website critique needed

<p>hello everyone,</p>

<p>recently i decided to change my website... so far i had one builded with iWeb application on my mac; for last couple of months i was trying to design something new with this app, however it was always the same or very similar (build around templates) to some others that i've seen on the net. <br>

about 3/4 weeks ago i came across adobe flash catalyst on some forum; users over there claimed that it was easy to use and very effective... i decided to try it and i downloaded trial version (i'm still trying to convince myself to buy license key)... as people were saying, it is very easy to use - took me less then 3 days to learn all that i needed to build my new website... it would be impossible to do it if i had to learn flash script...:) and in 8 days that i've had it i builded my brand new website...<br>

all "design" was created using photoshop, then i converted layers into buttons, transitions, gallery and links using adobe flash catalyst...<br>

here is the link:<br>

www.gregmaszyna.com<br>

i would like to ask you to check it and tell me about your experience: what you think about design/idea and what's an overall feel of the website... is it professional enough?<br>

i hope you'll like it, but please be constructive - let me know if you think there's something that you feel could be changed ...</p>

<p>thanks for your help,<br>

greg</p>

<p>Greg, I like your clean and honest photography. The repeated name in differing fonts feels cluttered compared to the work, however. I would appreciate the design of the page more, if it were more simple and consistent with your work. I wish I didn't have to move my mouse to each thumbnail to view the picture. A slideshow, or click image -> open next image type of set up would be a more pleasant experience.</p>

<p>Greg, i agree with the previous comment that the repeated name is not my favorite style. you may want to resize and re-arrange a little.<br>

yes, a slideshow option will certainly make visitors' life easier.<br>

I want to add one more: the home page upload is a bit too long. it took over 10-12 seconds in both Google Chrome and IE browsers. 5 seconds is acceptable by most viewers.<br>

Good luck.<br>

if convenient, pls check my site for me. i'm having trouble with viewing in Internet explorer.<br>

Greg<br>

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