Visual Paradox
                   www.visualparadox.com

                       Visited by Sue

If there's one thing I like, it's an interesting desktop! If you
feel the same, this is the site for you. Visual Paradox
concentrates on hi-res, 3D images for wallpaper and backgrounds
plus screensavers, themes and skins. There's no charge for
personal use, just download and apply.

The site is run by Brian S Kissinger and all the images are drawn
by him using several programs. These are: Bryce 5.1, Poser 4,
Adobe Photoshop 6 and Amorphium Pro.

What is 3D rendered art? 3D images are created by manipulating a
3D grid or mesh into a 3D shape, then applying an image to it.
Then lights are positioned and a camera is used to create the
final image. By moving the objects, camera or lights, you can
create animations.

The site is financed by its banners, The author also sells mouse
mats and prints of some of his work at a reasonable price.

The wallpaper is divided into several categories such as scenic
real world, creatures, sci fi and fantasy, humourous, objetcs,
abstract and holidays. Holidays covers special events like
Halloween, New Year and birthday.  The quality is amazing and the
detail ... some of the dragon images are incredible.

Other sections cover photos. Animals, cities, vistas etc. Some of
these are under licence from another site as are the screensavers,
WinAmp skins and other more specialised downloads.

The shutdown and start up screens are also 3D.  They're adapted
from wallpapers.  You can also add ripples to your desktop by
downloading GTRipple. This works best with images containing areas
of water and reflections such as Lighthouse and Skyscraper.  Well
worth a visit!
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