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It's a bit busy, but it is absolutely beautiful. Wow. Great artwork, See-ming Lee. It is clear from this work alone that you are an astounding artist.

Other pages for this artwork cycle:

Backgrounds for Karmic

For Karmic we would like to include a set of high quality desktop backgrounds which are organized according to a predefined set of adjectives which describe emotional atmospheres, slogans (so to speak) for the way an image makes you feel.

In order to accomplish this we call on anyone and everyone to submit images which are freely licensed and follow the guidelines for inclusion.

The default desktop background for Karmic

We are looking for help with the default background, a design brief with more information can be found here. Any and all questions should be directed to me.

-- kwwii 2009-05-15 12:46:46

Rules

Submissions that don't follow these rules will be removed:

  • Copyright: you can't use material without explicit permission or a license that allows editing and redistribution. Always give attribution and follow all license terms.
  • Background images must be attached to this page (no external links for reliability and archival reasons).
  • For reference images, links to external images are acceptable, if you can be reasonably sure they stay in place. You have to use links to external images, if redistribution isn't permitted.
  • Background images on this page must appear in a 300 pixel wide version, followed by a link to the full size version. This gives each single submission roughly the same space for fairness and reduces page load time and the need for scrolling.
  • For references, plain text links with no preview are sufficient and help to keep the page clear.

Images without a stated license can't be considered for packaging and distribution. See our Documentation on Licensing.

Filenames should start with the submitters name or nick and have no spaces: callisto_background.png

Take note of our Background Guidelines and Templates

How to add background images the proper way

Create 300 pixel wide versions of your backgrounds. If say, the image is called callisto_background.jpg, call the small one callisto_background_s.jpg.

Click the Attachments link at the top (in the row starting with Edit). On that page, you can upload your images.

Come back here, click "Edit". Add the following code:

=== Example Name ===
{{attachment:dummy_tn.jpg}}<<BR>>
[[attachment:dummy.png|Full size]]

@ SIG@

==== Comments ====
  1. Then replace Example Name with a title for your image or set of images.

  2. Replace dummy_tn.jpg with the name of a thumbnail. Replace dummy.png with the name of the related full size image. Copy the 2 lines and repeat for additional images.

  3. Remove the space after the @. Do not replace SIG with your account name! The resulting @SIG@ will be replaced with your account name and date/time of the edit automatically, as soon as you save the changes.

You can add the following to license your work under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License:

This work by your-name is licensed under a [[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/|Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License]].

Help, if you have many images to add.

Submissions for the default background for karmic

Bark


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Koala Bark V2 is a response to the comment i had on V1 that the Ubuntu Logo looked tacked on and the koala's ears need some work. In addition to that i have adjusted the blending and the position of the Ubuntu Logo as well as the blending of the koala. I have also Done a Version of the first version of koala bark but with out the logo. Any suggestions and comments will be greatly appreciated.

Source by David Iliff.

This work by samohtm is based on a photo with a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License and inherits the same.

-- samohtm

Comments

  • Nice source image. Good work on color and contrast, but the ears of the koala need work. The bark doesn't have enough resolution. The Ubuntu logo is a bit much and looks tacked on. -- t-w- 2009-05-06 19:57:57

Eucalyptus Leaves


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-- KGGY kovacs.g.gy@gmail.com

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* Lacks a license. Please read the rules for submission -- james2432 2009-06-03 12:18:44

Silhouette


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Based on a Photo by David Iliff as above.
Bamboobrushes by hawksmont

I could provide the .xcf file and the .svg of the Koala if anybody wants to.

next try:

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the colour of the brown background could be changed easily.

This work by michote is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

-- michote

Comments

  • This is beautiful. I love the bamboo, especially. This is great work. -- bryanlbasil 2024-03-28 18:03:00

  • Very nice. Good colours and very well balanced. The bamboo and the tree are perfect. I would love to see this entry with some slight changes. The background could do with a stronger gradient/shadow to create more depth, and without the logo. I know it's called 'Silhouette' but I think the Koala could use some subtle lines in a similar way like the bamboo on the left. -- arusha

  • You know that koalas don't eat bamboo, right? Smile :-) -- mikelward 2009-06-06 01:59:16

Eucalyptus Wood


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Wood is human, warm, and somehow rather comforting. The eucalyptus tree bark is also rather beautiful.

I have tried to satisfy most if not all requirements put forth here. To see it in action please see these screenshots: (1),(2).

Source Image by John H. Kim, licensed as CC Attribution 2.0 Generic (Link to Flickr Page)

The XCF source file via sharebee

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License

-- sealv

Comments

  • This is really nice. I've just set it as my wallpaper! -- mikelward 2009-06-06 01:59:16

Coala del karma


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Default backgrounds may not seem terribly important, but they give the real first impression to any new user. They translate the look and feel of the entire operating system at default into one single image.

The goal of this background is to do just that, while maintaining the required appeal of anything that is thrown onto your desktop.

Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

-- bryanlbasil

Comments

  • In my opinion this is the best so far! Good Work! -- eliass
  • Very nice work. Definitely my front runner of all the community backgrounds thus far. The background is warm and refreshing. It compliments the Breathe Icon Set and darker themes very well. -- dashua 2024-03-28 18:03:00

  • First one is great, but looks kinda bland(nothing really interesting going on). Second one brings something new to the table: Real Life(the photo border on the bottom), which the previous default backgrounds lacked, simply put it's awesome! For the third one the koala almost looks like he doesn't belong there(too contrasty with the white/brown) if it were more subtle it would be the "awesomest" in my opinion. Also the backgrounds are lacking a license please put one up so it will have the chance of being selected. -- james2432 2024-03-28 18:03:00

  • Looks great and is consistent with previous wallpapers: simple, interesting, inuntrusive, and textured. -- mikelward 2009-06-06 01:59:16

  • I think that it could be better without the ubuntu logo ;). By the way, good job! -- l3on 2009-06-07 20:04:03

Tranquil Aspiration / See-ming Lee

Variation: Fire


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This work by See-ming Lee is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License

Variation: Earth


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This work by See-ming Lee is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License

Concept Notes

I created this design direction after reading your design brief several times and visited your brand site for identity guidelines.

The design brief mentioned that you are seeking 'an abstract, stylistic study of interaction of light and materials' and provided desired attributes as well as examples from your own efforts and those from your competitors. It is unfortunate in my mind, however, that aurora imagery appears almost synonymous to computer backgrounds in the past few years.

I would like to take this opportunity to offer a different approach to abstract light studies. (attached above)

The basic design elements are all made up by spiral lines, intended to suggest the idea of elaboration, moving from a central idea and influence its surrounding. The composition is abstract by nature without using any photography as references. I drew all the lines in Inkscape while aspiring to create something that is both tranquil and desirable. In this sense, this design can also be seen as a reflection of mind state at the time of composition.

I had some trouble finding the correct color balance of the particular shades of brown so after creating the principal elements in Inkscape, I overlaid the design on top of a minimal background that was shipped with the Jaunty release. I liked the interplay of the straight lines with the spirals so I kept them in my final composition to give some texture to the background.

The design came with two variations. Variation 'fire' is my original vision, but after comparing it with other backgrounds in your other releases, I noted that I need to desaturate the image quite a bit, and there you have variation 'earth'. It's an unfortunate compromise, as the brownish corporate colors are not colors we associate with the word 'light,' which I believe is also the reason why your past approaches illustrated in the design brief was not as successful as they could have been.

Progress documents related to this design were posted on my Flickr stream with the tag Ubuntu.9.10.bg.tranquil. Source materials are available but I thought that I should probably clean them up for public use. Smile :)

Any comments and feed back would be much appreciated.

-- seeminglee 2009-06-08 06:37:07

Comments

It's a bit busy, but it is absolutely beautiful. Wow. Great artwork, See-ming Lee. It is clear from this work alone that you are an astounding artist.

Submissions for the extra backgrounds package for karmic

Abstract

MadsRH wallpapers

This preview really looks like crap - please view the full size before you judge it Smile :-)

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This work by Mads Rosendahl (MadsRH) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. -- madsrh 2009-05-27 22:38:44

Comments

  • Wow. You and bryanlbasil are definitely on to something here with this color palette let alone the design. Nice work. I am now having trouble deciding which one I like better. Both of these backgrounds are integrating very well with my themes I'm developing. -- dashua 2024-03-28 18:03:00

Elias wallpappers

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The goal of this picture was mystical and at the same time home so the blue is the home feeling and the black is the mystical felling the original picture was only the bubbles but that didnt feel home so i upgraded it to this. My Blue Mystical Home Hope you like it I have now noticed that you guys dont want thoose colors so i will maybe make another background in ubuntu flavours i got a nice idea!

Blue Sea2.jpg
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This work by Eliass is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

Thanks for the good comment i will work on it and maybe even make another one too! --eliass

Comments

  • I like this background except for the bubbles on the left side. The glow and color don't fit as well with a dark screen theme as the lines on the right. I think darkening the gradient (or increasing the opacity) of the triangle in the bottom right would help in reducing the contrast of the piece. Keep up the good work. -- adam-w-knox 2009-06-02 18:55:52

Daniel's Backgrounds

* Red monday(beta)

red-mondays.jpg
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red-monday2s.jpg
Version 2 (1920x1200)

PD: if anyone needs the xcf file or want to comment send email to: danielplanas.a@gmail.com

Comments

  • Lacks a license -- james2432 2009-05-29 12:25:28

EllE's Backgrounds

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-- elle

Comments

  • These lack a license -- t-w- 2009-05-07 16:39:28

  • Nice! These are my favorite so far. I would love to see something with the colors reversed as well. So that the main background color is pale, with orange highlight/gradients over top. Keep it up -- adam-w-knox 2009-05-28 18:28:01

Balash's wallpapers

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This work by balash is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

If you want to contact me, send an email to: balashart@gmail.com

-- balash 2009-05-16 15:05:49

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Olivia's Backgrounds

olivia_karmic1_sm.png
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-- ogalbraith 2009-05-19 03:18:36

This work by Olivia Galbraith is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

Comments

  • Cool concept. Could you do the same in a larger size, ideally 2560 x 1600 pixels? The tree should be continued, to look healthy. -- t-w- 2009-05-19 12:01:13

Joshua's Wallpapers

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Bright And Intriguing. I wanted to make something that was bright and catches your eye!

-- JoshuaWarren 2009-05-14 06:00:00

Comments

  • Lacks a license -- james2432 2009-05-29 12:25:28

Guðmundur's Wallpapers

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This work by Guðmundur is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

-- gol1 2009-06-03 16:51:24

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Photo Wallpapers

Jamie Nadeau's Photo collection


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These photos by Jamie Nadeau are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

-- james2432

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MadsRH's Photo Collection


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This work by Mads Rosendahl (MadsRH) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. -- madsrh 2009-05-17 22:38:44

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David Holland's Collection


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This work by D.holland is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.

-- davidholland1989 2009-04-29 07:35:37

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Jonathan Blackhall's Photos


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These photos by Jonathan Blackhall are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

-- johnny-one-eye 2009-05-12 21:56:43

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David's Backgrounds


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-- dlhdavidlh-yahoo 2009-05-19 20:10:12

These Photos by David Hill are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

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David Moraes Wallpapers


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-- hpis2cool 2009-06-04 02:32:56

These Photos by David Moraes are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

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Guðmundur's PhotoWallpapers


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-- gol1 2009-06-04 21:15:28

These Photos by Guðmundur are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.

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