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Hey digitalfreedom64

It's nice to see a different look to the wallpaper.

However, what that reminds me of is an image from a camera taken at very high ISO speeds with noise reduction not doing a very good job with Chroma Noise.

For example, look at the very first patch on this page:

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutori ... oise-2.htm

That type of noise is particular ugly in images, and this wallpaper instantly reminded me of it. It also reminded me of how some noise reduction can be inefficient (resulting in "blotchy" type grain, versus finer grain).

The softness of the logo also reminded me of how a camera's noise reduction can smooth detail.

Again, perhaps it's just because I look at images from a variety of cameras all day long. But, that wallpaper immediately reminds me of a camera that's doing a terrible job at taking photos at higher ISO speeds, with inefficient noise reduction leading to blotchy chroma noise in the images.

So, I'd sure appreciate it if you figured out a way to make it look smooth (or at least fine grained) versus blotchy.

The red or ruby shades give the wallpaper a very elegant look. I also like the lettering. This would make a very nice splash screen, although it's a little too dark for wallpaper use.

I like dark wallpapers. I know I am in a minority.

I like dark wallpapers. I know I am in a minority.

I'm in there with you buddy. I'm just not a fan of bright wallpapers. I'm also working on a blue version of this as well.

re: blotchy/grainy. I thought that was a deliberate effect. Good, too.