I had used these instructions once in the past, and now just posted some pics on the "pet photos" thread - partly to remind myself how to post pics! These instructions are great. Thanks guys.

Deb

Here's a link to an alternate method, using your own website to link photos. This one was put together by Delta Charlie.

Here is a link that might be useful: Delta Charlie's website photo posting

Hi all, I just made some more changes to the picture posting how-to. I added info on photobucket and if you work through the samples you will learn how to crop and resize your pictures using free software BEFORE you upload them. This can save quite a lot of time on slower dialup connections. Also added is a sample Notepad file with all the sample code needed to post your pictures. I even added a page on Camera notes and will be putting more info on that page when I get the time.

Hope this helps, DC

Here is a link that might be useful: Direct link to the picture how-to

I've seen a couple questions recently about the MSN "click to post" option. Does anyone know how that works? I don't use MSN so I don't have any experience with it.

Hi all, Update on my direct link to picture posting how-to. It has been moved to my new Internet Service Provider so please use the link below.

Quick note on why the move, I finally figured out how to upgrade to broadband and still keep the costs down. I decided to put the broadband to work and change to Internet phone service. This lets me cancel the regular phone service and save the money it was costing. When you consider what I was paying for regular phone service and dial-up Internet my new setup will cost a bit less per month but I get to enjoy a faster Internet and much cheaper phone calls.

If anybody wants to know more about Internet phone service please email me, I learned a lot researching it and would be happy to share what I learned.

Take care, DC

Here is a link that might be useful: Updated link to picture posting how-to

I received another email requesting this information so moving it up to page one.

This is very helpful information.DJ

Kate,

Thanks for these useful instructions which helped me post a photo on my community's forum. Here is the photo of hamelia patens - fire bush:

Again, we've had some requests, so moving it back closer to the top.

BUMP!

I haven't posted pics in a long time. I have some pics of the legless lizard I want to post. I use Kodak Easyshare to get them on the Mac. I have a Photobucket account. Was hoping you woudl be able to walk me thru from getting the pics tfrom Kodak to Photobucket then to Gardenweb. As a quick refresher.

Thanks Kate.

Cliff

I did it. LOL Like riding a bike.

Thanks,Cliff

Can you only resize your photo once on photobucket?

Marion YES, simply click EDIT above the foto you want to edit and select RESIZE.

Looking forward to seeing your stuff!

Thanks Tony I'm looking forward to posting my stuff, but it seems to only allow me to edit once. Am I missing something?

I Got It!! This is great, but I have the same question as msmarion, trying to edit but only getting one shot. and the
first two I made too small(??) thanks, Terry

You can edit smaller but you can't edit to a bigger size. So it's best to reduce your photo by one size each time to see if you like it. If it gets too small, just delete the tiny one, reload the photo onto Photobucket from your computer and start over.

Bump

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This is a test. If you see a photo then I did it!

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Looks like the first try didn't work. If you need help or have a question, email me at solstice98@att.net.
Kate

Photobucket has changed a bit since this thread first started in May 2006, so it's probably time for an update.

I'll leave it to you to open your account at Photobucket (or whichever service you choose) and get photos uploaded from your computer to your page there. (If you have problems, email me at solstice98@att.net).

Here's what your photos will look like at Photobucket:

Instead of the 3 choices you used to have, now you'll see that there are 4 boxes under each photo. For posting directly into messages, click on the one that says "HTML code". You'll instantly see a little pop-up box that tells you it's "copied". Go back to the message you are typing into GardenWeb and click on where in the message you want the photo to appear. "Paste" it into that spot. You should see the html code (it's just text at this point, not an actual photo) that starts with a 'less than' sign and the word 'img'. Now when you click on "Preview Message" you should see your text as you've typed it and the photo. (If you can't see the photo then we won't see it when you sumbit the message either, so keep trying.)

If instead of posting the picture for direct viewing in your message, you want to use the URL link boxes, then in Photobucket you would copy your image by clicking on the second box - the one that is labeled "Direct Link". That works but it forces readers to click on the link to get to your image. It's more fun to put it directly into the picture - instant view & instant gratification.

If your photo shows up too large in GardenWeb, then just go back to Photobucket and edit the size. Click on 'edit', then 'resize' once the picture opens. 'Message Board' is obviously a nice size for message boards, but if you have graphic images, logos or little animations, then you can go smaller. Your image will automatically change once the message is posted to GardenWeb so you don't have to change anything there.

If you rename, move or delete your photo in Photobucket, the connection is lost in GardenWeb because you aren't really putting the picture there; you are just putting code into the message that tells the computer to pull up and insert the photo there.

Hope that help!
But don't hesitate to ask questions if you have problems.

Kate

Kate, thank you so much, this post (and it's update) were such a huge help. Every once in a while I try to post a pic, and always fail, until now. Thanks again.

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nicktexas, the line you want to copy is the one that starts

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Kate

"Once you have the account you'll see how easy it is to upload your photos to photobucket"

Sorry,I am being very thick!
I cannot see how to get my photos onto photobucket.
Can anyone tell me?
Thank-you.
Daisy

(There is a newer posting about this subject and I posted a reply there too. This one is from 2006 but I updated it in 2008. I'll post other updates on that one so please don't reply on this one; we should try to keep the other one near the top. Kate)

Daisy, first of all, have you set up an account (joined)?
Then, are you logged in to that account? The place to enter your user name and password are near the top right corner of the page.
Once you log in, if you are on the Photobucket main page instead of your 'albums' page, then look at the menu bar at the top of the website - I think it's deep blue in color. Near the left on that menu bar is "my albums" with a little down arrow on it. Put your mouse cursor there and choose "albums and upload". That will take you to the page where you can upload pictures from your computer.

Please let me know if that works. I tried to send you an email but wasn't able to find an email address listed on your member page.

Kate

STOP! No more posting on this thread PLEASE!

The original post on this thread is from 2006. There is an update first posted in 2008. Please use the link to get to that post!
2008 PHOTO POSTING UPDATE

Thanks!
Kate

Here is a link that might be useful: The updated Easy Photo Posting Instructions