rob - 2-4-2006 at 12:11 PM
This is off-topic, but I want to insert an ON-TOPIC picture and could not find an appropriate forum.
How do I insert a picture? When I click the picture insert button the system asks me for a URL. I thought you had to have a private domain to have a
URL. All I have are .jpg images on my system.
How would I find what my URL is?
Thanks Nomadders
Rob
Bob and Susan - 2-4-2006 at 01:08 PM
Use this
Then use the browse button below...
and post away (under 50K size)
bajabound2005 - 2-4-2006 at 03:06 PM
How are you getting your pix to under 50k? We are having a heck of a time!
BajaNomad - 2-4-2006 at 03:27 PM
I think the question pertains to avatar images, as that's where a URL is requested.
And yes, you need to post the picture to a website somewhere, then post the URL of the image (not the page).
Some people have emailed me their images, and I've posted them here. If you wish to do this yourself, simply attach your avatar to a post in this
thread, then use that URL.
--
Doug
bajabound2005 - 2-4-2006 at 03:31 PM
uhhhh...don't mean to sound ignorant (though I am...) but what's "avatar"?
BajaNomad - 2-4-2006 at 03:57 PM
After re-reviewing the original question, I understand the URL is requested to post an image with this button:
And yes, by that method, it needs to be an online image.
There is also the ability to "attach" an image to a posting as well, which would be something you load from your computer to this site. Attached
images much be under 50k in file size.
On other topics:
An avatar is the image many users associate with their account, and is the image under the username that people have.
Keeping images under 50k file size may require the use of image optimization software. There are users here who have found online services or rather
small programs to do that for them. If you review the site by a search you may come across some of these previous discussions of the topic.
I use software such as Photoshop or Fireworks to optimize images for the web.
Regards,
--
Doug Means
BajaNomad - 2-4-2006 at 04:14 PM
Here's what some people do to reduce the file size of attached photos:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=13900
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=11894&pag...
I found this the best way, no distortion... from Packoderm's thread Essay Contest:
David K - 2-4-2006 at 04:19 PM
I used Windows Picture It in the past... but the last batch (Erle Stanley Gardner Museum Pics) I tried a new way that the great aridologist Neal Johns
told me, and it was easy and in a program all pcs have (I think), 'paint'.
If 'paint' isn't on your deck top, do this (click on):
a) Start
b) All Programs
c) Accesories
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1) Paint (start here if 'paint' is on your desk top)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) File
3) Open...
3a) then click on the photo to get reduced (double click).
4) Image
5) Sketch/Skew... then change the % down from 100 in both sketch & skew to a lesser number... My photos were taken at normal quality 55-60 kbs.
(vs. HQ or SHQ) and changing the % to around 90% brought the kbs to under 50.
If you are taking HQ images, try reducing to 30%.
Continue to Click on:
6) OK
7) File
8) Save As
8a) now type in a name for the photo or add R to it to indicate it is the reduced one... this is a copy so you don't mess with the original.
9) Save
THAT'S IT!
When you move the mouse over the reduced photo in the files, the kb size will show and let you know if you didn't get it low enough, or too low! In
either case, repeat the steps above... after you do a couple it gets pretty easy.
Neal gets the credit for this method, don't thank me if you like it!
trying to post a pic
top - 2-5-2006 at 01:34 AM
david k you'r right on as usual tnx oops! bob and susan also thx.
[Edited on 2-5-2006 by top]
[Edited on 2-5-2006 by top]
Here's a good suggestion from Bajalou...
Mexray - 2-5-2006 at 01:47 AM
...last November. I think it's the easiest to use, and quickly gives you the size of the image...go here to check it out:
http://www.jdmcox.com
"REDUCEPHOTO
Well, here's how I do it.
To reduce phot size for posting
Get ReducePhoto program free from jdmcox.com (a really small program) I keep the Iicon on desktop.
Click on ReducePhoto - screeh reminds you that you can reduce more that one at the same time - click OK
A window opens for you to select the photo to reduce - locate it and click Open
A window askes for Output Size - 640x480. 320x240 or 160.120 - for posting I use the larger 640x480 - click OK
A window "Output Quality" opens It tells origional size, and JPEG Quality with a "Select" button. Imput lower number in the JPEG Quality window and
click Select - the new size (in KB) is shown. Try different numbers - 55, 58, 65, etc until the Output size is what you want. For the Forum 49 or 48
is great. Click on Save and the output is saved in the same folder as the origional with the same name but a "x" added after the name.
Go back to the Nomads and post your picture."
[Edited on 2-5-2006 by Mexray]
INSERTING PICTURES
rob - 2-5-2006 at 07:44 AM
It's Sunday, and my brain is sluggish.
I reread the thread a couple of times, and what I gather is this:
- " . . . . There is also the ability to "attach" an image to a posting as well, which would be something you load from your computer to this site.
Attached images much be under 50k in file size" (thanks Doug Means)
- there is no (apparent) ability to embed a picture in a post, other than to send the picture to the website, ask a Super Nomad to post it as a URL
and then insert it using the "Insert an image" button.
Did I get that right?
Thanks as always - go Nomads!
Rob
Bob and Susan - 2-5-2006 at 07:50 AM
NO just click post reply...
go to the bottom and browse your computer for a picture...
then just post reply...
it's that easy
David K - 2-5-2006 at 08:55 AM
Rob, if the picture is from an existing web site (has a URL, http://...) then the size doesn't matter. Click on the little photo icon above the box
you type a message in.
If the picture is in your PC's files, then you click the 'BROWSE' button just below where you type a message here... those are the photos that need to
be under 50 kbs.
If you use the Neal Johns method I described above, you will have one reduced photo and the original in your files...
rob - 2-5-2006 at 11:00 AM
I believe I've finally got it!
Thanks to all.
Rob
PS Freezing here on the beach Pacific side today! More like Guerrero Negro . ..
my avatar
mexicali - 3-27-2006 at 12:51 PM
new logo
mexicali - 4-4-2006 at 08:24 AM
Attachment test
Tomas Tierra - 4-4-2006 at 08:55 PM
This is another test
Tomas Tierra - 4-4-2006 at 10:03 PM
this is another test...