Photo Sub Forum

menzies · Sep 2, 2015

Any thoughts about adding one?

I take a ton of photos on the water and elsewhere. Other forums I am on have a dedicated section which is quite well used. Lots of photos, but also info on cameras and other equipment. Also folks post photos and ask for suggestions/criticism.

Janet H · Sep 2, 2015

Thanks for the suggestion. You might consider adding an album or two to your profile...

You can add several albums on various topics if you like, document a refit or post great location images, etc. You can also control privacy on your albums. Those images are now displaying at the top of the page in a random rotation.

To add an album: >usercp >> Pictures and Albums

Nomad Willy · Sep 2, 2015

menzies,
You mean something different than "boat pics" and "interesting boats"?

menzies · Sep 2, 2015

manyboats said:
menzies,
You mean something different than "boat pics" and "interesting boats"?

Absolutely.

Here:

Quiet weekend anchorage [first three]

Last weekend with niece and boyfriend from Ireland. [next three]

Trip two months ago to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons [the rest]

menzies · Sep 2, 2015

There can also be more creative stuff like:

DavidM · Sep 2, 2015

Is there any limit on the number of gigabytes or whatever of pictures that this forum can support. The OP just posted about 2 Mb of pictures. If all 11,000 members posted 2 Mb each that would be 20 Gb.

I belong to another forum that ran out of allowed storage data and had to stop pictures other than urls to outside cloud storage.

David

menzies · Sep 2, 2015

djmarchand said:
Is there any limit on the number of gigabytes or whatever of pictures that this forum can support. The OP just posted about 2 Mb of pictures. If all 11,000 members posted 2 Mb each that would be 20 Gb.

I belong to another forum that ran out of allowed storage data and had to stop pictures other than urls to outside cloud storage.

David

That is one of the things that they are checking.

In my experience today's storage capabilities are unlimited. So it should not be a problem. These days we deal in Terrabytes.

CPseudonym · Sep 2, 2015

When I was on the Mod Squad we used to tell folks not to worry, there's more than enough bandwidth. Andy(owner) can buy more if it's needed.

dimer2 · Sep 2, 2015

menzies said:
That is one of the things that they are checking.

The answer is in. (See post #2). Janet H is our Site Administrator and offers alternatives to a dedicated sub forum in her post.

Thanks for the suggestion though!

shufti · Sep 2, 2015

On a similar note - would anyone be interested in an informal member run forum photo competition. Another forum I'm on runs one. Usually each one runs aboiut a month. Once one is run, the winner of each comp starts the subsequent comp [thread] and pics the subsequent comps theme/topic. Start a new thread titled "TF Photo Challenge 1, 2, 3, 4 etc" cut and paste the rules and past winners list, add yourself as the latest winner and post... new contest started. After designated time, OP chooses finalists and posts a poll. Winner is obvious (pol results) and takes a bow - then that winner starts the next comp [thread]. Ad infinitum. On the other board, each months winner doesn't enter his/her own competition (not a rule - just a sort of unspoken convention that's happened). They usually will post a pic or two to start the thread (illustrating the theme) but don;t enter the contest as such.

For interests sake - I'll paste what each winner is required to cut and past at start of each.

This Months topic is "<insert topic here>"

*RULES*

1. Have fun sharing and seeing what others share!

2. The host supplies a topic and you post 1-3 images. The judge will take either his favorite images, or those most praised throughout the submission phase, and place them in a poll. The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and passes on the baton to the new champion.

3. Try to take the photo after the contest has opened. The entire point is to get us out into the world taking current pictures and sharing them. This will however not be enforced to a high degree. Ample time will be allowed to take the pictures. Archive photos can be no older than 90 days.

4. Any amount of post-processing is allowed. However, it is helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo.

5. The winner has up to three days (72 hours) to begin a new mini-challenge, or the honor goes to the #2 finisher and so forth.

6. As host, please add the name of your challenge to the bottom of the list.

7. If you wish to modify these rules for any challenge you post please bold the rule variants so that we can tell that the stipulations have changed.

8. Do not quote someone else's photo. This confuses people and is annoying. Instead refer to the photo by user name who uploaded it and photo name. If you need to quote a photo remove the IMG tag so that it shows as a link. Then modify the link so that the text displayed reads, "This photo belongs to *User who uploaded it*."

9. Originator WILL be entering his own photos. Subsequent winners may also do so if they wish. Please make it clear via this rule number when doing so.

Guidelines:

1. When posting your picture, you can change the Subject of your post to display your picture title.

2. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).

3. Also try and resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~1024 pixels on the longest side works best.)

Past winners:
I. Macro – winner, Nash
II. Sky – winner, Daff
III. Portrait – winner, Oz
IV. Light - winner, Kokpit
V. Transportation – winner, Aircav
VI. Street Scenes – winner, Daff

Any interest?

menzies · Sep 2, 2015

dimer2 said:
The answer is in. (See post #2). Janet H is our Site Administrator and offers alternatives to a dedicated sub forum in her post.

Thanks for the suggestion though!

How do members know photos have been posted in these albums?

What about posts on equipment, techniques, critiques etc? Do they get posted to the album?

menzies · Sep 2, 2015

shufti said:
On a similar note - would anyone be interested in an informal member run forum photo competition. Another forum I'm on runs one. Usually each one runs aboiut a month. Once one is run, the winner of each comp starts the subsequent comp [thread] and pics the subsequent comps theme/topic. Start a new thread titled "TF Photo Challenge 1, 2, 3, 4 etc" cut and paste the rules and past winners list, add yourself as the latest winner and post... new contest started. After designated time, OP chooses finalists and posts a poll. Winner is obvious (pol results) and takes a bow - then that winner starts the next comp [thread]. Ad infinitum. On the other board, each months winner doesn't enter his/her own competition (not a rule - just a sort of unspoken convention that's happened). They usually will post a pic or two to start the thread (illustrating the theme) but don;t enter the contest as such.

For interests sake - I'll paste what each winner is required to cut and past at start of each.
Any interest?

Hmmm, any idea which screen name started that competition?

FlyWright · Sep 2, 2015

menzies said:
How do members know photos have been posted in these albums?

What about posts on equipment, techniques, critiques etc? Do they get posted to the album?

Menzies,

Check out your profile album. Any pics posted will be there.

If you want to discuss equipment, techniques etc, feel free to start a new thread in Off Topic. No doubt there are many folks here with similar interests.

My daughter shoots for Getty Images as a side job in DC. (Time Mag and NY Times in last couple of weeks) It's fascinating hearing her talk about the various shoots and personalities.

menzies · Sep 2, 2015

No sir, no photos in my album. I think any photos uploaded in normal postings go to a general server location.

FlyWright · Sep 3, 2015

Have you tried uploading to USER CP / PICTURES AND ALBUMS?

menzies · Sep 3, 2015

FlyWright said:
Have you tried uploading to USER CP / PICTURES AND ALBUMS?

What is the benefit of doing that? I will just be using them in one post, not referring to them or pointing to them from other places?

FlyWright · Sep 3, 2015

menzies said:
What is the benefit of doing that? I will just be using them in one post, not referring to them or pointing to them from other places?

The TF Site Team is just trying to help you find the place to post your pics for others to see. We also placed the photo display on the top of the main page for you. If you post your pics in the album, they will rotate through the display on the main page.

menzies · Sep 3, 2015

FlyWright said:
The TF Site Team is just trying to help you find the place to post your pics for others to see. We also placed the photo display on the top of the main page for you. If you post your pics in the album, they will rotate through the display on the main page.

I understand that, no complaints. I just don't see the value of maintaining an album. My suggestion of a forum was for conversation around photos, cameras etc. etc. not as a mechanism for any storage, I already have accounts for that.

But thanks for the consideration anyway.

M

CPseudonym · Sep 3, 2015

Here is an idea.

Start a thread about photos.

MurrayM · Sep 3, 2015

CPseudonym said:
Here is an idea.

Start a thread about photos.

...called 'Photo Techniques'.

EDIT

FlyWright · Sep 3, 2015

If you think about it, this is a power boating forum. We also don't have sections for sock repair, auto driving techniques, RV gas mileage or cellphone comparisons.

We try to accommodate other interests to a limited degree. Anyone is free to start a thread on any topic in Off Topic or Off The Deep End.

Giggitoni · Sep 3, 2015

I'll say it....I'm not interested in other's artsy photos on TF! This is a boating forum. I would rather see photos of one of us struggling to install a new impeller in a raw-water pump. Most TF members would benefit from that.

I'm a member of forums that explore photography(Nikonians) and shooting sports (1911 forum and others). I personally enjoy those subjects. Every time we bring up guns and boats on TF, the subject crashes and burns. Like it should. TF is a boating forum, not a gun forum.

The suggestion of adding images to your profile is a good one. Should a TF member want to look at your photo hobby, they will take a look. We all know that MurrayM from BC enjoys photography and it shows! Eric is another fine photographer, IMO.

Let's keep TF for boating...not unrelated topics such as photography, guns, etc.

This is my opinion and others may disagree and vote me into a different century

! What say you!

menzies · Sep 3, 2015

Giggitoni said:
I'll say it....I'm not interested in other's artsy photos on TF! This is a boating forum. I would rather see photos of one of us struggling to install a new impeller in a raw-water pump. Most TF members would benefit from that.

I'm a member of forums that explore photography(Nikonians) and shooting sports (1911 forum and others). I personally enjoy those subjects. Every time we bring up guns and boats on TF, the subject crashes and burns. Like it should. TF is a boating forum, not a gun forum.

The suggestion of adding images to your profile is a good one. Should a TF member want to look at your photo hobby, they will take a look. We all know that MurrayM from BC enjoys photography and it shows! Eric is another fine photographer, IMO.

Let's keep TF for boating...not unrelated topics such as photography, guns, etc.

This is my opinion and others may disagree and vote me into a different century! What say you!

?

Hasn't the decision already been made yesterday? Or did I miss something?

Giggitoni · Sep 3, 2015

Just my opinion, menzies. Don't get too heated about it

. I noticed that your last post on the subject was at 10:47 am (my time) today...

menzies · Sep 3, 2015

Giggitoni said:
Just my opinion, menzies. Don't get too heated about it . I noticed that your last post on the subject was at 10:47 am (my time) today...

That would be the discussion on using Albums, not the discussion on having a new sub-forum, correct?

Heated? Because of what is posted on an Internet forum? There must be some unhinged people posting on here if that happens!

jwnall · Sep 3, 2015

I don't see any heat (and it is my job to look for it). People disagree on the forum all the time, and so long as they do it nicely (and all this has been nice) that is normal behavior.

Northern Spy · Sep 3, 2015

I was getting all excited. I love pictures of submarines. Although they kind of all look the same on the surface.

Maybe I read the title wrong.

jwnall · Sep 3, 2015

Northern Spy said:
I was getting all excited. I love pictures of submarines. Although they kind of all look the same on the surface.

Maybe I read the title wrong.

Funny.

FlyWright · Sep 3, 2015

Deja view!

http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s22/oi-webmaster-15354.html#post241211

Marin · Sep 3, 2015

I agree with Flywright's and Giggitoni's position. This is a boating forum. It's terrific that the format allows posters to include relevant photos with their posts about boating topics. Some of them are truly outstanding photos, and that's great.

But this isn't a photography forum. There are probably a zillion of those in existence already to say nothing of things like Photobucket. While there are a number of people on this forum who are interested in photography, and some like Murray who are professionals in the field, and who would be delighted to talk about all sorts of photography topics, the bottom line is that this isn't a forum about that subject.

We have an Off Topic "bucket" that can be used for just that--- discussions about things that don't have to do with boating. What the limitations may be with regard to how that bucket should be used I have no idea.

And as Flywright has pointed out, there is a mechanism for putting an album of one's favorite photos of any subject on the forum as an element of their profile.

For the last bunch of decades I have worked in commercial television and am currently a film/video producer/director as well as an author. If I want to discuss videography or editing or directing or writing techniques, equipment, etc. in a public forum environment, I'm going to go to a forum that is dedicated to those topics. If I want to discuss or read about boating subjects, and that can include looking at people's photos of boats and equipment and shots from cool voyages and Eric's pictures of anchors

, then I come to this forum.

So my opinion is that if a member of this forum wants to dig deep into displaying photos of birds and mountains and trees and talk about cameras and lenses and post-production photo treatment techniques and whatnot, then they should do so on a forum (or start one themselves) that is dedicated to those topics.

This one isn't it.

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