 Tell me what you think
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10/01/06 08:38 PM
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Zachary
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I scrapped my original idea and started a new design for "Gulf Lights". I set up an index page and I was wondering if you could post your comments. http://www.gulf-lights.com
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/01/06 09:27 PM
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seagirt
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Looks pretty good! Only issue I'm getting right now...in Firefox 1.5.0.7, the search box is overlapping the first link. It might be a non-IE incompatability thing (never mind that Firefox is a far superior browser to IE)...or it might be the same problem in IE, too. Anyway, might want to check the code on that.
Otherwise...looks pretty good! Can't wait to see the final copy!
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/01/06 09:55 PM
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Bob M
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I also noticed the search box overlap. I also feel the color gray is somewhat drab, so to speak. I would try to make the first page more exciting and add something that will jump right out at whoever links up.
:rolleyes: Bob :rolleyes:
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/01/06 11:22 PM
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Zachary
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I've raised the search box a bit, if it still overlaps please post a screenshot so I can see how much more it needs to go. As for color, I'm working on extending the picture of the Key West lighthouse to include the "Updates" section but it's a bit tricky because of the way I took the picture.
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/02/06 12:09 AM
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I would get rid of the gray background and go with a sky blue or something alittle less harsh.
Also, I would change the text color to something other than black...maybe dark blue.
It reminds me of a rainy day...
But it is shaping up nicely...great start.
BB
Bob J ~ 65 Lighthouses, 2 Lightships, 25 Life Saving Stations Visited ~
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 8:12
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/02/06 01:07 AM
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Search box is fine ATT. However, I do have to agree with the comments about the gray. Just don't like it, too stark for an upbeat page. The Key West pic is very interesting. FWIW, you can also see the image outline for the 'Gulf Lights" header at the top of the page.
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/02/06 10:21 AM
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Zachary
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Instead of changing the grey, do you think adding a textured background would help?
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/02/06 12:06 PM
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Very nice, but I have to agree with the others. Too stark. Definitely needs some color. 
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/02/06 12:35 PM
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Dave H
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Zachary, if you are set on gray, I think you need to go to a much, much lighter shade of gray. Maybe a 10 - 20% screen at most.
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/02/06 11:49 PM
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I tried lighter grey and it just didn't look right. The contrast between the photograph of Key west and the light grey was way off and it just looked bad. I'll mess around with some various options and see what happens.
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Re: Tell me what you think
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10/03/06 09:12 PM
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I love the picture of Key West Lighthouse.
The reef light image at the top should be darker, so it stands out.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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