• Forum Tutorials

    But wait, I don't feel qualified to critique pictures!! 

    by
    James Shadle
    Published on 09-28-2010 08:33 PM
    Categories:
    1. Forum Tutorials


    The Critique

    • Critique is defined as: the art of criticism, an act of criticizing.
    • Criticism is defined as: assessment of creative work, considered judgment of or discussion about the qualities of something, especially a creative work.
    • Criticize is defined as: careful, exact evaluation and judgment.

    No where is the word "negative" mentioned.

    Critiquing an image is not as difficult as most people believe. It can be as easy as stating what you like or don't like about an image. Our Eager To Learn forum is not just a great place to gain confidence in post images, it is a great place to gain confidence in critiquing images as well.

    Here are some suggestions that can use to make your critiques even more affective when you feel comfortable doing so.
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    Adventures In Forum Community Building 

    by
    James Shadle
    Published on 07-29-2010 12:00 AM
    Categories:
    1. Forum Tutorials

    In the beginning.
    To me it seems like forever , but it's only been three weeks since we launched the new Vbulletin 4.0.X. So far so good and I'm still tweaking and adding new features.

    I thought I would take a couple of minutes off and give you some idea of what's been involved in upgrading to the new software. But first why did we upgrade and why does the new forum look different than the previous version.

    Unfortunately, Vbulletin has not figured out how to allow custom "skins or styles" to be upgraded with their new forum software. We worked hard for 2.5 years to get a comfortable and functional forum style. All of that hard work went out the window when we upgraded.
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    Image Posting Guidelines - Revised 

    by
    James Shadle
    Published on 07-15-2010 12:39 AM
    Categories:
    1. Tips and Tricks,
    2. Forum Tutorials

    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
    • 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 technicaldata, 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 Participan    ts may post one image per forum, every 48 hours.
    How to size images for web.
    http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...read.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 andadd 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.
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