Basically you have flattened the picture and distorted relationship between width and height, kind of like a fun house mirror (which is only fun when they make you tall and thin!) You should start over with the original photo and resize it so the width is 740 pixels, and the height is proportionate. Next you want to select a section of the photo that is 135 pixels high and crop the photo. You will only get a cross section of the original photo, but I’m sure it will be stunning.

I really want to ride the procrastination cycle with you! I’ve been back 2 days and I’m already desperately hoping the weekend to hurry up and get here, and that I won’t have to work!

By: Bre

Bre — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:55:24 +0000

Such a ridiculously lovely photo! I have no idea what to do with it, but it’s simply gorgeous!

By: JACC

JACC — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:04:22 +0000

The header is distorted. Send me the dimensions you want and the image and I’ll take care of it.

Also, if you need any tips on spilling wine; I’m your guy.

By: OC

OC — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:04:24 +0000

I can’t help with the graphic design stuff, but I will say that white wine really does take red wine out of light colored carpet. It sounds strange… and smelly, but it works.

By: Airam

Airam — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:46:16 +0000

I’m all about changing up my blog … I did it like 8 times in 1 year!

By: Jacinta

Jacinta — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:02:50 +0000

I really love the current header. I love the beach, so it will always appeal, but it is a beautiful color and is very fresh and light.

If you are working in photoshop… When resizing, if you tick ‘resample image’ (before changing the dimensions) the res should stay the same… Is this what you mean? My settings are 800pix width, 110 height at 72ppi. Hey, give it a go. No guarantees – good luck!

Technology is not my strength unfortunately so I am not sure this will help out! Just so you know… whilst I love a bit of goss, in truth it is the baked goodies I am after!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:37:37 +0000

Oh, did you find any good reciepes? I’ve been looking myself. the weekend before x-mas I plan to bake like 14 dozen cookies