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Old 10-25-2010, 11:46 PM   #1
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I just built myself a new computer with Windows 7 and a snazzy big monitor. I am now in need of a good wallpaper or 50 (wanna try out the new "desktop slideshow" feature).

I tried searching for wallpapers all over the Internet and ended up with mostly frustration. I also searched CP, with no hits. That's how The Official CP Wallpaper Thread was born.

- All contributions are welcome (unless inappropriate as specified by the Forum Rules)
- I encourage all the photographers, graphic and 3D design artists to add favourites from your own portfolios to this thread (I know you're out there!)
- Ideally, post the direct download link and a smaller thumbnail image for each wallpaper, when possible
- Don't forget to indicate the resolution and aspect ratio next to each image
- Links to great bulk websites offering free non-copyrighted high-res wallpapers are also acceptable, but please be certain not to provide links to sites containing NSFW content unless you add a clear disclaimer in the post
- Please limit submissions to only the standard display aspect ratios - 4:3, 16:10, 16:9, or 8:3 (for dual monitors) ... all other entries are relegated to the Never Ending Photo thread or the Funny and Cool Photos and Videos thread in the Off Topic forum.

Suggestions and comments are welcome.
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Old 10-26-2010, 12:11 AM   #2
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I love Nasa's archives, 15,000 of them to chose from. http://www.nasaimages.org/

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Old 10-26-2010, 12:39 AM   #3
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National Geographic

http://photography.nationalgeographi...hy/wallpapers/


Visual Paradox - Hi-res 3D desktop wallpaper and background screens for a variety of platforms

http://visualparadox.com/
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Old 10-26-2010, 02:07 AM   #4
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Here's my favorite site for wallpapers

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_b...downloads/any/
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Old 10-26-2010, 02:33 AM   #5
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I'll archive a bunch of my desktops again if you'd like. I have 793 at the moment. Let me know OBCT.
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Old 10-26-2010, 08:27 AM   #6
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Thanks for the links, guys. Lots of good ones already!

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I love Nasa's archives, 15,000 of them to chose from. http://www.nasaimages.org/

P.S. You sure are bossy.
Correct answer. (I think it helps to set some guidelines for a thread like this.) (Oh, and those Nasa images are absolutely incredible!! Thanks!)

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I'll archive a bunch of my desktops again if you'd like. I have 793 at the moment. Let me know OBCT.
That would be great!
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Old 10-26-2010, 10:00 AM   #8
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Over the years I have liked a bunch from Mandolux
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Don't remember where I found this one, but I have had it for a couple years. One of my favorites for sure.

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Old 10-26-2010, 03:41 PM   #10
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solid thread idea.

I've always been partial to digital blasphemy.

www.digitalblasphemy.com
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Old 10-26-2010, 04:03 PM   #13
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Here's my favorite site for wallpapers

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_b...downloads/any/
To expand on this, all my wallpapers come from the 1080p section of this site. Lots of amazing photography in there to use.

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_b...te/hdtv/1080p/
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Old 10-26-2010, 05:38 PM   #14
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solid thread idea.

I've always been partial to digital blasphemy.

www.digitalblasphemy.com
Oh wow, I know what you mean... just stumbled on a cool one.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/2alraal [2560x1600] [16:10]
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At the moment I have 760 MB ready to be uploaded. Need a free site to host it. Anyone?
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This has been my wall paper since shortly after this game in 2006...

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showpos...5&postcount=24

From this thread: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...t=56809&page=2


I like it because I can see myself in it :P
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I like it because I can see myself in it :P
Your the guy in the red ?
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Gargantuan wallpaper post.

http://www.freefilehosting.net/wallpapers
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