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[Poll]

Yes that's lovely

85% (12)

I think its a sack of catpoo

0% (0)

that is tastier than lamb bhuna!

7% (1)

total crap

7% (1)

Total Votes : 14

(last vote on : Jul. 31 2009 17:06:52)

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HemeolaMan -> opinions, please help! (Jul. 29 2009 23:01:25)
Hey guys, I'm trying to launch a new site for me... about me... and my guitar... and some flamenco What do you think of this site layout i tossed together? P.s. thats jose manueal leon in the pic, the bg color was perfect Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

Kubase -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 29 2009 23:13:26)
I like it. I don't think it's tastier than lamb bhuna though - I make my own and it takes some beating. [8D]

HemeolaMan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 29 2009 23:16:18)
lol, was it you who wanted to convince your wife that the special sauce was your man bhuna? lol

HemeolaMan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 0:22:54)
Comments anyone?

sorin popovici -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 0:32:44)
I like it ...but somehow I dont like the picture with the guitarist. Doesnt look real ...looks photoshoped too much. What is that to the right of the guitarist ? An ashtray ?!

HemeolaMan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 0:39:05)
yeah looks like his lighter and ashtray. why he needed those in the picture when there are no cigarettes to go with i'll never know lol

XXX -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 1:03:08)
If the page is entitled with your name, shouldnt you use a picture of yours? Looks good btw.

HemeolaMan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 1:14:05)
yep, if i had a professional looking pic of me just to toss up there lol. Soon to be remedied

Ailsa -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 1:40:31)
Love the colour Kev. Layout also good. I prefer a font that's not in capitals, but that's just a personal thing. The font you have chosen is also quite "Olde Englishe", and if that's the impression you want it's good. But if you want to appear more young, modern and dynamic, perhaps try a different font. Anyway I voted for "it's lovely", but I so liked the phrase "sack of catpoo" I felt genuinely sorry I couldn't vote for that one. [:D][:D]

kozz -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 2:04:02)
I do agree with Ailsa, nice colour palette and overall look. It's easy going for the eyes and that;s nice. A different font would indeed be nicer, but perhaps removing the shadow can do the trick also. Done with photoshop?

edguerin -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 2:37:40)
cool!

kovachian -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 4:13:55)
This might seem a little nit-picky but I'd photoshop the ashtray and lighter out of that photo. I have nothing against smokers at all, but the paraphernalia simply doesn't fit into the simplistic composition. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing.

Graham_B -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 5:09:13)
I like the look of this - a nicely balanced front page[:)]

mrMagenta -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 30 2009 5:21:27)
Looks good. But I'd loose the drop shadow effect on the fonts, or make it more subtle, closer with tighter spread.

Stu -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 1:51:12)
looks ok, but why have a picture of jose manuel leon and not your good self??

at_leo_87 -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 3:14:39)
looks very pro! i really dig the color scheme. that picture is nice but you need to get a picture of yourself up there asap. also, the fonts on the left look a bit "pixelated" to me. but otherwise, very cool! let us know when you launch it!

Chiste de Gales -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 6:56:20)
Generally, I think you're onto a good design, but here's my thoughts: The shadow effect on the font at the top is a little weird on the small letters of your name. The shadow fills in too much space in the letter and makes it look fuzzy. The black of the letters needs a better contrast with the background. Maybe a bigger font or less of a shadow. You picture- The ashtray and whatever that is on the bottom right makes for a cluttered composition. Also you posture combined with that squishy seat you're on doesn't make me think of technically proficient playing. It just makes me think of slow chord strumming. I hope this was helpful. I feel bad about the picture issues. I know its a hassle to do one of those.

HemeolaMan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 9:59:21)
Thank you all. the photo shoot is coming up soon so it will be replaced in the near future i agree, the drop shadow on the lettering is kind of troublesome. it will be reduced then i goin put my pretty pretty princess self in the picture LOL

Estevan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 12:04:35)
It looks promising, sobrino. I like the colours - including the background of the photo, which as you say works really well, I hope you can use something similar for your own photo. I agree that the shading is overdone, and that you should have a more solid-looking seat; and trust that you will, of course, look more perky and switched on than J-M does here. You may not be intending to use this photo as a model for your own, but I think that having the space behind the subject looks contrived and awkward. Looking forward to seeing yours, which I'm sure will be much better. "Exotic instruments" - ???

Estevan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 12:08:33)
...but if you are going to have an artsy space in the photo, rather than the ashtray and lighter, something like this might be in order: Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

Estevan -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 12:10:03)
....and if you put that on a low table, you could complete the tasty scene with one of these (since you mentioned it): http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewdyer/249183982/ [;)]

Florian -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 13:28:30)
looks greate man...and yeah i agree ...u should use your own photo...the idea is that you promote yourself not Leon andf plus with is someone books you for a gig from this and expects to see that guy show up ...saves confusion quote: I'm trying to launch a new site for me... about me... and my guitar... and some flamenco the site is about so put your own face in there..expecially on the first page ...imo, but i don know what u mean..it is a good photo and works well with your colours.. go and get a nice photo done with the same backgrown colours ...one good set of professionaly taken hi resolution photos is never a bad idea to have...a good investment...everyone always asks for high resolution photos if u ever need to advertise something/ or need it for poster, or an article etc.. ( or u might know someone with a good camera and good eye for photos) page looks really tastefull..I love the velvet effect !

val -> [Deleted] (Jul. 31 2009 14:05:10)
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GuitarVlog -> RE: opinions, please help! (Jul. 31 2009 16:01:05)
Looks classy! Good layout. Good color scheme. Good photo. I hope however that you won't have music that automatically plays in the background. Don't like that stuff especially while I'm at work.

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