How do I create a background image on web page?

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Published on 2011-11-15T21:14:54Z Indexed on 2011/11/16 2:09 UTC
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I am a new designer so hopefully this question isn't too basic! How do I create a background image on a webpage for a programmer? I designed the page in photoshop and I would like to know how to send the background image (the 25% opacity buildings overlay). I would be happy to send the main image (but it is too large and I imagine would slow the site and loading time drastically).

here is the link to the design...

http://problemio.com/home_page_1_1.pdf

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