#banner {
    /* This connects your saved image to the header */
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.5), rgba(0,0,0,0.5)), url("banner.jpg");
    
    /* This ensures the image covers the whole area without stretching weirdly */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    
    /* This adds space around your text so the image is visible */
    padding: 80px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

#banner h1 {
    font-size: 3.5em;
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

#banner p {
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-style: italic;
}