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Gilded Moon Update...

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Posted by Preston Birdwell on December 6, 2006 at 1:10 PM
Hi Everyone,

I have finished a major re-work of my website, The Gilded Moon. I would really appreciate it if you could take a look-see and provide some feedback.

I am particularly interested in how the navigation works for you, if the look and feel is consistent, and if there are any glitches you may encounter.

Thanks!

I hope all of you are well! :smile:

-PB
Posted by Kent Mearig on December 6, 2006 at 1:28 PM
I just finished checking out most of the pages besides the galleries. It was very easy to navigate; the colors are nice; all the writing is well done. Your photos, of course, are wonderful, and the site complements them well. My one problem was that in reading about you, I started reading at the top of the page and had to come back to get the first half of the article when I was done. You might consider moving your picture and the quote to the right hand column so that the first words people see is the beginning of the article.
Posted by Prashant Khapane on December 6, 2006 at 2:06 PM
I liked the layout (easier to navigate than eariler). And images are superb!
Posted by David Weber on December 6, 2006 at 2:23 PM
Nice layout, wonderful images and easy to navigate! :jump:
Posted by Richard Wong on December 6, 2006 at 2:44 PM
My suggestion would be to have the new work sidebar link lead straight into the gallery rather than an introduction to the new work page. I love the Valley of Aspens - Bishop Creek shot.

I like the design overall. Compliments the work perfectly.
Posted by Alice Scoggins on December 6, 2006 at 2:58 PM
Great site, and of course wonderful images! I agree with Kent that the beginning of the write up about you should start at the top of the page. It's easy to start reading at the right hand side and then later realize you missed the first part! Every thing else works fine.
Posted by Tom Nevesely on December 6, 2006 at 4:02 PM
Very nice site and excellent images. I found the navigation to be a breeze.
Posted by Dan Borzynski on December 6, 2006 at 4:07 PM
Overall, I like the design changes which you have made.

My only criticism is the text of "The Gilded Moon". I think it is a different font than the rest of the page. Also, the color design of the page is fairly muted, except for that same text, which is a really bright white. I would consider making it a light, light grey - maybe not an obvious grey, but only just enough to tone it down slightly.

Posted by Bill Chambers on December 6, 2006 at 5:07 PM
Very impressive Preston! As far as navigation goes, everything is simple and easy, and all the links I tried worked well. An elegant design, and your images are superb.
Posted by Guy Tal on December 6, 2006 at 5:24 PM
Beautiful and unique work, Preston. The updated version is easy to navigate and places the images front and center.

Guy
Posted by Jim Erhardt on December 6, 2006 at 5:29 PM
Preston, I like the new look! I had no problems finding my way around and as others have stated, the photos are exceptional.

I like it!
Posted by Preston Birdwell on December 7, 2006 at 5:58 PM
Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for your comments and suggestions!

I did fix my bio page page. Kent. That was a great idea!

Richard: I agree about the link. I plan on redoing that sidebar to make the links interactive. When I do that I will incorporate your suggestion. Thanks!

Dan: The font I used for the banner is called Papyrus. I also used it in other places, such as the "Gilded Moon'" text. If you don't have that font installed on your computer, your browser will make a substitution. I kow there is a way to imbed fonts, but I have no clue how to go about it.

Thanks again! I kew I could count NPNers! :toast:

-PB