Steve Foss Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Hey all: This topic has come up now and then, and it's time to establish some guidelines for how large our images should be. Please remember, these are guidelines, not sizes that are set in stone. These guidelines are meant to strike a balance — to make things easiest for the largest number of viewers while not discouraging the showcasing of people's talents. It would be best if horizontal images are kept to 600 pixels wide. Much bigger than that and they bump out too wide for a lot of people with 15-inch screens. It's better for photographers themselves (and the images) if an image can be viewed all at once on a single screen, rather than forcing the viewer to scroll around. People with larger screens have less of a problem viewing larger images, but it makes the most sense not to penalize people with smaller monitors. For vertical images, 400 pixels wide is a pretty good guideline. If they're wider than than, they tend to extend far enough down the screen that you have to scroll down to see the rest of the image. For resolution, 72 dpi is standard for computer monitors. There are monitors out there with higher resolution, but the huge majority use 72 dpi. Keeping images within these guidelines will also help folks who still use dial-up Internet access look at our photos without having to wait 10 minutes for a thread to load. I loaded one of the threads most full of pics at work not long ago (old dial-up system there), and it took 15 minutes. Again, these are simply guidelines, not laws. Photographers often like others to see their work as large as possible. Large images can have large impacts. So it's up to each individual to weigh whether the advantages to posting a large image outweigh the disadvantages. There's a lot of excellent photographic work being posted here and on the "photo sharing" board. It's talent worth encouraging and cherishing, as is the great attitude most have toward each other's work. For those who haven't yet posted an image and would like to find out how, look for the how-to sticky post toward the top of the "photo sharing" board or e-mail me and I will be happy to help. Update: I've put (pics included) after the title of each thread that contains photos. Some have been doing this already, and it's a good idea. It allows dial-up users to see which threads will take a significant time investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsaw Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Cool, I posted that you should be a moderator and Shazaam! it happens... hmmm, what should I ask for Christmas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WifeKidsandDog Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 You should definitely ask that Cheryl gets a 400mm f5.6 lens and a 135mm f/2L lens!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 Well Buzz, as long as you've got Santa's ear, you can pass on this Christmas list to him, eh? Canon 1DS Mark II Canon 1D Mark IIN (backup body) Three 8 Gb memory cards Canon 600 mm IS f4 Canon 300 mm IS f2.8 Canon 100 mm macro Canon 16-35 mm Canon 14 mm Macintosh G5 Apple 21 inch cinema monitor Epson 2400 printer There, that oughta keep the fat ole sucker busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waskawood Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Gee Steve. And to think all I wanted was a D50 or D70 or a Rebel and a few starter lenses But then you were probably a better little boy than I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 No, I've been pretty naughty. That's why I need St. Buzzsaw to intercede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzsaw Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 My wife wouldn't call me a saint, but my children think I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.T. Bucket Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thanks Steve. I've long been a fan of the birdwatching forum (I'm not a photographer, so it's been more for the discussions), but often I've been interested in checking out some of the photos. Unfortunately, I've had too many 10-15 minute loads on my dialup connection and finally just gave up. I think I'll be checking out this forum more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 Update: I've put (pics included) after the title of each thread that contains photos. Some have been doing this already, and I thank you for the good idea. It allows dial-up users to see which threads will take a significant time investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbydog Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 There is another way to skin this cat. Since almost all threads have pics....some may have 1, others have a dozen or more. If you use internet explorer, go to tools => options => advanced and scroll down to the multimedia options. There you can uncheck the options that says "show pictures". Hit the apply button and you are set. Then when you open the thread you will get a red x instead of a pic. If you right click the red x you wil get an option to show the picture. This way you can read the text and look at the only pics you think might interest you. It will also make your other web pages load much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted December 20, 2005 Author Share Posted December 20, 2005 Good advice, hobbydog. I know a bunch of FM dial-up users who already have done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B. Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Just wondering if anyone here in Minnesota has seen these.Last week a pair of Eurasian Collared Doves showed up here in Morris and are preparing to nest. I have never seen them before, but they have a distinct black neck barr on the back of their necks so they are easy to ID.Anyone else ever seen these this far North?Gary B. the nature boy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hey Gary, welcome to HSO/FM. Great to have you here! Eurasian collared doves are not common in Minnesota but started showing up with some frequency 15 or 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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