Resource Web Summary

This section of the site is a collection of 'home grown' pages and external links to a whole host of web sites that have either caught my interest, or have been extremely useful to me over the years. It only scratches the surface of the potential wealth to be found on the www, but hopefully enough to show what can be found in times of need, be it from an elusive song lyric, an original font, a useful utility, the solution to a tricky bit of scripting or the weather in Portugal.
Whilst trying to minimise the number of components that may interfere with 'plain' browsers (i.e., non script enabled) and general cross browser compatability, I have used scripts in various places to enhance or simplify operations. They should not prevent you from seeing the pages but they may not be as tidy as they would be if Javascript was enabled. Also the examples in the Javascript section will naturally not work, nor will the 'double click to return to the top of the page' function which most pages feature (you can use the up arrows at the foot of the page instead).

General Section Summary

Since I began developing my website, I've spent countless hours searching the web for solutions to problems and ideas to 'improve' my site. Needless to say 'you can find just about anything' on your travels. In this set of pages are a collection of links to sites that have been either invaluable to me or caught my eye whilst 'passing through'. Whether they are genuinely useful or just there to refresh a jaded palate, they are all worth a visit.
It will take some time catalogue them in a useable fashion, in the meantime live with the menuing system I've cobbled together.

Graphics Section Summary

The pages in this section are a collection of articles, tutorials and external links for all things Graphical.
This Website was originally developed to display my travel photographs, but as time goes on it has evolved into a site where the 'spin offs' are as plentiful as pictures. This section is such an example. I've tried, in fact am still trying different fonts, changing icons and backgrounds to 'improve' my site so I've put my findings here.... in fact this section of the web has been radically changed (see the other web sections which are still in the old style) as i fancied a change to the overall feel of the site. comments welcome (see foot of page)
here you will find pages on Fonts, Icons and Graphics and associated useful site links.

Photographic Section Summary

The pages in this section are a collection of articles, tutorials and external links for all things Photographic.
I have particularly enjoyed re-working my photo layouts time and time again, from the aesthetic appearance (placing, borders, drop shadows and titling) to coding economy (using css). I've also included a glossary of photographic terms that have helped me (or just reminded me) in my photography.
Also included is a section on my own kit, which is responsible for the photographs in my Travel Web.

Technical Section Summary

The pages in this section are a collection of articles, tutorials and external links for all things Technical.
Whilst I try to improve and develop my own Site, I'm finding more and more tips, tricks and articles from people who've 'been there and done it' already. I try out ideas and re-work examples to suit my pages or just see how things work. I've included links to useful sites, reference articles, technical tutorials and a glossary of Computer terms.

Tips & Tricks Section Summary

The pages in this section are a collection of tips and tricks that I've picked up from the www.
They range from 'one liners' to application shortcuts or just really neat coding.
Whilst I try to improve and develop my own Site, I'm finding more and more tips, tricks and articles from people who've 'been there and done it' already. I try out ideas and re-work examples to suit my pages or just see how things work.

Web development section

These Web Design and Development pages are my main interest at the moment. There are Links to some really useful Web Sites, Information on Metatags , Frontpage tips and links and basically anything that catches my interest e.g. Hover Buttons, Web Colour palette. There's a Site Search Engine which is worth checking out (no google sponsored ads here), and a Page Password Creator. My experiments with layouts, backgrounds, Home Pages and Menus. References for Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Colour or Image Background choosers etc.. Show that elusive € symbol by character entity etc..

Workshop Section Summary

These Workshop pages are a collection of 'works in progress', as whilst I try to improve and develop my own Site, I'm finding more and more tips, tricks and articles from people who've 'been there and done it' already. I try out ideas and re-work examples to suit my pages or just see how things work. Content may change frequently. These workshops also appear under the relevant section menus. They are all here for convenience.

About this page

This page was an exercise in trying to get to grips with layers. I've always had trouble getting my head round the coding. i now realise that i was making it more difficult than it really was. yes, i've resorted to script for the toggle property, i think that's what made it so much easier.

<head>
<script language="javascript">
function show(id) { document.getElementById(id).style.visibility = "visible"; }
function hide(id)   { document.getElementById(id).style.visibility = "hidden";  }
</script>
</head>

<body>
<div id="Main" OnMouseOver="show('Layer1');" OnMouseOut="hide('Layer1');">

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