Sometimes the contour of the image will be rendered pixelated when using this option. Orientation and Proportion Most images in the Awards Community are displayed vertically, but this is not an absolute requirement. The only advantage is that it makes the task much easier for the winners. It's much simpler to display images in a Web page if they have all the same orientation. The proportion of an award image is another important design consideration.
Proportion means the ratio between the width and height of the image.
A wide variety of graphics software is available to help you create decent award images. Most of them provide filters and special effects which allow you to obtain very good results in a relatively short period of time. Importing and overlaying photos or clipart may be possible, and they give a more realistic rendering. Many websites provide good tutorials on various image-editing programs. With patience and some practice, most webmasters can easily create their own distinct images.