High Resolution Photo

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HI all, I need to fine a high Resolution photo of an above ground pool (round). the image will be 3' x 5' when finished. I have looked at Istock, CanStock, Dreamstime, shutterstock. Is there any other sites that would have photos that I can download/ purchase
forgot to add, it has to be metal sides with or without a pattern on it

 

[Pauly]

You don't need anything extravagant for that size. 2048 x 1536 res will do. or 3mp.

 

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You don't need anything extravagant for that size. 2048 x 1536 res will do. or 3mp.

Thanks but I can't find any photo's of a round above ground to even go with that res, I am "looking" for more sites than the ones I mentioned that might have one, so if you know where I can get it please let me know

 

[Pauly]

I use iStock, Shutterstock and Dreamstime which you've already metioned you use.
Other than that i can think of is - Gettyimages which is the parents of iStock.

 

[Oroscoe]

istock, shutterstock, google images.

 

[0igo]

i can do it for you

 

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You don't need anything extravagant for that size. 2048 x 1536 res will do. or 3mp.

You're assuming that it's a long viewing distance, which was not specified in the post. The minimum viewing distance for an image that size would be around 17 feet. If the print is going to be viewed from closer than that, a higher resolution image would be better.

 

[Pauly]

You're assuming that it's a long viewing distance, which was not specified in the post. The minimum viewing distance for an image that size would be around 17 feet. If the print is going to be viewed from closer than that, a higher resolution image would be better.

Damn the imperial system. i thought it was in inches.
Time for you guys to use something more appropriate.

 

[shoresigns]

Damn the imperial system. i thought it was in inches.
Time for you guys to use something more appropriate.

One tick (ʹ) for feet, double tick (ʺ) for inches. Not that anyone knows that here either—we get clients who confuse us by using the wrong ones all the time.

And here's my handy formula for calculating minimum resolution based on viewing distance:

resolution (ppi) = 600 / viewing distance (feet)
resolution (ppi) = 180 / viewing distance (metres)

 

[Pauly]

One tick (ʹ) for feet, double tick (ʺ) for inches. Not that anyone knows that here either—we get clients who confuse us by using the wrong ones all the time.

And here's my handy formula for calculating minimum resolution based on viewing distance:

resolution (ppi) = 600 / viewing distance (feet)
resolution (ppi) = 180 / viewing distance (metres)

That's handy with viewing distances.

We rarely use the imperial system here. In this shop we work by mm. It's easier when you see the number and know what size it is with out guessing. in front of me i have a drawing of a kitchen splashback. 865 x 3011. I don't need to second guess what size it is i.e mm or cm or m.

There's a few imperial things like roll core. 2.5" 3" ect. But that's more of a standard like 1/4" socket set.

 

[shoresigns]

That's handy with viewing distances.

We rarely use the imperial system here. In this shop we work by mm. It's easier when you see the number and know what size it is with out guessing. in front of me i have a drawing of a kitchen splashback. 865 x 3011. I don't need to second guess what size it is i.e mm or cm or m.

There's a few imperial things like roll core. 2.5" 3" ect. But that's more of a standard like 1/4" socket set.

It just dawned on me that there's no metric equivalent for ppi. That must be annoying for metric designers.

 

[TammieH]

Above ground swimming pool
Above Ground Swimming Pool Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images & Vectors - Shutterstock
Above ground swimming pool

 

[Pauly]

It just dawned on me that there's no metric equivalent for ppi. That must be annoying for metric designers.

Nope, because it's a standard thing. 150dpi, 300dpi, 1000dpi ect we all know what works with what.
That applies with the stuff i said before like 1/2" 1/4" socket set, Roll sizes. Tv sizes. We don't look at it as a measurement. Just the size.

Measurements on stuff like sheets of material. We know it as a 1220 x 2440 / 1.2 x 2.4 depending who you ask. not 48" x 96" 4'x8' how ever you guys call the sheet.