How do I post a picture?

[kbasa]

OK, so you've got some cool pictures from that nifty digital camera, but you can't get them posted here because they're too big.

So how the heck do you get them to a size that'll allow you to post?

1. Get yourself a copy of IrfanView. It's free and you can get it at www.irfanview.com.

2. Fire up Irfanview and open your image.
http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/2489242-M.jpg

3. Select Image>Resize & Resample
http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/2489244-M.jpg

4. Select 72dpi and a size of about 300dpi across or so. Be sure to leave the little "preserve aspect ratio" box checked so your image doesn't get distorted.
http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/2489243-M.jpg

5. Save your photo using File>Save As. This will keep you from changing your original file and will give you a nice one to put up on the web.

6. When you post your message, use the Attach File item, but don't preview your message! vBulletin, our forum software, will drop your attachment if you do.

Want to practice? Use this thread to do that. We'll keep it stickied so it's always here.

[James O]

Thanks from a computer dummy. I bet this still isn't right.

[kbasa]

Originally posted by James O
Thanks from a computer dummy. I bet this still isn't right.

:clap :clap

[Ironhorsecowboy]

Good description on the picture with a digital camera. My question is ? I don't have a digital camera but can scan a regular pic to my computer. How can I post a pic with my scan method? Thanks IHCB:dunno

[kbasa]

Hey Cowboy,

You can use IrfanView to scan the photo print (use File>Acquire) and then resize it to fit, just like if it was taken with a digicam.

[Ironhorsecowboy]

Well here goes. I will try to see if I got this right. If I did there is a pic of me at the time of delivery of my new K12 at Daytona BMW last year ( pre-bikeweek a couple of days):D

[kbasa]

Neat picture! Does your scanning software allow you to select a portion of the frame to scan? I have an HP and it allows me to click on the upper left corner of the photo I'm scanning and select just that for my picture.

Nice K12, mang!

[Ironhorsecowboy]

I put in the 72 x 300 and hit ok on the page but some how the pic still attached from the my pictures folder as 1275. Any tips on where I am going wrong on sizing before attaching an image? I had the picture saved in My Pictures before opening iview and the image size is what it was from scanning to My Pictures. If the image is resized in iview do attach directly from iview or go back to My Pictures as I did? Thanks for your help. Cowboy

[Ironhorsecowboy]

I have a OfficeJet G85 all in one machine with a flatbed scanner/copier. It does more than I'm sure I know to operate. I'll see about all the functions as I get more proficient with all this imagery stuff. I did notice it had instructions during scanning to attach to a website and e-mail directly from scan mode but I wasn't sure how to attach directly to BMWMOA as shown. Thanks again IHCB

[kbasa]

OK, give me a little bit and I'm going to make a post about how to scan a picture and post it - using HP software.

:)

[kbasa]

Look Here for how to get your scanner to play along with you. (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=17458#post17458)

[username]

just trying it out...

it looks too small. size matters. will i be breaking rules if i post em a little bigger? im going to add a second one a little larger to see...

[dbrick]

Dave

What about us (insert noun of choice) who're on Macs? :confused: Do you know of any similar-function software?

[kbasa]

Originally posted by username
just trying it out...

it looks too small. size matters. will i be breaking rules if i post em a little bigger? im going to add a second one a little larger to see...

No, try it out. If you don't like the results, you can go back via the Edit button and delete your post.

Dave,

I'm not sure about Mac stuff, but I'm sure there's something out there for you guys. Does your Mac have something like Paint that allows you to capture photos?

[dbrick]

Yes, there are several ways of doing that. I wonder if it'd work to just attach a photo without further processing it as you described for PCs.

I guess I'll just have to, you know, actually *try* it. <g>

[kbasa]

Originally posted by dbrick
Yes, there are several ways of doing that. I wonder if it'd work to just attach a photo without further processing it as you described for PCs.

I guess I'll just have to, you know, actually *try* it. <g>

Yup. You can always delete the post. I put this together assuming the image would be too big and would need to be resized. Knowing how well Macs handle images and the like, you may already have tools that allow you to resize and the like.

There's really only one restriction on photos that the forum has: size. The attachment can't be more than 160K. The size of the image isn't really restricted, but if they get too big, they can be hard to view as they expand beyond the edge of the screen.

[5807]

This is test # 1.

[dbrick]

Here's a shot of Mary stopped by Owens Lake, on the way to Death Valley

[jdcoffman]

This is a test this is only a test if this wasn't a test I'd type something else.

[Rich]

All of a sudden I cannot attach a picture, and I can't for the life of me figure out why. Yeah, I know the size limitations and also the fact that you can't preview. What else can be causing my trouble? Maybe something to do with my browser? I don't have a clue so if anyone can help me out I'd appreciate it. I have done successful attachments in the past......

Thanks a lot.

[BradfordBenn]

What are the symptoms? Does the image not show up, just shows up as a http://www.bradfordbenn.com/nope.gif?

[Rich]

All that shows up is the message, and there isn't even a hint that I tried to attach something. I am going to try to attach my avatar as an attachment to this message, and you will see what I mean. It just won't be there.

[BradfordBenn]

I browsed to this one and then selected Submit reply.

Are you using a Mac or Windows?

[BradfordBenn]

Hmmmmm....

Apparently you aren't the only one being stumped. I have done it before, but not now?

[Rich]

I am using windows. I just tried attaching my avatar like I said and nothing.... I do the browse thing, find my avatar that is saved, and pick it, it shows up in the attach file space, and then I "submit reply", but when taken back to post, it just isn't there. Thanks for the assistance, and whatever you come up with.

[Rich]

maybe it is a forum problem?

[kbasa]

I just checked the forum admin panel and everything is cool.

:dunno

[kbasa]

test 0 rama

[kbasa]

.

[Rich]

and see if I can do it.

[Rich]

Something changed since yesterday. I'm just glad it's back to working, it looks like BB was having trouble too. Hmmmmm.

[BradfordBenn]

It was busted. Been fixed.

[Jim Shaw]

How do I insert multiple pics, and text, like the big guys do with trip reports (to wit: Nye's Daytona report)?

[kbasa]

Originally posted by Jim Shaw
How do I insert multiple pics, and text, like the big guys do with trip reports (to wit: Nye's Daytona report)?

You'll need a place on the web to host your pictures. A bunch of us are using smugmug.com ($20 a year, unlimited albums) to host the photos. When you're putting your message together, you click the IMG button and past a link to the picture in the box. I think there's a thread in the How Do I... forum that talks about how to do that.

It's definitely easier to do than attaching photos. If you take a lot of digipics like I do, the hosting is a huge bargain.

[5807]

This is my last test for the night. I have the recommended program, pic is resized properly, but only the text coming on board? If not tonight..tomorrow

[5807]

I seem to be having the same trouble Rich had? Windows in use, resized with suggested program, I don't preview....appears to be taking pic when I push "submit"...slowly takes the thread:
-yet, my thank you for submitting comes through, with no pic!...just text.
-so here goes another try...if a pic does not appear, I will await further thought from more qualified folks. THANKS SO MUCH

[Rich]

and if it does, it should work for you.

[5807]

Grateful for all the help..I have made one modest change, not sure it will affect the outcome:
-using windows 98, Irfanview, reducing to 3oo width, 72 DPI
-after the text, I add the picture under "attached file", I DO NOT PREVIEW,
-as I submit , it appears to be taking the "whole effort", but as above, only the text comes thru
-yes, in early takes...pic was rejected outright becasue it was too large (that does not happen anymore since downsizing)..I get a Thank you for submitting the thread.

Here goes! If it does not take - will check back this evening.
Thanks. Ray

[kbasa]

Originally posted by GREAT HAUL II
Grateful for all the help..I have made one modest change, not sure it will affect the outcome:
-using windows 98, Irfanview, reducing to 3oo width, 72 DPI
-after the text, I add the picture under "attached file", I DO NOT PREVIEW,
-as I submit , it appears to be taking the "whole effort", but as above, only the text comes thru
-yes, in early takes...pic was rejected outright becasue it was too large (that does not happen anymore since downsizing)..I get a Thank you for submitting the thread.

Here goes! If it does not take - will check back this evening.
Thanks. Ray

Try saving them as .jpg files and see if that helps. .bmp isn't usually viewable in a browser, I believe.

[knary]

Originally posted by KBasa
Try saving them as .jpg files and see if that helps. .bmp isn't usually viewable in a browser, I believe.

Not only are bitmap (.bmp) files not viewable in browsers, they are MUCH larger than images saved as jpegs.

[5807]

I have changed over to jpeg...lets hope!

[5807]

Going to try one more...for good measure - modest adjustment on size and quality..if it takes

[SCDorman]

The last time I tried this, it posted as a link. Here's try #2.

[sgborgstrom]

Let's see if this works...

[Jim Shaw]

Originally posted by sgborgstrom
Let's see if this works...

Seems to be. No puddle of oil under it. I think you could safely ride it home. :brow

[dzimbric]

tester

[dzimbric]

test

[dzimbric]

hoo, hoo thanks for the help.:clap :clap :clap

[kbasa]

:D

You go, boy. :clap

[JimX]

Test

[kbasa]

Ooooooohhhh. That's nice....

RS?

[JimX]

RS?


Just the fairing

[kbasa]

You're a tease, Jim. :)

[JimX]

OK, here's the rest...do I get the last word?
Reply not required

[1flyer]

This is a test......

[honard]

Why wont it start.

[Mike1]

My new bike.

[riderR1150GSAdv]

Ok I'll try this out too then:idea

[bullit7801]

Lolo pass at the Montana Idaho line.
Old K100RS, Stolen and wrecked June 7, 2004.

[bullit7801]

That worked rather well, after I stopped trying to use the attach image icon. As you can see, the cropped version is my Avitar, which was easier.

Thanks, KBasa :clap :clap :clap

tb

[MostlyIrish]

testing

[BradfordBenn]

Pretty Cool Photo. :thumb

[MostlyIrish]

Another try

[Rhino]

Hopefully this works.

[BradfordBenn]

Looks good.

[MostlyIrish]

Pretty Cool Photo. :thumb
Thanks,
My wife Stephanie was fooling with her new camera on our way out to Colorado this summer. She wanted me to see what she sees from her vantage point.

[Ksrob]

I hope this photo of Rabbit Hatch Ky general store comes thru.

[Ksrob]

A rider tosses his ride down....

[rapz]

test

[wrx1979]

Test

I have uploaded a picture of a stop on recent Canada trip. Will now appear as part of the text message or will it have to be opened to view it?

I am trying to write about a trip and insert pictures at key points within the text.

[BradfordBenn]

If you use the manage attachments option the picture appears at the end. If you use a link to the image on the web, such as a smugmug account (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4417), the pictures appear where you place them in the story.

[boofer]

Test

[boofer]

Can't forget the big girl !

[BradfordBenn]

Very nice

[Rico611]

I am using Photoshop Elements Ver 2.0 for the Macintosh. This is a nice program for the novice and serious amateur photographer. The currrent version is 3.0 and is available for the Mac and Windows.

This is my first attempt to post a photo hope it works. :)

[BradfordBenn]

Nice dog. Does he ride?

[Rico611]

Unfortunately Brad "she" (Diggity) does not ride. She likes to keep her 4 paws firmly on the ground.

Rich

[BradfordBenn]

Unfortunately Brad "she" (Diggity) does not ride. She likes to keep her 4 paws firmly on the ground.

Rich

Whoops. :twirl

[pmdave]

I downloaded irfanview, but decided to try one resized with Photoshop. With a small image at 75dpi, it looks very ragged. And, does it make much difference which format it's saved to? I did this one in jpeg.

pmdave

[pmdave]

Thought I'd try a little different version, still 75dpi, but cropped vertically and made about 400 pixels tall.

Incidentally, this is a rare photo of an early Australopithecus, taken in a cave near Outshoorn, South Africa. It's not well known that early man had discovered the Corda tree, the bark of which makes very durable clothing for exploration. I'm told they called it "Cordura".

[kbasa]

Looks like an Aerostichalopithicus to me, Dave. :lol

[marcopolo]

My test pic. Why is it such poor quality? The full-size image is not, but this site would not let me upload it until I resized it to the size you seee here (using Ifranview). Why are other pics I see in posts larger than mine?

[BradfordBenn]

My test pic. Why is it such poor quality? The full-size image is not, but this site would not let me upload it until I resized it to the size you seee here (using Ifranview). Why are other pics I see in posts larger than mine?

The key to doing larger pictures is to link it to an external source. There is a limit to the size of an attachment, but if you put the image on a hosting site, such as smugmug which we have a program with (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4417), you can then link to it using the "insert image" option.

[marcopolo]

Thanks. I'm not sure I understand that completely, but I'll give it a go. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, as they say.

[bwright]

Let's give it a try. Here goes ...

[currentlyonks]

Let's give it a try

[currentlyonks]

Let's see if this is legible

[currentlyonks]

How 'bout this

[currentlyonks]

And now a photo try

[currentlyonks]

:drink

[cruisin]

I don't have a problem with the sizing and all; what I would like to know is, can you put more than one picture in a post? There have been times when I would have related a story or two where more than one picture would help tell the complete story with fewer words but did not, because I felt it would detract so much that it was not worth the effort--maybe I'm just too lazy to type all those words. :dunno

[BradfordBenn]

I don't have a problem with the sizing and all; what I would like to know is, can you put more than one picture in a post?

Yes you can. However the picture needs to be hosted on the Internet some where, such as perhaps using the
Affinity Program with Smug Mug (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4417). Then once you have your pictures posted, the process is pretty straight forward.

I usually have two windows open when composing the post, one for the post composition, and one that has the picture I want to include. (These directions assume you are using a Windows Operating System) Then I right click on the image I want to include, if I am Internet Exploder I use the property information to find the path to the picture. I then highlight it and copy it. I usually use Firefox which depending on your plugins has the same feature and an even better one, "Copy Image Location" Then I switch to the post composition window and click on the http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif image icon and paste the URL for the picture where prompted. That was how I included the icon.

Hope that helps. :thumb

[Autolycus]

here goes nuttin'

[BradfordBenn]

Looks like it worked :thumb

[Clark0003]

Recently acquired '82 R65LS...thanks for the techical information help!

Sam

[Hodag]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/kraus/tokyo.jpg

[SNC1923]

This is also a test

http://SNC1923.smugmug.com/gallery/564870/5/23541889/Medium

[SNC1923]

I've successfully posted images in the past by linking them to my website. Can anyone suggest why my image is not showing up? I'm clicking on the image button and pasting the URL.

[knary]

I've successfully posted images in the past by linking them to my website. Can anyone suggest why my image is not showing up? I'm clicking on the image button and pasting the URL.

You're pasting the URL to the page that the image is displayed on, not the link to the actual image.

the link to the image is...
http://snc1923.smugmug.com/photos/23541889-M.jpg

not...
http://snc1923.smugmug.com/gallery/564870/5/23541889/Medium

If you go to the latter address, at the bottom of the page is a button for "share with friends, forums". Click on that. Then copy the link for "medium", or whatever size you prefer. Then do as you describe in your post (click on image button, past URL).

[SNC1923]

You're pasting the URL to the page that the image is displayed on, not the link to the actual image.

Muchas gracias, Knary. I knew it would be simple, but it was beyond me. Thanks for the assist.

[deancox]

I see that some have posted more than one pix to a single post. I down loaded Irfan and it works fine except that I when I try to post a second pix, it prompts me to delete the first. I have been attaching pix using the file attachment utility. The image attachment icon bings up some kind of a script propmt for text to be formatted and I can't seem to figure out how to use that.

Thanks,

Dean

OK, OK! I just answered my own question by reading a few other posts....duhhhh! :doh

[Dougger]

another test

[Dougger]

maybe this time

[subvet]

trying the attachment posting advice

[BradfordBenn]

maybe this time
That looks like Boomyr!

[Dougger]

It sure is!! Escanaba... sans the Penske truck! I wondered how long it would take for someone to recognize him.

[Dougger]

That looks like Boomyr!

how about this guy?

[BradfordBenn]

how about this guy?

His Dookiness!

[Honu]

Let's see if this works.

[Honu]

the last one was so tiny, I thought I could try again.
This is above Ashland, day trip to Hyatt lake.

[Honu]

Ok. The last 2 pics I uploaded came out so small. I admit to being a computer idiot, but it seems that I should be able to do this with a bigger picture. Clearly other people have. We shall see how this one turns out.
It's me sliding in the snow on a hike earlier this month. Maybe someone could help me figure this out. :dunno

[Rich]

the last one was so tiny, I thought I could try again.
This is above Ashland, day trip to Hyatt lake.


FZ6?

[Honu]

Rich,
No, R1000S - (the bike). I will see if I can work this thing out and present a picture where it's easy to identify the bike. I'm new to this picture thing. With the size that my pictures came out, it's really hard to tell that it's even a motorcycle. :doh

[Honu]

Still small. The computer continues to tell me that my "file" is too big, but does not inform me as to how to make my "file" smaller. It appears size of the picture has an affect, but a smaller picture doesn't always indicate a smaller and therefore more acceptable file. I'm lost, I'm going to bed. :snore

[kbasa]

Still small. The computer continues to tell me that my "file" is too big, but does not inform me as to how to make my "file" smaller. It appears size of the picture has an affect, but a smaller picture doesn't always indicate a smaller and therefore more acceptable file. I'm lost, I'm going to bed. :snore

Try this: If you have an option to change the resolution of the file, change it to 75dpi. That'll be fine for the web, but will still allow you to post a file that has dimensions of 400 x 400 or so. I'm gonna guess that you're resizing, but not changing the resolution.

Both measurements have an effect on how big the file is. As you raise each number, you raise the 'density' of the file and how big the file is.

[IAMBOB]

I THINK the ?img] ....jpg ?/img] Function will work too if you have the pictures uploaded.. Replace the '?' with '['

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p891a2ef77efe4671f16c0a5e2f3d96f9/f31d90e7.jpg

[IAMBOB]

I upload my pictures to sony imagestation.. imagestation.com. It's free to upload pitures, and can share, and link to them online

[kbasa]

I THINK the ?img] ....jpg ?/img] Function will work too if you have the pictures uploaded.. Replace the '?' with '['

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid178/p891a2ef77efe4671f16c0a5e2f3d96f9/f31d90e7.jpg

Exactly. That's how folks insert multiple pictures into one post.

Also, be aware that the MOA provides a discount at Smugmug which provides some features that most of the free services don't. Unlimited albums and photos hosted, security to keep some albums away from prying eyes, sharing with specific groups of people and 2GB of transfer per month for $25/year. Additionally, some portion of your membership is returned to the MOA by Smugmug. We're using those funds to help underwrite this site.

[Honu]

Thanks for the suggestions. I can't seem to go up to 400 width with 72 dpi, it won't let me upload it. It continues to inform me that my file is too big. I guess I will have to check into smugmug and see if there is a better way to do it. This is very educational for me. I will keep trying.

p.s. This tiny picture is of a backpacking trip through paria river canyon. I'm one of the specks in the middle.

[kbasa]

Thanks for the suggestions. I can't seem to go up to 400 width with 72 dpi, it won't let me upload it. It continues to inform me that my file is too big. I guess I will have to check into smugmug and see if there is a better way to do it. This is very educational for me. I will keep trying.

p.s. This tiny picture is of a backpacking trip through paria river canyon. I'm one of the specks in the middle.

OK. If you're going to look to smugmug, don't forget to indicate that you're an MOA member so you get the discount.

I think you'll dig smugmug. It looks like you have some awesome photos!

dave

[FredRydr]

How do I post two or more photos in the same post?

Fred

[campari]

test post...

[lorazepam]

How do I post two or more photos in the same post?

Fred

You cant do that with pictures that are on your computer, unless you supply a link to them. Most of the folks that do use a hosting site like smugmug. You use the insert image icon and place the location of the picture. I was frustrated about getting pictures on the site, but after joining smugmug, it is a seamless and painless process. I am sure the other picture hosting sites will work as well.

[kbasa]

test post...

Ya hit that preview button didn't ya? :ha

That does something wierd to the post and loses the photos, so don't do it.

:D

[Gizmo]

Test Photo

[freebee]

share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8IZt2TlqyasQC.jpg

[BradfordBenn]

share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8IZt2TlqyasQC.jpg
You forgot to put in the img source equals in there.

[kbasa]

Doesn't look like Shutterfly allows for direct linking.

[2popfire]

This should be a photo of my bike

[2popfire]

think I got it

[roy]

Lets see if the idiot has it now!!

[roy]

Survey says!!

[knary]

share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8IZt2TlqyasQC.jpg

That appears to be a link to the page the image is on, not the image itself.

[PUDGYPAINTGUY]

how do you access smugmug please?

[soldemall]

If this worked, it will show the GS near the NM/Az border.

[B2BWYLD]

.......O.K......let's see if I can follow instructions....

[B2BWYLD]

...think I got it......but I'll have to save the instructions.....CRS!.... Thanks

[YB in IN]

how do you access smugmug please?

The site for smugmug is smugmug.com. You'll have to sign up for an account, but keep in mind that there is an moa discount to be had by following
this link. (http://www.smugmug.com/?referrer=v6FeTKhJQ1cFE)

[wndsrfr]

Testing.....testing......testing.

Rats!

[BradfordBenn]

Try not previewing it first.

[vanzen]

just playing to see how you all work here.
http://www.rockerboxer.com/i//XRS_portrait_1.JPG

[BradfordBenn]

Cool photo. Did you touch it up?

[twotie4]

I was reading your thread on posting pix with IRFANVIEW and then saw another thread using SMUGMUG. Is one better or more compatible with the website or is it just additional features and cost of SMUGMUG?

[BradfordBenn]

I was reading your thread on posting pix with IRFANVIEW and then saw another thread using SMUGMUG. Is one better or more compatible with the website or is it just additional features and cost of SMUGMUG?

They serve two different purposes. IRFanview is a software program for editting your photos. Smugmug is a hosting service for having a place on the internet to put your newly editted photos.

Hope that helps. If you have any more questions, just shout.

[OldNuke]

Testhttp://doodah.smugmug.com/photos/24555208-S.jpg

[OldNuke]

How do you line up the text with its attached photo in the post?

[OldNuke]

Picture 1

http://doodah.smugmug.com/photos/24562293-S.jpg

#2
http://doodah.smugmug.com/photos/24562305-S.jpg

[kbasa]

Looks like you've got it, Doug.

[Rich]

testing

http://rp.smugmug.com/photos/42002603-M.jpg

Now one more

http://rp.smugmug.com/photos/42002614-M.jpg

[Rich]

That was so much fun I need to do another one!

http://rp.smugmug.com/photos/41998484-M.jpg

Everyone needs Smugmug! This one was taken in Glacier National Park.

http://rp.smugmug.com/photos/41998506-M.jpg

I wish I had gotten it sooner. Awesome.

http://rp.smugmug.com/photos/41998536-M.jpg

[BradfordBenn]

Nice shots

[AZ Greg]

This is a test, this is only a test!

[AZ Greg]

Damn!

[AZ Greg]

If you don't succeed, try try again!

[AZ Greg]

Got it!

[AZ Greg]

:bikes

[R75_7]

did it work?

[R75_7]

how sweet life is

[barney]

test

[barney]

Test #2

[JerryHendren]

Test

[sgborgstrom]

[IMG]http://www.triumph.co.uk/media/Scrambler_3_800x600.jpg

[sgborgstrom]

test[IMG]

[sgborgstrom]

third time?http://stromborg.smugmug.com/photos/24571443-M.jpg

[kbasa]

third time?http://stromborg.smugmug.com/photos/24571443-M.jpg

The second IMG tag needs a "/" to tell the software that the tag is closed.

I put the / in and your picture showed up.

If you've got your post a reply preference set to "Guided Mode", when you click the little yellow button with the mountain, smugmug will open a dialog box. Just paste your image location there and you're done!

If you want to take a look at how the IMG tags should work, just click Edit on the post above and you'll see how they work. That's pretty much how it works with any of the formatting tools. You have the tag, which might be a B for bold, or I for italics, or whatever with the square brackets around it and the same tag, with a / added to stop the formatting.

Nice picture too! :)

[PUDGYPAINTGUY]

Is it possible to post a larger pic if you don't use smugmug? I only ask because it seems as though folks can post larger pics on here, and when I try the pics are only about 2x2. Does it have to do with the resolution that the pic was taken? Just curious is all. Thanks

[kbasa]

Is it possible to post a larger pic if you don't use smugmug? I only ask because it seems as though folks can post larger pics on here, and when I try the pics are only about 2x2. Does it have to do with the resolution that the pic was taken? Just curious is all. Thanks

Yeah, it can have something to do with resolution. Think of a digital photograph as having density. If you're taking a reasonably high quality shot, you can have very high density, which means that the camera has generated lots of pixels to fill in detail on the photo. That number is the megapixel count you looked at when you bought your camera.

Anyway, the best thing you can do to lower the size of the image is to resample it down to 72dpi. That's all you're going to see over the internet, so you might as well make the size of the image file smaller without harming the resolution the viewer sees. Also, if you cut the size to about 400 to 500 pixels wide, you'll still have a decently sized photo.

That said, let me talk about how attached photos work with the database and how they can affect the costs the MOA bears to deal with them. I'm not trying to discourage attaching photos, as they really make things come alive here, but to explain so people know how the forum software works.

When you attach a photo, it gets stored on our servers, so we pay for storage fees. When a user clicks on a thread to look at it, the server sends that image to the user. We pay for bandwidth usage as well.

If a user has linked a smugmug or other image into the post, we don't have to pay to store the image, nor do we have to pay for the bandwidth. What happens is that on the user's desktop, the forum software shows the thread, but inserts the image directly from the image's hosting server.

Does that help? Keep those photos coming, they really do make the whole place feel like real life some times.

:thumb

dave

[PUDGYPAINTGUY]

Dave thanks for the reply and it makes perfect sense too. It does appear that smugmug type format would be better for all based upon the variable costs.

Thanks again,
Andy

[B2BWYLD]

....gotta check this size.......

[RTRandy]

Let's see if I can test placing multiple shots.

http://rpscott.smugmug.com/gallery/1005463/1/46517570/Large

Hope this workss

http://rpscott.smugmug.com/gallery/1005463/1/46517657/Large

[kbasa]

Let's see if I can test placing multiple shots.

[ IMG]http://rpscott.smugmug.com/gallery/1005463/1/46517570/Large[ /IMG]

Hope this workss

[ IMG]http://rpscott.smugmug.com/gallery/1005463/1/46517657/Large[ /IMG]

You're close. You need the full path out to the picture, which should include the name of the .jpg file. Looks like you got the syntax right for the IMG tags, but need to work on the path name.

Look at the way this picture is done by clicking on Quote.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/44410708-M.jpg

[RTRandy]

http://rpscott.smugmug.com/photos/46517570-S.jpg

Let's see.

[RTRandy]

You're close. You need the full path out to the picture, which should include the name of the .jpg file. Looks like you got the syntax right for the IMG tags, but need to work on the path name.

Look at the way this picture is done by clicking on Quote.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/44410708-M.jpg



Hmmmmm Back to the drawing board

[RTRandy]

Let's try for larger sizehttp://rpscott.smugmug.com/photos/46517570-M.jpg

shot two


http://rpscott.smugmug.com/photos/46517657-M.jpg

[mrmaico]

test
http://images.fotopic.net/ye36qv.jpg

[kbasa]

Nice one, Barry. :thumb

[Kenny2]

From the Long Beach Bike Show. It is a Ducati.....I think!

[GregFeeler]

From the Long Beach Bike Show. It is a Ducati.....I think!

Good test, but I think you need to do this a couple of more times with some "Ducati" pictures. :laugh

[ltljohn]

This is a test

[mrmaico]

Nice one, Barry. :thumb

Thanks Dave, I had to roll it out this weekend though. 40's at Christmas in North Dakota! I hope it lasts a couple more months. I had to try out my new WarmnSafe jacket liner....nice and toasty! Only bad thing is now I have to go out and wash it, don't want any salt doing its thing to my bike.

Barry

[lostbearings]

trying to post a picture of my R100

[EastTNBeemer]

splash

[EastTNBeemer]

?????

[EastTNBeemer]

Did it work?

[Whiplash]

I still can't post a picture.

[knary]

I still can't post a picture.

Are you trying to attach a picture or link to a picture that's already out on the 'web'?

[knary]

Did it work?

NICE photo!

[username]

I still can't post a picture.

whiplash - if you like, PM me with your problem or where you're stuck, and we can get you going.

[SHUNK]

Whenever I try to attach the file, I click on "upload" and it sends me to a 'page cannot be displayed" page. Am I doing something wrong?

I just used Irfan to resize the picture.

[mrmaico]

test

[mrmaico]

Whenever I try to attach the file, I click on "upload" and it sends me to a 'page cannot be displayed" page. Am I doing something wrong?

I just used Irfan to resize the picture.

I don't know what to tell you, it worked for me. However the pic didn't show up when I tried to preview the post, I had to send it before it displayed the pic.

If you want you can send it to me (@msn.com) and maybe I can figure it out, or if nothing else I can just post it for you while you try to get it figured out.

Barry

[username]

shunk,

it is important that you do not preview the post prior to clicking "submit reply." it messes things up.

i'm posting this as a refresher for myself of the "attach a file" process. i usually link to files that are already uploaded to the web somehwere else. (with the little yellow mountain icon.)

let me know if you're still stuck - we'll get you going.

[Whiplash]

whiplash - if you like, PM me with your problem or where you're stuck, and we can get you going.

Thanks,
I'm trying to attach a picture I have on my PC.

[Lee]

Picture Test

[cjack]

Picture Test
You're making me want to go West instead of East this summer...

[Whiplash]

Thanks,
I'm trying to attach a picture I have on my PC.

Frail... I give up.
Not that important anyway.

[Lee]

Frail... I give up.
Not that important anyway.

Remember to (not) prview your post before you submit.
Wish they could change that.

[osaiyid]

A friend who prefers Harleys.

[edhancock]

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=17225#


Did the smiley work?
And now the pic.

[edhancock]

fvbnm,

[edhancock]

fghjk

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/edhancock/H3.jpg

[tonkandy]

I bet this doesn't work

[tonkandy]

Trying again

[tonkandy]

I'm having the same problem Shunk had. When I hit the upload button I get a

"The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading"

message.

On a positive note, at least I'm getting my number postings counter increased

[BradfordBenn]

Hmmm How big are the files?

[tonkandy]

Hmmm How big are the files?
Umm 792Kb

[BradfordBenn]

What is the format, cause that should be under the limit.

[tonkandy]

What is the format, cause that should be under the limit.
Its a BMP file that I made with Irfan, its 600x450

[tonkandy]

Ta Dah!

[rkgsz3]

I'm in a self-help mode.

[geoelement]

Is it going to work, yes or no?

[20774]

I guess I need a little help... I was able to successfully attached a message in this forum, as a test. I then went to another forum and tried to attached the same image. But I get an upload error telling me I had already uploaded the JPG in another forum. So??? I then decided to delete the message in this forum and went back to the forum where I really wanted to attached the image, and I still get the error about already having uploaded the image. Can I not have the same image attached in two different places?

Kurt in S.A.

[BradfordBenn]

Hmmm that comes as news to me, you can also try linking to an image rather then attaching it. This also allows one to put more then one image in a thread. To do that click the http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/classic_images/editor/insertimage.gif button above and then place the link to the picture in the attention window.

[20774]

Hmmm that comes as news to me, you can also try linking to an image rather then attaching it. This also allows one to put more then one image in a thread. To do that click the http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/classic_images/editor/insertimage.gif button above and then place the link to the picture in the attention window.
When attaching an image or, as you suggest, insert the image with the special icon, where does the image come from? In other forums, I have learned that the image already has to be on the web somewhere...probably a function of the forum software. But in the attach image option, I used the browse feature to locate the image on my local harddrive. Initially, I tried to insert the URL to where the picture was but that didn't work. By your description above, you indicate that I must have the link to the picture in the window...that suggests that the image must be on the web.

Kurt in S.A.

[PacWestGS]

I guess I need a little help... I was able to successfully attached a message in this forum, as a test. I then went to another forum and tried to attached the same image. But I get an upload error telling me I had already uploaded the JPG in another forum. So??? I then decided to delete the message in this forum and went back to the forum where I really wanted to attached the image, and I still get the error about already having uploaded the image. Can I not have the same image attached in two different places?

Kurt in S.A.

Kurt short answer, 'NO' you can't have an 'Attached' picture in two places at the same time on this forum. Don't know why if you deleted in one place that you couldn't do it again, I have. I also changed the name once and that worked too. Something to do with the way this server is set up.

If you use a 'photo sharing web site' like smugmug, you can use the 'Insert Photo' button (that Brad pointed out) and post as many times and places as you want.

It's possible that by deleting it, it's still on the server, there is another way (a better way) to go back to that location it was posted and then go back under the writing area and 'Un-Attach' the picture, but that may be too late now.


Try 'renaming' it on your computer and Attach it again.

Doc

[20774]

Doc -

I thought about the renaming thing but that didn't work. I'll experiment some more...

Kurt in S.A.

[OscarMayer]

Alright... I'm familiar with posting and such in a forum, but the error messege I get when trying to manage my attachments is: ALERT This document contains no data. Yet I know that the document does containd data, because I can see it in photoshop as well as in the properties. Any suggestions on why I cannot load a 72 dpi .jpg file that is under 1Mb? Thanks.

GBV.

[GregFeeler]

Alright... I'm familiar with posting and such in a forum, but the error messege I get when trying to manage my attachments is: ALERT This document contains no data. Yet I know that the document does containd data, because I can see it in photoshop as well as in the properties. Any suggestions on why I cannot load a 72 dpi .jpg file that is under 1Mb? Thanks.

GBV.

Just what steps are your going through to upload your document? 1Mb is too big - the files size limit is 160k - any chance your file is bigger than that?

[OscarMayer]

Yep... That seemed to work. I was over 500K... 160K is awfully low, no. Limited server space I suppose. Thanks for the tip.

(a recent pic of my bike in its current state. I was on my way to Vegas for a night on May 4th)

[GregFeeler]

Yep... That seemed to work. I was over 500K... 160K is awfully low, no. Limited server space I suppose. Thanks for the tip.

(a recent pic of my bike in its current state. I was on my way to Vegas for a night on May 4th)


Server space is not free and .jpg's add up FAST! We struck a discount deal with SmugMug for 'MOA members so they can post up a storm there and then link back to posts here.

Nice /5 - long swing arm, 'eh? I'm into '5's in a pretty big way. Great bikes which ride unlike any of the later airheads. There's just something different about a /5 that feels mostly like the newer airheads, but with a hint of something older. :thumb

[plock]

Just a test...

[plock]

Test 2 (Sorry)

[MarkR]

Just practicing.
Thanks

[kbasa]

My R1200 GS Adventure on the upper river road, between Telico Plains and Cherohola Skyway
Exceeds my expectations
And the pic at this resolution looks a lot better than I thought it would!
But how do I make sure I'm under the right section of the "thread"? Looks like I "posted reply" to the wrong section of the thread????


Well, let's talk about how discussions work here a little bit, then. :D

We have different forums, where we discuss different broad definitions of topics. If you look on the main page, you'll see that each forum has a sort of description about what kind of content goes in it. Each thread is a discussion about something more particular. If you don't see a thread that talks about the topic you want to talk about, you can click the Start a New Thread button and start up a new topic. If you want to talk about your GSA and how much you love it, maybe Oilheads is the spot. If you want to talk about riding it in the beautiful hills of N. Georgia, maybe you want to start a Ride Report and tell us about your great ride. Other folks will respond to your thread by hitting the "Add Reply" button.

:thumb

Keep on postin'. It's not much of a website if we all just lurk, is it? :ha

[billjones]

http://www.imagestation.com/7946462/3997484824

[kbasa]

http://www.imagestation.com/7946462/3997484824


Bill. You need to get the whole image location, with the full .jpg extension. This looks like a link to an album.

Try right clicking on the image you like selecting "copy image location".

[BernardRoberts]

I followed the instructions but when I get to the point File>Save As that seems ok but How do I put it in my modified ad. I do not see where I can find the Attach file command. Do I right click the image or look somewhere else?
Hope someone can help. Thanks in anticipation

[redrider]

practice session

[redrider]

scroll down a little farther and U will see Additional Options. Under this heading click on Manage Attachments and this will lead U to your pics.This is my first time posting a pic and I just got it to work.
LOL

[lostbearings]

My to bikes
Lostbearings

[80036]

Purrrsss

[Dylan76]

testing

[RebeccaV]

testing

[RebeccaV]

Woohoo!

[carter]

Great shot BG...bike drama...strong bike...storm brewing. I like it.

[k100lt]

test

[rinty]

Is that your new airhead, k100lt?

Rinty

[k100lt]

Test #2

[97553]

did you know your not supposed to stop here?

[97553]

second try

[97553]

another try

[97553]

fourth time is a charm

[k100lt]

test 3

[username]

don't preview the post...

[d_day_6]

test

[d_day_6]

yahooooooo

[cwtester]

testphoto
[/IMG]

[cwtester]

test
[IMG]

[cwtester]

2nd Test

[R80RTJohnny]

test pic