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James Shadle
07-15-2010, 07:36 AM
Image Posting Instructions

Members have entitled use of BPN's hosting service. Please follow the instructions below to use this service.
Posting Guideline: Please submit only one image per post. Image size is to be no larger than 1024 pixels on the horizontal or 800 pixels on the vertical side. File size is not to exceed 200 kb. Members may post one image per forum, every 24 hours.

How to size images for web.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...read.php?t=839 (http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php?t=839)


Click on "New Thread" in the forum of your choice.



Once the window is open scroll down and click on "Manage Attachments"



When attachment window opens you will see a "Browse" button" just below "Upload Files from your Computer"



. This is the one you will most likely use to upload an image from your computer to the host computer paying close attention to the posting guidelines for size, etc. Once you find the file on your computer click the upload button to the right of the browse button, once uploaded click "Close This Window" at the bottom of the box.




After upload is complete, go to your message window and fill in your "Title" then in the "Message Window" give as much info as you can to help those who will critique your image. Please include technical data, such as, but not limited to, camera settings(ISO, f/stop, Shutter speed, support, flash etc.) time of day, weather conditions and location. If your subject is captive, please disclose that fact. If you have attracted your subject or subjects into photographic range with food, water, audio, or by any other means, please let us know. If you have significantly altered your image by adding or removing elements of the composition, we ask that you disclose that as well. This information will benefit all members and add to the educational value of each post. Anything else you can think of? If no -"Preview Post".



Clicking "Preview Post" first will show you what everyone who opens your post will see. If there is something missing, go back to your open window and add it, then click Preview Post again....do this until you are satisfied with your post, then click "Submit New Thread".

Still having trouble posting an image? Leave a message here and we will try our best to answer it. Once you get it right it will be second nature, it may seem daunting at first but give it a shot!!

Forum Participants may post images but do not qualify to use BPN's hosting service. Posted images must be "inserted" by linking to another hosting service. Please follow the instructions below to do so.
Posting Guideline: Please submit only one image per post. Image size is to be no larger than 1024 pixels on the horizontal or 800 pixels on the vertical side. File size is not to exceed 200 kb. Forum Participants may post one image per forum, every 48 hours.

How to size images for web.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...read.php?t=839 (http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php?t=839)



Click on "New Thread" in the forum of your choice. Left click the "Insert Image" icon in the tool bar.



The button is square icon with a tree on it. It is located on the tool bar between an envelope and film strip. The words "Insert Image" will appear when you mouse over the button.



Copy URL including http:// of hosted image and click OK.



After inserting your image, go to your message window and fill in your "Title" then in the "Message Window" give as much info as you can to help those who will critique your image. Please include technical data, such as, but not limited to, camera settings(ISO, f/stop, Shutter speed, support, flash etc.) time of day, weather conditions and location. If your subject is captive, please disclose that fact. If you have attracted your subject or subjects into photographic range with food, water, audio, or by any other means, please let us know. If you have significantly altered your image by adding or removing elements of the composition, we ask that you disclose that as well. This information will benefit all members and add to the educational value of each post. Anything else you can think of? If no -"Preview Post".




Clicking "Preview Post" first will show you what everyone who opens your post will see. If there is something missing, go back to your open window and add it, then click Preview Post again....do this until you are satisfied with your post, then click Submit.


Help Us, Help You!

Posting an image for critique is an excellent way to rapidly improve any photographers ability to create beautiful images. You can help those offering image critiques by listing details of the capture process.

Listed below are some of the details to include in your post that will help you receive the best critique possible.


Thought Process


Were you creating a Portrait?



An Environmental Image etc.



What obstacles did you face in creating your image?



Location




If an animal, what species? Was your subject captive? Did you attract your subject or subjects into photographic range with food, water, audio, or any other means?



Was your image significantly altered by adding or removing elements of the composition post shutter?



Time of day, weather conditions etc.




Capture


Camera Type and Model



Lens Focal Length and Model



ISO, Metering Mode, Exposure Mode



Exposure Compensation (if used)



Shutter Speed, Aperture



Focus Mode



Tripod, Tripod Head



Flash, Flash Settings


Post Processing


Crop



USM



Levels/Curves



Noise Reduction



Cloning or other modification

You don't need to list all of the above (it would be the most helpful) but list as much as you can and any other factors that had an affect on the final image.