Author Topic: Desktop Backgrounds (Read 2946 times)

Olarrio · « **on:** December 29, 2014, 10:55:36 PM »

I'd like something new and wonderful, and imagine you chumps must be able to offer up some goodies.

I like black and white photos of influential punk bands, such as this:

And beautiful science phenomena. And stunning natural beauty. And Rachel Riley.

*Rob Brydon doing Al Pacino* "Whaddya got?"

finnquark · « **Reply #1 on:** December 29, 2014, 11:25:00 PM »

Olarrio · « **Reply #2 on:** December 29, 2014, 11:31:09 PM »

"Are you sure you want to replace your desktop wallpaper?"

"Temporarily"

DrGreggles · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2014, 09:45:53 AM »

Quote from: finnquark on December 29, 2014, 11:25:00 PM

The cast of Cabin Pressure has let himself go.

Steven · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2014, 09:56:44 AM »

The cast of The High Life has.. oh bollocks.

Cerys · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2014, 11:58:13 AM »

imitationleather · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2014, 06:02:49 PM »

Cerys · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2014, 09:33:28 PM »

Tubgirl's let herself go.

DukeDeMondo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2015, 09:27:45 PM »

I've had a slightly different version of this as my background for about three years. I don't think I'll ever change it.

Zetetic · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2015, 09:37:38 PM »

13 images by Franz Marc (1880-1916).
(Originally from Zeno.org, I think.)

Steven · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2015, 09:54:37 PM »

BJB · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2015, 10:57:15 PM »

Kelvin · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2015, 12:34:00 AM »

A larger version of this:

Consignia · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2015, 12:40:54 AM »

Quote from: Steven on January 01, 2015, 09:54:37 PM

Why is she wearing a skirt, but not a top?

Why does she have extra blond hair, but is also covered in fur?

Garam · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2015, 10:32:58 AM »

This has been mine for a good few months, by an Aussie photographer called Trente Park

other backgrounds i've had in the last year or two...

Basquiat painting... - http://arts-wallpapers.org/pop-art-wallpapers/jean-michel-basquiat/04/Jean-Michel-Basquiat-Wallpaper-16001200.jpg

Old memorabilia related to Kowloon Walled City architecture. I'd crop a bit, stick it on the background, change it up now and then.

http://www.urbanphoto.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/walledcity1-large.jpg

Steven · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2015, 11:59:42 AM »

Quote from: Consignia on January 02, 2015, 12:40:54 AM

Why is she wearing a skirt, but not a top?

Why does she have extra blond hair, but is also covered in fur?

Furries, mate. They're fucking weird.

WesterlyWinds · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2015, 12:47:59 PM »

Quote from: Steven on January 02, 2015, 11:59:42 AM

Furries, mate. They're fucking weird.

Fascinating though - I spent hours reading this website yesterday after you posted that desktop background.

Highlights from that video include the two 'not-arsed shit costumes' at 2:27 and the weird zoom in on a female leopard character[1] at 4:03.

1.	Or 'fursona' as I learnt they are called yesterday

Steven · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2015, 09:42:01 PM »

Quote from: WesterlyWinds on January 02, 2015, 12:47:59 PM

Fascinating though - I spent hours reading this website yesterday after you posted that desktop background.

Yes, stumbled upon this weird underworld back in the late 90s when looking up Eric W. Schwartz's work, as I was a big fan of his Amiga animations and drawing style as a kid but wasn't aware of the whole 'furries' thing. I think he's actually even doing a hardcore porn furry drawing website now, not really my kind of thing and it all feels a bit weird and seedy to me and it seems a shame he isn't doing more traditional animation anymore.

Anyway, youtube has tons of videos from the whole furry world, fashion shows, dance compeitions, endless parades, there was even a recent news story where a fire drove out a bunch of furries into the cold, and there's Furries: An Inside Look. It's obviously similar to the whole Bronies thing, and as they say it's all between consenting adults so what's the problem? I'm sure people have a lot of fun at those conventions, it's a great subject matter to be voyeuristic about but I still find it all a bit fucking weird.

Head Gardener · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2015, 03:43:49 PM »

Spiteface · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2015, 05:11:44 PM »

Quote from: Kelvin on January 02, 2015, 12:34:00 AM

A larger version of this:

https://images.fnews.com/233/233641/batmans-scott-snyder-on-the-jokers-big-return_1.jpg

Nice. I almost don't want to know how Joker has a face again at this point.

Mine is a larger version of this:

Because Garo is an awesome show, but I also love Keita Amemiya's art when he does pictures like this

Mr_Simnock · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2015, 07:38:06 PM »

Von Rasmus · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2015, 11:15:49 PM »

Here are a couple that fulfil the criteria.[1] (Too large for this forum.)

The Clash

Public Image Ltd.

Iggy Pop

The Specials

The 'Music Archive' on Urban Image is a very good place to find the sort of images you want.

1.	Being a bit loose with the definition of 'punk'.

Olarrio · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2015, 05:49:01 PM »

Quote from: Von Rasmus on January 04, 2015, 11:15:49 PM

Here are a couple that fulfil the criteria.[1] (Too large for this forum.)

The Clash

Public Image Ltd.

Iggy Pop

The Specials

The 'Music Archive' on Urban Image is a very good place to find the sort of images you want.
1. Being a bit loose with the definition of 'punk'.

Cor, that Specials pic is marvellous. That's hit the deskspot.

Onken · « **Reply #23 on:** January 08, 2015, 11:43:18 AM »

To my surprise most people don't recognise the headlights when I've pulled my laptop out.

News:

Author Topic: Desktop Backgrounds (Read 2946 times)