Show a picture of all of the crew in a single picture. The more creative, the better!
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- Thread starter Sierra (B'Elanna)
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I'm not sure what you mean but I have made a lot of desktop wallpapers that include the whole crew. Here's the one I've made for the 20th anniversary of the show:
Very adept at getting everyone in, with interesting pairings to boot. I just don't think I can go with the fonts you've chosen though. They put me in mind of Dark Shadows or some cheesy local horror movie program staple from the distant past, with a schlocky Dracula type host!!!
@Sierra (B'Elanna)
I like contests and all but are there any other rules? Do animated gifs count and what's the image size limit?
I like contests and all but are there any other rules? Do animated gifs count and what's the image size limit?
Thanks. There's more to come in my thread called Star Trek Voyager Desktop Wallpapers, where you can also find the very same picture without the fonts that scared you ...
.Although, of course, I usually make wallpapers for individual episodes. But there are a few with all the characters. And, to break some good news to you, in my pics Kes is almost always included when I make something with the whole crew (unless I'm mistaken, just like Lynx you're a Kes fan - is that right?)
Interesting pairings? What do you mean? Harry, Tom and Tuvok were not meant to be portrayed as lovers - even though no one would appreciate such relationships more than I would.
Or did you mean something else?
Poor Janeway! She's the archetypal lonely Captain ... for which reason she's not paired up with anyone in the above pic (I do have a few J/C wallpapers, though).
Yes, you've got me pegged, I share an abiding appreciation of both Kes and Jennifer Lien with Lynx, and gratifingly an increasing number of others, I believe, as the years go on. So your recognition and remembrance that she once was a significant supporting player is indeed welcome!!!
As for the groupings, I have to admit that the commonalities that caught my eye, were more on the mundane and functional level. You have the bridge officers with specific specialties together, Paris and Kim sharing a close and enduring bond, as well. Following them, we see the life learning and support group in exact sequence. Kes, who intuitively made no distinction between the abilities and potential of the Doctor vis-a-vis any other crew member and very caringly, nurtured and encouraged his (and others) understanding of that reality. Then, it was the Doctor's turn to take his integral role in shepherding Seven's evolution back to her roots, though not without the occasional misstep and clouded by his own growing feelings for her. I might characterize the next set as the "outsiders" perhaps, who found acceptance and fulfillment on Voyager. On a facile level, B'Elanna and Chakotay as Maquis, who for a relatively brief time had to work to reorient themselves as members of a Starfleet crew. More fundamentally, B'Elanna came to the ship still on her lifelong struggle to establish an unambiguous sense of identity that wouldn't bedevil her and search for the connection of an intimate relationship with someone who had the patience and unconditional belief in her, that would ultimately result in such a pairing. Chakotay, estranged from his forbearers, but sustained by the adoption of their spiritual belief system which helped to keep him centered (especially one would think as his influence as second-in-command waned), and established him as an outlier of sorts from the rest of the Starfleet crew in that regard. Neelix's sentence was self-imposed, as a result of his decision to flee the dangers of fighting in the war that irrevocably separated him from those he loved. He took the role of an itinerant loner, which he would have lived out, if not for serendipitously encountering the accepting and loving soul of Kes, and after a long period of coming to a reconcilement with his past, was able to reveal his own unique skills and wisdom that made him such a beloved member of the Voyager family. As for Janeway, yes, apart and solitary in her most personal life, because that was what being an effective and respected leader demanded of her. Yet, she was in many ways a maternal archetype as well, who encouraged the best in the development of others and was willing to make sacrifices to exemplify the feelings of loyalty that so imbued the personality of the crew.
Lastly, I wouldn't say that the font types you employed are scary or prepossessing, even though I made the thematic connection that I did. It's simply that they don't exude a Trek vibe, whatever that means exactly. They just seem more redolent of a distant and removed past, than contain obvious or symbolic elements that reinforce the modernity and optimistic hopefulness of the 24th century Federation world. I do like the fact that you seem to enjoy mixing elements up and creating images of distinction!!!!
As for the groupings, I have to admit that the commonalities that caught my eye, were more on the mundane and functional level. You have the bridge officers with specific specialties together, Paris and Kim sharing a close and enduring bond, as well. Following them, we see the life learning and support group in exact sequence. Kes, who intuitively made no distinction between the abilities and potential of the Doctor vis-a-vis any other crew member and very caringly, nurtured and encouraged his (and others) understanding of that reality. Then, it was the Doctor's turn to take his integral role in shepherding Seven's evolution back to her roots, though not without the occasional misstep and clouded by his own growing feelings for her. I might characterize the next set as the "outsiders" perhaps, who found acceptance and fulfillment on Voyager. On a facile level, B'Elanna and Chakotay as Maquis, who for a relatively brief time had to work to reorient themselves as members of a Starfleet crew. More fundamentally, B'Elanna came to the ship still on her lifelong struggle to establish an unambiguous sense of identity that wouldn't bedevil her and search for the connection of an intimate relationship with someone who had the patience and unconditional belief in her, that would ultimately result in such a pairing. Chakotay, estranged from his forbearers, but sustained by the adoption of their spiritual belief system which helped to keep him centered (especially one would think as his influence as second-in-command waned), and established him as an outlier of sorts from the rest of the Starfleet crew in that regard. Neelix's sentence was self-imposed, as a result of his decision to flee the dangers of fighting in the war that irrevocably separated him from those he loved. He took the role of an itinerant loner, which he would have lived out, if not for serendipitously encountering the accepting and loving soul of Kes, and after a long period of coming to a reconcilement with his past, was able to reveal his own unique skills and wisdom that made him such a beloved member of the Voyager family. As for Janeway, yes, apart and solitary in her most personal life, because that was what being an effective and respected leader demanded of her. Yet, she was in many ways a maternal archetype as well, who encouraged the best in the development of others and was willing to make sacrifices to exemplify the feelings of loyalty that so imbued the personality of the crew.
Lastly, I wouldn't say that the font types you employed are scary or prepossessing, even though I made the thematic connection that I did. It's simply that they don't exude a Trek vibe, whatever that means exactly. They just seem more redolent of a distant and removed past, than contain obvious or symbolic elements that reinforce the modernity and optimistic hopefulness of the 24th century Federation world. I do like the fact that you seem to enjoy mixing elements up and creating images of distinction!!!!
Wow ... that"s what I call a detailed reply ... 
Honestly, I had no such thoughts when I was making the picture but thanks to your analysis I now understand the hidden implications of my own wallpaper a lot better ...
I quite often put Kes and Seven in one group because I like the idea of them being together. That kind of pairing gives me a feeling of "completeness" - if that's the right word (English is not my mother tongue). For the very same reason I have twenty wallpapers for THE GIFT.
I also like Kes - not to the extent that the two of you do though because in my book no one is (even remotely) comparable to Janeway (closely followed by Tom). Still, I like everyone on that show and that includes Kes as well (I have a friend who's practically obsessed with her so I know the "Kes is the greatest" syndrome from first hand experience,
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As for the text in the above wallpaper, since it was the 20th anniversary, I decided to use something "elegant" and it resulted in my choice of that font type.
Talking about a mixture of "old" and "modern", have a look at the wallpaper I'm sharing today on my thread. What's your analysis?
Honestly, I had no such thoughts when I was making the picture but thanks to your analysis I now understand the hidden implications of my own wallpaper a lot better ...
I quite often put Kes and Seven in one group because I like the idea of them being together. That kind of pairing gives me a feeling of "completeness" - if that's the right word (English is not my mother tongue). For the very same reason I have twenty wallpapers for THE GIFT.
I also like Kes - not to the extent that the two of you do though because in my book no one is (even remotely) comparable to Janeway (closely followed by Tom). Still, I like everyone on that show and that includes Kes as well (I have a friend who's practically obsessed with her so I know the "Kes is the greatest" syndrome from first hand experience,
!)As for the text in the above wallpaper, since it was the 20th anniversary, I decided to use something "elegant" and it resulted in my choice of that font type.
Talking about a mixture of "old" and "modern", have a look at the wallpaper I'm sharing today on my thread. What's your analysis?
There isn't much competition in this group ...
Then let's see one of my wallpapers that I made two years ago. I know it's not Xmas ... but OP said pictures with everyone were welcome and this one is one such wallpaper. How does this pic compete then? Is it creative enough?
Then let's see one of my wallpapers that I made two years ago. I know it's not Xmas ... but OP said pictures with everyone were welcome and this one is one such wallpaper. How does this pic compete then? Is it creative enough?
With your permission, I'll save it and post it on the Kes Website next Christmas.There isn't much competition in this group ...
Then let's see one of my wallpapers that I made two years ago. I know it's not Xmas ... but OP said pictures with everyone were welcome and this one is one such wallpaper. How does this pic compete then? Is it creative enough?
All of these wallpapers are free, so please feel free to share any of them you might like.
Thanks!
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